2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS audio

Rear ............................................... 269
Setting ........................................... 268
Setting the center air vents ...........268
Setting the side air vents ...............268
Stowage compartment ..................268
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 159
Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 238
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 343
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 405
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 347
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................70
Function ........................................... 70
Switching off the alarm ....................70
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................348
Display message ............................ 375
Function/notes ............................. 321
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 199
Audio database
see MUSIC REGISTER
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................210
Pause function ............................... 211
Playback options ........................... 216
Safety notes .................................. 209
Setting the audio format ................216
Stop function ................................. 212
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD ..................................... 216
Video DVD ..................................... 233
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 342
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 370
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 277
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 276
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 251
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............283
Changing gear ............................... 282
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................279
Display message ............................ 385
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 280
Driving tips .................................... 282
Emergency running mode ..............286
Engaging drive position .................. 280
Engaging neutral ............................ 280
Engaging reverse gear ...................279
Engaging the park position ............279
Kickdown ....................................... 282
Manual drive program ....................284
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 280
Problem (malfunction) ...................286
Program selector button ................282
Pulling away ................................... 275
Shift ranges ................................... 283
Starting the engine ........................274
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......283
Transmission position display ........280
Transmission positions ..................281
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 286
Autostore ........................................... 201
see Station memory (radio)
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 227
Switching to ................................... 228
AUX (video)
Setting the picture .........................228
Setting the volume and sound .......234
Showing/hiding the menu .............234
Switching to ................................... 234Index5

D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 217
CD/DVD ........................................ 218
MP3 ............................................... 217
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 218
Date format, setting .......................... 131
Day design, setting ........................... 130
Daytime running lamps Display message ............................ 370
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 349
Switching on/off (switch) ..............251
Dealership
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) ...........237
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............237
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ...................160
Entering a destination by address .. 141
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 147
Entering an intermediate stop .......148
Entering a point of interest ............150
Saving ............................................ 167
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 146
Selecting from the list of last
destinations ................................... 146
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 169
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 144
Previous destinations ....................169
Diagnostics connection ...................... 29
Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 188
Digital speedometer ......................... 340
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display
Selecting the design ......................130
Settings ......................................... 130Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 431
Displaying the arrival time ............... 160
Displaying the distance to the
destination ......................................... 160
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....352
Driving systems ............................. 375
Engine ............................................ 371
General notes ................................ 352
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........352
Lights ............................................. 367
Safety systems .............................. 353
Service interval display ..................426
SmartKey ....................................... 387
Tires ............................................... 382
Vehicle ........................................... 385
Distance
see Navigation, route overview
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 347
Distance recorder ............................. 340
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 397
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 305
Display message ............................ 380
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 305
Driving tips .................................... 306
Function/notes ............................. 298
Important safety notes ..................298
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 304
Warning lamp ................................. 397
Dolby ®
Digital .................................... 129
Doors Automatic locking ............................ 82
Control panel ................................... 41
Display message ............................ 387
Emergency locking ........................... 83
Emergency unlocking .......................83
Important safety notes ....................81
Opening (from inside) ......................82
Power closing feature ......................83
Drinking and driving ......................... 292Index9

