2013 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS-Class comand

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In this Operator's Manual, you will find the
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WARNING
Warning notes draw your attention to hazards
that endanger your health or life, or the health
or life of others.
! Notes on material damage alert you to
dangers that could lead to damage to your
vehicle.
i This symbol indicates useful instructions
or further information that could be helpful
to you. X
This symbol designates an
instruction you must follow.
X Several consecutive symbols
indicate

an instruction with several
steps.
(Y page) This symbol tells you where you
can find further information on a
topic.
YY This symbol indicates a warning or
an

instruction that is continued on
the next page.
Display This font indicates a display
message in the multifunction
display/COMAND display.
Parts of the software in the vehicle are
protected by copyright ©
2005
The FreeType Project
http://www.freetype.org. All rights
reserved.

Setting the air distribution
.............130
Setting the airflow ......................... 131
Setting the air vents
...................... 133
Setting the climate mode (AIR
FLOW) ............................................ 129
Setting the temperature ................ 130
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 132
Switching on/off ........................... 128
Switching residual heat on/off ...... 133
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 132
Switching the ZONE function on/
off .................................................. 131
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 28
see Instrument cluster
Collapsible spare wheel
Inflating ......................................... 359
see Emergency spare wheel
COMAND
see separate operating instructions
COMAND display
Cleaning ......................................... 307
Combination switch ..........................113
Compass Calibrating ..................................... 295
Calling up ....................................... 294
Setting ........................................... 295
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 212
Convenience closing feature ..............88
Convenience opening feature ............88
Coolant (engine) Checking the level ......................... 300
Display message ............................ 239
Filling capacity ............................... 370
Important safety notes .................. 369
Temperature (on-board computer) . 224
Temperature gauge ........................ 209
Warning lamp ................................. 264
Cooling
see Climate control
Cornering light function
Display message ............................ 236
Function/notes ............................. 114
Crash-responsive emergency
lighting ............................................... 118Cruise control
Activation conditions ..................... 165
Cruise control lever .......................165
Deactivating ................................... 167
Display message ............................ 247
Driving system ............................... 165
Function/notes ............................. 165
Important safety notes .................. 165
Setting a speed .............................. 166
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 166
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 276
Center console in the rear
compartment ................................. 277
Important safety notes .................. 276
Rear compartment ......................... 277
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ...24
Customer Relations Department .......24 D
Dashboard see Instrument cluster


Dashboard lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Data
see Technical data
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 238
Function/notes ............................. 111
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Dealerships
see Qualified specialist workshop
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Interior lighting .............................. 222
Diagnostics connection ......................23
Digital speedometer .........................213
DIRECT SELECT lever see Automatic transmission
Display message
ASSYST PLUS ................................ 302
Display messages
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 228
Driving systems ............................. 242 Index
7

Lane Keeping Assist
Activating/deactivating .................219
Display message ............................ 244
Function/information .................... 197
Lane Tracking package .....................195
Lap time (RACETIMER) ......................225
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 61
Light function, active Display message ............................ 238
Lights
Activating/deactivating the
interior lighting delayed switch-off . 222
Active light function .......................115
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 111
Cornering light function .................114
Driving abroad ............................... 110
Hazard warning lamps ................... 114
High beam flasher .......................... 114
High-beam headlamps ...................113
Light switch ................................... 110
Low-beam headlamps .................... 112
Parking lamps ................................ 112
Setting the brightness of the
ambient lighting (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Setting the brightness of the
display/switch (on-board
computer) ...................................... 220
Setting the color of the ambient
lighting (on-board computer) ......... 221
Standing lamps .............................. 112
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 221
Switching the daytime running
lamps on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 221
Switching the exterior lighting
delayed switch-off on/off (on-
board computer) ............................ 221
Switching the surround lighting
on/off (on-board computer) ..........221
Turn signals ................................... 113
see Changing bulbs
see Interior lighting
Light sensor (display message) .......238
Loading guidelines ............................270Locking
see Central locking
Locking (doors)
Automatic ........................................ 81
Emergency locking ........................... 82
From inside (central locking
button) ............................................. 81
Locking centrally
see Central locking
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 222
Low-beam headlamps Display message ............................ 236
Setting for driving abroad
(symmetrical) ................................. 110
Switching on/off ........................... 112
Lumbar support
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar
support .......................................... 101
Luxury head restraints .......................99 M
M+S tires ............................................ 328
Malfunction message see Display messages


