Mercedes-benz CL-Class 2011 Bedienungsanleitung

CLOperator's Manual

Cup holder ... 387Center console ... 387Rear compartment ... 38

XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position2 in the ignition lock.XTo switch on: press button : repeatedlyuntil the desired heating level is set.XTo s

Adjusting the steering wheel:To adjust the steering wheel position(fore-and-aft adjustment);To adjust the steering wheel heighti Related topics:REASY-

motion. All steering wheel adjustment mustbe completed before setting the vehicle inmotion. Driving off with the steering wheelstill adjusting could c

mirror is set in a way which provides youwith a good overview of traffic conditions.Folding the exterior mirrors in or outelectricallyXMake sure that

XMake sure that the vehicle is stationary andthat the SmartKey is in position 2 in theignition lock.XPress button = for the exterior mirror onthe fron

driving could cause the driver to lose controlof the vehicle.XAdjust the seat (Y page 94).XOn the driver's side, adjust the steeringwheel (Y page

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Vehicle equipment ... 106Introduction ... 106At a glance ...

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

instruction manual, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications.GWarningThis equipment complies with FCC radiationexposure limits set forth

Driving safety systemBAS PLUS (Brake Assist SystemPLUS) ... 62Electronic Brake-forceDistribution ...

At a glanceCOMAND operating systemOverviewFunction Page:COMAND display 112;COMAND controller andfunction buttons 108=Telephone keypad 110Components of

The COMAND controller can be:Rpressed briefly or pressed and held WRturned clockwise or counter-clockwisecVdRslid left or right XVYRslid forwards or b

You can assign the following predefinedfunctions to the h programmable button:RECO: you can activate or deactivate the ECOstart/stop function.RMassage

COMAND displayDisplay overviewThe COMAND display shows the function currently selected and its associated menus. TheCOMAND display is divided into sev

Navi Audio Telephone Video VehicleMode FM/AM radio Video DVD ECOMap orientation SatRadio AUX Multicontourseat/lumbarsettingsPoint of interestsymbols o

DVD function can be viewed from the frontpassenger side.Use the SPLITVIEW remote control to operateCOMAND from the front passenger side.Points to reme

removed, the settings on the front-passengerside are saved for approximately 30 minuteslonger. After this period, reactivation on thefront-passenger s

Avoid using alcoholic thinners, gasoline orabrasive cleaning agents. These products candamage the display surface. Do not applypressure to the display

Selecting a menu/menu item andconfirming your selectionXSelect a menu/menu item using the=;9: buttons and pressthe 9 button to confirm.116At a glanceC

Functions of the E and F buttonYou can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel.Mode FunctionAudio mode Select

EngineIrregular running ... 273Starting problems ... 273Starting the engine with the key ... 269Start

Calling up the menu of a main function:To call up the audio menu;Main function barIf one of the main functions navigation, audio,telephone or video is

Calling up the audio functionXSelect Audio in the main function bar bysliding ZV and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.The basic

You can enter the characters using either thecharacter bar or the number keypad. In theselection list, you select an entry to copy it tothe address en

You see which character can be entered withthe button. Each time the button is pressed,the next character is selected.Example: key p:Rpress once = MRp

iYou will find further information in the"Destination entry" section (Y page 138).Entering characters in the address andthe phone bookIntrod

Option 1XSelect 4 or 5 in the character bar andpress W to confirm.The input menu shows the data fieldselected.:Cursor in next data field;To store an e

MuteSwitching audio and video sources on/offXPress the 8 button on the multifunctionsteering wheel.The sound from the respective audio orvideo source

Adjusting the sound settingsCalling up the sound menuYou can make various sound settings for thedifferent audio and video sources. This meansthat it i

Surround soundGeneral notesIf your vehicle is equipped with the harman/kardon® Logic 7® surround sound system,you can set the optimum surround sound f

XSelect Sound by sliding VÆ and turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.XSelect 3D sound and press W to confirm.:Current settingXSelect

Fuel filler flap Opening/closing ... 282Fuel levelCalling up the range (on-boardcomputer) ... 332Fuel tankFilli

dts™MLP™Selecting settings for the Bang & Olufsensound systemCalling up the selection menuXSelect Sound.XHighlight Bang&Olufsen.XPress W.A sel

Display designYour COMAND display features optimizeddesigns for operation during daytime andnight-time hours. You can customize thedesign to suit your

Setting the time/date formatXSelect Vehicle in the main function bar byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.XSelect System by turni

XSelect Voice Control by turning cVd theCOMAND controller and press W toconfirm.XSelect Help window and press W toconfirm.You have switched the help w

Individualization is completed at the end ofthe second part. You will see a message tothis effect. The data from the second part isstored automaticall

Activating/deactivating Bluetooth®XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.XSelect System by

Authorizing a Bluetooth® device(registering)XIn the Bluetooth® device list, select not yetauthorized device = by turning cVd theCOMAND controller.XSel

De-authorizing (de-registering) aBluetooth® deviceMercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends thatyou de-authorize devices, e.g. mobile phones,both in COMAND an

If you select Yes, another prompt appearsasking whether you really wish to reset.XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.If you select Yes, a message

restriction is deactivated as soon as thespeed falls below 2 mph (3 km/h).When the restriction is active, certain entriescannot be made. This will be

iPod®Alphabetic track selection ... 220Connecting to the MediaInterface ... 216Device version ...

Tunnels, Minimize Ferries andMinimize Motorail Trains. You can selectmore than one route option.XTo switch on navigation mode: press theS function but

Rentering the state/province, street andhouse numberRentering the state/province, street andintersectioniYou can only enter those cities, streets,ZIP

Entering the cityXSelect City in the address entry menu byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.You will see the town list either wi

XSelect an entry by turning cVd theCOMAND controller.XIrrespective of the option chosen, pressW to confirm your selection.The address entry menu reapp

iRoute calculation takes a certain amountof time. The time depends on the distancefrom the destination, for example.COMAND calculates the route using

Entering a centerEntering a center will, for example, delete apreviously entered street.XSelect Center in the address entry menuby turning cVd and sli

XSelect an intersection by turning cVd theCOMAND controller.XIrrespective of the option chosen, pressW to confirm your selection.The address entry men

iFurther information on "Lastdestinations" memory can be found on(Y page 165).Entering a destination using the mapCalling up the mapXTo swit

Entering an intermediate stopIntroductionWhen route guidance is active, you can enteran intermediate stop. Intermediate stops canbe predefined destina

XSelect Address Entry, From Memory,From Last Destinations or From POIs.Selection StepAddress EntryXEnter adestination byaddress(Y page 138).From Memor

Showing geo-coordinates ... 170Showing road names ... 170Topographic map ... 170Map display (also

Entering a point of interest in thevicinity of a cityOption 1XSelect Other City from the menu andpress W to confirm.XIf desired, select the state/prov

XConfirm the selection by pressing W.If the selected main category does notcontain any sub-categories, the point ofinterest list appears.If the main c

:Point of interest with address;To start route calculation=To store an address in the destinationmemory?To display detailsATo make a call (when availa

Selecting points of interest using themapYou can select points of interest that areavailable in the selected (visible) map section.XTo switch on navig

Preparation phaseCOMAND prepares you for the upcomingchange of direction. Based on the exampledisplay below, there is an audibleannouncement. You see

Example display: change-of-direction phase:Current vehicle position: the tip of thetriangle indicates the vehicle’s directionof travel;Visual represen

Display and description of lane recommendationsThe colors used in the lane recommendation display vary depending on whether day or nightdesign is swit

XSelect Continue Route Guidance andpress W to confirm.COMAND calculates the route.Destination or area of destinationreachedWhen you reach your destina

XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.XSelect Detour and press W to confirm.XTo block a s

Example display: destination information:Distance, estimated time of arrival andestimated remaining driving time tointermediate stop;Intermediate stop

Music RegisterCopying music data ... 213MUSIC REGISTERDeleting all music files ... 214Memory space info ...

