Mercedes-Benz Cl-Class 2011 Owner's Manual
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Contents
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Index ....................................................... 4
Introduction ......................................... 23
At a glance ........................................... 29
Safety ................................................... 39
Opening and closing ........................... 71
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors .... 91
COMAND ............................................ 105
Lights and windshield wipers .......... 243
Climate control ................................. 255
Driving and parking .......................... 265
On-board computer and displays .... 327
Loading, stowing and features ........ 383
Maintenance and care ...................... 403
Roadside Assistance ........................ 419
Tires and wheels ............................... 437
Technical data ................................... 465
Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket ........................................ 390
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 306
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ABC
see Active Body Control
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 350
Function/notes ................................ 61
Warning lamp ................................. 377
Active Blind Spot Assist ................... 320
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 340
Display message ............................ 366
Active Body Control (ABC) ................ 305
Active Driving Assistance package . 320
Active Lane Keeping Assist .............. 323
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 340
Display message ............................ 366
Active light function (display
message) ............................................ 358
Active multicontour seat ............ 97, 240
Active partition (USB devices only)
Selecting ........................................ 221
Active service system
see Service interval display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 65
Adaptive brake lamps ......................... 63
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 304
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 359
Switching on/off ........................... 247
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
Additional speedometer ................... 341
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 188
Connecting a call ........................... 191
Creating an entry ........................... 190
Deleting an entry ........................... 191
Importing contacts ........................ 187
Introduction ................................... 187
Starting route guidance ................. 191
Voice tag ....................................... 192
Address book entry
Adopting as a home address ......... 162
Address entry menu .......................... 139
Air bags
Display message ............................ 348
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes .................... 42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Side impact air bag .......................... 45
Window curtain air bag .................... 46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air dehumidification
Activating/deactivating with
cooling ........................................... 258
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 259
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 235
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 260
AIRMATIC ........................................... 304
AIRMATIC (display message) ............ 364
Air nozzles
see Air vents .................................. 262
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air-recirculation mode
Activating/deactivating ................. 261
Air vent
Stowage compartment .................. 263
Air vents ............................................. 262
Glove box ....................................... 263
Important safety information ......... 262
Rear ............................................... 263
Setting the center air vents ........... 262
Setting the side air vents ............... 262
Alarm system
see ATA
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 156
Index
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Ambient light
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 232
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 335
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) ......... 68
Ashtray ............................................... 389
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 339
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ................... 68
Function ........................................... 68
Switching off the alarm .................... 68
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 315
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 340
Display message ............................ 363
Audio AUX jack .................................. 221
Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode
Switching to ................................... 205
Audio DVD
Stop function ................................. 207
Audio format
Setting (audio DVD mode) ............. 210
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 334
AUTO lights
see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 410
Automatic engine start
Using the ECO start/stop
function ......................................... 271
Automatic engine stop
Using the ECO start/stop
function ......................................... 271
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever ..................... 274
Display message ............................ 371
Driving tips .................................... 277
Emergency running mode .............. 281
Kickdown ....................................... 277
Malfunction .................................... 281
Program selector button ................ 277
Pulling away ................................... 269
Starting .......................................... 269
Autostore ........................................... 197
B
Back button ....................................... 109
Backrest
Folding forward/back ...................... 96
Backrest (display message) ............. 372
Bag hook ............................................ 387
Bang & Olufsen sound system ......... 127
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 62
Battery
Charging ........................................ 428
Checking (SmartKey) ....................... 76
Display message ............................ 361
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 75
Jump-starting ................................. 429
Replacing (SmartKey) ...................... 76
Safety notes .................................. 426
Voltage (on-board computer) ......... 335
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view .................................. 168
Blind
see Roller sunblind
Bluetooth
Bluetooth® interface
Bluetooth® interface telephony
Bluetooth® telephone list ................. 180
Brake fluid
Brake fluid level ................................ 409
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 356
®
Activating/deactivating ................. 133
Authorizing a device ...................... 134
Connecting devices ....................... 133
Devices .......................................... 133
External authorization ............ 134, 181
General information ....................... 132
Interface ........................................ 179
Revoking authorization .................. 135
Settings ......................................... 132
Telephony .............................. 178, 179
Telephony ...................................... 178
Conditions ..................................... 179
Notes ............................................. 472
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Brake lamps
Adaptive ........................................... 63
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 61
BAS .................................................. 62
BAS PLUS ........................................ 62
Brake fluid (notes) ......................... 472
Display message ............................ 351
High-performance brake system .... 290
Important safety notes .................. 288
Maintenance .................................. 289
Warning lamp ................................. 375
Breakdown
see Flat tire
Bulbs
High-beam spot lamp ..................... 251
Overview ........................................ 251
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CAC
(Customer Assistance Center) ......... 26
California
Important notice for retail
customers and lessees .................... 24
Call
Accepting ...................................... 184
Connecting .................................... 184
Rejecting ....................................... 184
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling voicemail ............................... 185
Call list
Opening and selecting an entry ..... 192
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 193
Call lists ............................................. 192
Displaying details ........................... 188
Storing an entry which has not yet
been stored ................................... 193
Call waiting ........................................ 185
Capacities
see Technical data
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Carpets .......................................... 417
Car wash ........................................ 410
Display ........................................... 415
