2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class highbeam

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 306
4MATIC off-road system ................... 306
A
ABC see Active Body Control (ABC)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 347
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes ....................62
Warning lamp ................................. 380
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 258
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus Without spotlight function .............319
With spotlight function ................... 318
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 343
Display message ............................ 369
Function/information ....................321
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 368
Function/notes ............................. 305
Active Driving Assistance package . 321
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 343
Display message ............................ 369
Function/information ....................324
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 361
Active multicontour seat ............ 97, 241
Active service system PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 66
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 304
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 362
Function/notes ............................. 248
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 344
Additional speedometer ................... 344
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 478
Address Entering (example) .........................138
see Address book
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 189
Connecting a call ........................... 192
Creating an entry ........................... 190
Deleting an entry ........................... 191
Entering characters .......................122
Entry as a home address ...............162
Importing contacts ........................188
Introduction ................................... 187
Starting route guidance .................192
Voice tag ....................................... 192
Air bags
Display message ............................ 357
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Side impact air bag ..........................45
Window curtain air bag ....................46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 259
Setting (COMAND) .........................236
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 259
Setting (COMAND) .........................236
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 367
Function/notes ............................. 303
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 263
Important safety notes ..................2614Index

Preparing the vehicle .....................425
Raising the vehicle .........................426
Floormat ............................................. 405
Freeway information ......................... 171
Front fog lamps ................................. 246
Display message ............................ 360
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat .......94
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 477
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 334
Displaying the range ......................334
Driving tips .................................... 286
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes ..................477
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 477
Problem (malfunction) ...................283
Refueling ........................................ 280
Specifications ................................ 477
Tank content/reserve fuel .............476
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 281
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 334
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 476
Problem (malfunction) ...................283
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 109
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 438
Before changing ............................. 438
Dashboard fuse box .......................438
Engine emergency stop .................439
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 439
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 438
Important safety notes ..................437
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................405
Notes ............................................. 402
Opening/closing the garage door ..405
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 403
Gasoline ............................................. 281
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 337
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 420
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 472
Glove box ........................................... 388
GPS reception .................................... 135
Gracenote Media Database .............. 210
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 247
HD Radio™ ......................................... 199
Heading up (navigation) ................... 168
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 480
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....412
Cleaning system (function) ............246
Fogging up ..................................... 249
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Adjusting (electrically) .....................95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 251
Display message ............................ 360
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 248
Switching on/off ........................... 247
Hill start assist .................................. 269
HOLD function Display message ............................ 368
Function/notes ............................. 302
12Index

Light switch ................................... 244
Low-beam headlamps ....................245
Parking lamps ................................ 244
Rear fog lamp ................................ 246
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 344
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 343
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................245
Turn signals ................................... 246
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 361
LIM indicator lamp Cruise control ................................ 291
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 295
Loading guidelines ............................ 388
Locator lighting setting (COMAND) . 234
Locking see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 82
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 80
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 344
Logic 7 ®
(Harman Kardon ®
surround sound system) see 3D sound (Harman Kardon ®
surround sound system)
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 359
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 244
Switching on/off ........................... 245
Lubricant additives
see Additives
Lumbar support
Adjusting ......................................... 97
Lumbar support (COMAND) .............. 238M
M+S tires ............................................ 444
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 29
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................166
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 169
City model ..................................... 170
Display ........................................... 168
Geo-coordinate display ..................170
Heading ......................................... 168
Information in the display ..............169
Map settings .................................. 166
Moving ........................................... 167
North orientation ........................... 168
Notes ............................................. 166
Point of interest symbols ...............168
Road display .................................. 169
Saving the crosshair position .........167
Setting to the vehicle destination ..167
Topographical map ........................170
Map display (also see navigation)
Traffic reports ................................ 158
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 241
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 417
mbrace Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) ..........................401
Call priority .................................... 399
Display message ............................ 354
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 399
Emergency call .............................. 396
Important safety notes ..................395
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............402
MB info call button ........................398
Remote vehicle locking ..................401
Roadside Assistance button ..........397
Search & Send ............................... 400
Self-test ......................................... 39614Index

Instrument cluster
Displays
FunctionPage:Coolant temperature330;Fuel gauge=PARKTRONIC306?Multifunction display332SpeedometerATransmission position275BTachometer331CDrive program277DParking Guidance310FunctionPageEUnit of measurement for
the speedometer
344
FOutside temperature331GAdditional speedometer344HHOLD function302Ä PRE-SAFE ®
Brake66IAdaptive Highbeam Assist248Active Lane Keeping Assist324ATTENTION ASSIST316Instrument cluster33At a glance

