Mercedes-Benz 2010 CL550 4MATIC Coupe - Manual

Light sensor ................................... 448Low-beam lamps ............................ 448Night View Assist ........................... 438Park Assist ..................................... 422Parking lamps ................................ 447PRE-SAFE ® .................................... 4...

Product Information Please observe the following in your own bestinterest:We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts andaccessories explicitly approved by us for yourvehicle model.We have tested these parts to determine theirreliability, safety and special suitability...

contacting you in a timely manner should theneed arise.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 sure tosend in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car”found in the Service and WarrantyInformation B...

Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you arefamiliar with the following information andrules: R the safety precautions in this manual R the “Technical data” section in this manual R traffic rules and regulations R motor vehicle laws and safety standards G Warning! Variou...

This information helps, for example, todiagnose vehicle systems after a collision andto continuously improve vehicle safety.Daimler may access the information andshare it with others R for safety research or vehicle diagnosispurposes R with the consent of the vehicle owner orlessee R in response to ...

Exterior view ....................................... 26Cockpit ................................................. 27Instrument cluster .............................. 29Control systems .................................. 31Center console .................................... 33Overhead control panel .....

Exterior view i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not beequipped with all features described in this manual. Function Page : Trunk:Locking and unlocking 252 Open...

Cockpit Function Page : Combination switch:Turn signals 277 Wipers 280 High beam 278 ; Cruise control lever:Cruise control 302 DISTRONIC PLUS 304 = Horn ? Multifunction steeringwheel 202 A Instrument cluster 29, 300 B Steering wheel gearshiftcontrol 297 C Gear selector lever 291 D Control panel with...

Instrument cluster Function Page : Coolant temperature gauge 300 ; Fuel gauge with:Fuel tank reserve warninglamp 457 K High-beam headlamp indicator lamp 277 ! Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicatorlamp 451 6 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)indicator lamp 455 = Parktronic/Park Assistwarning indicat...

Control systems Function Page : Press button % briefly to cancel Voice ControlSystem, back, confirmmessages.Press and hold button % to select the standard display. ; Press button = or ; to select menus.Press button : or 9 briefly:to select function or scrollthrough listswithin Audio menu to select p...

Center console Function Page : Thumbwheel for air volumecontrol for left center airvent 342 ; Thumbwheel for air volumecontrol for right center airvent 342 = Air distribution and airvolume, driver’s side(automatic mode) 341 ? Temperature control,driver’s side 341 A Manual fan speedadjustment, driver...

Overhead control panel Function Page : Eyeglasses compartment 348 ; Left reading lamp on/off 279 = Rear interior lighting on/off 279 ? Front interior lighting on/off 279 A Power tilt/sliding sunroofswitch 345 B SOS button (Tele Aidsystem) 353 C Automatic interior lightingcontrol 279 D Right reading ...

Vehicle equipment .............................. 36Occupant safety .................................. 36Panic alarm .......................................... 55Driving safety systems ....................... 56Anti-theft systems .............................. 65 35 Safety and security 216_AKB; 3; 90...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Occupant safety Introduction In this section you wi...

For your safety, we strongly recommend thatyou contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter immediately to have the systemchecked. Otherwise the SRS may not beactivated when needed in an accident, whichcould result in serious or fatal injury. The SRSmight also deploy unexpectedly andunnecessarily which...

R Adjust the front passenger seat as far aspossible rearward from the dashboardwhen the seat is occupied. R Occupants, especially children, shouldnever place their bodies or lean their headsin the area of the door where the sideimpact air bag inflates. This could result inserious injuries or death s...

injured or even killed if the front passengerfront air bag inflates. R If you have to place a child in a forward-facing child restraint on the front passengerseat, move the seat as far back as possible,use the proper child restraintrecommended for the age, size and weightof the child, and secure chi...