Gear or selector lever .................... 416
Headlamps ..................................... 414
Matte finish ................................... 413
Night View Assist Plus ................... 415
Notes ............................................. 410
Paint .............................................. 412
Plastic trim .................................... 415
Power washer ................................ 412
Rear view camera .......................... 414
Roof lining ...................................... 417
Seat belt ........................................ 416
Seat covers .................................... 416
Sensors ......................................... 414
Steering wheel ............................... 416
Tail pipes ....................................... 414
Trim strips ..................................... 416
Washing by hand ........................... 411
Wheels ........................................... 412
Windows ........................................ 413
Wiper blades .................................. 413
Wooden trim .................................. 416
cargo compartment
Power closing feature ...................... 80
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 386
Car pool lanes .................................... 154
Category
Satellite radio ................................ 202
CD
Copy protection ............................. 212
Data medium ................................. 212
General information ....................... 212
Inserting ........................................ 204
Multisession .................................. 211
Playback options ........................... 211
Selecting a medium ....................... 208
Selecting a track ............................ 208
CD player/CD changer
Operation (COMAND) .................... 204
Center console ..................................... 35
Central locking
Activating/deactivating
(COMAND) ..................................... 233
SmartKey ......................................... 72
Changing bulbs
Headlamps ..................................... 250
Changing direction
Announcement phase .................... 152
Change of direction phase ............. 152
Preparation phase ......................... 152
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Changing gears .................................. 277
Changing the programming
SmartKey ......................................... 75
Channel presets ................................ 196
Character entry ................................. 119
Characters
Entering ................................. 120, 122
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 56
Restraint systems ............................ 56
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX ) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ............... 58
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 390
City
Entering ......................................... 140
Classification system for
occupants (OCS)
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 49
Climate control
Activating/deactivating ................. 258
Activating/deactivating air-
recirculation mode ......................... 261
Automatic climate control ............. 257
COMAND ....................................... 234
Controlling automatically ............... 258
Controlling centrally (COMAND) .... 236
Cooling with air dehumidification .. 258
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ..................................... 236
Defrosting the windshield .............. 260
Demisting the windows .................. 260
Important safety information ......... 256
Indicator lamp ................................ 258
Main menu ..................................... 235
Maximum cooling .......................... 260
Problems with "cooling with air
dehumidification" ........................... 258
Problems with the rear window
heating .......................................... 261
Refrigerant ..................................... 472
Setting the air distribution ............. 259
Setting the airflow ......................... 260
Setting the airflow (COMAND) ....... 237
Setting the air vents ...................... 262
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 237
Setting the temperature ................ 259
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 261
Switching the residual heat
function on/off .............................. 261
Cockpit ................................................. 31
COMAND
Basic functions .............................. 123
Components .................................. 108
Function buttons ........................... 109
Switching on/off ........................... 123
COMAND controller ........................... 108
COMAND display ............................... 111
Cleaning instructions ..................... 114
Folding in and swiveling ................. 114
Setting ........................................... 128
COMAND menu
Automatic climate control ............. 234
COMAND Menu
Vehicle ........................................... 229
COMAND operating system .............. 108
Combination switch .......................... 246
Conference connection ..................... 185
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 332
Convenience closing feature .............. 86
Convenience opening feature ............ 86
Convenience telephone
Importing contacts ........................ 187
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level ......................... 407
Display message ............................ 359
Notes ............................................. 473
Temperature gauge ........................ 328
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 212
Cornering light (display message) ... 356
Crosshair position
Saving ............................................ 167
Cruise control
Cruise control lever ....................... 292
Display message ............................ 369
Function/notes ............................. 291
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Cup holder ......................................... 387
Center console .............................. 387
Rear compartment ......................... 388
Current fuel consumption (on-
board computer) ............................... 332
Customer Assistance Center
(CAC) ............................................... 26
Customer Relations Department ....... 26
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Dashboard
see Cockpit
Data carrier
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 213
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 211
CD/DVD ........................................ 212
MP3 ............................................... 211
Date format
Setting ........................................... 130
Daytime running lamps
Display message ............................ 358
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) ........... 232
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............ 232
Destination
Adopting from the list of previous
destinations ................................... 163
Destination entry
Point of interest ............................. 147
Destination information ................... 156
Destination input .............................. 138
Address ......................................... 138
Destination memory ...................... 144
Intermediate stop .......................... 146
Last destination ............................. 144
Map ............................................... 145
Destination memory ......................... 162
Deleting an entry ........................... 165
My address .................................... 162
Storing a destination ..................... 163
Digital speedometer ......................... 332
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 415
Display messages
Brakes ........................................... 350
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 343
Clearing (on-board computer) ........ 343
Driving systems ............................. 363
Engine ............................................ 359
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 373
Lamps ............................................ 355
Safety systems .............................. 344
Service interval display .................. 409
SmartKey ....................................... 373
Tires ............................................... 369
Vehicle ........................................... 371
Distance
see Route overview
Distance recorder ............................. 332
Distance warning lamp ..................... 381
DISTRONIC PLUS ............................... 293
Deactivating ................................... 300
Display message ............................ 368
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300
Driving tips .................................... 301
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 299
Warning lamp ................................. 381
Door
Automatic locking ............................ 79
Display message ............................ 372
Emergency locking ........................... 80
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Opening (from inside) ...................... 79
Power closing feature ...................... 80
Door control panel
Overview .......................................... 37
Doors
Important safety notes .................... 78
Drinking and driving ......................... 287
Drinks holder
see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 278
Manual ........................................... 279
Driving abroad ................................... 291
