2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class audio

Rear ............................................... 263
Setting ........................................... 261
Setting the center air vents ...........262
Setting the side air vents ...............262
Stowage compartment ..................262
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 155
Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 233
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 337
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........68
Ashtray ............................................... 393
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 341
ASSYST PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................68
Function ........................................... 68
Switching off the alarm ....................68
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................342
Display message ............................ 366
Function/notes ............................. 316
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 195
Audio database
see MUSIC REGISTER
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................205
Pause function ............................... 207
Playback options ........................... 212
Safety notes .................................. 204
Setting the audio format ................211
Stop function ................................. 207
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD ..................................... 211
Video DVD ..................................... 229
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 336Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 361
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 271
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 270
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 245
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............277
Changing gear ............................... 276
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................273
Display message ............................ 374
Driving tips .................................... 276
Emergency running mode ..............280
Kickdown ....................................... 276
Manual drive program ....................279
Problem (malfunction) ...................280
Program selector button ................277
Pulling away ................................... 269
Shift ranges ................................... 278
Starting the engine ........................268
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......277
Transmission position display ........275
Transmission positions ..................275
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 280
Autostore ........................................... 197
see Station memory (radio)
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 223
Switching to ................................... 223
AUX (video)
Setting the picture .........................224
Setting the volume and sound .......230
Showing/hiding the menu .............230
Switching to ................................... 230
B
Back button ....................................... 109
Back support see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 391
Balance, adjusting ............................. 125
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
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Refrigerant ..................................... 479
Setting the air distribution .............259
Setting the airflow .........................259
Setting the airflow (COMAND) .......238
Setting the air vents ......................261
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 238
Setting the temperature ................259
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 260
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Switching residual heat on/off ......261
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 260
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 224
COMAND At a glance (overview) .................... 108
Back button ................................... 109
Basic functions .............................. 123
Components .................................. 108
Display ........................................... 111
Example of operation .....................118
Function buttons ........................... 109
Menu overview .............................. 111
Remote control .............................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 123
System settings ............................. 127
COMAND controller ........................... 108
COMAND display Cleaning instructions .....................114
Folding in and swiveling .................114
Setting ........................................... 127
COMAND operating system .............. 108
Combination switch .......................... 246
Compass function ............................. 172
Conference connection ..................... 185
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 334
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 224
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Convenience telephone Importing contacts ........................188Convenience telephony .................... 177
Introduction ................................... 177
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................411
Display message ............................ 362
Notes ............................................. 479
Temperature (on-board computer) . 337
Temperature gauge ........................ 330
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 213
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 359
Function/notes ............................. 248
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................291
Deactivating ................................... 292
Display message ............................ 372
Driving system ............................... 290
Function/notes ............................. 290
Important safety notes ..................290
LIM indicator lamp .........................291
Setting a speed .............................. 292
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 291
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 391
Important safety notes ..................391
Rear compartment .........................392
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 214
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 212
CD/DVD ........................................ 213
MP3 ............................................... 212
Date format, setting .......................... 128
Day design, setting ........................... 127
Daytime running lamp mode see Daytime running lamps
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Driving safety systemsABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......62
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 66
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
Electronic brake force distribution ...65
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 64
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 64
Important safety information ...........61
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 66
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................321
Active Body Control .......................305
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 321
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............324
AIRMATIC ...................................... 303
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................316
Cruise control ................................ 290
Display message ............................ 366
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 292
HOLD function ............................... 302
Night View Assist Plus ...................317
Parking Guidance ........................... 310
PARKTRONIC ................................. 306
Rear view camera .......................... 314
Spotlight function .......................... 317
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................276
Brakes ........................................... 287
Break-in period .............................. 266
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 300
Downhill gradient ........................... 287
Drinking and driving .......................286
Driving abroad ............................... 244
Driving in winter ............................. 290
Driving on flooded roads ................289
Driving on wet roads ......................289
Exhaust check ............................... 287
Fuel ................................................ 286
General .......................................... 286
Hydroplaning ................................. 289
Icy road surfaces ........................... 290Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 288
Pedals ............................................ 286
Snow chains .................................. 445
Symmetrical low beam ..................244
Wet road surface ........................... 287
DVD
Changer ......................................... 204
Copy protection ............................. 213
