2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class display

COMAND executes the action.
Make a selection from th
efurther options,
if necessary.
COMAND then switches back to the DVD
menu.
i Depending on the DVD, it is possible that
the Back (to the movie) ,
Play ,
Stop ,
C, DorGo up menu item may not
be operative or operative only at certain
points of the DVD. To indicate this, the
K symbol is shown in the display.
Stopping a film or skipping to the
beginning or end of ascene
X Select any men uitem from the DVD menu.
The menu appears.
X To stop the film: select theStop menu
ite ma nd press Wto confirm.
X To skip to the end of a scene: select the
D menu ite mand press Wto confirm.
X To ski pto the beginning of ascene:
selec tthe C menu item and press Wto
confirm.
Moving up one level in the DVD menu
X Press the %back button.
or
X Select the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu and press Wthe COMAND
controller to confirm.
or
X Select any menu item in the DVD menu and
press Wthe COMAND controller to
confirm.
X Select Go up and press
Wto confirm.
Back to the film
X Press the %back button repeatedly
until you see the movie.
or
X Select the corresponding menu item from
the DVD menu.
X Select the Back (to the movie) menu
item in the menu and press Wto confirm. Setting the language and audio format This function is not available on all DVDs. If it
is available, you can set the DVD menu
language, the audio language or the audio
format. The number of settings is determined
by the DVD content. It is possible that the
settings may also be accessed in the DVD
menu (Y
page 232).
X Press Wthe COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X Select DVD-V in the menu by turning
cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
X Select DVD Functions and press
Wto
confirm.
X Select Audio Language and press
Wto
confirm.
In both cases, a menu appears after a few
seconds. The #dot in front of an entry
indicates the currently selected language.
X Select a setting by turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
X To exit the menu: slideXVY the COMAND
controller.
Subtitles and camera angle These functions are not available on all DVDs.
The number of subtitle languages and camera
angles available depends on the content of
the DVD.Iti
s possible that the settings may
also be accessed in the DVD menu
(Y page 232).
X Press Wthe COMAND controller to show
the menu.
X Select DVD-V in the menu by turning
cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm. Video
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gradually. This enables you to determine
whether the system is able to play the
music at high volume without distorting it. Vehicle
Vehicle functions
General information In this menu, you can set the following vehicle
functions:
R
ECO
R multicontour seat settings
R rear window blind
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
R exterior lighting delayed switch-off
R interior lighting delayed switch-off
R ambient lighting
R automatic folding mirror function
R locator lighting
R automatic locking feature
R trunk lid opening height restriction
You can open the "Vehicle" menu in one of
two ways.
Opening the "Vehicle" menu from the
main area in the center of the display :
"Vehicle" menu item
; Main area
X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by
sliding XVYand turning cVdthe COMAND controller and press
Wto
confirm.
Main area ;is active.
X Select the individual vehicle functions by
sliding XVYor turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
Opening from the "Vehicle" menu X
Select Vehicle in the main function bar by
sliding XVYand turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
The "Vehicle" submenu opens.
X Select the individual vehicle functions in
the menu by sliding XVYor turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
In the next section, it is the first procedure
that is always described.
Switching the ECO function on/off i
Hybrid vehicles: the ECO start/stop
function cannot be switched off.
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is
stopped under certain conditions. When
pulling away again, the engine starts
automatically (Y page 276). You can switch
the ECO start/stop function on and off using
COMAND.
If you switch the ECO start/stop function off
using COMAND, the function is switched on
again automatically. This is the case if you
switch the ignition off and on again. Vehicle
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To do so, make certain that the SmartKey is
in position
2in the ignition lock. Air-conditioning function bar
:
To set the temperature, left
; To set the air distribution, left
= To set the airflow, left
? Climate control main menu
(Ypage 241)
A To set the airflow, right
B To set the air distribution, right
C To set the temperature, right
Setting the temperature You can set the temperature separately for
the driver’s and front-passenger side.
X
Select left temperature display :or right
temperature display Cin the air-
conditioning function bar by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm. X
To adjust the temperature: slideZVÆ or
turn cVd the COMAND controller.
X To confirm the selection: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
Setting the air distribution You can set the air distribution separately for
the driver’s and front-passenger side.