Driving on flooded roads .................. 290
Index
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Driving safety system
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
Electronic Brake-force
Distribution ...................................... 65
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 64
Important safety information ........... 61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) ....... 61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65
Adaptive brake lamps ...................... 63
BAS (Brake Assist System) .............. 62
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE® Brake ............................. 65
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist ................. 320
Active Body Control ....................... 305
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 320
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............ 323
AIRMATIC ...................................... 304
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................ 315
Cruise control ................................ 291
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 293
HOLD function ............................... 303
Night View Assist Plus ................... 316
Parking Guidance ........................... 310
PARKTRONIC ................................. 307
Rear view camera .......................... 314
Driving tips ........................................ 277
Braking .......................................... 290
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 301
Downhill gradients ......................... 288
Driving on flooded roads ................ 290
Wet road surface ........................... 289
Winter ............................................ 291
DTMF tones
Sending ......................................... 187
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 212
Data medium ................................. 212
Handling ........................................ 173
Inserting ........................................ 204
Selecting a track ............................ 208
DVD changer ...................................... 204
DVD menu .......................................... 227
DVD playback conditions ................. 224
DVD-Video
Picture settings .............................. 223
DVD-Video Operation
Automatic picture shutoff .............. 222
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EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 99
Activating (COMAND) .................... 231
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 99
Activating (COMAND) .................... 231
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution)
Display message ............................ 351
EBD (Electronic Brake-force
Distribution)
Function/notes ................................ 65
ECO function ...................................... 230
ECO start/stop function
Deactivating/activating ................. 271
General information ....................... 270
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake-force Distribution
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP®
Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Trunk ............................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission ................. 281
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 420
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 55
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information .... 23
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Index
Engine
Irregular running ............................ 273
Starting problems .......................... 273
Starting the engine with the key .... 269
Starting with KEYLESS-GO ............. 269
Switching off .................................. 284
Warning lamp Check Engine .......... 380
Engine electronics
Malfunction .................................... 273
Engine emergency stop .................... 435
Engine number .................................. 467
Engine oil
Adding ........................................... 406
Checking the oil level ..................... 405
Display message ............................ 361
Filling capacity ............................... 469
Lubricant additives ........................ 472
Notes about oil grades ................... 471
Temperature (on-board computer) . 335
Viscosity ........................................ 472
Entering characters
In the address and the phone
book .............................................. 122
Using the number pad ................... 120
Entry
Deleting ......................................... 121
Saving ............................................ 123
ESP® (Electronic Stability
Program)
Activating/deactivating ................... 64
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 339
Display message ............................ 344
ETS/4ETS ........................................ 64
Important safety information ........... 63
Warning lamp ................................. 378
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ................................................ 64
Example: entering an address .......... 139
Example display
Audio CD mode .............................. 206
Example of operation ........................ 118
Exhaust check ................................... 288
Exhaust tail pipe (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 414
Exterior lighting
see Exterior lighting
Exterior mirror parking position
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 231
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting ....................................... 100
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
Folding in/out (automatically) ....... 101
Folding in/out (electrically) ........... 101
Out of position ............................... 101
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Storing the parking position .......... 101
Exterior view ........................................ 30
External authorization ...................... 134
Eyeglasses compartment ................. 385
F
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 109
First-aid kit ......................................... 420
First list entry
Accepting ...................................... 121
Flat tire
Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 421
MOExtended run-flat system ......... 425
Preparing the vehicle ..................... 421
Raising the vehicle ......................... 422
Floormat ............................................. 400
Freeway information ......................... 172
Frequency input
Manual ........................................... 196
Front fog lamp (display message) ... 357
Front multicontour seat
(COMAND) .......................................... 238
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat ....... 94
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 471
Notes ............................................. 470
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 470
Refueling ........................................ 281
Specifications ................................ 470
Tank content/reserve fuel ............. 469
Troubleshooting ............................. 284
Fuel consumption
Current (on-board computer) ......... 332
Notes ............................................. 287
Fuel filler cap (display message) ..... 362
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Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ....... 282
Fuel level
Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 332
Fuel tank
Filling capacity ............................... 469
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 109
Function restrictions
Video DVD mode ........................... 224
Fuse allocation chart (vehicle tool
kit) ...................................................... 420
Fuses
Dashboard fuse box ....................... 434
Engine emergency stop ................. 435
Fuse allocation chart ..................... 433
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 434
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 434
Notes ............................................. 433
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Garage door opener
Clearing the memory ..................... 400
Notes ............................................. 397
Opening/closing the garage door .. 400
Programming the remote control ... 398
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 335
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 416
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 466
Genuine wood trim and trim strips
(cleaning instructions) ...................... 416
Glove box ........................................... 384
Gracenote Media Database .............. 209
H
Hands-free microphone
Switching on/off ........................... 185
harman/kardon® Logic 7
Surround Sound system ................... 126
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 248
HD Radio™ ......................................... 199
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 248
Adding washer fluid ....................... 408
Notes ............................................. 473
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Headlamp mode (daytime driving)
see Daytime running lamps
Headlamps
Cleaning ......................................... 414
Misting up ...................................... 249
Head restraints
Adjusting (angle) .............................. 95
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Heating
see Climate control
High beam flasher ............................. 248
Hill start assist .................................. 270
