2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS Owners Manual

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) .........................475
Important safety notes ..................454
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ......474
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ...........475
Labeling (overview) ........................470
Load bearing index (definition) ......476
Load index ..................................... 473
Load index (definition) ...................475
M+S tires ....................................... 456
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 475
Maximum load on a tire (definition) 475
Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 475
Maximum tire load .........................468
Maximum tire load (definition) .......475
MOExtended tires ..........................456
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 476
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 475
Replacing ....................................... 477
Service life ..................................... 456
Sidewall (definition) .......................476
Speed rating (definition) ................475
Storing ........................................... 477
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 474
Temperature .................................. 470
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 476
Tire bead (definition) ......................476
Tire pressure (definition) ................476
Tire pressures (recommended) ......474
Tire size (data) ............................... 477
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed rating .................... 471
Tire tread ....................................... 455
Tire tread (definition) .....................476
Total load limit (definition) .............476
Traction ......................................... 469
Traction (definition) .......................476
Tread wear ..................................... 469
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 469Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) ....................474
Unladen weight (definition) ............475
Wear indicator (definition) .............476
Wheel rim (definition) ....................474
see Flat tire
Tonal properties
see Sound settings
Top Tether ............................................ 63
Towing Important safety guidelines ...........446
Installing the towing eye ................447
Removing the towing eye ...............448
With the rear axle raised ................448
Towing away
With both axles on the ground .......448
Tow-starting
Emergency engine starting ............449
Important safety notes ..................446
Track
Selecting (CD, DVD, MP3) .............. 213
Traffic Announcements (TA)
Switching off .................................. 127
Traffic jam function ........................... 159
Traffic jam message see Dynamic route guidance/TMC
Traffic reports
Real-time traffic report ..................165
Switching on/off ........................... 162
Transfer case ..................................... 286
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Transporting the vehicle .................. 448
Treble, adjusting (sound) .................. 128
Trim pieces (cleaning instructions) . 433
Trip computer (on-board computer) 340
Trip meter see Trip odometer
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 340
Resetting (on-board computer) ......341
Trunk
Automatic opening ........................... 85
Emergency release ..........................87
Important safety guidelines .............84
Limiting the opening angle ............. 239Index23

Locking separately ...........................86
Opening automatically from inside ..86
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 386
Power closing feature ......................83
Trunk lid opening height restriction 239
Turn signals Display message ............................ 367
Switching on/off ........................... 252
TV
Automatic picture shutoff ..............228
Picture settings .............................. 228
Type identification plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking Emergency unlocking .......................83
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 82
USB
see Media Interface
V
Vanity mirror (in the sun visor) ........ 404
Vehicle Correct use ...................................... 29
Data acquisition ............................... 30
Display message ............................ 385
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking .......................83
Equipment ....................................... 26
Individual settings ..........................349
Limited Warranty ............................. 30
Loading .......................................... 464
Lowering ........................................ 441
Maintenance .................................... 27
Parking for a long period ................ 291
Pulling away ................................... 275
Raising ........................................... 438
Reporting problems .........................30
Towing away .................................. 446
Transporting .................................. 448
Vehicle data ................................... 490
Vehicle battery
see Battery (vehicle)
Vehicle data ....................................... 490
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 490
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 482
Vehicle level Active Body Control (ABC) .............310
AIRMATIC ...................................... 309
Display message ............................ 377
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 376
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 436
Video see Video DVD
Video AUX
Setting the picture .........................228
Video DVD
Automatic picture shutoff ..............228
DVD menu ..................................... 232
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 231
Function restrictions ......................230
Interactive content ........................234
Notes on discs ............................... 229
Operation ....................................... 229
Pause function ............................... 231
Playing conditions .......................... 229
Safety notes .................................. 229
Selecting ........................................ 231
Selecting a film/title ...................... 232
Selecting a scene/chapter ............231
Setting the audio format ................233
Setting the language ......................233
Setting the picture .........................228
Showing/hiding the control menu . 230
Showing/hiding the menu .............230
Stop function ................................. 231
Subtitles ........................................ 233
Switching to ................................... 230
VIN ...................................................... 482
Voice Control System Settings ......................................... 132
Volume, adjusting
COMAND ....................................... 127
Navigation messages .....................12724Index