OCS Self-test After turning the SmartKey in the starterswitch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once ortwice, the 42 indicator lamp illuminates. If an adult occupant is properlysitting on the front passenger seat and thesystem classifies the occupant as an adult,the 42 ...

seat belt provide the best restraint when thewearer is in a position that is as upright aspossible and the seat belt is properlypositioned on the body. G Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle thanthere are seat belts available. Make sureeveryone riding in the vehicle is correctlyrestrai...

around a person and another person orother objects at the same time. R Seat belts should not be worn twisted. In acrash, you would not have the full width ofthe seat belt to distribute impact forces.The twisted seat belt against your bodycould cause injuries. R Pregnant women should also always use ...

The ETDs for the rear seats will activate withor without the respective seat belts fastened.In an impact, the ETDs remove slack from theseat belts in such a way that the seat belts fitmore snugly against the body. Seat belt forcelimiters, when activated, are employed tohelp reduce the peak force exe...

If the seat belts do not release: X Adjust the seat backrest to the rear untilthe seat belt tension is reduced.The locking mechanism releases. ! When adjusting the seat backrests, make sure there are no items behind the seats.Otherwise, you could damage the seatsand/or the items. Correct driver seat...

R The seat backrest must be in a position thatis as nearly upright as possible. R Adjust the seat cushion so that the frontedge of the seat cushion lightly supportsyour legs. R Adjust the head restraint so that it is asclose to the head as possible and thecenter of the head restraint supports thebac...

recommend that you always place a childin a rear-facing child restraint in a backseat. R If you must install a rear-facing childrestraint on the front passenger seatbecause circumstances require you to doso, make sure the 42 indicator lamp is illuminated, indicatingthat the front passenger front air...

X Guide top tether strap ? between the head restraint and top of the seat backrest.The head restraint must be positioned suchthat top tether strap ? can pass freely between the head restraint and top of theseat backrest. X Make sure top tether strap ? is not twisted. X Securely fasten hook = , which...

X Fold upholstery blend = upward to access anchors ; . X Turn installation device ? to a vertical position so that upholstery blend = does not fold down. X Install a LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seataccording to the manufacturer’sinstructions.A rigid connection between the child seatand the body of the...

i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation. Any unauthorized mo...

ABS G Observe Safety notes, see page 56. G Warning! Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm, steadybrake pedal pressure instead. Pumping thebrake pedal defeats the purpose of the ABSand significantly reduces brakingeffectiveness. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulatesthe brake pressure so that the ...

sensor system for vehicles from outside ofCanada.When you switch off the radar system, thefollowing functions are deactivated: R BAS PLUS R PRE-SAFE ® Brake ( Y page 62) R DISTRONIC PLUS ( Y page 304) R Park Assist ( Y page 324) R Blind Spot Assist ( Y page 335) R Advanced Parking Guidance ( Y page ...

BAS PLUS uses radar signals that are notreflected well by narrow objects andabsorptive materials. For this reason BASPLUS will not react to persons, animals, andapproaching traffic or cross-traffic.BAS PLUS may not detect narrow vehiclesdriving in front of you, such as motorcyclesand vehicles drivin...

The ESC warning lamp ÷ in the instrument cluster comes on when you switch on theignition. It goes out when the engine isrunning. G Warning! Never switch off the ESC when you see theESC warning lamp ÷ flashing in the instrument cluster. In this case proceed asfollows: R When driving off, apply as lit...

Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immobilizer prevents unauthorizedpersons from starting your vehicle.When leaving the vehicle, always take theSmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Theengine can be started by anyone with a validSmartKey that is left inside the vehicle. Activating X With SmartKey:...

i Unless you open a door or the trunk within approximately 40 seconds after unlockingthe vehicle: R The vehicle will be locked again. R The anti-theft alarm system will berearmed. Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm, do one of the following: X Insert the SmartKey into the starter switch. X Press...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. COMAND introduction COMAND operating safety COMAND ...