HOLD function ................................... 303
HOLD function (display message) ... 365
Home address ................................... 162
Entering and saving ....................... 142
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 144
Hood
Closing ........................................... 405
Display message ............................ 372
Opening ......................................... 404
Hydroplaning ..................................... 290
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Immobilizer .......................................... 68
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 159
Indicator and warning lamps
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 381
Insect protection on the radiator .... 405
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 32
Submenu (on-board computer) ...... 341
Warning and indicator lamps ........... 33
Interior lighting
Ambient light (COMAND) ............... 232
Automatic control .......................... 249
Interior lighting .............................. 232
Manual control ............................... 250
Reading lamp ................................. 249
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 147
Intermediate top
Entering ......................................... 146
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iPod
Alphabetic track selection ............. 220
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 216
Device version ............................... 216
Selecting a category/playlist ......... 219
iTunes® ............................................... 220
J
Jack
Storage location ............................ 420
Using ............................................. 422
Jump-starting ..................................... 429
K
KEYLESS-GO
Button ............................................ 267
Convenience closing feature ............ 87
Display message ............................ 373
Locking ............................................ 73
Starting the engine ........................ 269
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 267
SmartKey ....................................... 267
Kickdown ................................... 277, 280
Knee bag .............................................. 44
L
Lane-change assistant
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane recommendations .................... 153
Explanation .................................... 154
Presentation .................................. 154
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 357
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............ 245
Cornering light function ................. 248
Daytime running lamps .................. 245
Driving abroad ............................... 244
Fog lamps ...................................... 246
Hazard warning lamps ................... 248
High-beam headlamps ................... 246
Light switch ................................... 244
Low-beam headlamps .................... 245
Rear fog lamp ................................ 246
Switching the Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 341
Light sensor (display message) ....... 359
List as selection list
Calling up ....................................... 121
Loading guidelines ............................ 384
Locator lighting
Adjusting (COMAND) ..................... 233
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 79
Setting to automatic (COMAND) .... 233
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 342
®
Logic 7
see harman/kardon® Logic 7
®
Surround Sound system
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 356
Luggage net ....................................... 386
Lumbar support ................................... 97
see Lumbar support
Lumbar supports (COMAND) ............ 237
M
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 357
Malfunction message
see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 26
Manual drive program ...................... 279
Map
Arrival time/distance to
destination ..................................... 169
Calling up ....................................... 145
City model ..................................... 170
Map display ................................... 168
Moving ................................... 145, 167
Index
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Showing geo-coordinates .............. 170
Showing road names ..................... 170
Topographic map ........................... 170
Map display (also see navigation)
Traffic reports ................................ 159
Map information ................................ 169
Map orientation ................................. 168
Map scale
Adjusting ....................................... 166
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 240
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 413
mbrace
Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) .......................... 396
Call priority .................................... 395
Display message ............................ 345
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 395
Emergency call .............................. 392
Important safety notes .................. 391
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 397
MB info call button ........................ 394
Remote vehicle locking .................. 396
Roadside Assistance button .......... 393
Self-test ......................................... 392
System .......................................... 391
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 396
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 221
Basic menu .................................... 218
Connection options ....................... 216
iPod® ............................................. 216
Metadata ....................................... 219
Mode ............................................. 216
MP3 player .................................... 216
Selecting categories ...................... 219
Selecting folders ............................ 219
Selecting music files ...................... 218
Selecting playlists .......................... 219
Switching to ................................... 217
USB mass storage device .............. 216
Media list ........................................... 208
Memory function ............................... 102
Menu
Exiting ................................... 127, 138
Showing ................................. 137, 225
Menu (on-board computer)
AMG ............................................... 335
Assistance ..................................... 339
Audio ............................................. 334
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 300
DVD ............................................... 335
Navigation ..................................... 333
Overview of menus ........................ 331
Service ........................................... 340
Settings ......................................... 341
Telephone ...................................... 338
Trip ................................................ 332
Menu item
Selecting ........................................ 118
Menu overview
COMAND ....................................... 111
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 343
Messages
see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 388
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 180
Connecting (Bluetooth® interface) . 180
De-authorizing ............................... 182
External authorization .................... 181
Registering (authorizing) ................ 180
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 425
MP3
Bit/sampling rates ......................... 212
Copyright ....................................... 212
Data medium ................................. 211
File systems ................................... 211
Formats ......................................... 212
Selecting a medium ....................... 208
Multicontour seat ................................ 97
Front .............................................. 238
Multifunction display ........................ 330
Lane recommendations ................. 154
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 329
Overview .......................................... 34
Multisession CDs ............................... 211
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Music Register
Copying music data ....................... 213
MUSIC REGISTER
Deleting all music files ................... 214
Memory space info ........................ 215
Playback options ........................... 216
Switching to ................................... 213
My address
see Home address
N
Navigation
Installing map software .................. 173
On-board computer ....................... 333
Navigation (also see route
guidance)
Traffic report .................................. 159
Navigation announcements
Switching off ......................... 124, 155
Navigation menu
Showing/hiding ............................. 224
Navigation mode
Switching to ................................... 137
Night View Assist Plus ...................... 316
Activating/deactivating ................. 317
Cleaning ......................................... 415
Display message ............................ 363
Malfunction .................................... 320
Problem ......................................... 320
North up orientation ......................... 168
Notes on breaking-in a new
vehicle ................................................ 266
O
Occupant Classification System
(OCS)
Faults ............................................... 50
Operation ......................................... 46
