2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS warning

Light function, activeDisplay message ............................ 370
Lighting
Light switch ................................... 250
see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............251
Cornering light function .................254
Display message ............................ 367
Driving abroad ............................... 250
Fog lamps ...................................... 252
Hazard warning lamps ...................253
High beam flasher .......................... 253
High-beam headlamps ...................253
Low-beam headlamps ....................251
Rear fog lamp ................................ 252
Standing lamps .............................. 250
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 350
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board computer) 349
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (switch) ....................251
Turn signals ................................... 252
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) ....... 370
Loading guidelines ............................ 400
Locator lighting setting (COMAND) . 238
Locking Automatic ........................................ 82
Emergency locking ........................... 83
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 82
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 350
Logic 7 ®
(Harman Kardon ®
surround sound system) see 3D sound (Harman Kardon ®
surround sound system)
Low-beam headlamps
Display message ............................ 367
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 250
Switching on/off ........................... 251
Lubricant additives
see Additives Lumbar support
Adjusting ....................................... 101
Lumbar support (COMAND) .............. 243
M
M+S tires ............................................ 456
Maintenance see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Map (navigation)
Adjusting the scale ........................170
Arrival time/distance to the
destination ..................................... 173
City model ..................................... 174
Display ........................................... 172
Geo-coordinate display ..................174
Heading ......................................... 172
Information in the display ..............173
Moving ........................................... 171
North orientation ........................... 172
Notes ............................................. 170
Point of interest symbols ...............172
Road display .................................. 173
Saving the crosshair position .........171
Setting to the vehicle destination ..171
Topographical map ........................174
Map display (also see navigation)
Traffic reports ................................ 163
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 246
Matte finish (cleaning instructions) 429
mbrace Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) ..........................413
Call priority .................................... 411
Display message ............................ 361
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 411
Emergency call .............................. 408
Important safety notes ..................407
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............414
MB info call button ........................410
Remote vehicle locking ..................413
Roadside Assistance button ..........409
Search & Send ............................... 412
Self-test ......................................... 408
14Index

Operating systemsee On-board computer
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) .......237
Outside temperature display ........... 337
Overhead control panel ...................... 40
Override feature Rear side windows ...........................64
Own address (navigation)
see Home address
P
Paint code number ............................ 482
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 429
Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Parcel net ........................................... 402
Parking ............................................... 289
Important safety notes ..................289
Parking brake ................................ 290
Position of exterior mirror, front-
passenger side ............................... 105
Rear view camera .......................... 319
see PARKTRONIC
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 315
see Exterior mirrors
see PARKTRONIC
Parking brake
Display message ............................ 357
Electric parking brake ....................290
Parking Guidance
Display message ............................ 379
Important safety notes ..................315
Parking position
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ...........236
PARKTRONIC
Deactivating/activating .................314
Driving system ............................... 312
Function/notes ............................. 312
Important safety notes ..................312
Problem (malfunction) ...................315
Range of the sensors .....................312
Warning display ............................. 313
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
Problems (malfunction) .................. 364
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator
lamp ...................................................... 50
Pause function
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........211
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Pedals ................................................. 292
Permanent four-wheel drive see 4MATIC (permanent four-
wheel drive)
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 193
Creating an entry ........................... 194
Deleting an entry ........................... 195
Entering characters .......................125
Introduction ................................... 191
Picture settings (TV, video) .............. 228
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 432
Playback options Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........216
POI (navigation)
Entering ......................................... 150
Entering a point of interest using
the map ......................................... 153
List ................................................. 151
ZAGAT ®
survey service ..................152
Point of interest (navigation)
Assigning a category ...................... 151
Power closing feature ......................... 83
Power washers .................................. 428
Power windows see Side windows
PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory occupant
protection) Display message ............................ 361
Operation ......................................... 55
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Activating/deactivating .................348
Display message ............................ 362
Function/notes ................................ 68
Warning lamp ................................. 397
Previous destinations (navigation) .. 169
Product information ............................ 26
Programmable button ....................... 113
Program selector button .................. 282
Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 275
PULSE see Massage function (PULSE) Index17

Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 344
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................350
Display message ............................ 378
Radio
HD Radio™ .................................... 203
Selecting a station .........................342
Setting a station ............................ 200
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 128
Storing stations ............................. 201
Switching on .................................. 199
Switching wavebands ....................200
Radio-controlled devices (installing) 417
Read-aloud function .......................... 162
Reading lamp ..................................... 255
Real-time traffic reports ................... 162
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ......................269
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 369
Switching on/off ........................... 252
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................431
Function/notes ............................. 319
Rear-view mirror ............................... 105
Rear window blind ............................ 405
see Rear window roller sunblind
see Roller sunblind
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................266
Switching on/off ........................... 266
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 188
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) Important safety notes ..................489
Refueling
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Important safety notes ..................286
Refueling process ..........................287
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................414
Programming (garage door opener) 415
Reporting safety defects .................... 30
Reserve (fuel tank) see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 374
Warning lamp ................................. 396
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 137
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 137
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 267
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display message) 369
Road map see Map
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roller sunblind Rear window .................................. 405
Rear window (COMAND) ................236
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 433
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 490
Route (navigation) Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 160
Route overview .............................. 160
Selecting an alternative route ........159
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 139
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 139
Starting calculation ........................143
see Route guidance (navigation)
Route guidance
Canceling ....................................... 157
Continuing ..................................... 157
Destination reached ......................158
Lane recommendations .................155
Off-road ......................................... 161
Traffic reports ................................ 162
Route guidance (navigation) ............ 34118Index

Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 341
Route information see Dynamic route guidance/TMC
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................59
Child restraint systems ....................59
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 50
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 44
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode .....209
Operating safety ............................ 110
Video DVD mode ........................... 229
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio ............................................. 205
Displaying information ...................208
Registering .................................... 205
Selecting a category ......................206
Screen
see Display
SD memory card
Loading .......................................... 210
Seat belts
Automatic comfort-fit feature ..........59
Belt force limiters ............................ 59
Cleaning ......................................... 433
Correct usage .................................. 56
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 59
Fastening ......................................... 57
Important safety guidelines .............55
Releasing ......................................... 58
Safety guidelines ............................. 45
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Warning lamp ................................. 389
Warning lamp (function) ................... 58
Seats
Active multicontour seat ........ 101, 245
Adjusting (electrically) .....................98
Adjusting lumbar support ..............101
Adjusting the head restraint ............99
Cleaning the cover .........................433
Correct driver's seat position ........... 96
Folding the backrests forward/
back ............................................... 100
Important safety notes ....................97
Multicontour seat .......................... 101
Seat backrest display message .....387
Seat heating problem ....................102
Seat ventilation problem ................102
Selecting (COMAND) .....................244
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Switching seat heating on/off .......101
Switching seat ventilation on/off ..102
Selecting stations (radio)
Using station presets .....................200
Using station search ......................200
Sending DTMF tones ......................... 191
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 431
Service Center see Qualified specialist workshop
Service interval display
Displaying service messages .........426
Hiding service messages ...............426
Notes ............................................. 426
Service messages ..........................426
Service menu (on-board computer) . 349
Service products Brake fluid ..................................... 487
Coolant (engine) ............................ 487
Engine oil ....................................... 486
Fuel ................................................ 484
Important safety notes ..................484
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 489
Washer fluid ................................... 488
Setting a station (radio)
Via manual frequency entry ...........201
Settings
Display ........................................... 130
Menu overview .............................. 115
On-board computer .......................349
Picture (COMAND) .........................228
Sound settings ............................... 128
System settings ............................. 130
Setting the language
COMAND ....................................... 137
Setting the night design ................... 130
Setting the text reader speed .......... 132
Setting the vehicle level ................... 310Index19

Setting the volumeTelephone calls .............................. 127
Video AUX ..................................... 234
Side impact air bag ............................. 49
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 369
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 430
Convenience closing feature ............89
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Important safety information ...........88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Resetting ......................................... 90
Troubleshooting ............................... 91
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................91
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Resetting ......................................... 93
Troubleshooting ............................... 93
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................78
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .......................78
Convenience closing feature ............89
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Display message ............................ 387
Important safety notes ....................74
Malfunction ...................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) .................273
Starting the engine ........................274
SMS message
see Text message
Snow chains ...................................... 457
Socket Glove box ....................................... 407
Sockets
Points to observe before use .........406
Trunk ............................................. 407
Sound menu ....................................... 128
Sounds see Sound settings
Sound settings
Balance and fader ..........................128
Calling up the sound menu ............128
Surround sound ............................. 129
Treble and bass ............................. 128Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 479
Storage location ............................ 436
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speech control see Voice Control System
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................350
Digital ............................................ 340
In the Instrument cluster .................35
Selecting the unit of measurement 350
see Instrument cluster
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 116
Spotlight function ............................. 322
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 362
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 395
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 369
Switching on/off ........................... 250
Starting (engine) ................................ 274
Station memory ................................. 201
Steering (display message) .............. 387
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................103
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 337
Cleaning ......................................... 433
Important safety notes ..................102
Paddle shifters ............................... 283
Steering wheel heating ..................103
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 283
Stop function Audio DVD ..................................... 212
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 34420Index

Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) .....................183
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......186
Ending an active call ......................189
Entering a number .........................188
External authorization (Bluetooth ®
) 185
Function restrictions ......................182
General notes ................................ 181
Keypad ........................................... 114
Menu (on-board computer) ............346
Number from the phone book ........ 346
Operating options ..........................182
Overview of functions ....................189
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 187
Redialing ........................................ 347
Rejecting/ending a call .................346
Rejecting a call .............................. 187
Rejecting or accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 189
Safety notes .................................. 181
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 191
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 189
Toggling ......................................... 189
Using the telephone ....................... 187
see Bluetooth ®

see Call lists
Telephone mode
Redialing ........................................ 188
Telephone module with
Bluetooth ®
SIM Access Profile
see separate installation instructions
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 336
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 343
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 343
Outside temperature ...................... 337
Setting (climate control) ................265
Setting (COMAND) .........................240
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........70
Immobilizer ...................................... 70
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof Time
Setting ........................................... 131
Setting summer/standard time .....132
Setting the format .........................131
Setting the time ............................. 131
Setting the time/date format ........131
Setting the time zone ..................... 132
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 344
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....461
Checking manually ........................461
Display message ............................ 382
Important safety notes ..................461
Maximum ....................................... 461
Notes ............................................. 459
Recommended ............................... 458
Tire pressure monitoring system
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 463
Function/notes ............................. 461
General notes ................................ 461
Important safety notes ..................462
Restarting ...................................... 464
Warning lamp ................................. 398
Warning message .......................... 463
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................476
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................474
Bar (definition) ............................... 474
Characteristics .............................. 474
Checking ........................................ 455
Definition of terms .........................474
Direction of rotation ......................477
Display message ............................ 382
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................476
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 473
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............474
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 475
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 47522Index

W
Waiting call ........................................ 189
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 391
Brakes ........................................... 390
Check Engine ................................. 396
Distance warning ........................... 397
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 397
ESP ®
.............................................. 393
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 393
Fuel tank ........................................ 396
Overview .......................................... 36
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 50
Reserve fuel ................................... 396
Seat belt ........................................ 389
SRS ................................................ 395
Tire pressure monitor ....................398
Warranty ............................................ 482
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 387
Weather Band
Searching for a channel .................202
Switching on .................................. 202
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 441
Wheel chock ...................................... 438
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 437
Checking ........................................ 455
Cleaning ......................................... 429
Cleaning (warning) .........................477
Important safety notes ..................454
Interchanging/changing ................477
Mounting a new wheel ...................440
Removing a wheel ..........................440
Storing ........................................... 477
Tightening torque ........................... 441
Wheel size/tire size .......................477
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 363
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 265
Infrared reflective .......................... 417Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system .............. 425
Notes ............................................. 488
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................259
Replacing the wiper blades ............258
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................456
Slippery road surfaces ...................296
Snow chains .................................. 457
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 456
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 430
Important safety notes ..................258
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 433
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Index25

Product information
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories which have
been specifically approved for your vehicle for
their reliability, safety and suitability. Despite
ongoing market research, Mercedes-Benz is
unable to assess other parts. Therefore,
Mercedes-Benz accepts no responsibility for
the use of such parts in Mercedes-Benz
vehicles, even if they have been
independently or officially approved. The use
of non-approved parts could affect your
vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-Benz
therefore recommends that you use genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion parts and
accessories that have been approved for the
type of vehicle. Genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts, approved conversion parts and
accessories are available from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. Here, you will receive
advice about permissible technical
modifications, and the parts will be
professionally installed.
Operator's Manual
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This Operator's Manual describes all models
and all standard and optional equipment of
your vehicle available at the time of going to
print. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features described.
This also applies to safety-related systems
and functions. The equipment in your vehicle
may therefore differ from some of the
descriptions or illustrations.
The original purchase agreement lists all
systems installed in your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
if you have any questions about equipment or
operation.
The Operator's Manual and the Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and should
be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and literature
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
exchange or repair any defective parts
originally installed in the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following
warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission Systems Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont Emission
Control Systems Warranty
R State warranty enforcement laws (lemon
laws)
26Introduction