COMAND components COMAND can be used to operate: R Audio functions R Navigation system R Telephone R External audio and video sources R Video DVD R Various vehicle settings COMAND consists of the following: R COMAND shortcut buttons R COMAND display R Telephone keypad R COMAND controller R Built-in ...

The currently selected main function ishighlighted.Once you have selected a main function, mainarea = is active. i The layout of the menus may vary depending on your vehicle’s equipment.This manual shows the menus for a fullyequipped vehicle. Adjusting COMAND display illumination X Increasing the il...

R select a scene/chapter from a video DVD( Y page 177) R select a street in the navigation entry( Y page 102) COMAND controller Use the COMAND controller to select menufunctions shown on the COMAND display. Operating COMAND controller You can operate the COMAND controller asfollows: R press briefly ...

Symbol How to use the COMAND controller X V Y X Slide R to move through horizontalmenus R to exit vertical menus X Slide and hold R for fast forward or reverse foraudio CD or audio DVDplayback R to move through a navigationmap a V b X Slide and hold R to move through a navigationmap USB socket Conne...

Calling up the main menu Example illustration: Audio main menu You can call up the main menu of a mainfunction in the following manner: X Moving to the main function line: Slide Z V . X Selecting a main function: Slide X V Y or rotate c V d . X Confirming selection: Press W . i When a main function ...

Selecting characters X Slide X V Y or rotate c V d . X Confirming selection: Press W . Deleting individual characters X Select F in the bottom line and press W once for each character you wish to delete Deleting entire words or numbers X Select F in the bottom line. Press and hold W until the word o...

X Switching to the next higher menu: Press back button % briefly. COMAND switches to the next higher menulevel within the currently active operatingmode. X Switching to the main menu: Press and hold back button % . COMAND switches to the main menu of thecurrently active operating mode. Basic functio...

Selecting sound settings You can select different bass and treblesettings for the individual audio and videosources. The respective sound menu can befound via the submenu for which you wish tomake settings.Example: Audio Q FM/AM Radio Q Sound Adjusting treble or bass X Select Sound Q Treble or Bass ...

necessary to adapt the audio format( Y page 172). i By selecting Logic7 ® OFF , all compatible formats are played back as they arepresent on the medium. Due to the designof the passenger compartment, anoptimum audio experience cannot beguaranteed for all passengers. Adjusting 3-D sound With 3-D soun...

COMAND system settings System settings submenu overview i The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( Y page 68). System settings can be made in the followingsubmenus: R Display Q Day Mode , Night Mode , Automatic R Time Q Time , Date , Format , Time Zone R Text Reader Q Spee...

You can switch the massage function forthe driver’s seat on or off. R Front Passenger Seat Massage ( Y page 199) You can switch the massage function forthe passenger seat on or off. R Driver and Front Passenger Seat Massage ( Y page 199) You can switch the massage function forthe driver’s and passen...

COMAND navigation (introduction) Safety notes G Warning! For safety reasons, only enter a destinationwhen the vehicle is stationary. When thevehicle is in motion, a passenger should enterthe destination. Study manual and selectroute before driving.Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph(approxim...

X Select Yes or No . When you select Yes , the current map data will be overwritten.When you select No , the DVD will be ejected automatically and the installation processis cancelled. X Remove the DVD from the slot. Map data not installed yet The versions of the map software on the DVDand of the in...

X Wait until the vehicle interior hascooled. X Start the installation of the mapsoftware once more. R If these measures do not solve the problem: X Contact an authorized Mercedes-BenzCenter. General notes Operational readiness of the navigation system following a system software update by an authori...

Example illustration: Map with route guidance inactive and with the menu system hidden (full screen map display) : Current vehicle position ; Map orientation ( Y page 90) = Map scale ( Y page 89) Hiding or showing the menu system X Hiding: Slide Z V . The Full Screen menu item appears in the main ar...

: Cross hair ; Details of the cross hair position = Map scale i Display ; may be the name of a road or a road icon, for example, provided thedigital map contains the necessary data.If no data is available, display ; shows: R the coordinates of the cross hair if the Geo Coordinates display is switche...