System self-test ............................... 49
Occupant safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
System overview .............................. 40
Octane number (fuel) ........................ 470
Odometer ........................................... 332
Off-map .............................................. 158
Off-road .............................................. 158
4MATIC .......................................... 306
Oil
see Engine oil
On-board computer
AMG menu ..................................... 335
Assistance menu ........................... 339
Audio menu ................................... 334
Display messages .......................... 343
Important safety notes .................. 328
Instrument cluster submenu .......... 341
Lighting submenu .......................... 341
Message memory .......................... 343
Navigation menu ............................ 333
Operating video DVD ..................... 335
Operation ....................................... 329
Overview of menus ........................ 331
Service menu ................................. 340
Settings menu ............................... 341
Standard display submenu ............ 332
Telephone menu ............................ 338
Trip menu ...................................... 332
Opening height restriction for
trunk lid .............................................. 234
Operating system
see On-board computer
Orientation in direction of travel ..... 168
Outside lighting
Delayed switch-off (COMAND) ....... 232
Outside temperature
Display ........................................... 329
Overhead control panel
Overview .......................................... 36
Override feature
Rear side windows ........................... 60
P
Paint code number ............................ 467
Paintwork (cleaning instructions) ... 412
Panic alarm .......................................... 60
Parking ............................................... 284
Parking aid
Parking Guidance ........................... 310
PARKTRONIC ................................. 307
Rear view camera .......................... 314
Index
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Parking brake
Display message ............................ 351
Electric parking brake .................... 285
Parking Guidance .............................. 310
Display message ............................ 367
Parking lamp (display message) ...... 357
Parking position
Exterior mirror on the front-
passenger side ............................... 101
Exterior mirrors (COMAND) ........... 231
PARKTRONIC
Activating/deactivating ................. 309
Function/notes ............................. 307
Malfunction .................................... 310
Problem ......................................... 310
Range of the sensors ..................... 307
Warning display ............................. 308
Passcode
Entering ................................. 134, 181
Pause function ................................... 207
Pedals ................................................. 287
Permanent four-wheel drive
see 4MATIC
Phone book
Calling up ....................................... 188
Creating an entry ........................... 190
Deleting an entry ........................... 191
Introduction ................................... 187
Plastic trim (cleaning instructions) . 415
Playback options .............. 211, 216, 221
Point of interest
Category ........................................ 148
Entering ......................................... 147
Entering a name ............................. 148
Entering a phone number .............. 148
Entering using the map .................. 151
ZAGAT® rating service ................... 150
Point of interest icon
Setting ........................................... 168
Point of interest list .......................... 149
Power closing feature ......................... 80
Power steering
Filling capacity ............................... 469
Power washers .................................. 412
Power windows
see Side windows
Pre-emptive occupant safety
system
see PRE-SAFE® system
PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS)
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 340
Function/notes ................................ 65
PRE-SAFE® Brake (vehicles with
DISTRONIC PLUS)
Display message ............................ 346
Warning lamp ................................. 381
PRE-SAFE® system
Display message ............................ 346
Operation ......................................... 51
Previous destinations ....................... 165
Product information ............................ 23
Programmable button ....................... 109
Program selector button .................. 277
Pulling away
Automatic transmission ................. 269
PULSE
see Massage function
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 336
Radar sensor system
Display message ............................ 365
Radar sensor system (on-board
computer) .......................................... 342
Radiator cover ................................... 405
Radio
Changing stations (on-board
computer) ...................................... 334
HD Radio™ .................................... 199
see separate operating instructions
Radio-controlled equipment
Assembly ....................................... 400
Radio mode
Switching to ................................... 195
Radio station
Storing ........................................... 197
Range (on-board computer) ............. 332
Read-aloud function .......................... 159
Read-aloud speed
Setting ........................................... 130
Real-time traffic reports ........... 159, 162
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Index
Rear compartment
Setting the air vents ...................... 263
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 357
Rear view camera .............................. 314
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 414
Rear-view mirror
Dipping (automatic) ....................... 101
Rear window blind ............................ 389
see Rear window roller sunblind
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 261
Switching on/off ........................... 261
Redials ................................................ 184
Refueling ............................................ 281
Remote control .................................. 115
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 398
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 362
Warning lamp ................................. 380
Reset .................................................. 135
Residual heat
Switching on/off ........................... 261
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 358
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind
Rear window .................................. 389
Rear window (COMAND) ................ 230
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 417
Route
Calculating ..................................... 141
Estimated time of arrival ................ 156
Route overview .............................. 157
see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route calculation
Starting .......................................... 141
Route guidance .................................. 151
Cancel ........................................... 154
Continue ........................................ 154
Continuing ..................................... 154
Destination reached ...................... 155
Lane recommendations ................. 153
Off-road ......................................... 158
Traffic reports ................................ 159
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 333
Route options
Setting ........................................... 137
Route overview .................................. 157
Route type
Setting ........................................... 137
S
Safety
Children in the vehicle ..................... 56
Child restraint systems .................... 56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode ..... 204
Operating safety .................... 106, 237
Using the telephone ....................... 178
Video DVD mode ........................... 223
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio ............................................. 200
Displaying information ................... 204
Registering .................................... 201
Selecting a category ...................... 202
Switching to ................................... 201
SD memory card
Loading .......................................... 205
Seat
Active multicontour seat .......... 97, 240
Selecting (COMAND) ..................... 238
Seat belts
Automatic comfort-fit feature .......... 55
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 416
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines ............. 51
Index
17
Releasing ......................................... 54
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Special seat belt retractor ............... 58
Warning lamp ................................. 376
Warning lamp (function) ................... 54
Seat heating
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............ 98
Seats
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 94
Adjusting lumbar support ................ 97
Adjusting the head restraint ............ 95
Cleaning the cover ......................... 416
Correct driver's seat position ........... 92
Important safety notes .................... 93
Multicontour seat ............................ 97
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Switching seat heating on/off ......... 97
