Mercedes CL 600, CL 500, CL 55 AMG, CLASS C owners Manual
CL 500
CL 600
CL 55 AMG
Our company and staff congratulate you
on the purchase of your new
Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as
easy as possible to operate and provide
years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure,
as well as your and your passengers’ safety, we ask you to make a small investment
of time:
앫 Please read this manual carefully be-
fore putting it aside. Then return it to
your vehicle where it will be handy for
your reference.
앫 Please follow the recommendations
contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.
앫 Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company
Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and Warranty Information.. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada ............ 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
At a glance .......................................... 19
Cockpit................................................. 20
Instrument cluster ................................ 22
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24
Center console ..................................... 25
Upper part ...................................... 25
Lower part ...................................... 26
Overhead control panel ........................ 27
Door control panel................................ 28
Getting started................................... 29
Unlocking ............................................. 30
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 32
Adjusting .............................................. 34
Seats .............................................. 34
Steering wheel ................................ 37
Mirrors............................................ 38
Driving.................................................. 40
Fastening the seat belts ................. 40
Starting the engine ......................... 42
Switching on headlamps ................. 46
Turn signals and high beam ............ 46
Windshield wipers ........................... 47
Problems while driving.................... 48
Parking and locking .............................. 49
Parking brake ................................. 50
Switching off headlamps................. 50
Turning off engine ........................... 51
Contents
Safety and Security........................... 53
Occupant safety................................... 54
Airbags ........................................... 55
Seat belts ....................................... 60
Children in the vehicle.................... 63
Blocking of rear window operation. 69
Panic alarm .......................................... 70
Activating ....................................... 70
Deactivating ................................... 70
Driving safety systems ......................... 71
ABS ................................................ 71
BAS ................................................ 73
ESP................................................. 73
Anti-theft systems................................ 76
Immobilizer..................................... 76
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 77
Tow-away alarm ............................. 78
Controls in detail............................... 79
Locking and unlocking ......................... 80
SmartKey ....................................... 80
KEYLESS-GO card* ........................ 83
Opening the doors
from the inside ............................... 87
Opening the trunk lid
from the inside ............................... 88
Opening the trunk lid
from the outside............................. 89
Trunk lid emergency release .......... 89
Closing the trunk lid ....................... 90
Separately locking the trunk .......... 90
Separately unlocking the trunk ...... 91
Trunk lid
opening/ closing system* .............. 91
Power closing assist
for doors and trunk lid.................... 94
Automatic central locking .............. 94
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................... 95
Seats .................................................... 96
Lumbar support .............................. 96
Easy-entry/ exit feature .................. 96
Head restraints ............................... 97
Multicontour seat*.......................... 99
Folding forward
front seat backrests ..................... 100
Seat ventilation* .......................... 102
Seat heating................................. 103
Memory function ............................... 105
Storing positions into memory ..... 106
Recalling positions
from memory ............................... 106
Storing exterior rear
view mirror parking position ........ 107
Lighting ............................................. 108
Exterior lamp switch .................... 108
Combination switch ..................... 111
Hazard warning flasher ................ 111
Interior lighting ............................ 112
Courtesy lighting .......................... 113
Contents
Instrument cluster ............................. 114
Instrument cluster illumination .... 114
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 115
Trip odometer .............................. 115
Tachometer.................................. 115
Outside temperature indicator ..... 116
Control system .................................. 117
Multifunction display.................... 117
Multifunction steering wheel........ 118
Menus .......................................... 120
Standard display menu ................ 122
AUDIO menu ................................ 122
CD changer operating mode ........ 123
TEL menu* ................................... 125
NAVI menu ................................... 127
Distronic* menu........................... 128
Trip computer menu..................... 129
Malfunction memory menu .......... 130
Settings menu .............................. 131
Automatic transmission...................... 143
One-touch gearshifting ................. 144
Gear ranges .................................. 145
Gear selector lever position .......... 146
Program mode selector switch ..... 147
Accelerator position...................... 148
Emergency operation
(Limp home mode) ........................ 148
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) and manual
shift program CL 55 AMG ............. 149
Good visibility ..................................... 151
Rear view mirror ........................... 151
Windshield wipers ......................... 154
Headlamp cleaning system ........... 154
Sun visors ..................................... 155
Rear window sunshade ................. 156
Automatic climate control .................. 157
Setting the temperature ............... 160
Adjusting air distribution .............. 161
Adjusting air volume ..................... 162
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 162
Defrosting ..................................... 162
Air recirculation mode .................. 163
Charcoal filter ............................... 164
Rear window defroster.................. 165
Deactivating the climate
control system .............................. 166
Air conditioning ............................ 166
Residual heat and ventilation........ 167
Ventilated storage compartment
under armrest ............................... 167
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents ...................... 168
Contents
Power windows .................................. 169
Opening and closing
the windows ................................. 169
Synchronizing power windows ..... 172