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............209
Handling ........................................ 173
Inserting ........................................ 204
Notes on discs ............................... 213
Selecting a media type ..................208
Selecting a track ............................ 208
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 125
DVD audio
Operation using the on-board
computer ....................................... 337
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating (COMAND) ....................232
Function/notes ................................ 99
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating (COMAND) ....................232
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
Function/notes ................................ 99
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 349
Function/notes ................................ 65
ECO function ...................................... 231
ECO start/stop function Deactivating/activating .................271
General information .......................270
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic brake force distribution
see EBD (electronic brake force
distribution)
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program)
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
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Emergency releaseDriver's door .................................... 81
Trunk ............................................... 85
Vehicle ............................................. 81
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 424
Emergency Tensioning Devices
Function ........................................... 55
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....26
Engine
Check Engine warning lamp ........... 384
Display message ............................ 362
ECO start/stop function ................270
Emergency starting ........................437
Engine number ............................... 474
Irregular running ............................ 272
Starting problems ..........................272
Starting the engine with the
SmartKey ....................................... 268
Starting with KEYLESS-GO .............269
Switching off .................................. 283
Engine electronics
Problem (malfunction) ...................272
Engine emergency stop .................... 439
Engine oil Adding ........................................... 410
Additives ........................................ 478
Checking the oil level ..................... 409
Checking the oil level using the
dipstick .......................................... 409
Checking the oil level using the
on-board computer ........................410
Display message ............................ 364
Filling capacity ............................... 476
Notes about oil grades ................... 478
Notes on oil level/consumption ....409
Temperature (on-board computer) . 337
Viscosity ........................................ 478
Entering the frequency ..................... 196
Entry Deleting ......................................... 121
Saving ............................................ 123ESP®
(Electronic Stability
Program) Deactivating/activating .................342
Deactivating/activating (notes) .......64
Display message ............................ 347
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Function/notes ................................ 64
Important safety information ...........64
Warning lamp ................................. 381
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Exhaust check ................................... 287
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 419
Exterior lighting see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) .....................232
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Folding in/out (automatically) .......101
Folding in/out (electrically) ...........101
Out of position (troubleshooting) ...101
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Storing the parking position ..........101
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 389
F
Factory setting (reset function) ....... 134
Fader, setting .................................... 125
Fast forward Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........209
Video DVD ..................................... 226
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........209
Video DVD ..................................... 226
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 109
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
First-aid kit ......................................... 424
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 425
MOExtended run-flat system .........429
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System .......................................... 395
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............401
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Unlocking the driver's door ..............81
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 222
Alphabetical track selection ..........221
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 218
Connection options .......................217
iPod ®
............................................. 217
Mode ............................................. 217
Notes on USB devices ...................222
Playback options ........................... 222
Selecting categories ......................220
Selecting folders ............................ 220
Selecting music files ......................220
Selecting playlists ..........................220
Switching to ................................... 218
USB mass storage device ..............217
Media list
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........208
Video DVD ..................................... 226
Memory card (audio) ......................... 337
Memory function ............................... 102
Menu item Selecting ........................................ 116
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 346
Messages see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 185
Mirrors see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............340
Modifying the programming
(SmartKey) ........................................... 75
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 429
MP3 Bit/sampling rates ......................... 213
Copyright ....................................... 213
Data medium ................................. 212
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............209File systems ................................... 212
Formats ......................................... 213
Mode, switching to ........................205
Notes ............................................. 212
Operating ....................................... 337
Pause function ............................... 207
Playback options ........................... 212
Safety notes .................................. 204
Selecting a media type ..................208
Selecting a track ............................ 208
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 125
Multicontour seat
Front .............................................. 239
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 332
Lane recommendations .................153
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume .....................124
Operating the on-board computer . 331
Overview .......................................... 35
Using the telephone ....................... 183
Multisession CD ................................ 212
Music files Recording ...................................... 210
Music Register
Copying music data .......................214
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files ...................216
Deleting individual music files .......217
Disk space information ..................216
Folder functions ............................. 216
General notes ................................ 214
Playback options ........................... 217
Switching to ................................... 214
Music search ..................................... 209
Music storage see MUSIC REGISTER
Mute ................................................... 124
N
Navigation Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements ............124
Alternative route ............................ 155
Basic settings ................................ 136
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Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 155
Compass function ..........................172
Destination memory ......................162
Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 156
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 141
Entering a destination ....................137
Entering a destination by address .. 138
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 144
Entering an intermediate stop .......145
Entering a point of interest ............147
Entering characters (character
bar) ................................................ 119
Freeway information ......................171
General notes ................................ 135
GPS reception ................................ 135