XTo show the menu: press the COMANDcontroller W.XSelect Position in the navigation menubar by turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.

The continuous blue route on the map startsfrom the nearest road known to the system.As soon as the vehicle is back on a roadknown to the system, rout

Icon for real-time traffic reportsIcon Description Traffic reports in the map displayWarning (red) N/ACaution (yellow) N/ATraffic jam on theroute (slo

Displaying real-time traffic reportsXIf necessary, switch to navigation modeand show the menu (Y page 137).XSelect Traffic in the navigation systemmen

4Report 1 of 8 for the road affected5Last exit/intersection before the affectedroute section starts6Text of reportCFirst exit/intersection after the a

If no home address has been stored yet, youcan now assign an address book entry. If ahome address already exists, it is displayedand you can alter it.

XSelect Destination in the navigationmenu bar by turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.XSelect From Last Destinations andpress W to

will appear asking whether you wish tooverwrite the existing data.XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.If you select Yes, COMAND stores the data.D

Storing the crosshair position in the listof previous destinationsRoute guidance not activeA crosshair appears on the map if you havemoved the map man

:Current map scale expressed as a numberwith unit;Currently set map scale as indicated bythe needle on the scale bar=Scale barUnit of measurement : in

Parking brakeDisplay message ... 351Electric parking brake ... 285Parking Guidance ...

Centering on the destinationThis function requires a calculated route to adestination.XTo show the menu: press the COMANDcontroller W.XSelect Position

interest are, for example, gas stations, hotels,cinemas and restaurants.The following settings are possible:RStandard SymbolsIcon display determined b

Road displayRoad display active:Street name or street number, e.g. forhighwaysGeo-coordinate displayGeo-coordinate display active:Current height above

Data for the representation of buildings isnot available for all cities.XTo show the menu: press the COMANDcontroller W.XSelect Navi in the main funct

:Speed & Flow;Free Flow=IncidentsOther settingsFreeway informationWhen driving on freeways, you can have thenearest gas stations, rest areas, etc.

You can view the current direction of travel,the current height and the coordinates of thecurrent vehicle position in the compass view.XTo switch on n

is supplied on a DVD (all other countries). Youdo not need an activation code for the mapsoftware that is delivered with your vehicle.You also do not

While the installation is running, acorresponding message and a progress barappear.XTo cancel the installation process: ejectthe DVD.XTake the DVD out

Problems with the navigation systemProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCOMAND is unable tocontinue routeguidance after thejourney has

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe Navigation function unavailable messageappears.COMAND has an integrated hard disk on which the

Rear compartmentSetting the air vents ... 263Rear fog lamp (display message) ... 357Rear view camera ...

TelephoneVehicle equipmentiThese Operating Instructions describe allstandard and optional equipment availablefor your vehicle at the time of purchase.

automatically attempts to log into anetwork. If no network is available, you willnot be able to make a "911" emergencycall. If you attempt t

On COMANDXActivate the Bluetooth® function inCOMAND (Y page 133).Connecting a mobile phoneGeneral informationBefore using your mobile phone withCOMAND

The passcode is any one to sixteen-digitnumber combination which you candetermine yourself. You must enter the samenumber combination in COMAND and in

XStart the Bluetooth® search on the mobilephone (see the mobile phone operatinginstructions).XSelect COMAND (MB Bluetooth) on themobile phone.XEnter t

Telephone basic menu (Bluetooth®interface)XTo call up the telephone menu: press theS function button once or twice.If the mobile phone is ready for us

Using the telephoneIncoming callRejecting or accepting a callWhen there is an incoming call, you see acorresponding window in the display.XTo reject:

XTo select a call: select an entry by turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.XTo connect a call: press the 6 buttonon the COMAND cont

You can simultaneously switch back and forthbetween two parties or conduct a conferencecall with up to five others.Toggling10If you are on the telepho

:Active party;Party on hold=To interconnect parties by creating aconference connectionXTo interconnect parties by creating a conference connection: se

Releasing ... 54Safety guidelines ... 41Special seat belt retractor ... 58

Depending on the mobile phone, this processmay take some time. Depending on themobile phone used, only the phone bookentries in the mobile phone or th

Phone book/address book basic display:ListÇ Entry with navigable data\ Entry with voice tag; see theseparate operating instructions for VoiceControl S

Displaying contact detailsXSelect Options by sliding VÆ and turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.XSelect Details and press W to conf

XSlide ZVÆ the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.orXPress Æ in the character bar.XTo cancel data entry: select the %symbol in the character bar

stores the destination in the address bookwith the complete navigable address data.In this case, navigation can be startedwithout any further data inp

COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.A menu appears.XSelect Incoming calls or Calls Dialed and press W to confirm.The corresponding list appears.Ex

Phone category Display (telephoneand address book)Landline telephone number¬PreferredOiIf you have not entered the phone numberin a number and telepho

AudioVehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country

Switching wavebandsXSelect FM, AM or WB in the radio display bysliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.The waveband sub

range, COMAND tunes in to the next lowerfrequency.Storing stationsStoring stations manuallyThere are twenty presets available for the FMand AM waveban

SymbolsRegistered trademarks:RBluetooth® is a registered trademark of theBluetooth SIG Inc.RDTS is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.RDolby and MLP a

SpeedometerActivating/deactivatingadditional speedometer (on-board computer) ... 341Additional speedometer (on-board computer

=Channel list?Weather Band switched onASound settingsSearching for a channelXQuick select: turn cVd or slide XVY theCOMAND controller while the displa

HD RadioImportant notesThe "HD Radio" section provides detailedinformation on the following:Rspecial functions available exclusively forHD R

HD Radio display1Display/selection window with frequencydisplay2Preset number3Name of the selected station with HD iconand program number4Station freq

of Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Operationmay also be impaired in certain locations(e.g. tunnels, parking garages or inside ornext to buildings) or near cer

Once COMAND receives the signal, thesatellite radio display appears. The stationlast selected is played.Satellite radio main menu1Satellite radio main

Option 2XSelect Sat. Radio in the submenu bar byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.XSelect Enter Channel and press W toconfirm.An

Using the multifunction steering wheelXUse = or ; to select the Audiomenu.XPress 9 or : briefly.Displaying informationXSelect Info in the submenu bar

XTo load a single magazine tray: pressrespective button =.XRemove any CD/DVD which may be inslot :.XWait until the indicator lamp for button =which ha

Option 2XPress the R function button once ortwice.XSelect an audio medium from the media list(Y page 208).Option 3XSelect Audio in the main function b

Example display: MP3 mode:Disc type;Disc number=File or track name (ID3 tags)?Disc or directory nameACurrent playback optionBTrack timeCGraphic time a

MB info call button ... 394Remote vehicle locking ... 396Roadside Assistance button ... 393Self-test ...