X
Select left air distribution ;or right air
distribution Bby turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm. ¯
Directs air through the defroster vents
P Directs air through the center and side
air vents
O Directs air through the footwell vents
S Directs air through the center, side and
footwell vents
a Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
_ Directs air through the defroster,
center, side and footwell vents
b Directs air through the defroster,
center and side air vents
W Controls air distribution automatically
X To adjust the air distribution: turncVd
the COMAND controller.
X To confirm the selection: pressWthe
COMAND controller. 240
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This setting is quite effective in automatic
mode, especially at high outside
temperatures.
If the vehicle has become very warm and the
automatic air conditioning is cooling the
interior, the blower settings are briefly
canceled.
X Select the climate control main menu in the
air-conditioning function bar by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The climate control menu opens.
X Select Airflow and press
W.
Am enu appears.
The curren tsetting is indicated by a #dot. X
To change the airflow: slideZVÆ or turn
cVd.
X To confirm your selection: pressW. Seats
Lumbar supports The lumbar support in the backrest of the
driver's and front-passenger seats can be
adjusted to provide optimum support for your
back.
X To select the seat: press theT
function button.
The main area of the COMAND display is
active. Ascale appears. X
To move to the lower menu bar: select
by sliding ZVÆthe COMAND controller
and press Wto confirm.
i Whe nyou press the Tfunction button,
the previously adjusted seat is active.
X To adjust the lumbar support: select by
sliding XVYor turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
Multicontour seat i
Information about the components and
operating principles of COMAND can be
found on (Y page 112).
The contour of the driver's seat and front-
passenger seat backrests can be individually
adjusted to provide optimum support for your
back. This is achieved by controlling the
pressure in the air chambers in the
multicontour seat.
The adjustments are made using the
COMAND display.
i When you adjust the multicontour seat,
you may hear the air being pumped in or
released.
You can adjust the following air cushions:
R seat side bolsters
R seat backrest side bolsters
R backrest curvature in the lumbar region
R backrest curvature in the upper back
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X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
2in the ignition lock.
X Press the Tfunction button.
Selecting the seat
You must first select the seat for which you
wish to make adjustments.
X Press the Tfunction button.
The main area is active.
X To move to the lower menu bar: select
by sliding ZVÆthe COMAND controller
and press Wto confirm. X
To selectas eat:selec tby sliding XVYor
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
Exiting amenu
There are several ways of exiting the menu for
the multicontour seat:
X Press the Tfunction button again.
or
X Press any function button.
or
X Select another main function from the
basic menu.
Displa yvalues
Two values are displayed on the setting scale
if you adjust the multicontour seat:
R red: this is the desired value which you
specify whe nmaking the setting.
R white: this is the curren tvalue. It is changed
gradually until it reaches the desired value. Adjusting the seat side bolsters
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the seat side bolsters.
X
Select the seat (Y page 244).
X Select Seat Sides by sliding
XVYor
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
As cale appears. X
Select Setting by sliding ZVÆor turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Adjusting the seat backres tside bolsters
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the seat backrest side bolsters.
X Selec tthe seat (Y page 244).
X Select Seatb. Sides by sliding
XVYor
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
As cale appears. X
Select Setting by sliding ZVÆor turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm. 244
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X
To deactivate: press the¬rocker
switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the ¬rocker
switch goes out. The previously selected
settings come into effect again. The cooling
with ai rdehumidification function remains
on. Air-recirculation mode remains
deactivated.
or
X Press the wrocker switch up or down.
or
X Press the Krocker switch up or down. MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
The MAX COOL function is activated
automatically:
R if climate control is set to automatic
(Ã) on both sides
R if additional cooling is used
The display shows MAX COOL .
This is the quickest way to cool the vehicle
interior when the sliding sunroof and the side
windows are closed. Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the cooling with air
dehumidification function via COMAND
(Y page 241).
X Activate automatic mode Ã.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the defrosting function (Y page 265).
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Windows fogged up on the outside X
Switch on the windshield wipers.
X Activate automatic climate control.
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating G
WARNING
Any accumulation of snow and ice should be
removed from the rear window before driving.
Visibility could otherwise be impaired,
endangering you and others.
The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the window is clear. Otherwise, the
rear window defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the ¤rocker switch up or down.
The indicator lamp in the ¤rocker
switch lights up or goes out.
Problems with the rear window
defroster The rear window defroster has deactivated
prematurely or cannot be activated.
X
Switch off any consumers that are not
required, e.g. reading lamps or interior
lighting.