Sliding/ pop-up roof........................... 173
Opening and closing the
sliding/ pop-up roof ..................... 173
Synchronizing the
sliding/ pop-up roof ..................... 175
Driving systems ................................. 176
Cruise control............................... 176
Distronic*..................................... 179
Active Body Control (ABC)............ 190
Parktronic system*
(Parking assist)............................. 193
Loading .............................................. 197
Roof rack*.................................... 197
Loading instructions ..................... 197
Cargo tie-down hooks .................. 198
Useful features .................................. 199
Interior storage spaces ................ 199
Ashtrays ....................................... 206
Cigarette lighter ........................... 207
Heated steering wheel* ............... 208
Telephone* .................................. 208
Tele Aid ........................................ 209
Garage door opener ..................... 217
Infrared reflecting windshield....... 221
Operation ........................................ 223
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ......... 224
Driving instructions............................ 225
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 225
Drinking and driving ..................... 225
Pedals .......................................... 225
Power assistance ......................... 225
Brakes .......................................... 226
Driving off .................................... 227
Parking......................................... 227
Tires ............................................. 228
Hydroplaning................................ 229
Tire traction ................................. 229
Tire speed rating .......................... 229
Winter driving instructions ........... 230
Standing water............................. 231
Passenger compartment.............. 231
Driving abroad ............................. 231
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 232
Catalytic converter....................... 232
Emission control .......................... 233
Coolant temperature.................... 234
At the gas station .............................. 235
Check regularly
and before a long trip................... 236
Contents
Engine compartment ......................... 237
Hood ............................................ 237
Engine oil ..................................... 238
Transmission fluid level................ 242
Active Body Control (ABC)
fluid level...................................... 242
Coolant ........................................ 242
Battery ......................................... 243
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system........... 244
Tires and wheels ................................ 246
Important guidelines .................... 246
Life of tires................................... 247
Direction of rotation..................... 247
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 247
Rotating wheels ........................... 251
Winter driving .................................... 252
Winter tires .................................. 252
Block heater*............................... 253
Snow chains................................. 253
Maintenance....................................... 254
Clearing the service indicator ....... 254
Service term exceeded ................. 254
Calling up the service indicator..... 255
Resetting the service indicator ..... 255
Vehicle care........................................ 256
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 256
Practical hints .................................. 263
What to do if …? ................................. 264
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 264
Lamp in center console................. 269
Messages in the display................ 270
Where will I find...? ............................. 295
First aid kit.................................... 295
Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,
luggage bowl, spare wheel ............ 295
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 297
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 297
Locking the vehicle ....................... 298
Changing batteries........................ 299
Fuel filler flap ................................ 300
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 301
Sliding/pop-up roof ...................... 301
Replacing bulbs .................................. 302
Bulbs............................................. 302
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 304
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 305
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 307
Removing...................................... 307
Installing ....................................... 307
Flat tire............................................... 308
Preparing the vehicle .................... 308
Mounting the spare wheel ............ 308
Battery ............................................... 313
Disconnecting the battery ............ 314
Removing the battery ................... 314
Charging and reinstalling
the battery .................................... 314
Reconnecting the battery ............. 315
Jump starting...................................... 316
Towing the vehicle.............................. 318
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 321
Contents
Fuses ................................................. 322
Fuse boxes in passenger
compartment................................ 322
Fuse boxes in engine
compartment................................ 324
Emergency engine shut-down ...... 324
Technical data.................................. 325
Spare parts service ............................ 326
Warranty coverage ............................. 327
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 327
Identification labels............................ 328
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 329
CL 500 ......................................... 329
CL 55 AMG................................... 329
CL 600 ......................................... 329
Engine................................................ 330
Rims and Tires ................................... 331
Same size tires............................. 332
Mixed size tires ............................ 333
Spare wheel ................................. 333
Electrical system ............................... 334
Main Dimensions ............................... 335
Weights.............................................. 336
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. .......... 337
Capacities .................................... 337
Engine oils.................................... 339
Engine oil additives ...................... 339
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 339
Brake fluid .................................... 340
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 340
Fuel requirements ........................ 340
Gasoline additives ........................ 341
Coolants....................................... 342
Windshield and headlamp
washer system ............................. 344
Consumer information ....................... 345
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 345
Technical terms............................... 347
Index................................................. 353
Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for
your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.