Selecting CD/audio DVD/MP3 discsSelecting via the media listXIn CD/audio DVD and MP3 mode: selectMedia by sliding VÆ or turning cVd theCOMAND controll

Selecting by track listXIn audio mode, select Search by slidingVÆ or turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.XSelect Current track lis

Many audio CDs contain CD text. COMANDuses the information contained therein todisplay the artist, album and track name.If the audio CD does not conta

XSelect Group by turning cVd and pressW to confirm.The list of available audio formats appears.The # dot indicates the format currentlyselected.XSelec

than MP3 or WMA tracks are not displayed byCOMAND.If MP3 or WMA files are stored in the rootdirectory itself, the root directory will also betreated a

If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those thatcontain data on both sides (DVD on oneside and audio data on the other), theycannot be ejected and can dam

XSelect Music Register and press W toconfirm.XSelect Copy music files and press W toconfirm.:Data medium selectedXTo select a disc: slide ZVÆ or turn

XSelect Music Register by sliding VÆ andturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.XSelect Delete all music files andpress W to confirm.A

Playback optionsThe following options are available:RNormal track sequenceThe tracks are played in the normal order(e.g. track 1, 2, 3, etc.).RMedium

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC does not takeresponsibility for any damage to externaldevices.Never connect more than one device at atime. You will otherwise n

Maximum permissible tirepressure (definition) ... 459Maximum tire load ... 452Maximum tire load (definition)

XSelect Audio by sliding ZV and turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.The audio menu appears.XSelect Media Interface and press W toco

XOn the multifunction steering wheel:switch on Media Interface mode inCOMAND (Y page 217).XOn the multifunction steering wheel, pressthe = or ; button

displayed. The display's status bar showsthe selected category or the folder name.iThe Music menu item is not available untilthe device has been

Selecting an active partition (USB massstorage devices only)You can select this function for USB massstorage devices when the storage device ispartiti

If COMAND is equipped with a MediaInterface, external audio sources areconnected using the associated cable set.The audio cable set then replaces the

Basic settingsPicture settingsAdjusting the brightness, contrast orcolorXPress W the COMAND controller to showthe menu.XSelect Video by sliding VÆ and

DVD playback conditionsIf video DVDs do not correspond to the NTSCor PAL TV playback standards, there may bepicture/sound interference or other playba

Showing/hiding the menuThis function is not available while the DVD'sown menu (Y page 227) is being displayed.XTo show: press W the COMANDcontrol

Stop functionXPress W the COMAND controller to showthe menu.XTo interrupt playback: select ± byturning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm

XSelect Title selection by turning cVdthe COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.XSelect a film/title and press W to confirm.DVD menuCalling up the D

VVanity mirrorSun visor ... 388VehicleData acquisition ... 27Emergency unlocking ...

XSelect the Back (to the movie) menuitem in the menu and press W to confirm.Setting the language and audio formatThis function is not available on all

Switching on video AUX modeXSelect Video in the main function bar bysliding ZV and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.If video AU

COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.Main area ; is active.XSelect the individual vehicle functions bysliding XVY or turning cVd the COMANDcontroll

COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.The main area is active.XSelect the Rear window blind functionby sliding XVY or turning cVd theCOMAND controll

COMAND controller and press W toconfirm.The main area is active.XSelect the Easy-entry/exit feature menu by sliding XVY or turning cVd theCOMAND contr

XTo set the ambient lighting: selectVehicle in the main function bar by slidingXVY and turning cVd the COMANDcontroller and press W to confirm.The mai

turning cVd the COMAND controller andpress W to confirm.The main area is active.XSelect the Automatic locking functionby sliding XVY or turning cVd th

XTo adjust the temperature: slide ZVÆ orturn cVd the COMAND controller.XTo confirm the selection: press W theCOMAND controller.Setting the air distrib

Climate control main menuYou can:Rswitch cooling with dehumidification on/off (Æ)Rcontrol climate control centrally (Mono)Radjust the Footwell tempera

Adjusting the footwell temperatureYou can use the Footwell temperaturefunction to set the temperature differencebetween the footwell and the rest of t

Windshield wipersReplacing the wiper blades ... 252, 253Switching on/off ... 251Troubleshooting ...

XTo move to the lower menu bar: selectby sliding ZVÆ the COMAND controllerand press W to confirm.iWhen you press the T function button,the previously

Adjusting the seat side bolstersThis function allows you to adjust the aircushions in the seat side bolsters.XSelect the seat (Y page 238).XSelect Sea

XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.Resetting adjustmentsYou can reset the seat settings to the f

XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turningcVd the COMAND controller and pressW to confirm.The massage function runs forapproximately 6 to 20 minutes, d

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Vehicle equipment ... 244Exterior lighting ... 244Interior lighting ...

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

Low-beam headlampsXTo switch on the low-beam headlamps:turn the key in the ignition lock to position2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.

When the low-beam headlamps areswitched on, the T indicator lamp onthe light switch lights up.Front fog lamps and rear fog lampFront fog lampsGWarning

XPress the combination switch beyond thepressure point in the direction ofarrow :.The K indicator lamp in the instrumentcluster lights up.XTo switch o

Product informationWe recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts andaccessories explicitly approved by us for yourvehicle

the headlamp range is set automaticallydepending on the distance between thevehicle and other road users.If you are driving at speeds aboveapproximate

The cornering light function improves theillumination of the road over a wide angle inthe direction you are turning, enabling bettervisibility in tigh

The interior lighting automatically switcheson if you:Runlock the vehicleRopen a doorRremove the key from the ignition lockThe interior light is activ

If the new bulb still does not light up, consulta qualified specialist workshop.Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect ofvehicle safety. You must the

Combination switch1$ Windshield wipers off2Ä Intermittent wipe, low133Å Intermittent wipe, high144° Continuous wipe, slow5¯ Continuous wipe, fastBí Si

Replacing the windshield wiper bladesMoving the wiper arms to a verticalpositionVehicles without KEYLESS-GOXTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ign

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Vehicle equipment ... 256Overview of climate control sys-tems ... 256Operatin

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

Automatic climate control control panelFunctioniNotes/tips:Sets climate control toautomatic, leftActivate climate control using the à rockerswitch. Th

Information for customers inCaliforniaUnder California law you may be entitled to areplacement of your vehicle or a refund of thepurchase price or lea

FunctioniNotes/tipsFSets the temperature, right Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).GSets climate control toautomatic, rightActivate climate control us

more quickly. Window fogging may impairvisibility and endanger you and others.In automatic mode, the set temperature ismaintained automatically at a c