Massage function (PULSE) ...............101
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 305
mbrace Call priority .................................... 286
Display message ............................ 232
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading routes .......................290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 282
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289
MB info call button ........................ 286
Remote vehicle locking .................. 288
Roadside Assistance button .......... 285
Search & Send ............................... 287
Self-test ......................................... 283
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 283
Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291 12
Index

Stowage space
Center console (rear) ..................... 272
Stowage well beneath the trunk
floor .................................................... 275
Summer tires ..................................... 328
Sun visor ............................................ 278
Supplement Restraint System see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)

Surround lighting (on-board
computer) .......................................... 221
Suspension tuning AIRMATIC ...................................... 181
AMG adaptive sport suspension
system ........................................... 182
SETUP (on-board computer) .......... 225
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ................................................. 132
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............71 T
Tachometer ........................................ 209
Tail lamps Display message

............................ 237
Tank content
Fuel gauge ............................... 29, 209
Technical data
Emergency spare wheel ................. 361
Information .................................... 364
Tires/wheels ................................. 353
Vehicle data ................................... 371
TELEAID
Call priority .................................... 286
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 287
Downloading routes .......................290
Emergency call .............................. 284
Geo fencing ................................... 290
Important safety notes .................. 282
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 289
MB info call button ........................ 286
Remote vehicle locking .................. 288
Roadside Assistance button .......... 285
Search & Send ............................... 287
Self-test ......................................... 283
Speed alert .................................... 290
System .......................................... 283Triggering the vehicle alarm ........... 291
Vehicle remote malfunction
diagnosis
....................................... 289
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 288
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 216
Display message

............................ 253
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 216
Number from the phone book ........ 217
Redialing ........................................ 217
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 216
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 209
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 224
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 224
Outside temperature ...................... 210
Setting (climate control) ................ 130
Theft deterrent systems
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........71
Immobilizer ...................................... 71
Through-loading feature ...................273
Timing (RACETIMER) .........................225
Tire pressure Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 334
Checking manually ........................333
Display message ............................ 248
Maximum ....................................... 332
Notes ............................................. 331
Recommended ............................... 329
Tire pressure loss warning system
Important safety notes .................. 333
Restarting ...................................... 333
Tire pressure monitor
Checking the tire pressure
electronically ................................. 336
Warning message .......................... 336
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 334
Restarting ...................................... 336
Warning lamp ................................. 267
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 347
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 346
Bar (definition) ............................... 345
Changing a wheel .......................... 348
Characteristics .............................. 345
Checking ........................................ 327 Index
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Multifunction steering wheel
Function Page
:
Multifunction display 211
;
COMAND display; see the
separate Operating
Instructions
=
?
Switches on the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructions
?
~
Rejects or ends a call 216
Exits phone book/redial
memory
6
Makes or accepts a call
Switches to the redial
memory
WX
Adjusts the volume
8
Mute Function Page
A
=;
Selects a menu 210
9:
Selects a submenu or
scrolls through lists
210
a
Confirms your selection 210
Hides display messages 228
B
%
Back 210
Switches off the Voice
Control System; see the
separate operating
instructionsMultifunction steering wheel
31At a glance

Center console
Center console, upper section
Function Page
:
COMAND; see the separate
operating instructions
;
c Seat heating
101
=
s Seat ventilation
102
?
c PARKTRONIC
183
A
¤ ECO start/stop
function (AMG vehicles)
142 Function Page
B
45 Indicator lamp
45
C
£ Hazard warning
lamps
114
D
u Roller sunblind in the
rear window
27832
Center consoleAt a glance

Center console, lower section
Function Page
E
Stowage compartment 270
Ashtray 279
Cigarette lighter 280
Power socket 281
Cup holders 276
F
Cup holders 276
G
e Sets the suspension
tuning
181 Function Page
H
É Sets the vehicle level
180
I
Stowage compartment 270
J
Ú Selects the drive
program
149
K
COMAND controller; see
the separate operating
instructions Center console
33At a glance

Center console, lower section (AMG vehicles)
Function Page
E
Cup holders 276
F
Engages parking position P
158
G
Selector lever 146
H
Ashtray 279
Cigarette lighter 280
Power socket 281
I
COMAND controller; see
the separate operating
instructions Function Page
J
Stowage compartment 270
K
ß Calls up/saves the
suspension tuning
182
L
à Sets the suspension
tuning
182
M
å ESP
® 67
N
Drive program selector 15034
Center consoleAt a glance