R Bird’s-eye View: Map display : is oriented in the direction into which you are heading;the orange tip of the symbol points to theNorth. R 3-D Map: Certain buildings in selectedcities are displayed in detail as a 3-D (three-dimensional) model. The map displaysmountains and valleys three-dimensional...

X Select Navi . X Check the check box for menu item City (3D) . Setting route type You can set the following route types: R Fast Route : COMAND calculates a route with minimized driving time. R Dynamic Route : COMAND calculates a route with minimized driving time and takesinto account traffic messag...

List of zip codes/postal codes without predictive speller X Selecting a zip code/postal code: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d . X Canceling selection: Select Back and press W . or X Press back button % in the center console ( Y page 75). X Confirming selection: Press W . You will see the address input m...

Entering a street i It is not possible to enter a street if you have already entered a city center. i You can only enter streets which are available on the digital map.If you have not entered a city beforeentering the street, only those streetswithin the state (USA) or province (Canada)previously en...

uncommon street name. COMAND will thensearch for cities in which a street with thatname exists. X Select or enter a state (USA) ( Y page 94) or province (Canada) ( Y page 96). X Select or enter the street name. Entering a city center i It is not possible to enter a city center if R you have not yet ...

List of city centers without predictive speller X Selecting a city center: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d . X Canceling selection: Select Back and press W . or X Press back button % in the center console ( Y page 75). X Confirming selection: Press W . After the confirmation, the address inputmenu appea...

X Selecting numbers: Slide X V Y or rotate c V d . X Confirming number selection: Press W . or X Entering a number with the telephonekeypad using buttons Å - Ã ( Y page 70). X Deleting individual numbers: Select F in the bottom line and press W . X Deleting an entire entry: Select F in the bottom li...

R Map : Using the map to enter a destination ( Y page 109) i In this case, using the map for destination entry is based on the city seen in theaddress input menu. R POI : Entering a point of interest ( Y page 111) i In this case, entering a POI is based on the city seen in the address input menu. R ...

R Restaurant R Other With the option Other you can enter stopover destinations from the destination memory,last selected destinations, POIs, or via theaddress ( Y page 110). You can enter stopover destinations on theroute or in the vicinity of the route.You can use the stopover function toinfluence ...

X Select Navi Q Destination Q Stopover Q Change Stopover . X Enter another destination as a stopover. Deleting the stopover If a stopover has already been entered, youcan delete it. X Select Navi Q Destination Q Stopover Q Delete Stopover . COMAND deletes the stopover andcalculates the route to the ...

X With the menu system displayed( Y page 89), select Destination Q From POIs Q Destination area . The list of POIs appears. The available POIsin the vicinity of destination are displayed. Entering a POI by name With this function you can enter or select POIsby the name of the POI. X With the menu sy...

Choosing a main category Example illustration: Main category list for POIs in the surrounding area : Main category ; Symbol for available POIs or otheravailable subcategories X Selecting a main category: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d . X Canceling selection: Press back button % in the center console (...

: Compass heading to the destination ; Linear distance to the destination = Selected destination i Compass : and linear distance ; are not displayed with all search methods.Displays : and ; are static; they do not change while you are driving. In the POI list, you can either select a POI orenter the...

Symbol : indicates POIs for which additional information is available. X Select a POI and press W . Example illustration: Hotel with additional information available : Open late (hours vary by section) ; No credit cards accepted = Closed on Sundays ? Key aspects A Ratings B Cost All ratings througho...

: Graphical representation of the distanceto the next driving maneuver ; Information about distance to the nextdriving maneuver Lane recommendations COMAND can display lane recommendationsfor upcoming driving maneuvers when drivingon selected multilane streets. The respectivedata must be available o...

Day mode Night mode Recommendedlane E = deep blue Recommendedlane E = light blue Possible lane D = light blue Possible lane D = deep blue Lane notrecommended C : = grey Lane notrecommended C : = grey Example of a display without driving maneuvers : Main destination O ; Stopover P (only visible if a ...

