Cup holder ......................................... 387
Center console .............................. 387
Rear compartment .........................388
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 332
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ............................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data carrier
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 213
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 211
CD/DVD ........................................ 212
MP3 ............................................... 211
Date format
Setting ........................................... 130
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 358
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) ...........232
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............232
Destination
Adopting from the list of previous
destinations ................................... 163
Destination entry
Point of interest ............................. 147
Destination information ................... 156
Destination input .............................. 138
Address ......................................... 138
Destination memory ......................144
Intermediate stop .......................... 146
Last destination ............................. 144
Map ............................................... 145
Destination memory ......................... 162
Deleting an entry ........................... 165
My address .................................... 162
Storing a destination .....................163
Digital speedometer ......................... 332
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 415
Display messages
Brakes ........................................... 350
Calling up (on-board computer) .....343
Clearing (on-board computer) ........343
Driving systems ............................. 363
Engine ............................................ 359
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 373
Lamps ............................................ 355
Safety systems .............................. 344
Service interval display ..................409
SmartKey ....................................... 373
Tires ............................................... 369
Vehicle ........................................... 371
Distance
see Route overview
Distance recorder ............................. 332
Distance warning lamp ..................... 381
DISTRONIC PLUS ............................... 293
Deactivating ................................... 300
Display message ............................ 368
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300
Driving tips .................................... 301
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 299
Warning lamp ................................. 381
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 79
Display message ............................ 372
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking .......................80
Opening (from inside) ......................79
Power closing feature ......................80
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 37
Doors
Important safety notes ....................78
Drinking and driving ......................... 287
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 278
Manual ........................................... 279
Driving abroad ................................... 291
Driving on flooded roads .................. 2908Index
EngineIrregular running ............................ 273
Starting problems ..........................273
Starting the engine with the key ....269
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............269
Switching off .................................. 284
Warning lamp Check Engine ..........380
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 273
Engine emergency stop .................... 435
Engine number .................................. 467
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 406
Checking the oil level ..................... 405
Display message ............................ 361
Filling capacity ............................... 469
Lubricant additives ........................472
Notes about oil grades ................... 471
Temperature (on-board computer) . 335
Viscosity ........................................ 472
Entering characters
In the address and the phone
book .............................................. 122
Using the number pad ...................120
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 121
Saving ............................................ 123
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Activating/deactivating ...................64
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 339
Display message ............................ 344
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Important safety information ...........63
Warning lamp ................................. 378
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Example: entering an address .......... 139
Example display Audio CD mode .............................. 206
Example of operation ........................ 118
Exhaust check ................................... 288
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 414
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................231
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Folding in/out (automatically) .......101
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........101
Out of position ............................... 101
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Storing the parking position ..........101
Exterior view ........................................ 30
External authorization ...................... 134
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 385
F
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 109
First-aid kit ......................................... 420
First list entry Accepting ...................................... 121
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 421
MOExtended run-flat system .........425
Preparing the vehicle .....................421
Raising the vehicle .........................422
Floormat ............................................. 400
Freeway information ......................... 172
Frequency input Manual ........................................... 196
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 357
Front multicontour seat
(COMAND) .......................................... 238
Front-passenger seat Adjusting from the driver's seat .......94
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 471
Notes ............................................. 470
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 470
Refueling ........................................ 281
Specifications ................................ 470
Tank content/reserve fuel .............469
Troubleshooting ............................. 284
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) .........332
Notes ............................................. 287
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 362
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Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ....... 282
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 332
Fuel tank
Filling capacity ............................... 469
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 109
Function restrictions Video DVD mode ........................... 224
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 420
Fuses Dashboard fuse box .......................434
Engine emergency stop .................435
Fuse allocation chart .....................433
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 434
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 434
Notes ............................................. 433
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................400
Notes ............................................. 397
Opening/closing the garage door ..400
Programming the remote control ...398
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 335
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 416
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 466
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 416
Glove box ........................................... 384
Gracenote Media Database .............. 209
H
Hands-free microphone Switching on/off ........................... 185
harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
Surround Sound system ................... 126
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 248
HD Radio™ ......................................... 199
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 248
Adding washer fluid .......................408
Notes ............................................. 473
Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 414
Misting up ...................................... 249
Head restraints
Adjusting (angle) .............................. 95
Adjusting (electrically) .....................95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 248