Installing map software .................. 172
Lane recommendation ...................152
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) .................................... 157
On-board computer .......................335
Previous destinations ....................165
Repeating announcements ............154
Route guidance .............................. 150
Route overview .............................. 156
Safety notes .................................. 135
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory .......................143
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 143
Selecting your home address ........143
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 136
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 136
Showing/hiding the menu .............136
Starting route calculation ..............140
Switching announcements on/off . 154
Switching to ................................... 136Traffic report .................................. 158
Troubleshooting ............................. 176
Night View Assist Plus
Cleaning ......................................... 419
Display message ............................ 366
Function/notes ............................. 317
Problem (malfunction) ...................321
North orientation (navigation) ......... 168
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 266
Number keypad ................................. 119
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................55
System overview .............................. 40
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 477
Odometer ........................................... 334
see Trip odometer
Off-road .............................................. 157
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 337
Assistance menu ........................... 341
Audio menu ................................... 336
Displaying a service message ........414
Display messages ..........................346
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 299
Important safety notes ..................330
Menu overview .............................. 333
Message memory .......................... 346
Navigation menu ............................ 335
Operating video DVD .....................337
Operation ....................................... 331
RACETIMER ................................... 338
Service menu ................................. 343
Settings menu ............................... 343
Standard display ............................ 334
Telephone menu ............................ 340
Trip menu ...................................... 334
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Opening height restriction for
trunk lid .............................................. 235
Operating system see On-board computer
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) .......233
Outside temperature display ........... 331
Overhead control panel ...................... 37
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................60
Own address (navigation)
see Home address
P
Paint code number ............................ 473
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 416
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Parcel net ........................................... 390
Parking ............................................... 283
Important safety notes ..................283
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 101
Rear view camera .......................... 314
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 310
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 350
Electric parking brake ....................284
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 370
Important safety notes ..................310
Parking position
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ...........232
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................308
Driving system ............................... 306
Function/notes ............................. 306
Problem (malfunction) ...................310
Range of the sensors .....................307
Warning display ............................. 308
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 46
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........207
Video DVD ..................................... 227
Pedals ................................................. 286
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 189
Creating an entry ........................... 190
Deleting an entry ........................... 191
Entering characters .......................122
Introduction ................................... 187
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 224
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 419
Playback options Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........212
Point of interest (navigation)
Assigning a category ...................... 148
Entering ......................................... 147
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 150
List ................................................. 148
ZAGAT ®
survey service ..................149
Power closing feature ......................... 81
Power washers .................................. 416
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive occupant
safety system) Display message ............................ 354
Operation ......................................... 51
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS) Display message ............................ 355
Function/notes ................................ 66
Switching on/off ........................... 342
Warning lamp ................................. 385
Preventive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE ®
(Preventive
occupant safety system)
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 165
Product information ............................ 26
Programmable button ....................... 109
Program selector button .................. 277Index17

Destination reached ......................154
Lane recommendations .................152
Off-road ......................................... 157
Traffic reports ................................ 158
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 335
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 335
Route information see Dynamic route guidance/TMC
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................55
Child restraint systems ....................55
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode .....204
Operating safety ............................ 106
Video DVD mode ........................... 224
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio ............................................. 200
Displaying information ...................204
Registering .................................... 201
Selecting a category ......................202
Screen
see Display
SD memory card
Loading .......................................... 205
Seat belts
Automatic comfort-fit feature ..........55
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 421
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............51
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Special seat belt retractor ...............57
Warning lamp ................................. 378
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seats
Active multicontour seat .......... 97, 241
Adjusting (electrically) .....................94
Adjusting lumbar support ................97
Adjusting the head restraint ............95
Cleaning the cover .........................420
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Folding the backrests forward/
back ................................................. 96
Important safety notes ....................93
Multicontour seat ............................ 97
Seat backrest display message .....375
Seat heating problem ......................98
Seat ventilation problem ..................98
Selecting (COMAND) .....................239
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Switching seat heating on/off .........97
Switching seat ventilation on/off ....98
Selecting stations (radio)
Using station presets .....................196
Using station search ......................196
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 187
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 418
Service see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........414
Hiding service messages ...............414
Notes ............................................. 414
Service messages ..........................413
Service menu (on-board computer) . 343
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 479
Capacities ...................................... 476
Coolant (engine) ............................ 479
Engine oil ....................................... 478
Fuel ................................................ 477
Important safety notes ..................475
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 479
Washer fluid ................................... 480
Setting a station (radio)
Via manual frequency entry ...........196
Settings
Display ........................................... 127
Menu overview .............................. 111Index19