Off-road and off-map Route guidance to an off-road destination G Warning! The COMAND navigation system may directyou to off-road routes that your vehicle maynot be capable of traversing through withoutdamaging your tires, wheels or vehicle. It isthe driver’s sole responsibility to determinethe suita...

The Off Road message and an arrow showing the compass heading to the destinationappear on the display.As soon as the system can allocate thevehicle position to the map again, routeguidance continues in the usual way. Navigation announcements G Warning! Navigation announcements are intended todirect ...

Displaying info X Select Info in map view with the menu system displayed ( Y page 89). The route information appears. Example illustration: Display with main destination and stopover : Distance/estimated time of arrival/estimated journey time to the stopoverdestination ; Stopover destination P = Str...

: Current position (city and state/province) ; Next intersection or exit ahead = Previous intersection or exit ? Current street A Current position X Select Navi Q Position Q Where am I? . Compass You can have the current cardinal directioninto which the front of the vehicle pointsdisplayed. : Curren...

: Blocked route section ; Current vehicle position; the triangleindicates the vehicle’s direction of travel = Information about the blocked routesection i Blocked route section : is always highlighted in red/white. The informationabout blocked route section = shows which section of the route is bloc...

Display settings You can select what kind of traffic informationis displayed on the map. X Select Navi Q Traffic Symbols on Map X Displaying traffic incidents: Select Incidents . Road sections for which traffic incidentsare reported are indicated by yellowsymbols and arrows. X Displaying traffic spe...

Symbol Description Traffic notifications in map display Traffic report lists Traffic report message Traffic jam(red car) Traffic congestion, average speed5 – 20 mph (8 – 32 km/h). Could appear repeatedly to indicatelength of traffic congestion. (Notpossible) (Notpossible) XXXX Blockedsection Road im...

X Back to list: Select Back . X Displaying previous or next traffic message: Select Previous or Next . X Displaying details for selected traffic message: Select Details . X Switching to map view: Select Map . COMAND navigation system (destination memory) My address i The destination memory always co...

Saving a destination from the list of last destinations X Select Navi Q Destination Q From Last Destinations . The list of last destinations appears. X Select desired destination.The address of the destination is displayed. X Select Save . You can now select save options. Selecting save options Savi...

Example illustration: Destination memory list without predictive speller Example illustration: Destination memory list with predictive speller : X Select desired destination. Proceed asdescribed for destination entry in the“Entering a destination from thedestination memory” section( Y page 107). X S...

Deleting one of the last destinations X Select Navi Q Destination Q From Last Destinations . The list of last destinations appears. X Select desired destination.The address of the destination appears. X Select Delete . X Select Yes or No . COMAND telephone Safety notes G Warning! Some jurisdictions ...

outgoing call, the No Service message will appear for a short while. R The SIM card is not inserted in GSM typephone. R When you remove the SmartKey from thestarter switch during a call in hand-freemode, the call will be maintained for up to30 minutes. It will then be terminated.Switch to “Private M...

1-800-FOR-MERCedes(1-800-367-6372) (in the USA) R call Customer Service at1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) The battery of the mobile phone shouldalways be charged sufficiently to avoidmalfunctions.You should check the following on yourmobile phone (see your mobile phoneoperating instructions) to prepare f...

Example illustration: Bluetooth ® phone list : Currently connected # and authorized L mobile phone ; Mobile phone already authorized but notwithin range ( L appears in grey) = New recognized mobile phone withinrange, not authorized yet i When the Bluetooth ® phone list is full, you will be prompted ...

External authorization Certain security settings in your mobilephone may prevent COMAND from findingyour mobile phone. In this case, you mightwant to check if your mobile phone canrecognize the COMAND. The Bluetooth ® device name of COMAND is MB Bluetooth . X Select Data/Connections Q Bluetooth Tele...