Hill start assist .................................. 270
HOLD function ................................... 303
HOLD function (display message) ... 365
Home address ................................... 162
Entering and saving .......................142
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 144
Hood
Closing ........................................... 405
Display message ............................ 372
Opening ......................................... 404
Hydroplaning ..................................... 290
I
Immobilizer .......................................... 68
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 159
Indicator and warning lamps DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 381
Insect protection on the radiator .... 405
Instrument cluster Overview .......................................... 32
Submenu (on-board computer) ......341
Warning and indicator lamps ...........33
Interior lighting
Ambient light (COMAND) ...............232
Automatic control ..........................249
Interior lighting .............................. 232
Manual control ............................... 250
Reading lamp ................................. 249
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 147
Intermediate top
Entering ......................................... 146
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Music RegisterCopying music data .......................213
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files ...................214
Memory space info ........................215
Playback options ........................... 216
Switching to ................................... 213
My address
see Home address
N
Navigation Installing map software .................. 173
On-board computer .......................333
Navigation (also see route
guidance) Traffic report .................................. 159
Navigation announcements
Switching off ......................... 124, 155
Navigation menu
Showing/hiding ............................. 224
Navigation mode
Switching to ................................... 137
Night View Assist Plus ...................... 316
Activating/deactivating .................317
Cleaning ......................................... 415
Display message ............................ 363
Malfunction .................................... 320
Problem ......................................... 320
North up orientation ......................... 168
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 266
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................56
System overview .............................. 40
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 470
Odometer ........................................... 332
Off-map .............................................. 158
Off-road .............................................. 158
4MATIC .......................................... 306
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 335
Assistance menu ........................... 339
Audio menu ................................... 334
Display messages ..........................343
Important safety notes ..................328
Instrument cluster submenu ..........341
Lighting submenu .......................... 341
Message memory .......................... 343
Navigation menu ............................ 333
Operating video DVD .....................335
Operation ....................................... 329
Overview of menus ........................331
Service menu ................................. 340
Settings menu ............................... 341
Standard display submenu ............332
Telephone menu ............................ 338
Trip menu ...................................... 332
Opening height restriction for
trunk lid .............................................. 234
Operating system see On-board computer
Orientation in direction of travel ..... 168
Outside lighting Delayed switch-off (COMAND) .......232
Outside temperature
Display ........................................... 329
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 36
Override feature
Rear side windows ...........................60
P
Paint code number ............................ 467
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 412
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Parking ............................................... 284
Parking aid Parking Guidance ........................... 310
PARKTRONIC ................................. 307
Rear view camera .......................... 314
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Rear compartmentSetting the air vents ......................263
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 357
Rear view camera .............................. 314
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 414
Rear-view mirror Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Rear window blind ............................ 389
see Rear window roller sunblind
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 261
Switching on/off ........................... 261
Redials ................................................ 184
Refueling ............................................ 281
Remote control .................................. 115
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 398
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 362
Warning lamp ................................. 380
Reset .................................................. 135
Residual heat Switching on/off ........................... 261
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 358
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind Rear window .................................. 389
Rear window (COMAND) ................230
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 417
Route Calculating ..................................... 141
Estimated time of arrival ................156
Route overview .............................. 157
see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route calculation
Starting .......................................... 141
Route guidance .................................. 151
Cancel ........................................... 154Continue ........................................ 154
Continuing ..................................... 154
Destination reached ......................155
Lane recommendations .................153
Off-road ......................................... 158
Traffic reports ................................ 159
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 333
Route options Setting ........................................... 137
Route overview .................................. 157
Route type Setting ........................................... 137
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................56
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode .....204
Operating safety ....................106, 237
Using the telephone ....................... 178
Video DVD mode ........................... 223
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio ............................................. 200
Displaying information ...................204
Registering .................................... 201
Selecting a category ......................202
Switching to ................................... 201
SD memory card
Loading .......................................... 205
Seat
Active multicontour seat .......... 97, 240
Selecting (COMAND) .....................238
Seat belts
Automatic comfort-fit feature ..........55
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 416
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............51
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Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Warning lamp ................................. 376
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............98
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting lumbar support ................97
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................416
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes ....................93
Multicontour seat ............................ 97
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Switching seat heating on/off .........97
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 98
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............98
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 414
Service indicator see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 409
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 410
Service menu (on-board computer) . 340
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 472
Capacities ...................................... 469
Coolant (engine) ............................ 473
Engine oil ....................................... 471
Fuel ................................................ 470
Important safety notes ..................468
Notes ............................................. 468
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 472
Washer fluid ................................... 473
Settings
