2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class mirror

Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 23At a glance ........................................... 29Safety ................................................... 39Opening and closing ...........................71Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91COMAND ............................................ 105Lights and windshield wipers ..........243Climate control ................................. 255Driving and parking ..........................265On-board computer and displays ....327Loading, stowing and features ........383Maintenance and care ......................403Roadside Assistance ........................419Tires and wheels ............................... 437Technical data ................................... 465
Contents3

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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Showing geo-coordinates ..............170
Showing road names .....................170
Topographic map ........................... 170
Map display (also see navigation)
Traffic reports ................................ 159
Map information ................................ 169
Map orientation ................................. 168
Map scale Adjusting ....................................... 166
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 240
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 413
mbrace 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
MB info call button ........................394
Remote vehicle locking ..................396
Roadside Assistance button ..........393
Self-test ......................................... 392
System .......................................... 391
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............396
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 221
Basic menu .................................... 218
Connection options .......................216
iPod ®
............................................. 216
Metadata ....................................... 219
Mode ............................................. 216
MP3 player .................................... 216
Selecting categories ......................219
Selecting folders ............................ 219
Selecting music files ......................218
Selecting playlists ..........................219
Switching to ................................... 217
USB mass storage device ..............216
Media list ........................................... 208
Memory function ............................... 102Menu
Exiting ................................... 127, 138
Showing ................................. 137, 225
Menu (on-board computer)
AMG ............................................... 335
Assistance ..................................... 339
Audio ............................................. 334
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 300
DVD ............................................... 335
Navigation ..................................... 333
Overview of menus ........................331
Service ........................................... 340
Settings ......................................... 341
Telephone ...................................... 338
Trip ................................................ 332
Menu item
Selecting ........................................ 118
Menu overview
COMAND ....................................... 111
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 343
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 388
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 180
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
interface) . 180
De-authorizing ............................... 182
External authorization ....................181
Registering (authorizing) ................180
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 425
MP3 Bit/sampling rates ......................... 212
Copyright ....................................... 212
Data medium ................................. 211
File systems ................................... 211
Formats ......................................... 212
Selecting a medium .......................208
Multicontour seat ................................ 97
Front .............................................. 238
Multifunction display ........................ 330
Lane recommendations .................154
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 329
Overview .......................................... 34
Multisession CDs ............................... 211Index13

Parking brakeDisplay message ............................ 351
Electric parking brake ....................285
Parking Guidance .............................. 310
Display message ............................ 367
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 357
Parking position Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 101
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ...........231
PARKTRONIC
Activating/deactivating .................309
Function/notes ............................. 307
Malfunction .................................... 310
Problem ......................................... 310
Range of the sensors .....................307
Warning display ............................. 308
Passcode
Entering ................................. 134, 181
Pause function ................................... 207
Pedals ................................................. 287
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 188
Creating an entry ........................... 190
Deleting an entry ........................... 191
Introduction ................................... 187
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 415
Playback options .............. 211, 216, 221
Point of interest Category ........................................ 148
Entering ......................................... 147
Entering a name ............................. 148
Entering a phone number ..............148
Entering using the map ..................151
ZAGAT ®
rating service ...................150
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 168
Point of interest list .......................... 149
Power closing feature ......................... 80
Power steering Filling capacity ............................... 469
Power washers .................................. 412
Power windows see Side windows Pre-emptive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
system
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 340
Function/notes ................................ 65
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 346
Warning lamp ................................. 381
PRE-SAFE ®
system
Display message ............................ 346
Operation ......................................... 51
Previous destinations ....................... 165
Product information ............................ 23
Programmable button ....................... 109
Program selector button .................. 277
Pulling away Automatic transmission .................269
PULSE
see Massage function
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 336
Radar sensor system Display message ............................ 365
Radar sensor system (on-board
computer) .......................................... 342
Radiator cover ................................... 405
Radio Changing stations (on-board
computer) ...................................... 334
HD Radio™ .................................... 199
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled equipment
Assembly ....................................... 400
Radio mode
Switching to ................................... 195
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 197
Range (on-board computer) ............. 332
Read-aloud function .......................... 159
Read-aloud speed Setting ........................................... 130
Real-time traffic reports ........... 159, 162
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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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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
Index21

Exterior viewFunctionPage:Trunk lid81Vehicle tool kit420;Lights250=Rear window defroster261?Fuel filler flap281AExterior mirrors100BSliding sunroof88CDefrosting the windshield260Cleaning the windows413FunctionPageDWindshield wipers251EOpens the hood404Engine oil405Coolant407FTowing430GTires and wheels438Flat tire42130Exterior viewAt a glance

Overhead control panelFunctionPage:Eyeglasses compartment385;p Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off249
=v Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off250
?c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off250
A3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof89
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)392
C| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off249
FunctionPageDp Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off249
ERear-view mirrorFButtons for the garage door
opener398
GMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and Voice
Control System3
3Observe the additional operating instructions.36Overhead control panelAt a glance