Switching the seat ventilation on/
off .................................................... 98
Seat ventilation
Indicator lamp (Malfunction) ............ 98
Sensors (cleaning instructions) ....... 414
Service indicator
see Service interval display
Service interval display .................... 409
Displaying a service message (on-
board computer) ............................ 410
Service menu (on-board computer) . 340
Service products
Brake fluid ..................................... 472
Capacities ...................................... 469
Coolant (engine) ............................ 473
Engine oil ....................................... 471
Fuel ................................................ 470
Important safety notes .................. 468
Notes ............................................. 468
Refrigerant (air-conditioning
system) .......................................... 472
Washer fluid ................................... 473
Settings
On-board computer ....................... 341
Setting the air distribution
COMAND ....................................... 235
Shift ranges ....................................... 278
Showing the distance display (on-
board computer) ............................... 339
Side impact air bag ............................. 45
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 358
Side windows
Convenience closing feature ............ 86
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Important safety information ........... 85
Opening/closing .............................. 86
Resetting ......................................... 87
Troubleshooting ............................... 88
Skipping back
CD/DVD mode .............................. 209
Skipping forwards
CD/DVD mode .............................. 209
Sliding sunroof
Important safety information ........... 88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Resetting ......................................... 90
Troubleshooting ............................... 90
SmartKey
Changing the battery ....................... 76
Changing the programming ............. 75
Checking the battery ....................... 76
Convenience closing feature ............ 86
Convenience opening feature .......... 86
Display message ............................ 373
Important safety notes .................... 72
Malfunction ...................................... 77
Starting the engine ........................ 269
Snow chains ...................................... 440
Socket ................................................ 390
Dashboard ..................................... 391
Trunk ............................................. 391
SOS
see mbrace
Sound
Switching on/off ........................... 124
Sound Mode ....................................... 127
Sound settings .................................. 125
Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 464
Storage location ............................ 420
see Emergency spare wheel
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Speedometer
Activating/deactivating
additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 341
Additional speedometer (on-
board computer) ............................ 332
Setting the unit (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 112
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Display message ............................ 346
Introduction ..................................... 40
Warning lamp ................................. 379
Warning lamp (function) ................... 40
Standard display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 332
Starting the engine
Important safety notes .................. 268
State/province
Selecting ........................................ 139
Station
Selecting ........................................ 196
Storing ........................................... 197
see Radio
Station search ................................... 196
Steering (display message) .............. 373
Steering wheel
Adjusting (electrically) ..................... 99
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 329
Cleaning ......................................... 416
Important safety notes .................... 98
Memory function (storing
settings) ........................................... 99
Steering wheel heating .................... 99
Storing settings (memory
function) ........................................ 102
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 278
Storage options
Selecting ........................................ 164
Stowage compartments
Armrest (under) ............................. 385
Glove box ....................................... 384
Rear ............................................... 385
Stowage space
Cup holders ................................... 387
Important safety information ......... 384
Rear seat backrest ......................... 386
Rear seats (between) ..................... 386
Stowage well
Trunk floor (under) ......................... 387
Submenu (on-board computer)
Instrument cluster ......................... 341
Lights ............................................. 341
Standard display ............................ 332
Summer and standard time
Switching ....................................... 130
Summer opening
see Convenience opening feature
Sun visor ............................................ 388
Supplemental Restraint System
see SRS
Surround sound ................................. 126
Suspension tuning ............................ 304
Active Body Control ....................... 306
Switching off the alarm (ATA) ............ 68
System language
Setting ........................................... 135
System settings (COMAND)
Programmable button .................... 109
T
Tachometer ........................................ 329
Tail lamp (display message) ............. 357
Taillight
see Tail lamps
Tank content
Fuel gauge ....................................... 32
Technical data ................................... 466
CL 550 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY ... 474
CL 600 ........................................... 474
CL 63 AMG .................................... 474
CL 65 AMG .................................... 475
Tires/wheels ................................. 461
TELEAID
Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) .......................... 396
Call priority .................................... 395
Display message ............................ 345
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 395
Emergency call .............................. 392
Important safety notes .................. 391
Locating a stolen vehicle ............... 397
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MB info call button ........................ 394
Remote vehicle locking .................. 396
Roadside Assistance button .......... 393
Self-test ......................................... 392
System .......................................... 391
Vehicle remote unlocking .............. 396
Telephone
Accepting a call ............................. 338
Calling voicemail ............................ 185
Call waiting .................................... 185
Conference connection .................. 185
Ending an active call ...................... 185
Entering phone numbers ................ 184
Incoming call ................................. 184
Keypad ........................................... 110
Menu (on-board computer) ............ 338
Number from the phone book ........ 338
Outgoing call ................................. 184
redialing ......................................... 184
Redialing ........................................ 339
Rejecting/ending a call ................. 338
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 187
Single call ...................................... 185
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 185
Toggling ......................................... 185
Telephone basic menu
Bluetooth® interface ...................... 183
Telephone compartment .................. 385
Telephone number
Entering ......................................... 184
Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 328
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 335
Outside temperature ...................... 329
Setting ........................................... 259
Setting (COMAND) ......................... 234
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
Setting ........................................... 129
Time format
Setting ........................................... 130
Timer (on-board computer) .............. 336
Time zone
Setting ........................................... 130
Tiredness assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) ..... 445
Checking manually ........................ 444
Display message ............................ 369
Maximum ....................................... 444
Notes ............................................. 442
Recommended ............................... 441
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 445
Restarting ...................................... 447
Warning lamp ................................. 381
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) ................. 459
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 458
Bar (definition) ............................... 458
Characteristics .............................. 457
Checking ........................................ 438
Definition of terms ......................... 457
Direction of rotation ...................... 461
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) .................... 460
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 457