Introduction
Product information
Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will
receive comprehensive information, including permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be
performed.
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Operator’s Manual
Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you
or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from
your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Ce nter wi ll be glad to info rm you of c orrect
care and operating procedures.
The Operator’s Manual and Service Booklet are important documents and should be
kept with the vehicle.
Service and Warranty Information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Car Limited Warranty
앫 Emission System Warranty
앫 Emission Performance Warranty
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only)
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws)
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Operator’s Manual
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18000 miles (approx. 29000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs
first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to
repair two or more times, and you have
directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for
its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calender days. Written notification
should be sent to us, not a dealer, at
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer
Assistance Center, One Mercedes
Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
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Maintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be
performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you
when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in
your own interest that we can contact you
should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,
or Customer Service (in Canada) at
1-800-387-0100.
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
앫 Service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available.
앫 Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts.
앫 Gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
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Where to find it
Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. Each section
has its own reference color so you can find
information quickly.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you
need for your first drive. You should read
this section first if this is your first
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Her e yo u w il l f in d d es cr ip tio ns o f t he sa fe ty
features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting
started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar
with the basic functions of your vehicle,
this section will be of particular interest to
you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The glossary provides explanations of the
most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Service Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your vehicle.
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Symbols
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
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Introduction
Symbols
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
!
Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄 Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
-> In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to
cross-reference term definitions.
DISPLAY
Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in
the type shown here.
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Operating safety
Operating safety
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Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to malfunction or cease functioning completely. Because the vehicle’s
electronic components are interconnected,
any modification made may produce an undesired effect on other systems.
Electronic system malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Make sure that any repairs or modifications
to electronic components are carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫 The safety precautions in this manual
앫 The “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 Traffic rules and regulations
앫 Motor vehicle laws and safety stan-
dards
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Problems with your vehicle
Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5
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Reporting safety defects
Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966.”
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or
write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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At a glance
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Door control panel
19
At a glance
Cockpit
Cockpit
20
At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Combination switch
앫 Turn signals 46
앫 Windshield wipers 47
앫 High beam 111
2 Cruise control lever
앫 Cruise control 176
앫 Distronic* 179
3 Instrument cluster 22,
111
4 Multifunction steering
wheel
24,
118
5 Gear range indicator, clock 22
Item Page
6 Lever for voice control sys-
tem* (see separate operating instructions)
7 Parking assist* (Parktronic)
195
right front area warning indicator
8 Overhead control panel 27
9 Glove box lock 199
10 Glove box lid release 199
11 Glove box 199
12 Center console 25,
26
13 Starter switch 31
14 Horn
Item Page
15 Steering wheel adjustment
37
stalk
Heated steering wheel* 208
16 Parking brake pedal 44
17 Hood lock release 237
18 Parking brake release 44
19 Door control panel 28
20 Exterior lamp switch 46,
108
21 Headlamp washer button 154
22 Parking assist* (Parktronic)
195
left front area warning indicator
21
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
22
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 Coolant temperature
gauge
2 Fuel gauge with:
Fuel reserve warning lamp 268
3 L Left turn signal
indicator lamp
K Right turn signal
indicator lamp
4 Speedometer with:
v Electronic Stability
Program (ESP)
warning lamp
l Distance warning
lamp
1
5 Tachometer 115
1
Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without
function. It illuminates with SmartKey in starter
switch position 2. It should go out when the engine
is running.