Setting the airflowYou can select different airflow settings forthe driver's and front-passenger sides.XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignitio

Rear window defrosterActivating/deactivatingGWarningAny accumulation of snow and ice should beremoved from the rear window before driving.Visibility c

iIf you activate the "residual heat" functionat high temperatures, only the ventilationwill be activated. The blower runs atmedium speed.XTu

XTo open/close: turn thumbwheel = up ordown.iSide window defroster vent : is nevercompletely shut, even if side air vent ; isshut.Setting the stowage-

XTo open/close: turn thumbwheels =or ? to the right or left.iClose the rear-compartment air ventswhen heating mode is activated, as nowarm air flows t

Vehicle equipment ... 266Notes on breaking-in a new vehicle 266Driving ... 266Au

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

gear when the engine is idling normally andwhen your right foot is firmly on the brakepedal.! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not usethe engine's

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave allliterature with the vehicle to make it availableto the next operator.If you bought this vehicle used, be su

leave the vehicle. However, you shouldalways take the SmartKey with you whenleaving the vehicle. The vehicle can bestarted with the Start/Stop button

conditions, drive only with at least onewindow fully open at all times.! Do not depress the accelerator pedalwhen starting the engine.Automatic transm

You can open the doors from the inside atany time.You can also deactivate the automaticlocking feature .iUpshifts take place at higher enginespeeds af

Automatic engine switch-offThe ECO start/stop function switches theengine off automatically if the vehicle isbraked to a standstill and the brake rema

If not all conditions for automatic engineswitch-off (Y page 271) are fulfilled, theStop/Start inactive message appears.iIf you activate the ECO Start

Problems with the engineProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine does notstart. The starter motorcan be heard.RThere is a malfun

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine is notrunning smoothly andis misfiring.There is a malfunction in the engine electronics

Engaging park position PXPush the DIRECT SELECT lever in thedirection of the arrow P.iThe automatic transmission shiftsautomatically into park positio

Rif applied, release the electric parkingbrake.Rswitch off the ignition and leave theSmartKey in the ignition lock.Transmission position D with ECOsta

ANeutralDo not shift the transmission to Nwhile driving. The transmissioncould otherwise be damaged.No power is transmitted from theengine to the driv

Proper use of the vehicleTo ensure proper use of the vehicle, you mustfamiliarize yourself with the followinginformation and rules:Rsafety notes in th

Program selector buttonProgram selector button on AMG vehiclesE EconomyC ComfortComfortable, economicaldrivingS Sport Sporty driving styleM Manual Man

The shift range selected is shown in themultifunction display. The automatictransmission shifts only as far as the selectedgear.Driving situations=You

the engine from overrevving. Always makesure that the engine speed does not reachthe red area of the tachometer. There isotherwise a risk of engine da

Problems with the transmissionProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe acceleration abilityis deteriorating.The transmission nolonger c

wrong fuel result in damage to the fuelsystem and engine.! Do not switch on the ignition if youaccidentally refuel with the wrong fuel.Otherwise, the

XCompletely insert the filler neck of the fuelpump nozzle into the tank and refuel.XOnly fill the tank until the pump nozzleswitches off.! Overfilling

Problems with the fuel and fuel tankProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFuel is leaking from thevehicle.GRisk of explosion or fireThe

GWarning!Keep in mind that turning off the engine aloneonly will shift AUTOTRONIC into neutralposition N automatically.Always shift AUTOTRONIC into pa

lock is in position 1 or if the ignition isswitched on using the Start/Stop button.Releasing the electric parking brakeautomaticallyThe electric parki

workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.If you leave the vehicle parked up for longerthan six weeks, the vehicle may sufferdamage as a resul

Limited Warranty! Follow the instructions in this manualabout the proper operation of your vehicleas well as about possible vehicle damage.Damage to y

During sudden driving or braking maneuvers,the objects could get caught between thepedals. You could then no longer brake oraccelerate. This could lea

but drive on for a short while. This allows theairflow to cool the brakes more quickly.Wet roadsGWarningAfter driving in heavy rain for some timewitho

! Vehicles with 4MATIC: as the ESP®system operates automatically, the engineand the ignition system must be switchedoff (SmartKey in position 0 or 1 i

Winter drivingGeneral informationHave your vehicle winterproofed at a qualifiedspecialist workshop, e.g. at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Center, at the

remain responsible for the vehicle's speedand for safe brake operation.Only use the cruise control if the road, traffic,and weather conditions ma

Setting a speedGWarningKeep in mind that it may take a brief momentuntil the vehicle has made the necessaryadjustments.Increase or decrease the set ve

recommend that you review the followinginformation carefully before operating thesystem.GWarningWhen DISTRONIC brakes, the brake pedal ispulled back (

DISTRONIC PLUS system to temporarilycease functioning.GWarning!The DISTRONIC PLUS cannot take road andtraffic conditions into account. Only use theDIS

with your own braking. This will result inpotentially dangerous emergency brakingwhich will not always result in an impact beingavoided.Tailgating inc

XBriefly pull the cruise control lever towardsyou ? or press it up : or down ; to thepressure point.DISTRONIC PLUS is selected.XKeep the cruise contro

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if changing lanes takes too long or if thedistance between your vehicle and thevehicle in front becomes too small.GWarningDISTRONIC PLUS and Active Bl

Setting in 5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h)incrementsXBriefly press the cruise control leverbeyond the pressure point, up : for ahigher speed or down ; for a l

If DISTRONIC PLUS detects a vehicle in front,the speedometer dial lights up betweenspeed of the vehicle in front : and storedspeed ;.DISTRONIC PLUS di

accelerate to overtake, DISTRONIC PLUSadjusts the vehicle's speed to the lastspeed stored after you have finishedovertaking.DISTRONIC PLUS is aut

Vehicles traveling on a different lineDISTRONIC PLUS may not detect vehiclestraveling on a different line. The distance tothe vehicle in front will be

HOLD functionGeneral notesThe HOLD function can assist the driver in thefollowing situations:Rwhen pulling away, especially on steepslopesRwhen maneuv

Rthe electrical system in the enginecompartment, the battery or the fuses aretampered with.Rthe battery is disconnected.AIRMATICVehicle levelYour vehi

The damping is tuned individually to eachwheel and depends on:Ryour driving style, e.g. sportyRthe road surface condition, e.g. bumpsRyour individual

Your selection remains stored even if youremove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.Setting raised levelXStart the engine.If indicator lamp ; is not l

whenever a drive wheel spins due toinsufficient grip.GWarning!If a drive wheel is spinning due to insufficienttraction:RWhile driving off, apply as li

Exterior view ... 30Cockpit ... 31Instrument cluster ...