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............ 458
Flat tire .......................................... 421
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
(definition) ..................................... 458
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
(definition) ..................................... 458
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) (definition) ......................... 458
Increased vehicle weight due to
optional equipment (definition) ...... 458
Kilopascal (kPa) (definition) ........... 459
Labeling (overview) ........................ 453
Load bearing index (definition) ...... 460
Load index ..................................... 456
Load index (definition) ................... 459
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(definition) ..................................... 459
Maximum load on a tire
(definition) ..................................... 459
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Maximum permissible tire
pressure (definition) ....................... 459
Maximum tire load ......................... 452
Maximum tire load (definition) ....... 459
Optional equipment weight
(definition) ..................................... 460
PSI (pounds per square inch)
(definition) ..................................... 459
Replacing ....................................... 460
Service life ..................................... 440
Sidewall (definition) ....................... 460
Speed index (definition) ................. 458
Storing ........................................... 461
Structure and characteristics
(definition) ..................................... 457
Temperature .................................. 453
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
(definition) ..................................... 460
Tire bead (definition) ...................... 459
Tire pressure (definition) ................ 459
Tire pressures (recommended) ...... 458
Tire size (data) ............................... 461
Tire size designation, load-bearing
capacity, speed index .................... 454
Tire tread ....................................... 439
Tire tread (definition) ..................... 459
Total load limit (definition) ............. 460
Traction ......................................... 453
Traction (definition) ....................... 460
Tread wear ..................................... 453
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards ...................................... 452
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (definition) .................... 458
Unladen weight (definition) ............ 459
Wear indicator (definition) ............. 460
Wheel rim (definition) .................... 458
Tires and wheels (important safety
information) ....................................... 438
Toggling .............................................. 185
Tone settings
Balance and fader .......................... 125
Treble and bass ............................. 125
Top Tether ............................................ 59
Towing
Important safety guidelines ........... 430
Installing the towing eye ................ 431
Removing the towing eye ............... 432
Traffic jam function ........................... 155
Traffic Program
Switching off .................................. 124
Traffic report
Real-time traffic report .................. 161
Traffic report read-aloud function ... 159
Traffic reports .................................... 159
Transfer case ..................................... 281
Transmission position display ......... 276
Transmission positions .................... 276
Treble and bass
Adjusting ....................................... 125
Trip computer (on-board
computer) .......................................... 332
Trip odometer
Calling up ....................................... 332
Resetting (on-board computer) ...... 333
True Image™ ...................................... 127
Trunk
Automatic opening ..................... 82, 83
Emergency release .......................... 84
Important safety guidelines ............. 81
Limiting the opening angle ............. 234
Locking separately ........................... 83
Trunk lid
Display message ............................ 372
Trunk lid opening height
restriction .......................................... 234
trunk load (maximum) ...................... 474
Turn signal (display message) ......... 356
Turn signals ....................................... 246
Type plate
see Vehicle identification plate
U
Unlocking
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
unlocking button) ............................. 79
Using the telephone .......................... 184
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V
Vanity mirror
Sun visor ........................................ 388
Vehicle
Data acquisition ............................... 27
Emergency unlocking ....................... 80
Equipment ....................................... 23
Exterior view .................................... 30
Individual settings (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
Loading .......................................... 448
Lowering ........................................ 425
Maintenance .................................... 24
Parking up ..................................... 286
Raising ........................................... 422
Reporting problems ......................... 26
Towing away .................................. 430
Tow-starting ................................... 430
Transporting .................................. 433
Vehicle data
see Technical data
Vehicle dimensions ........................... 474
Vehicle identification number
see VIN
Vehicle identification plate .............. 467
Vehicle level ...................................... 304
Active Body Control ....................... 305
Vehicle level (display message) ....... 364
Vehicle tool kit .................................. 420
Vehicle weights ................................. 474
Video (DVD) ........................................ 335
Video DVD
Fast forward/rewind ...................... 225
Operation ....................................... 223
Pause function ............................... 226
Selecting ........................................ 225
Selecting a film/title ...................... 226
Selecting a scene/chapter ............ 226
Stop function ................................. 226
Video DVD (on-board computer) ...... 335
Video DVD mode
Switching to ................................... 224
VIN ...................................................... 467
Voice Control System
Settings ................................. 130, 131
Volume
Adjusting ....................................... 124
Navigation announcements ........... 124
Phone calls .................................... 124
W
Warning and indicator lamps
ABS ................................................ 377
Brakes ........................................... 375
Check Engine ................................. 380
ESP® .............................................. 378
ESP® OFF ....................................... 379
Fuel tank ........................................ 380
Overview .......................................... 33
Reserve fuel ................................... 380
Seat belt ........................................ 376
SRS ................................................ 379
Tire pressure monitor .................... 381
Warranty ............................................ 466
Waveband
Switching (radio) ............................ 196
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 425
Wheel chock ...................................... 422
Wheels
Changing/replacing ....................... 460
Changing a wheel .......................... 421
Checking ........................................ 438
Cleaning ......................................... 412
Mounting a wheel .......................... 424
Removing a wheel .......................... 424
Storing ........................................... 461
Tightening torque ........................... 425
Wheel size/tire size ....................... 461
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 347
Operation ......................................... 46
Windows
see Side windows
Windows (cleaning instructions) ..... 413
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 260
Infrared reflective .......................... 400
Windshield washer fluid (display
message) ............................................ 373
Windshield washer system
Adding washer fluid ....................... 408
Notes ............................................. 473
Index
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Windshield wipers
Replacing the wiper blades .... 252, 253
Switching on/off ........................... 251
Troubleshooting ............................. 253
Winter operation ....................... 291, 440
Radiator cover ............................... 405
Winter tires ........................................ 440
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 413
Z
ZAGAT® rating service ...................... 150
Introduction
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Product information
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accessories explicitly approved by us for your
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We have tested these parts to determine their
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Operator's Manual
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful 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
Operator's 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.
