2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class phone

Ambient lightAdjusting (COMAND) .....................232
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 335
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........68
Ashtray ............................................... 389
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 339
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................68
Function ........................................... 68
Switching off the alarm ....................68
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 315
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 340
Display message ............................ 363
Audio AUX jack .................................. 221
Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode Switching to ................................... 205
Audio DVD
Stop function ................................. 207
Audio format
Setting (audio DVD mode) .............210
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 334
AUTO lights see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 410
Automatic engine start Using the ECO start/stop
function ......................................... 271
Automatic engine stop
Using the ECO start/stop
function ......................................... 271
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................274
Display message ............................ 371
Driving tips .................................... 277
Emergency running mode ..............281
Kickdown ....................................... 277
Malfunction .................................... 281
Program selector button ................277
Pulling away ................................... 269
Starting .......................................... 269Autostore ........................................... 197
B
Back button ....................................... 109
Backrest Folding forward/back ......................96
Backrest (display message) ............. 372
Bag hook ............................................ 387
Bang & Olufsen sound system ......... 127
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 62
Battery Charging ........................................ 428
Checking (SmartKey) .......................76
Display message ............................ 361
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 75
Jump-starting ................................. 429
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................76
Safety notes .................................. 426
Voltage (on-board computer) .........335
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view .................................. 168
Blind see Roller sunblind
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating .................133
Authorizing a device ......................134
Connecting devices .......................133
Devices .......................................... 133
External authorization ............134, 181
General information .......................132
Interface ........................................ 179
Revoking authorization ..................135
Settings ......................................... 132
Telephony .............................. 178, 179
Bluetooth ®
interface
Telephony ...................................... 178
Bluetooth ®
interface telephony
Conditions ..................................... 179
Bluetooth ®
telephone list ................. 180
Brake fluid Notes ............................................. 472
Brake fluid level ................................ 409
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 356
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Changing gears .................................. 277
Changing the programming SmartKey ......................................... 75
Channel presets ................................ 196
Character entry ................................. 119
Characters Entering ................................. 120, 122
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ...............58
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 390
City Entering ......................................... 140
Classification system for
occupants (OCS) Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 49
Climate control
Activating/deactivating .................258
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode .........................261
Automatic climate control .............257
COMAND ....................................... 234
Controlling automatically ...............258
Controlling centrally (COMAND) ....236
Cooling with air dehumidification ..258
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ..................................... 236
Defrosting the windshield ..............260
Demisting the windows .................. 260
Important safety information .........256
Indicator lamp ................................ 258
Main menu ..................................... 235
Maximum cooling .......................... 260
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 258
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 261
Refrigerant ..................................... 472
Setting the air distribution .............259
Setting the airflow .........................260
Setting the airflow (COMAND) .......237Setting the air vents ......................262
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 237
Setting the temperature ................259
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 261
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 261
Cockpit ................................................. 31
COMAND Basic functions .............................. 123
Components .................................. 108
Function buttons ........................... 109
Switching on/off ........................... 123
COMAND controller ........................... 108
COMAND display ............................... 111
Cleaning instructions .....................114
Folding in and swiveling .................114
Setting ........................................... 128
COMAND menu
Automatic climate control .............234
COMAND Menu
Vehicle ........................................... 229
COMAND operating system .............. 108
Combination switch .......................... 246
Conference connection ..................... 185
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 332
Convenience closing feature .............. 86
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Convenience telephone Importing contacts ........................187
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................407
Display message ............................ 359
Notes ............................................. 473
Temperature gauge ........................ 328
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 212
Cornering light (display message) ... 356
Crosshair position Saving ............................................ 167
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................292
Display message ............................ 369
Function/notes ............................. 291Index7

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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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

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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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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