Side viewTop viewFront sensorsCenter Approx. 40 in (100 cm)Corners Approx. 24 in (60 cm)Rear sensorsCenter Approx. 48 in (120 cm)Corners Approx. 32 in

Transmission positionWarning displayDFront area activatedRRear and front areasactivatedNIf the electric parkingbrake is engaged: noareas activatedIf t

Problems with PARKTRONICProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsOnly the red segmentsin the PARKTRONICwarning displays are lit.You also he

GWarning!The system cannot detect objects locatedabove the area that the sensors scan. Theseobjects, e.g. protruding load, overhang, ortruck tail lift

soon as the turn signal on the driver's side isactivated. To park on the driver's side, youmust leave the driver's side turn signalswit

lane is marked with a white bracket and anarrow showing the target position.Backing up into a parking space:Lane turns green when the steering wheelis

Canceling Parking GuidanceXPress the PARKTRONIC button on thedashboard (Y page 309).Parking Guidance is canceled immediatelyand PARKTRONIC is deactiva

Do not use the rear view camera in thesesituations. Otherwise you could injureyourself or others and/or damage propertyincluding your vehicle while pa

recognize dangers too late which could resultin an accident and serious injury to you and/or others.ATTENTION ASSIST assesses your level offatigue or

accordance with traffic conditions. You couldotherwise put yourself and others in danger.The system may be impaired or unavailable if:Rthere is poor v

Exterior viewFunction Page:Trunk lid 81Vehicle tool kit 420;Lights 250=Rear window defroster 261?Fuel filler flap 281AExterior mirrors 100BSliding sun

stationary and cannot check whether NightView Assist Plus is working.When you activate Night View Assist Plus,speed display A in the multifunction dis

XTo defrost: check the automatic airconditioning settings (Y page 260) and folddown the camera cover (Y page 415).XTo defrost the inside of the windsh

Problems with Night View Assist PlusProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe picture quality ofNight View Assist Plushas deteriorated.T

vehicle's speed, braking in good time, andsteering correctly. Always adapt your drivingstyle to suit the prevailing road and weatherconditions. A

Information and warning display:Yellow indicator lamp/red warning lampWhen Active Blind Spot Assist is activated,indicator lamp : in the exterior mirr

and apply the brakes. Active Blind Spot Assistdoes not detect all traffic situations and roadusers. Always make sure that there issufficient distance

Rthe windshield is dirty, fogged up orcovered, for instance by a sticker, in thevicinity of the camera.Rthe lane markings are worn away, dark orcovere

correcting brake application is not sufficientto bring your vehicle back to the original lane.In such cases, you must steer the vehicleyourself to ens

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CockpitFunction Page:Steering wheel paddleshifters 278;Combination switch 246=Cruise control lever 292?HornAInstrument cluster 32BDIRECT SELECT lever

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If the coolant temperature rises above248 ‡(120 †), do not drive any further asthis could damage the engine.TachometerThe red band in the tachometer i

9:Press briefly:Selects a function or scrolls throughlistsIn the Audio menu: selects a storedstation, an audio track or a videosceneIn the Telephone m

Menus and submenusMenu overviewThe number of menus shown depends on the optional equipment in the vehicle.Function:Trip menu (Y page 332);Navi menu (n

Trip menuStandard displayXPress and hold the % button on thesteering wheel until the Trip menu withodometer : and trip odometer ; isshown.Trip compute

:Digital speedometerResetting valuesYou can reset the values of the followingfunctions:Rtrip odometerRtrip computer "From start"Rtrip comput

display = next to the symbol for the changeof direction ;. This decreases in size as youapproach the announced change of direction.Change of direction

XTo select a station using the station search19: press and briefly hold the 9or : button.XPress a to stop the station searchfunction at the desired st

Upshift indicator up ; indicates that theengine has reached the overrevving rangewhen in the manual gearshift program.Upshift indicator up ; fades out

Resetting the current lapXPress the W button on the steeringwheel to stop the RACETIMER.XPress X to reset the lap time to "0”.Deleting all lapsYo

Instrument clusterOverviewFunction Page:Coolant temperature gauge 328;Fuel gauge=Front area warning displayfor PARKTRONIC 310?Multifunction display 33

Telephone menuIntroductionYou can establish a Bluetooth® connection toCOMAND (Y page 179).GWarningA driver's attention to the road must alwaysbe

XPress the = or ; button on thesteering wheel to select the Telephonemenu.XPress the 9, : or a button to callup the phone book.XPress 9 or : to select

GWarningWhen the å ESP® OFF warning lamp is lit,ESP® is deactivated.If the ÷ ESP® warning lamp and theå ESP® OFF warning lamp remain lit,ESP® is not a

Rcall up display messages (Y page 343)Rcheck the tire pressure electronically(Y page 445)Rcall up the service due date (Y page 410)Rcheck the oil leve

The selected unit of measurement fordistance applies to:Rthe analog speedometerRthe digital speedometer in the Trip menuRthe odometer and the trip odo

Display messagesHiding display messagesGWarningAll categories of messages contain important information which should be taken note of and,where a malf

Safety systemsDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷Inoperative See Oper. ManualGRisk of accidentESP® (Electronic Stability Pr

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsGRisk of accidentESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, HOLD and hill start assist are temporarilyunavaila

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsPRE-SAFEInoperative See Oper. ManualGRisk of injuryImportant functions of PRE-SAFE® have

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions6Front Left SRS Malfunction Service RequiredorFront Right SRS Malfunction Service Require

Warning and indicator lampsFunction Page:Turn signal 246;Electric parking brake, red 375! Electric parkingbrake, red (Canada only)375=Electric parking

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsFront Passenger Airbag EnabledSee Oper. ManualThe front-passenger air bag is enabled duri

GWarningIf the 42 indicator lamp remains off even after performing the above correctivesteps, do not have any children 12 years old and under and othe

BrakesDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!÷Currently Unavailable See Operator's ManualGRisk of accidentABS (Anti-lock B

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!÷Inoperative See Oper. ManualGRisk of accidentABS, ESP®, BAS, PRE-SAFE®, HOLD and hill s

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe red F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) indicator lampflashes, the yellow F (USA only)/ ! (

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lampflashes.The power supply for the ele

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe yellow F (USA only)/ ! (Canada only) warning lamplights up. The red F (USA only)/ ! (

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions$(USA only)J(Canada only)Service See Oper. ManualThere is a malfunction in the system. Th

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck Left Cornering LightorCheck Left Cornering LightThe left or right-hand cornering l

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck Left Tail and Brake LamporCheck Right Tail and Brake LampThe left or right-hand ta

On-board computer and COMANDFunction Page:% Back or deactivatesthe Voice Control System;=; Selects a menu3319: Selects afunction or scrolls throughlis

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbCheck Left Reverse LamporCheck Right Reverse LampThe left or right-hand backup lamp is f

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbAUTO Lamp Function InoperativeThe light sensor is faulty.XVisit a qualified specialist w

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions?Coolant Low Stop Vehicle Turn Engine OffThe coolant is too hot.XPull over and stop the v

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions?The engine fan is faulty.XAt coolant temperatures below 248 ‡ (120 †), continue drivingt

The display messages and the corresponding symbol that indicate that the oil level is toolow must not be ignored.Display messages Possible causes/cons

Driving systemsDisplay messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsÀAttention Assist: Drowsiness detectedBased on certain criteria, ATTENTION