Vehicle equipment
This manual describes all the standard and
optional equipment of your vehicle available
at the time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all functions described. This
also refers to safety-related systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. All the systems
found in your vehicle are listed in the original
purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should
you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
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Maintenance Booklet are important
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The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your vehicle. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair any factory-fitted parts
based on the terms and conditions of the
following warranties:
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New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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Emission System Warranty
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Emission Performance Warranty
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California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont
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State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
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Information for customers in
California
Under California law you may be entitled to a
replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the
purchase price or lease price, if after a
reasonable number of repair attempts
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. During the period of
18 months from original delivery of the
vehicle or the accumulation of 18 000 miles
(approximately 29 000 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
malfunction 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
malfunction of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly
notified Mercedes-Benz in writing of the
need for its repair.
(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 calendar days.
Please send your written notice to:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Customer Assistance Center
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
Maintenance
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet describes all necessary maintenance
work that should be performed at regular
intervals.
Always have the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet with you when you bring
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. The service advisor will record each
service in the Service and Warranty
Information 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 will be
answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer
Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372)
(USA)
1-800-387-0100 (Canada)
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program brochure (in the USA) or the
Roadside Assistance section of the Service
and Warranty Information Booklet (in
Canada) You will find both in your vehicle
literature portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
In the event of a change of 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
(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. This will assist
us in contacting you in a timely manner
should the need arise.
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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 MercedesBenz Customer Assistance Center (in the
USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes
(1-800-367-6372) or Customer Service (in
Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Vehicle operation outside the USA
and Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign
countries, please be aware that:
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Service facilities or replacement parts may
not be readily available.
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Unleaded gasoline for vehicles with
catalytic converters may not be available.
The use of leaded fuels can damage the
catalytic converter.
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Gasoline may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Improper fuel can cause
engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available
for delivery in Europe under our European
Delivery Program. For details, consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to
one of the following addresses:
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
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Operating safety
Safety notes
Warning
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Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because the
vehicle's electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made may
produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
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 when the
engine is running. You should therefore never
turn off the engine while driving.
Warning
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Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or
tires/wheels may cause serious damage and
impair the operating safety of your vehicle.
Such blows can be caused, for example, by
running over an obstacle, road debris or a
pothole. If you feel a sudden significant
vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect
that damage to your vehicle has occurred:
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turn on your hazard warning flashers.
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slow down carefully.
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drive with caution to an area which is a safe
distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/
wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle
appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other
qualified maintenance or repair facility for
further inspection or repairs.
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Proper use of the vehicle
To ensure proper use of the vehicle, you must
familiarize yourself with the following
information and rules:
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safety notes in this Operator's Manual
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technical data in this Operator's Manual
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traffic rules and regulations
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laws and safety standards pertaining to
motor vehicles
Warning!
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Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended to
make you and others aware of various risks.
Do not remove any of these warning labels
unless explicitly instructed to do so by
information on the label itself.
Removing warning labels may cause you and
others to be unaware of certain risks which
may result in an accident and/or personal
injury.
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
contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately to have the problem diagnosed
and rectified. If the problem is not resolved to
your satisfaction, please discuss the problem
with the Mercedes-Benz Center again 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.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
Reporting malfunctions relevant to
safety
For the USA only:
The following text is reproduced as required
of all manufacturers according to 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 call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go
to: http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA Headquarters,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, West Building,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain additional information
about vehicle safety from:
http://www.safercar.gov.
Limited Warranty
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Follow the instructions in this manual
about the proper operation of your vehicle
as well as about possible vehicle damage.
Damage to your vehicle that arises from
culpable contraventions against these
instructions are not covered either by
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty or by the
New or Used-Vehicle Warranty of
Daimler AG.
Data stored in the vehicle
Information regarding electronic
recording devices
(Including California Code Supplement
§ 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with
devices that can record vehicle systems data.
If your vehicle is equipped with mbrace2 data
is transmitted in the event of an accident.
This information serves, for example, to test
vehicle systems after an accident and to
continually improve vehicle safety.
Daimler AG can access this data and submit
it:
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for safety research or vehicle diagnosis
purposes
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with the consent of the vehicle owner or
lessee
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in response to an official request by law
enforcement or other government agency
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for use in arbitration of disputes that
involve Daimler AG, its subsidiaries or its
sales and service organizations
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as otherwise required or permitted by law
Please observe the mbrace2 order agreement
regarding further details on data that this
system records and transmits.
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The system is called TELEAID in Canada.
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