On-board computer .......................341
Setting the air distribution
COMAND ....................................... 235
Shift ranges ....................................... 278
Showing the distance display (on-
board computer) ............................... 339
Side impact air bag ............................. 45Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 358
Side windows Convenience closing feature ............86
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Important safety information ...........85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Resetting ......................................... 87
Troubleshooting ............................... 88
Skipping back
CD/DVD mode .............................. 209
Skipping forwards
CD/DVD mode .............................. 209
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ...........88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Resetting ......................................... 90
Troubleshooting ............................... 90
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................76
Changing the programming .............75
Checking the battery .......................76
Convenience closing feature ............86
Convenience opening feature ..........86
Display message ............................ 373
Important safety notes ....................72
Malfunction ...................................... 77
Starting the engine ........................269
Snow chains ...................................... 440
Socket ................................................ 390
Dashboard ..................................... 391
Trunk ............................................. 391
SOS
see mbrace
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Sound Mode ....................................... 127
Sound settings .................................. 125
Spare wheel Notes/data .................................... 464
Storage location ............................ 420
see Emergency spare wheel Index17
SpeedometerActivating/deactivating
additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 341
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 332
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 112
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 346
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 379
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 332
Starting the engine Important safety notes ..................268
State/province
Selecting ........................................ 139
Station
Selecting ........................................ 196
Storing ........................................... 197
see Radio
Station search ................................... 196
Steering (display message) .............. 373
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) .....................99
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 329
Cleaning ......................................... 416
Important safety notes ....................98
Memory function (storing
settings) ........................................... 99
Steering wheel heating ....................99
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 278
Storage options Selecting ........................................ 164
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 385
Glove box ....................................... 384
Rear ............................................... 385
Stowage space
Cup holders ................................... 387
Important safety information .........384Rear seat backrest ......................... 386
Rear seats (between) .....................386
Stowage well
Trunk floor (under) .........................387
Submenu (on-board computer)
Instrument cluster .........................341
Lights ............................................. 341
Standard display ............................ 332
Summer and standard time
Switching ....................................... 130
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 388
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Surround sound ................................. 126
Suspension tuning ............................ 304
Active Body Control .......................306
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 68
System language Setting ........................................... 135
System settings (COMAND)
Programmable button ....................109
T
Tachometer ........................................ 329
Tail lamp (display message) ............. 357
Taillight see Tail lamps
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data ................................... 466
CL 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY ... 474
CL 600 ........................................... 474
CL 63 AMG .................................... 474
CL 65 AMG .................................... 475
Tires/wheels ................................. 461
TELEAID
Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) ..........................396
Call priority .................................... 395
Display message ............................ 345
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 395
Emergency call .............................. 392
Important safety notes ..................391
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............397
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V
Vanity mirror Sun visor ........................................ 388
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Emergency unlocking .......................80
Equipment ....................................... 23
Exterior view .................................... 30
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
Loading .......................................... 448
Lowering ........................................ 425
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking up ..................................... 286
Raising ........................................... 422
Reporting problems .........................26
Towing away .................................. 430
Tow-starting ................................... 430
Transporting .................................. 433
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 474
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 467
Vehicle level ...................................... 304
Active Body Control .......................305
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 364
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 420
Vehicle weights ................................. 474
Video (DVD) ........................................ 335
Video DVD Fast forward/rewind ...................... 225
Operation ....................................... 223
Pause function ............................... 226
Selecting ........................................ 225
Selecting a film/title ...................... 226
Selecting a scene/chapter ............226
Stop function ................................. 226
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 335
Video DVD mode Switching to ................................... 224
VIN ...................................................... 467
Voice Control System Settings ................................. 130, 131Volume
Adjusting ....................................... 124
Navigation announcements ...........124
Phone calls .................................... 124
W
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 377
Brakes ........................................... 375
Check Engine ................................. 380
ESP ®
.............................................. 378
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 379
Fuel tank ........................................ 380
Overview .......................................... 33
Reserve fuel ................................... 380
Seat belt ........................................ 376
SRS ................................................ 379
Tire pressure monitor ....................381
Warranty ............................................ 466
Waveband Switching (radio) ............................ 196
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 425
Wheel chock ...................................... 422
Wheels Changing/replacing .......................460
Changing a wheel .......................... 421
Checking ........................................ 438
Cleaning ......................................... 412
Mounting a wheel .......................... 424
Removing a wheel ..........................424
Storing ........................................... 461
Tightening torque ........................... 425
Wheel size/tire size .......................461
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 347
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 413
Windshield Defrosting ...................................... 260
Infrared reflective .......................... 400
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 373
Windshield washer system Adding washer fluid .......................408
Notes ............................................. 473
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