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsÁNight View Assist Only When It Is DarkYou have attempted to activate Night View Assist P

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsABCMalfunction Stop VehicleXPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, pa

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsActive Lane Keeping AssistCurrently Unavailable See Oper. ManualActive Lane Keeping Assis

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsActive Blind Spot Assist InoperativeInoperativeActive Blind Spot Assist is faulty.The yel

Center consoleFunction Page:Function button for theradio and CD/DVD/SDcard 109;Back button 109=Hazard warning lamps 248?Lumbar support 237Multicontour

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsDISTRONIC PLUSCurrently Unavailable See Oper. ManualDISTRONIC PLUS is deactivated and is

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCruise ControlohneFunktionInoperativeCruise control is faulty.XVisit a qualified speciali

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCheckTiresGRisk of accidentThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped significant

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionshCheck Tire PressureGRisk of accidentThe tire pressure in one or more tires has dropped s

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsService RequiredDo Not Shift GearsYou cannot change the transmission position due to a ma

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsDPower Steering Malfunction See Oper. ManualGRisk of accidentThe power steering assistanc

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsÂKey Not Detected(red display message)The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle.A warning

Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument clusterBrakesProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsF (USA only)! (Canada only)The red indi

Seat beltsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions7After starting theengine, the red seatbelt warning lamp lightsup for 6 seconds.The seat

Safety systemsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions!The yellow ABS warninglamp is lit while theengine is running.GRisk of accidentABS (

Overhead control panelFunction Page:Eyeglasses compartment 385;p Switches the left-hand reading lamp on/off249=v Switches the rearinterior lighting on

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions÷å!The yellow ESP® andESP® OFF warninglamps and the yellowABS warning lamp arelit while the engine

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsåThe yellow ESP® OFFwarning lamp is lit whilethe engine is running.GRisk of accidentESP® is deacti

EngineProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions;The yellow CheckEngine warning lamplights up while theengine is running.There may be a malf

Driving systemsProblem Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions·The red distancewarning lamp lights upwhile the vehicle is inmotion. A warning ton

inside of the fuel filler flap of your vehicle, if there is one). If your vehicle has tires which are adifferent size to those on the tire and load da

Vehicle equipment ... 384Loading guidelines ... 384Stowage compartments ... 384Stowa

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iThe glove box can be ventilated(Y page 263).XTo open: press button :.XTo close: fold the glove box flap upwardsuntil it engages.The glove box can onl

XTo open: fold down the seat armrest.XPull handle : and fold the armrestupwards.Stowage box between the rear seatsXTo open: pull handle : backwards in

Bag hooks! The bag hook can bear a maximum loadof 6.6 lbs (3 kg). Do not use it to secure aload.XPull bag hook ; down by tab :.Stowage well under the

Door control panelFunction Page:Opens the door 79;&% Locks/unlocksthe vehicle from the inside79=Adjusts the seat electrically 94?r45=Memory functi

XTo open: press marking :.XTo remove: pull cup holder upwards in thedirection of the arrow by silver handle ;.XTo insert: press down until it engages.

Rear window roller sunblindImportant safety informationGWarningWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take

XTo open: slide cover ; forwards until itengages.XTo remove the insert: push slidingknob : in the housing of the ashtray to theleft.The ashtray insert

Socket in the cockpitXOpen the glove box (Y page 384).XLift up the cover of socket :.Socket in the trunkThe socket is located in the cargocompartment

To control the volume during an mbrace call,proceed as follows:XPress the W or X button on themultifunction steering wheel.orXUse the H volume control

The COMAND display shows the Emergency Call Activated message.All important information on the emergencyis compiled, for example:Rcurrent location of

XPress and hold Roadside Assistancebutton : for more than two seconds.A call to a Mercedes-Benz RoadsideAssistance Representative is initiated. Theind

XPress and hold MB info call button : formore than two seconds.A call to the Response Center is initiated.MB info call button indicator lamp :flashes

You are prompted to confirm route guidanceto the entered address.XUsing the COMAND controller XVY (slide)and cVd (turn) to select Yes and confirmby pr

date, mbrace sends important vehiclemaintenance information to your authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. In this way, theMercedes-Benz Center is informed o

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1. The device must not cause harmfulinterference.2. The device must withstand anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired

transmitter button B on the garage doorremote control.If indicator lamp : goes out afterapproximately 20 seconds and has notflashed rapidly:XRelease t

make sure that new batteries have beeninstalled in the garage door remote control.RAlign the antenna cable of the garage dooropener unit. This can imp

Vehicles without Night View Assist:Areas permeable to radio waves (to theleft and right of the rain sensor cover);Rain sensor cover=Areas permeable to

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could otherwise damage the windshieldwipers or the hood.XReach into the gap, pull hood catchhandle ; up and lift the hood.Closing the hoodGWarningWhen

Checking the oil level using the on-board computerOn vehicles with a 12-cylinder engine, the oillevel can be checked using the on-boardcomputer. On al

The following causes engine failure ordamage to the exhaust system:Rusing engine oils and oil filters that arenot specifically approved for the servic

Vehicle equipment ... 40Occupant safety ... 40Children in the vehicle ...

coolant reservoir contains hot fluid and isunder pressure.Rusing a rag, slowly turn the capapproximately 1/2 turn to relieve excesspressure. If opened

and windshield washer concentrate (e.g.MB SummerFit).XAt temperatures below freezing: fill thewasher fluid reservoir with a mix of waterand MB SummerF

Displaying service messagesXSwitch on the ignition.XPress = or ; to select the Servicemenu on the steering wheel.XPress 9 or : to select the ASSYST PL

GWarningThe vehicle is braked when the HOLD functionor DISTRONIC PLUS is activated. Therefore,deactivate the HOLD function and DISTRONICPLUS before th

XUse plenty of water and rinse the spongefrequently.XRinse the vehicle with clean water and dryit thoroughly with a chamois.XDo not allow the cleaning

Never use such care products in directsunlight or on a hot hood.XUse a suitable touch-up stick, e.g. MBTouch Up stick, for quick, temporary repairof d

XFold the wiper arms away from thewindshield.XCarefully clean the wiper blades with adamp cloth.XFold the windshield wipers back againbefore switching

Interior careCleaning the displayXBefore cleaning the display, make sure thatit is switched off and has cooled down.XClean the display surface using a

plastic trim. This maintains the high-qualitylook of the surfaces.XWipe the plastic trim with a damp, lint-freecloth, e.g. a microfiber cloth.XHeavy s

GWarningDo not bleach or dye seat belts as this mayseverely weaken them. In a crash, they maynot be able to provide adequate protection.Cleaning the r

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Vehicle equipment ... 420Where will I find...? ... 420Flat tire ...

