2014 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class Owner's Manual

X
To switc hthe locator lighting on/off:
select Vehicle in the mai
nfunction bar by
sliding XVYand turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
The main area is active.
X Selec tthe Locator Lighting function
by
sliding XVYor turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
Switching the automatic locking
feature on/off You can use this function to activate or
deactivate the automatic central locking
feature. If the automatic locking feature is
activated, your vehicle will lock centrally from
a speed of approximately 15 km/h.
Further information about the automatic
locking feature is available in the "Automatic
locking feature" section . X
To switch the automatic locking
feature on/off: selectVehicle in the
main function bar by sliding XVYand turning
cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
The main area is active.
X Select the Automatic Locking function
by sliding XVYor turning cVdthe
COMAND controller and press Wto
confirm.
Activating/deactivating the trunk lid
opening height restriction X
To activate/deactivate the trunk lid
opening height restriction: select
Vehicle in the main function bar by sliding
XVY and turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
The main area is active.
X Select the Trunk Opening-height Restriction function
by sliding XVYor
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm. Automatic climate control
Introduction to automatic climate
control You can operate automatic climate control
using COMAND or the buttons on the upper
section of the center console (Y
page 263).
Several special automatic climate control
functions can only be adjusted using
COMAND.
You can access the automatic climate control
menu via the air-conditioning function bar. 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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Setting the airflow
You can set the airflow separately for the
driver’s and front-passenger side.
X Select left airflow =or right airflow Aby
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm. X
To adjust the airflow: slideZVÆ or turn
cVd the COMAND controller.
X To confirm the selection: pressWthe
COMAND controller.
Climate control main menu COMAND allows you to set additional
functions which cannot be selected using the
control panel in the center console. Call up
these functions using the climate control
main menu.
X To open the climate control main
menu: select the ACclimate control
symbol in the air-conditioning function bar
by turning cVdthe COMAND controller
and press Wto confirm.
The climate control menu opens. Climate control main menu
You can:
R
switch cooling with dehumidification on or
off (Æ)
R control climate control centrally ( Mono )
R adjust the Footwell Temperature R
set the Airflow for the air vents
Switching cooling with air
dehumidification on/off
Cooling is operational when the engine is
running, and cools according to the selected
interior temperature for the vehicle. Cooling
also dehumidifies the air inside the vehicle
and, thereby, prevents the windows from
fogging up. G
WARNING
If you switch off cooling with
dehumidification, the vehicle will not be
cooled and the air not dehumidified in warm
weather conditions. The windows can mist up
faster. This could result in your no longer
being able to observe the traffic conditions
properly and you may cause an accident.
i Condensation may collect on the
underside of the vehicle when the cooler is
operating.
X Select the climate control main menu in the
air-conditioning function bar by turning Vehicle
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cVd
the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The climate control menu opens.
X To switch on: selectÆand press W.
X To switch off: selectÆand press W.
At ick appears. Controlling climate control centrally
You can use the
Mono function to set all the
air-conditioning zones in the vehicle to the
same settings. If the Mono function is
switched on and you adjust climate control
on the driver’s side, these changes will also
be made in all the air-conditioning zones.
X Selec tthe 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 Mono and press
W.
A tick appears when the function is
selected. The
Mono function is automatically switched
off if you:
R change settings for automatic climate
control on the front-passenger side using
COMAND
R press one of the rocker switches to operate
automatic climate control on the front-
passenger side Adjusting the footwell temperature
You can use the Footwell Temperature function to set the temperature difference
between the footwell and the rest of the
vehicle interior.
i
This setting is quite effective in automatic
mode, especially at low outside
temperatures.
The greater the value you set, the higher the
temperature in the footwell.
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 Footwell Temperature and press
W.
As cale appears. X
To change the temperature difference:
slide ZVÆ or turn cVd.
X To confirm you rselection: pressW.
Setting the blower settings for the air
vents
This function allows you to determine the way
the air is blown through the air vents in
automatic mode.
You can select:
R Focused (high blower setting)
R Medium (standard setting)
R Diffuse (low blower setting)242
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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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Adjusting the backrest curvature in the
lumbar region
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the lumbar region of the backrest.
X Selec tthe seat (Y page 244).
X Select Lumbar by sliding
XVYor turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Ac rosshair appears. You can make two
settings:
R Vertical: to move the point of greatest
lumbar support up or down
R Horizontal: to adjust the amount of
support X
Select Setting by sliding ZVÆor turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Adjusting the backrest curvature in the
upper back region
This function allows you to adjust the air
cushions in the upper back regio nofthe
backrest.
X Select the seat (Y page 244).
X Select Shoulders 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.
Resetting adjustments
You can rese tthe seat settings to the factory
settings.
X Select the seat (Y page 244).
X Select Reset All by sliding
XVYor
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
Active multicontour seat The dynamic function of the active
multicontour seat automatically adapts the
side bolsters of the backrest to your current
driving style.
X
Select the seat (Y page 244).
X Select Dynamic Seat by sliding
XVYor
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
X To confirm your selection: pressW.
As cale appears.
You can select:
R 0: Off
R 1: Level 1
R 2: Level 2 Vehicle
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Select Setting by sliding ZVÆor turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Massage function (PULSE)
The massage function helps yo uto prevent
muscle tension on long journeys.
X Select the seat (Y page 244).
X Select Massage by sliding
XVYor turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
Al ist appears.
You can selec tdifferen ttypes of massage
function:
R 0: OFF R
1: Slow and Gentle R
2: Slow and Vigorous R
3: Fast and Gentle R
4: Fast and Vigorous X
To confir myour selection: pressW. X
Select Setting by sliding ZVÆor turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The massage function runs for
approximately 6to 20 minutes, depending
on the setting. Uploading/downloading data
With this function, you can transfer COMAND
data from one system (vehicle) to another
system (vehicle). You can use either a USB
stick or an SD card as temporary storage.
You can only transfer the complete
transferable data record.
The following data is included in the complete
transferable data record:
R navigation destination memory and last
destination
R address book entries
R audio station/video channel presets
R system settings Copying data to a storage medium
X
Insert an SD card into the SD card slot
or
X Insert a USB stick into the socket on the
side in the glove box.
X Select Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVdthe COMAND controller and
press Wto confirm.
The "Vehicle" menu appears.
X Select System and press
Wto confirm. 246
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