Drinks holdersee Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 283
Manual ........................................... 284
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................427
Symmetrical low beam ..................250
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......65
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 66
Electronic brake force distribution ...68
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) . 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 67
Important safety information ...........64
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 68
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................327
Active Body Control .......................310
Active Driving Assistance package 327
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............330
AIRMATIC ...................................... 309
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................321
Cruise control ................................ 296
Display message ............................ 375
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 298
HOLD function ............................... 308
Night View Assist Plus ...................322
Parking Guidance ........................... 315
PARKTRONIC ................................. 312
Rear view camera .......................... 319
Spotlight function .......................... 322
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................282
Brakes ........................................... 293
Break-in period .............................. 272
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 306
Downhill gradient ........................... 293Drinking and driving .......................292
Driving abroad ............................... 250
Driving in winter ............................. 296
Driving on flooded roads ................295
Driving on wet roads ......................295
Exhaust check ............................... 293
Fuel ................................................ 292
General .......................................... 292
Hydroplaning ................................. 295
Icy road surfaces ........................... 296
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 294
Pedals ............................................ 292
Snow chains .................................. 457
Symmetrical low beam ..................250
Wet road surface ........................... 293
DVD
Changer ......................................... 209
Copy protection ............................. 218
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............214
Handling ........................................ 177
Inserting ........................................ 209
Notes on discs ............................... 218
Selecting a media type ..................212
Selecting a track ............................ 213
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 128
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....343
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....343
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating (COMAND) ....................236
Function/notes ............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating (COMAND) ....................236
Crash-responsive ........................... 104
Function/notes ............................. 103
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 357
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO function ...................................... 235
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Fast forwardAudio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........214
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........214
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 113
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 484
First-aid kit ......................................... 436
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 437
MOExtended run-flat system .........441
Preparing the vehicle .....................437
Raising the vehicle .........................438
Floormats ........................................... 417
Freeway information ......................... 175
Front fog lamps ................................. 252
Display message ............................ 369
Switching on/off ........................... 252
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat .......98
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 486
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 340
Displaying the range ......................340
Driving tips .................................... 292
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 485
Important safety notes ..................484
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 485
Problem (malfunction) ...................289
Refueling ........................................ 286
Tank content/reserve fuel .............485
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 287
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 340
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 485
Problem (malfunction) ...................289
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 113Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 449
Before changing ............................. 449
Dashboard fuse box .......................450
Engine emergency stop .................451
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 450
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 450
Important safety notes ..................449
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................417
Important safety notes ..................414
Opening/closing the garage door ..416
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 415
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 343
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 433
Glove box ........................................... 400
GPS reception .................................... 138
Gracenote Media Database .............. 215
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 253
HD Radio™ ......................................... 203
Heading up (navigation) ................... 172
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 488
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....425
Cleaning system (function) ............252
Fogging up ..................................... 255
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting (electrically) .....................99
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
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System .......................................... 407
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............413
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 77
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 226
Alphabetical track selection ..........226
Connecting an external audio
source ............................................ 222
Connection options .......................222
iPod ®
............................................. 222
Mode ............................................. 222
Notes on USB devices ...................227
Playback options ........................... 226
Selecting categories ......................225
Selecting folders ............................ 225
Selecting music files ......................224
Selecting playlists ..........................225
Switching to ................................... 222
USB mass storage device ..............222
Media list
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........212
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Memory card (audio) ......................... 343
Memory function ............................... 106
Menu item Selecting ........................................ 119
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 352
Messages see Display messages
Microphone, switching on/off ......... 189
Mirrors see Exterior mirrors
see Rear-view mirror
see Vanity mirror
Mobile phone
Menu (on-board computer) ............346
see Phone
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 441
MP3 Bit/sampling rates ......................... 217
Copyright ....................................... 218
Data medium ................................. 217
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............214
File systems ................................... 217
Formats ......................................... 217Mode, switching to ........................210
Notes ............................................. 217
Operation ....................................... 343
Pause function ............................... 211
Playback options ........................... 216
Safety notes .................................. 209
Selecting a media type ..................212
Selecting a track ............................ 213
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 128
Multicontour seat
Front .............................................. 243
Multifunction display
Function/notes ............................. 338
Lane recommendations .................157
Multifunction steering wheel
Adjusting the volume .....................127
Operating the on-board computer . 337
Overview .......................................... 37
Using the telephone ....................... 187
Multisession CD ................................ 217
Music files Recording ...................................... 214
MUSIC REGISTER
Copying music data .......................219
Deleting all music files ...................220
Deleting individual music files .......221
Disk space information ..................220
Folder functions ............................. 221
General notes ................................ 218
Playback options ........................... 221
Switching to ................................... 218
Music search ..................................... 214
Music storage see MUSIC REGISTER
Mute ................................................... 127
N
Navigation Adjusting the volume of the
navigation announcements ............127
Alternative route ............................ 159
Basic settings ................................ 139
Blocking a route section affected
by a traffic jam ............................... 159
Compass function ..........................176
Destination memory ......................166
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Displaying destination
information (arrival time, distance
to destination) ............................... 160
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 144
Entering a destination ....................140
Entering a destination by address .. 141
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 147
Entering an intermediate stop .......148
Entering a point of interest ............150
Entering characters (character bar) 122
Freeway information ......................175
General notes ................................ 138
GPS reception ................................ 138
Installing map software .................. 176
Lane recommendation ...................155
Map settings .................................. 170
Off-road/off-map (off-road
destination) .................................... 161
On-board computer .......................341
Previous destinations ....................169
Repeating announcements ............158
Route guidance .............................. 154
Route overview .............................. 160
Safety notes .................................. 138
Selecting a destination from the
destination memory .......................146
Selecting a destination from the
list of last destinations ................... 146
Selecting your home address ........146
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 139
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 139
Showing/hiding the menu .............139
Starting route calculation ..............143
Switching announcements on/off . 158
Switching to ................................... 139
Traffic report .................................. 162
Troubleshooting ............................. 180
New aluminum style carrier bars
see separate installation instructions
Night View Assist Plus
Cleaning ......................................... 432
Display message ............................ 375Function/notes ............................. 322
Problem (malfunction) ...................327
North orientation (navigation) ......... 172
Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 272
Number keypad ................................. 122
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 53
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle .....................59
System overview .............................. 44
OCS
Faults ............................................... 54
Operation ......................................... 50
System self-test ............................... 53
Odometer ........................................... 340
Off-road .............................................. 161
Oil see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 343
Assistance menu ........................... 347
Audio menu ................................... 342
Displaying a service message ........426
Display messages ..........................352
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 305
Important safety notes ..................336
Menu overview .............................. 339
Message memory .......................... 352
Navigation menu ............................ 341
Operation ....................................... 337
RACETIMER ................................... 344
Service menu ................................. 349
Settings menu ............................... 349
Standard display ............................ 340
Telephone menu ............................ 346
Trip menu ...................................... 340
Video DVD operation .....................343
Opening height restriction for
trunk lid .............................................. 239
Operating safety Diagnostics connection ...................29
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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

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