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Flat tirePreparing the vehicleiVehicle preparation is not necessary onvehicles with the MOExtended run-flatsystem.XStop the vehicle as far away as pos

XPrepare the vehicle as described(Y page 421).XRemove the following items from thestowage well under the trunk floor:Rthe emergency spare wheelRthe ve

performing maintenance work under thevehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use thejack only to lift the vehicle during a wheelchange.Never get benea

XMake sure that the base of the jack ispositioned directly under the jacking point.XTurn crank ? clockwise until jack = sitscompletely on jacking poin

emergency spare wheel could damage thebrake system.XClean the wheel and wheel hub contactsurfaces.! To prevent damage to the paintwork, holdthe wheel

GWarning!The handling characteristics of your vehicledeteriorate in run-flat mode, for example:Rwhen corneringRwhen brakingRwhen accelerating rapidlyA

Immediately rinse acidsplashes off with cleanwater. Consult a doctor ifnecessary.Wear eye protection.Keep children away.Observe this Operator'sMa

GWarningThe SRS self-check has detected amalfunction if the 6 SRS warning lamp:Rdoes not come on at allRfails to go out approximately 4 secondsafter t

Charging the batteryGWarningNever charge a battery while still installed inthe vehicle unless the accessory batterycharge unit approved by Mercedes-Be

Jump-startingGWarningFailure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can leadto a battery explosion and severe

XSwitch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.).XOpen the hood (Y page 404).Position number A identifies the charged battery of the ot

systems. You will then need considerablymore force to steer and to brake and thebrake pedal travel will be longer. If necessary,depress the brake peda

XPress the mark on cover : inwards, in thedirection of the arrow.XTake cover : off the opening.XScrew the towing eye in clockwise to thestop and tight

iWhen towing with the hazard warningflashers switched on, use the combinationswitch as usual to signal in which directionyou are changing. In this cas

Dashboard fuse boxThere is a fuse box located on both thedriver's side and the front-passenger side.! Do not use a pointed object such as ascrewd

XTo close: check whether the rubber seal islying correctly in cover ;.XReplace cover ;.XReplace bracket =.XTighten screws : with an Allen key.! The co

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RNever place your feet on the instrumentpanel, dashboard, or on the seat. Alwayskeep both feet on the floor in front of theseat.RImproper repair work

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pressure loss. As a result, you could losecontrol of your vehicle.Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tiretread is worn to minimum tread depth

surfaces decreases significantly when thetread depth is less than 1/8 in (3 mm).RReplace the tires after six years at thelatest, regardless of wear. T

If you intend to mount snow chains, pleasebear the following points in mind:Ryou may not attach snow chains to allwheel-tire combinations; see the &qu

operating conditions. If you check the tirepressure when the tires are warm, the readingwill be higher than if the tires were cold. Thisis normal. Do

Tire pressure table for all approved tires installedat the factory (example)If the tire pressure precedes a tire size, thetire pressure specification

Radversely affect ride comfortRincrease stopping distanceMaximum tire pressureGWarningNever exceed the maximum tire inflationpressure. Follow recommen

check the tire pressure again using the tirepressure gauge.XScrew the valve cap onto the valve.XRepeat the steps for the other tires.Tire pressure mon

If the tire pressure monitor ismalfunctioning, it may take more than10 minutes for the tire pressure warninglamp to inform you of the malfunction byfl

TPMS warning messagesIf the tire pressure monitor detects asignificant pressure loss on one or more tires,a warning message is shown in themultifuncti

ROnly hold the steering wheel by the rim.Placing hands and arms inside the rim canincrease the risk and potential severity ofhand/arm injury when the

Loading the vehicleInstruction labels for tires and loadsGWarningDo not overload the tires by exceeding thespecified load limit as indicated on the Ti

Number of seatsiThe details on the Tire and LoadingInformation placard illustration are only anexample. The number of seats is vehicle-specific and ca

Determining the maximum loadThe following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Codeof U.S. Federal Regulations,

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3Weight of the occupantsOccupant 1:150 lbs (68 kg)Occupant 2:180 lbs (82 kg)Occupant 3:160 lbs (73 kg)Occupant 4:140 lbs (

Trailer load/noseweightThe trailer load/noseweight affects the grossweight of the vehicle. If a trailer is attached,the trailer load/noseweight is inc

Tread wearThe tread wear grade is a comparative ratingbased on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specifiedU.S. gov

:Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard(Y page 458);DOT, Tire Identification Number(Y page 457)=Maximum tire load (Y page 452)?Maximum tire pressure (Y

ratio is calculated by dividing the tire width bythe tire height.Tire code: tire code = specifies the tire type."R" represents radial tires.

The service specifications consists of loadbearing index A and speed index B.RIf the size description of your tire includes"ZR" and there ar

RIf no specification is given: no text (as in theexample above), represents a standardload (SL) tireRXL or Extra Load: represents a reinforcedtireRLig

belts regardless of whether your vehicle isequipped with air bags or not.It is important for your safety and that of yourpassenger to have deployed ai

BarMetric unit for tire pressure. 14.5038 poundsper square inch (psi) and 100 kilopascals(kPa) are the equivalent of 1 bar.DOT (Department of Transpor

noseweight if applicable). The gross vehicleweight rating is specified on the vehicleidentification plate on the B-pillar on thedriver's side.Max

SidewallThe part of the tire between the tread and thetire bead.Weight of optional extrasThe combined weight of those optional extrasthat weigh more t

If your vehicle's tire configuration allows, youcan rotate the wheels according to theintervals in the tire manufacturer's warrantybook in y

wheels or accessories other than thosetested and approved.Further information about tires, wheels andapproved combinations can be obtainedfrom any aut

TiresSummer tires Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4BA 255/45 R18 99 YMOExtended318.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.69 in. (43 mm)#— — —BA255/35 ZR20 XL328.5 J x 20

Winter tires33Alloy wheels V1 V2 V3 V4BA 255/45 R18 99 V M+Si 8.5 J x 18 H2Wheel offset: 1.69 in. (43 mm)# #— —BA 255/40 R19 100 V XLM+Si8.5 J x 19 H2

Vehicle equipment ... 466Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ... 466Warranty ... 466Ve

Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

Vehicle identification platesVehicle identification plate withvehicle identification number (VIN)and paint codeXOpen the driver's door.You see ve

Driver's knee bag = (Y page 44) increasesprotection for the driver against the risk of:Rknee injuriesRthigh injuriesRlower leg injuriesDriver&apo

(AMG vehicles):Emissions control information label,including the certification of both federaland Californian emissions referencevalues;Engine number

CapacitiesVehicle model Capacity Fuel, coolant,lubricants etc.Engine oil and filterCL 550 4MATIC34CL 63 AMG9.0 US qt (8.5 l) Approved engineoilsCL 600

Vehicle model Capacity Fuel, coolant,lubricants etc.Air-conditioning systemAll models — Refrigerant R134aand special PAGlubricant (neverR 12)Windshiel

RETBERIPARTBAFor MTBE, the concentration should notexceed 15%.The concentration of methanol in gasolineincluding other additives must not exceed 3%.Us

Model EnginemodelMBApprovalCL 550 4MATIC36278 229.5CL 600 275 229.5CL 63 AMG 157229.537CL 65 AMG 275229.537iMB Approval is stated on the containers.Lu

CoolantImportant safety notesThe coolant is a mixture of water andantifreeze/corrosion inhibitor. It performsthe following tasks:Ranti-corrosion prote

1.34 fl oz (40 ml) MB SummerFit to 1 gal(4.0 l) of water.XAt temperatures below freezing: add 1part MB SummerFit to 100 parts washerfluid, e.g. 1.34

Vehicle weight, CL 63 AMGMaximum trunk loadMaximum 220 lb(100 kg)Vehicle data, CL 65 AMGThe data quoted here refers specifically to avehicle with stan

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seat belt is not fastened (the belt tongue isnot engaged in the seat belt buckle), the sideimpact air bag on the front-passenger sidewill not deploy.

