2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS roof rack

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Care
Carpets .......................................... 433
Car wash ........................................ 427
Display ........................................... 431
Exterior lights ................................ 430
Gear or selector lever ....................433
Interior ........................................... 431
Matte finish ................................... 429
Night View Assist Plus ...................432
Notes ............................................. 427
Paint .............................................. 429
Plastic trim .................................... 432
Power washer ................................ 428
Rear view camera .......................... 431
Roof lining ...................................... 433
Seat belt ........................................ 433
Seat cover ..................................... 433
Sensors ......................................... 431
Steering wheel ............................... 433
Tail pipes ....................................... 431
Trim pieces .................................... 433
Washing by hand ........................... 428
Wheels ........................................... 429
Windows ........................................ 430
Wiper blades .................................. 430
Wooden trim .................................. 433
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 402
Car pool lanes .................................... 157
Car wash (care) ................................. 427
Category Satellite radio ................................ 206
CD
Copy protection ............................. 218
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............214
General information .......................218
Inserting ........................................ 209
Mode, switching to ........................210
Multisession .................................. 217
Notes on discs ............................... 218
Operating the player/changer
(on-board computer) ......................343
Pause function ............................... 211
Playback options ........................... 216
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 209
Safety notes .................................. 209Selecting a media type ..................212
Selecting a track ............................ 213
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 128
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console ..................................... 39
Central locking Automatic locking feature
(COMAND) ..................................... 239
SmartKey ......................................... 74
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................257
Important safety notes ..................256
Overview of bulb types ..................257
Changing direction
Announcement phase ....................154
Change of direction phase .............155
Preparation phase .........................154
Changing the programming
SmartKey ......................................... 77
Character bar ..................................... 122
Characters Entering ......................................... 123
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 125
Entering (navigation) ......................122
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................63
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 59
Restraint systems ............................ 59
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 62
Special seat belt retractor ...............61
Top Tether ....................................... 63
Cigarette lighter ................................ 406
Cleaning Mirror turn signal ........................... 431
Climate control
Automatic climate control .............263
COMAND ....................................... 239
Controlling automatically ...............264
Controlling centrally (COMAND) ....242
Cooling with air dehumidification ..264
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ..................................... 241Index7

If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
six weeks, the vehicle may suffer damage as
a result of lack of use.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
Driving tips
General driving tips
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Always remember that you must concentrate
primarily on driving the vehicle. The driver's
concentration must always be directed
primarily at road traffic. For your own safety
and that of others, we recommend that you
stop the vehicle at a safe place and in
accordance with the traffic conditions before
making or accepting a phone call.
Comply with all legal requirements if you use
the telephone while driving. Use the hands-
free system and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit. In
some jurisdictions, it is forbidden for drivers
to use mobile phones while driving.
Only operate COMAND (Cockpit Management
and Data System) in compliance with all legal
requirements and when the road, weather and
traffic conditions permit. You may otherwise
not be able to observe the traffic conditions,
endangering yourself and others.
Remember that your vehicle covers a distance
of 44 ft (approximately 14 m) a second when
it is traveling at only 30 mph (approximately
50 km/h).
Drive sensibly – save fuel
Observe the following tips to save fuel:
XThe tires should always be inflated to the
recommended tire pressure.XRemove unnecessary loads.XRemove roof racks when they are not
needed.XWarm up the engine at low engine speeds.XAvoid frequent acceleration or braking.XHave all maintenance work carried out as
indicated by the service intervals in the
Maintenance Booklet or by the service
interval display.
Fuel consumption also increases when
driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic
and in mountainous terrain.
Drinking and driving
GWARNING
Drinking and driving and/or taking drugs and
driving are very dangerous combinations.
Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can
affect your reflexes, perceptions and
judgment.
The possibility of a serious or even fatal
accident are greatly increased when you drink
or take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or
taking drugs.
Pedals
GWARNING
Make sure absolutely no objects are
obstructing the pedals' range of movement.
Keep the driver's footwell clear of all
obstacles. If there are any floormats or
carpets in the footwell, make sure that the
pedals still have sufficient clearance.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers,
the objects could get caught between the
pedals. You could then no longer brake or
accelerate. This could lead to accidents and
injury.
Rolling with the engine switched off
GWARNING
There is no power assistance for the steering
and the brake when the engine is not running.
292Driving tipsDriving and parking