Cornering light function
The cornering light function improves the
illumination of the road over a wide angle in
the direction you are turning, enabling better
visibility in tight bends, for example. It can
only be activated when the low-beam
headlamps are switched on.
Active:
R if you are driving at speeds below
25 mph (40 km/h) and switch on the turn
signals or turn the steering wheel.
R if you are driving at speeds between
25 mph (40 km/h) and
45 mph (70 km/h) or turn the steering
wheel.
Not active: if you are driving at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h) or switch off the turn
signal or turn the steering wheel to the
straight-ahead position.
The cornering light function may remain lit for
a short time, but is automatically switched off
after no more than three minutes.
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
You can use this function to set the
headlamps to change between low beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel.XTo activate: activate the Adaptive
Highbeam Assist function using the on-
board computer ( Y page 344).XTurn the light switch to c.XPress the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of arrow :
( Y page 246).
If it is dark and the light sensor activates
the low-beam headlamps, the _
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
If you drive faster than approximately
28 mph (45 km/h):
the headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you drive faster than approximately
35 mph (55 km/h) and no other road users
are identified:248Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

the high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
When you drive slower than approximately
30 mph (45 km/h) or if other road users
are identified or if the roads are sufficiently
illuminated:
the high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
stays on.XTo deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.GWARNING
The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid
intended to support you while driving. The
driver is and remains responsible for proper
vehicle lighting in accordance with the
prevailing light, sight and traffic conditions.
The system may be impaired or unavailable
when
R visibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog,
or heavy spray
R the optical sensor area of the windshield is
dirty, fogged up, or covered by a sticker for
example
The system cannot recognize the following
road users:
R Road users without a lighting system of
their own, e.g. pedestrians
R Road users with dim lighting of their own,
e.g. cyclists
R Road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. road users behind a guardrail
R In some seldom cases, even road users with
a lighting system of their own may be
recognized too late or not at all.
The automatic high-beam headlamps will then
not be deactivated or it will be activated in
spite of preceding or oncoming road users.
This could endanger you and/or others and
cause an accident. Always pay close attention
to the traffic situation and switch off the high
beam manually if necessary.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
XDrive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
XHave the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
:p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off;v Switches the rear interior lighting
on/off=c Switches the front interior lighting
on/off?| Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/offAp Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/offInterior lighting249Lights and windshield wipersZ

iAnimals are not recognized by pedestrian
recognition.
Night View Assist Plus is able to recognize
pedestrians by typical characteristics, e.g. a
silhouette in the shape of a person.
Pedestrian recognition is then switched on
automatically if:
R Night View Assist Plus is activated.
R you are driving faster than 6 mph
(10 km/h).
R the surroundings are dark, e.g. when
driving outside built-up areas without
street lighting.
If pedestrian recognition is enabled, the
active pedestrian recognition symbol
( Y page 319) appears in the multifunction
display. If a pedestrian is now recognized,
they are framed and thereby highlighted. If
the pedestrian recognition system has
brought a pedestrian to your attention, look
through the windshield to evaluate the
situation. The actual distance to objects and
pedestrians cannot be gauged accurately by
looking at a screen.
It may be the case that objects are highlighted
as well as pedestrians.
Spotlight function
Pedestrian recognition with spotlight
function is activated automatically if:
R Night View Assist Plus with spotlight
function is activated.
R you are driving faster than 28 mph
(45 km/h).
R the surroundings are dark, e.g. when
driving outside built-up areas without
street lighting.
Only one pedestrian or one object can be
illuminated with the spotlight at any one time.
The spotlight function will not function if:
R pedestrians or objects cannot be
recognized due to fast cornering.
R pedestrians or objects are on the driver's
side of the vehicle.If you switch to symmetrical low beam
( Y page 244), pedestrians or objects on the
front-passenger side of the vehicle will not
be recognized instead.
It may be the case that pedestrians and other
objects are inadvertently illuminated.
Activating/deactivating Night View
Assist Plus with spotlight function
You can only activate Night View Assist Plus
with spotlight function if:
R the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition
lock.
R it is dark.
R the "Adaptive Highbeam Assist" function is
activated via the on-board computer
( Y page 344).
R the light switch is in position c.
R the combination switch is pushed forward
beyond the point of resistance.
R reverse gear has not been engaged.
XTo activate: activate Adaptive Highbeam
Assist ( Y page 248).XPress button :.
The Night View Assist Plus with spotlight
function display appears in the
multifunction display.318Driving systemsDriving and parking

Display for a slow-moving vehicle (example)
:Night View Assist Plus display;Pedestrian recognized=Framing?Symbol for active spotlight function
(example)ASpeed display
The active spotlight function symbol ?
changes according to the vehicle's speed and
surroundings.
Symbols for the active spotlight function
:Symbol for stationary vehicle and when
driving on well-lit roads;Symbol at speeds above approximately
6 mph (10 km/h)=Symbol at speeds above approximately
28 mph (45 km/h)
You can read about how to adjust the
brightness of the multifunction display in the
"COMAND" section ( Y page 114).
i The spotlight function only switches on
when the vehicle is driving at speeds of at
least 28 mph (45 km/h). Therefore, when
the vehicle is stationary or moving slowly,
you cannot check whether Night View
Assist Plus with spotlight function is
operating.
When you activate Night View Assist Plus with
spotlight function, speed display A in the
multifunction display changes. Speed display
A is shown as a bar at the bottom edge of
the multifunction display. This line is no
longer available for basic menus. You have to
deactivate Night View Assist Plus with
spotlight function if you wish to change a
setting using the buttons on the multifunction
steering wheel.XTo deactivate the spotlight function
briefly: move the combination switch back
to its normal position.
The spotlight function and the Adaptive
Highbeam Assist are deactivated.
If you push the combination switch forward
beyond the point of resistance again, both
systems are reactivated.XTo deactivate: press button : again.XDeactivate the Adaptive Highbeam Assist
( Y page 248).
i
If you do not wish to use the spotlight
function, you first need to deactivate Night
View Assist Plus and then activate it again
without the spotlight function
( Y page 319).
Activating/deactivating Night View
Assist Plus without spotlight function
Driving systems319Driving and parkingZ