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accessories that have been approved byMercedes-Benz.Both the driver and the front passengershould observe the 42 indicatorlamp to determine whether or

Index ... 4Introduction ... 23At a glance ...

recommended for the size and weight of thechild.The infant or child restraint system must beproperly secured with the vehicle's seat belt,the sea

If the SmartKey has been removed from theignition lock or is in position 0, indicator lamp42: does not light up.GWarningIf the red SRS 6 indicator lam

Problems with the occupant classification systemProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe 42indicator lampilluminates andremains illumin

PRE-SAFE® systemGWarningThe PRE-SAFE® system reduces the impact ofan accident on vehicle occupants, as long astheir seat belts have been fastened corr

seat belt properly buckled. Without your seatbelt buckled, you are much more likely to hitthe interior of the vehicle or be ejected fromit. You can be

portion of the seat belt under your arm. Forthis purpose, you can adjust the height ofthe seat belt outlet.RPosition the lap belt as low as possible o

XAdjust the seat and move the backrest toan almost vertical position (Y page 92).XPull the seat belt smoothly through beltsash guide :.XWithout twisti

Emergency Tensioning Devices andseat belt force limitersThe seat belts are equipped with belttensioners and belt force limiters.! If the front-passeng

Children in the vehicleImportant safety notesGWarningWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock. Always takethe SmartK

Please read the warning labels affixed to theinterior of the vehicle or to the infant restraintor child restraint system.GWarningAccording to accident

1, 2, 3 ...12 V socket ... 3904ETSsee ETS/4ETS 4MATIC (permanent four-wh

are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the childrestraint.Children too big for a toddler restraint mustri

ISOFIX is a standardized securing system forspecially designed child restraint systems onthe rear seats. Securing rings for two LATCH-type (ISOFIX) ch

installation instructions. Make sure thatTop Tether belt ? is taut.The child restraint system with Top Tetherbelt ? has been removed:XSlide protective

2. This device must withstand anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device.Any unauthorized modific

BrakingIf ABS intervenes when braking, you will feela pulsing in the brake pedal.XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress thebrake pedal with force unt

If BAS PLUS demands particularly highbraking force, PRE-SAFE® is activatedsimultaneously.XKeep the brake pedal depressed until theemergency braking si

If ESP® intervenes, the ÷ warning lampflashes in the instrument cluster.GWarningUnder no circumstances should youdeactivate ESP® when the ÷ ESP®warnin

It may be best to deactivate ESP® in thefollowing situations:Rwhen using snow chainsRin deep snowRon sand or gravelGWarning!Switch on the ESP immediat

ahead or to reduce the effects of such acollision.At speeds above approximately 20 mph(30 km/h), this function warns you when youare rapidly approachi

period of time. If you approach an obstacleand PRE-SAFE® Brake detects a risk of acollision, the system will initially alert youboth visually and acou

Ambient lightAdjusting (COMAND) ... 232AMG menu (on-board computer) ... 335Anti-lock Braking Systemsee ABS

Anti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents your vehicle frombeing started without the correct key.When leaving the vehicle, always take the

XTo stop the alarm using KEYLESS-GO:grasp the outside door handle. The keymust be outside the vehicle.The alarm is switched off.orXPress the Start/Sto

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Unapproved modifications to this devicemay lead to withdrawal of permission tooperate it.iCanada only:This device complies with IndustryCanada's

Important information about usingKEYLESS-GORYou can use the KEYLESS-GO key as aconventional SmartKey.RYou can combine KEYLESS-GO functionswith those o

X To unlock the vehicle: pull the doorhandle.XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensorsurface :.If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, onlythe trunk of

GWarningBatteries contain toxic and causticsubstances. For this reason, keep batteriesout of the reach of children.If a battery has been swallowed, se

Problems with the SmartKeyProblem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsYou cannot lock orunlock the vehicleusing the SmartKey.The SmartKey batt

Brake lampsAdaptive ... 63BrakesABS ... 61BAS ...

Problem Possible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe engine cannot bestarted using theSmartKey.The on-board voltage is too low.XRemove the SmartKey

Unlocking and opening the doorsfrom the insideYou can open a door from inside the vehicleeven if it has been locked.Open the door only when the traffi

Power closing featureThe power closing feature pulls the doors andtrunk lid into their locks automatically even ifthey are only partly closed.GWarning

XClose the front-passenger door.XMake sure that the doors and the trunk arelocked.iIf you lock the vehicle as described above,the fuel filler flap is

Opening and closing manuallyOpeningYou can only open the trunk lid afterunlocking it first.XPress the % button on the SmartKey.XPull handle :.ClosingG

trunk opening/closing switch can beoperated. Therefore, do not leave childrenunattended in the vehicle, or with access toan unlocked vehicle. A child&

XInsert the mechanical key into the trunk lidlock as far as the stop.XTurn the mechanical key clockwise fromposition 1 to position 2.XRemove the mecha

Side windowsImportant safety notesGWarningWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove theSmartKey from the ignition lock. Always takethe SmartKey with you

Opening and closing the sidewindows:Front left;Front right=Rear right?Rear leftThe switches for all side windows are locatedon the driver's door.

closing procedure, press and hold the& button.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:RRelease the sensor surface on the outsidedoor handle to stop the closing p

Changing gears ... 277Changing the programmingSmartKey ... 75Channel presets ...

Problems with the side windowsProblem: a side window cannot be closed because an object is obstructing the side window.XRemove the object(s).XClose th

GWarningWhen opening or closing the sliding sunroof,make sure that there is no danger of anyonebeing harmed by the opening/closingprocedure.The slidin

corresponding direction. You can stopautomatic operation by pressing again.Automatic raising is only available when thesliding sunroof is closed.Autom

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Vehicle equipmentiThis manual describes all the standardand optional equipment of your vehiclewhich was available at the time ofpurchase. Country-spec

SeatsImportant safety notesGWarningIn order to avoid possible loss of vehiclecontrol, all seat, head restraint, steeringwheel and rear view mirror adj

Do not drive the vehicle without the seat headrestraints. Head restraints are intended tohelp reduce injuries during an accident.! To avoid damage to

Make sure no one is caught or injured whilethe seat is being adjusted.Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey withKEYLESS-GO removed from the starter switc

lowest non-use position and have theoccupant adjust the head restraint properly.Do not drive the vehicle without the seat headrestraints installed whe

GWarning!Always ensure that no one can becometrapped or injured when the seat is moving. Incase potential danger exists, the procedurecan be interrupt