Bar indicator : for tread wear is integrated
into the tire tread.
Selecting, mounting and replacing
tires
R Only mount tires and wheels of the same
type and make.
Exception: it is permissible to install a
different type or make in the event of a flat
tire. Observe the "MOExtended tires (tires
with run-flat characteristics" section
( Y page 441).
R Only mount tires of the correct size onto
the wheels.
R Break in new tires at moderate speeds for
the first 60 miles (100 km). They only reach
their full performance after this distance.
R Do not drive with tires which have too little
tread depth, as this significantly reduces
the traction on wet roads (hydroplaning).
R Replace the tires after six years at the
latest, regardless of wear. This also applies
to the spare wheel/emergency spare
wheel.
The service life of tires depends on the
following factors amongst other things:
R Driving style
R Tire pressure
R Distance covered
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties) allow you to continue driving your
vehicle even if one or more tires are entirely
deflated.
MOExtended tires may be used only in
conjunction with the activated tire pressure
loss warning system or the activated tire
pressure monitor and only on wheels
specifically tested by Mercedes-Benz.
Notes on driving with MOExtended tires in the
event of a flat tire can be found in the
"Breakdown assistance" section
( Y page 441).
Winter operation
Points to remember
Have your vehicle winterproofed at a qualified
specialist workshop at the onset of winter.
Observe the notes in the "Changing a wheel"
section ( Y page 477).
Driving with summer tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), the
elasticity of summer tires and therefore also
the traction and braking capability are
reduced considerably. Mount M+S tires on
your vehicle. Using summer tires at very cold
temperatures could cause cracks to form,
thereby damaging the tires permanently.
Mercedes-Benz cannot accept responsibility
for this type of damage.
M+S tires
At temperatures below 45 ‡ (+7 †), use
winter tires or all-season tires. Both types of
tire are identified by the M+S marking.
Only winter tires bearing the i snowflake
symbol in addition to the M+S marking
provide the best possible grip in wintry road
456Winter operationWheels and tires

Aspect ratio
Relationship between tire height and tire
width in percent.
Tire pressure
This is pressure inside the tire applying an
outward force to each square inch of the tire's
surface. The tire pressure is specified in
pounds per square inch (psi), in kilopascal
(kPa) or in bar. The tire pressure should only
be corrected when the tires are cold.
Tire pressure of cold tires
The tires are cold:
R if the vehicle has been parked without
direct sunlight on the tires for at least three
hours and
R if the vehicle has not been driven more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
Tread
The part of the tire that comes into contact
with the road.
Bead
The tire bead ensures that the tire sits
securely on the wheel. There are several steel
wires in the bead to prevent the tire from
coming loose from the wheel rim.
Sidewall
The part of the tire between the tread and the
bead.
Weight of optional extras
The combined weight of those optional extras
that weigh more than the replaced standard
part and more than 2.3 kg (5 lb). These
optional extras, such as high-performance
brakes, level control, a roof rack or a high-
performance battery, are not included in the
curb weight and the weight of the
accessories.
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
This is a unique identifier which can be used
by a tire manufacturer to identify tires, for
example for a product recall, and thus identify
the purchasers. The TIN is made up of the
manufacturer's identification code, tire size,
tire type code and the manufacturing date.
Load bearing index
The load bearing index (also load index) is a
code that contains the maximum load bearing
capacity of a tire.
Traction
Traction is the result of friction between the
tires and the road surface.
Treadwear indicators
Narrow bars (tread wear bars) that are
distributed over the tire tread. If the tire tread
is level with the bars, the wear limit of á in
(1.6 mm) has been reached.
Occupant distribution
The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at
their designated seating positions.
Total load limit
Rated cargo and luggage load plus
68 kilograms (150 lb), multiplied by the
vehicle's designated seating capacity.
476Definition of terms for tires and loadingWheels and tires