When the battery is sufficiently charged,
the rear window defroster is activated
again automatically. 266
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X
Insert Start/Stop button :into ignition
lock ;.
i When you insert Start/Stop button :
into ignition lock ;, the system requires a
detection time of approximately
two seconds before you can use Start/
Stop button :. Start/Stop button
=
USA only
? Canada only
X Position 0: if Start/Stop button :has not
yet been pressed, this corresponds to the
SmartKey being removed from the ignition.
X Position 1: press Start/Stop button :.
You can now activate the windshield
wipers, for example.
i If you then open the driver's door when in
this position, the powers upply is
deactivated.
X Position 2(ignition): press Start/Stop
button :twice.
i If you press Start/Stop button :once
when in this position and the driver's door
is open, the power supply is deactivated
again.
As soo nas the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. If an indicator lamp does not go out after
the engine is started or if it lights up while the
vehicle is in motion, see (Y page 390). Starting the engine
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your
health. All exhaust gas contains carbon
monoxide (CO), and inhaling it can cause
unconsciousness and possible death.
Do not run the engine in confined areas (such
as a garage) which are not properly ventilated.
If you think that exhaust gas fumes are
entering the vehicle while driving, have the
cause determined and corrected
immediately.Ify ou must drive under these
conditions, drive only with at least one
window fully open at all times.
! Do not depress the accelerator pedal
when starting the engine.
General notes i
The catalytic converter is preheated for
up to 30 seconds after a cold start. The
sound of the engine may change during this
time.
Automatic transmission X
Shift the transmission to position P.
The transmission position display in the
multifunction display shows P.
i You can also start the engine when the
transmission is in position N.
Starting procedure with the SmartKey i
To start the engine using the SmartKey
instead of KEYLESS-GO, pull the Start/
Stop button out of the ignition lock.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 3in the
ignition lock (Y page 273) and release it as
soon as the engine is running. 274
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X
Take your foot off the brake pedal.
i Once you have taken your foot off the
brake pedal, the vehicle is held for around
one second.
X Pull away.
Hill start assist will not function if:
R you are pulling away on a level road or on
a downhill gradient.
R the transmission is in position N.
R the electric parking brake is applied.
R ESP ®
is malfunctioning. ECO start/stop function
General notes The ECO start/stop function is only available
for the CL 63 AMG.
The ECO start/stop function is only available
in drive program C.
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle
stops moving.
The engine starts automatically when the
driver wants to pull away again. The ECO
start/stop function thereby helps you to
reduce the fuel consumption and emissions
of your vehicle.
The ECO start/stop function is activated each
time the engine is switched on. If all
conditions for automatic engine switch-off
are fulfilled (Y page 276), the green ¤
symbol is shown in the multifunction display
and the Stop/Start active message
appears. If not all the conditions are fulfilled,
the ¤ symbol is shown in yellow and the
Stop/Start inactive message is shown.
If the ECO start/stop function is deactivated
(Y page 277), the ¤symbol is not shown. G
WARNING
If the engine is switched off and the ECO
symbol is shown in green in the multifunction
display, the engine has been switched off
automatically. All of the vehicle's systems remain active. If you open the door, unfasten
your seat belt or remove your foot from the
brake pedal, the engine will automatically
start
.The vehicle may begin moving. You
could suffer serious or even fatal injury or
cause an accident resulting in injury or death.
Never leave the vehicle while the ECO symbol
in the multifunction display is shown in green
or yellow. Always secure the vehicle against
rolling away before leaving it.
! Always switch the ignition off and take the
key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Automatic engine switch-off The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically if the vehicle is
braked to a standstill and the brake remains
depressed with the transmission in position
D
or N.
i You can still activate the HOLD function
when the vehicle is stationary, even if the
engine has been switched off
automatically. It is then not necessary to
continue applying the brakes during the
automatic stop phase. When you depress
the accelerator pedal, the engine starts
automatically and the braking effect of the
HOLD function is deactivated. Depress the
accelerator pedal carefully, as the engine
must be started first.
The engine is only switched off if:
R the outside temperature is within the range
which is suitable for the system.
R the engine is at normal operating
temperature.
R the set temperature for the vehicle interior
has been reached.
R the battery is sufficiently charged.
R the system detects that the windshield is
not fogged up when the air-conditioning
system is switched on.
R the hood is closed. 276
DrivingDriving and parking