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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)
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Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its
authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or
malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered
by its express warranty. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 km) on the odometer
of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a
reasonable number of repair attempts is
presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or
more of the following occurs:(1)the same substantial defect or
malfunction results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect
or malfunction has been subject to repair
two or more times, and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in
writing of the need for its repair.(2)the same substantial defect or
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the
need for its repair.(3)the vehicle is out of service by reason of
repair of the same or different substantial
defects or malfunctions for a cumulative
total of more than 30 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Booklet describes
all the necessary maintenance work which
should be done at regular intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Booklet with you when you bring the vehicle
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The
service advisor will record every service for
you in the Service and Warranty Booklet.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program offers technical help in the event of
a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside
Assistance Hotline are answered by our
agents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information, refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (USA) or the "Roadside
Assistance" section in the Service and
Warranty booklet (Canada). You will find both
in your vehicle literature portfolio.
Change of address or change of
ownership
In the event of a change of address, please
send us the "Change of Address Notice"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center
(in the USA) at the hotline number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service Center (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100. This will assist us in
contacting you in a timely manner should the
need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave the
entire literature in the vehicle so that it is
available to the next owner.
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If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the "Notice of Purchase of Used Car"
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-
Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) or
Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
R service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
R unleaded fuel for vehicles with a catalytic
converter may not be available. Leaded fuel
may cause damage to the catalytic
converter.
R the fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Unsuitable fuel can cause
engine damage.
Some Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe through our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
GWARNING
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole.
If you feel a sudden significant vibration or
ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage
to your vehicle has occurred:
R turn on your hazard warning flashers.
R slow down carefully.
R drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
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Declarations of conformity
Vehicle components which receive
and/or transmit radio waves
USA: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1) These devices may not cause
harmful interference, and 2) These devices
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment."
Canada: "The wireless devices of this vehicle
comply with Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) These devices
may not cause interference, and (2) These
devices must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device."
Diagnostics connection
GWARNING
If you connect equipment to the diagnostics
connection, it can affect the operation of the
vehicle systems. This can impair the operating
safety of your vehicle while driving. There is a
risk of accident.
Do not connect any equipment to the
diagnostics connection.
GWARNING
Loose equipment or equipment cables that
are connected to the diagnostics connection
can obstruct the area around the pedals. The
equipment or the cables could get between
the pedals in the event of sudden braking or
acceleration. As a result, the movement of the
pedals may be impaired. There is a risk of
accident.
Do not attach any equipment or cables in the
driver footwell.
! If the engine is switched off and
equipment on the diagnostics connection
is used, the starter battery may discharge.
The diagnostics connection is only intended
for the connection of diagnostic equipment at
a qualified specialist workshop.
Connecting equipment to the diagnostics
connection can, for example, lead to
emissions monitoring information being
reset. This may lead to the vehicle failing to
meet the requirements of the next emissions
test during the main inspection.
Qualified specialist workshop
An authorized Mercedes-Benz Center is a
qualified specialist workshop. It has the
necessary specialist knowledge, tools and
qualifications to correctly carry out the work
required on your vehicle. This is especially the
case for work relevant to safety.
Observe the notes in the Maintenance
Booklet.
Always have the following work carried out at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center:
R work relevant to safety
R service and maintenance work
R repair work
R alterations, installation work and
modifications
R work on electronic components
Correct use
GWARNING
There are various warning stickers affixed to
your vehicle. Their purpose is to alert you and
others to various dangers. Therefore, do not
remove any warning stickers unless the
sticker clearly states that you may do so.
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If you remove any warning stickers, you or
others could fail to recognize certain dangers
and be injured.
When driving your vehicle observe the
following information:
R the safety notes in this manual
R the "Technical data" section in this manual
R traffic rules and regulations
R laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your
vehicle, particularly one that you believe may
affect its safe operation, we urge you to
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
again with a Mercedes-Benz Center or
contact us at one of the following addresses.
In the USA
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting safety defects
USA only:
The following text is published as required of
manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S.
Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
"National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
of 1966".
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause
injury or death, you should immediately
inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may
open an investigation, and if it finds that a
safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your
dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to http://www.safercar.gov ; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about
motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov
Limited Warranty
! Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions is not covered either by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information about electronic data
acquisition in the vehicle
( Including notice pursuant to California Code
§ 9951)
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