115
46
46
264
265
Item Page
6 Right display with:
- Antilock Brake Sys-
265
tem (ABS) malfunction indicator lamp
A High beam head-
111
lamp indicator
< Seat belt nonusage
266
warning lamp
7 J Reset button 114
8 Display with:
Program mode 147
Gear range indicator 145
Digital clock (see
COMAND operating
instructions)
9 Multifunction display
with:
Trip odometer 117
Main odometer 117
Item Page
Stored speed for:
Cruise control or 176
Distronic* 179
10 Outside temperature indi-
cator
11 Left display with:
1 Supplemental
restraint system
indicator lamp
; Brake warning
lamp, except
Canada
3 Brake warning
lamp, Canada only
? Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
12 Knob for instrument clus-
ter illumination
115
266
267
267
268
114
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At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
Multifunction steering wheel
Item Page
1 Multifunction display 117
Operating control
system
2 Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume
ç down/to decrease
æ up/to increase
3 Telephone*: Press button
í to take a call
to dial a call
ì to end a call
to reject an
incoming call
118
Item Page
4 Menu systems: Press
button
è for next system
ÿ for previous system
5 Scrolling within a menu:
Press button
j for next display
k for previous display
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Center console
Upper part
Item Page
1 Rear window sunshade 156
2 Parking assist* (Parktronic
system) deactivation
switch
3 Active Body Control (ABC) 190
4 Level control switch 191
5 Central locking switch 95
Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp
6 Hazard warning flasher
on/off switch
7 Central unlocking switch 95
193
77
111
At a glance
Center console
Item Page
8 Electronic Stability Pro-
gram (ESP) control switch
9 Rear seat head restraints,
switch for folding down
10 Tow-away alarm switch 78
11 COMAND (see separate
operating instructions)
12 Automatic climate control 157
13 Ashtray 206
Lighter 207
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97
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At a glance
Center console
Lower part
Item Page
1 KEYLESS-GO* start /stop
button
2 Selector lever for
automatic transmission
3 PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp
4 Thumbwheel for setting
distance in Distronic*
5 Distance warning func-
tion* on/off switch
6 Program mode selector for
automatic transmission
33, 43
43,
145
65
187
187
147
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Overhead control panel
Item Page
1 Left reading lamp on /off 112
2 Rear interior lighting
on/off
3 Right reading lamp on/ off 112
4 Interior lighting control 112
5 Sliding / pop-up roof 173
6 Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system), telephone* and
voice control system* (see
separate operating instructions)
7 Rear view mirror 38,
8 Garage door opener 217
9 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
112
151
209
At a glance
Overhead control panel
27
At a glance
Door control panel
Door control panel
Item Page
1 Door handle 87
2 Memory function (for stor-
ing seat, mirror and steering wheel settings)
3 Seat heating 103
Seat ventilation* 102
4 Seat adjustment 34, 96
5 Exterior mirror adjustment 38,
105
151
Item Page
6 Switches for opening/
closing front door windows
7 Rear window
override switch
8 Switches for opening/
closing rear windows
9 Remote trunk lid release
switch
Trunk lid opening/closing
system* switch
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Getting started
Unlocking
Adjusting
Driving
Parking and locking
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Getting started
Unlocking
The“Getting started” section provides an
overview of the vehicle’s most basic functions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners
should pay special attention to the information given here.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions described here, the “Controls in
detail” section will help you with further information. The corresponding page references are at the end of each segment.
Unlocking
Unlocking with the SmartKey
Your vehicle comes equipped with two
SmartKeys with integrated remote controls and removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two keys are a different color
to help distinguish each key unit.
SmartKey with remote control
1 ‹ Lock button
2
Š Unlock button for trunk lid
3
ΠUnlock button
4
 Panic button (컄 page 70)
왘 Press unlock button Œ on the key.
All turn signal lamps blink once. The
locking knobs in the doors move up.
왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the key in
the starter switch.
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Opening a door causes the windows on
that side of the car to open slightly.
They will return to the up position when
the door is closed.
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