: Network status 6 ; Signal strength of mobile phone network Ä 6 = Receiver symbol ¡ (active) or ¢ (inactive) ? COMAND phone book A Call lists B Digits for call number entry C Bluetooth ® name of the currently connected mobile phone Bars ; indicate the current signal strength of the mobile network. ...

X Changing the volume: Slide Z V Æ and press W . Making calls G Observe Safety notes, see page 135. Incoming call X Rejecting: Select Reject . or X Press button ~ on the multifunction steering wheel or on the telephone keypadin the center console. X Answering: Select Accept . or X Press button 6 on ...

X Deleting entire number: Press and hold $ on the telephone keypad in the center console until the number is deleted. or X Select r via the telephone menu and press and hold W until the number is deleted. X Connecting call: Press button 6 on the multifunction steering wheel or on thetelephone keypad...

X Select DTMF from the telephone menu during a call. : Sending single digits via the predictivespeller ; Sending a phone book entry as a string X Sending single digits: Select the desired digit via predictive speller : . Each selected digit will be sentimmediately. You can, for example, save the num...

Calling an additional partyYou can call another party during an activecall. The active call is put on hold. X Select NEW from the telephone menu and press W . or X Press button 6 on the telephone keypad in the center console. X Enter the number to call manually( Y page 143) or from the phone book ( ...

be accessed when the respective mobilephone is connected to COMAND via theBluetooth ® interface. Importing contacts manually i Contacts that were imported manually can always be accessed. Contacts thatwere imported automatically can only beaccessed when the respective mobilephone is connected to COM...

¯ Memory card entry G Entry containing multiple phone numbers ; Two-row predictive speller B Changing predictive speller language p Changing character set F Deleting selection ¬ Confirming selection % Back Selecting contacts from list X Phone book: Select Name . X Address book: Select Data/Connectio...

: Cursor ; Data field = Two-row predictive speller B Selecting language p Changing character set * / E Selecting upper or lower case % Back F Deleting selection ¬ Confirming selection ? Preset category X Enter data into the data fields. X Entering data into data field: Select the respective characte...

Via address book X Select Data/Connections . X Open Address Book . X Select contact ( Y page 147). X Press W . X Rotate c V d and press W . or X Select Options Q Call . Starting route guidance to an entry i You can use this function once you have saved a destination to the destinationmemory ( Y page...

X Select Calls Received or Calls Dialed . The respective list appears. Example illustration: List of numbers you have dialed : Close list ; Phone number and name if available = Options, for example saving X Selecting entry: Slide Z V Æ . X Dialing number: Press button 6 . Incoming calls that you hav...

: Data fields for first name, last name, andcompany ; Number category = Phone category ? The data field for the phone number isfilled-out automatically. A Two-row predictive speller X Proceed as described in section “Creating/editing contacts” ( Y page 148). Adding to an existing address book entry ...

Radio (except Weather Band) Presets (except Weather Band) Channel (only Weather Band) Info FM or AM or WB Sound Save Station Autostore Channel list Program Information Switch toFM waveband Treble Frequency Entry Preset station list Switch toAM waveband Bass Show StationInfo Switch toWeatherBand Bala...

E Preset options F Radio options i Station name display ? is available for the AM/FM wave band and can only beseen when it is switched on ( Y page 156) and if the station transmits a name. HD Radio™ Important Notes i HD Radio™ features include R digital broadcasts in the same wave bandas analog AM/F...

X Switching the station name display on/off: Select Audio Q FM/AM Radio Q FM Q Radio Q Show Station Info . The station name display : is switched on or off, depending on the previous setting.When the station name display : is switched on, a checkmark appears in frontof the Show Station Info menu ite...

Introduction to satellite radio i A subscription to SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio service provider is required for thesatellite radio operation described in thissection. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability foryour vehicle. SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio provides over130 ch...

i It is also possible to activate the satellite radio service online. To do so please visitSIRIUS XM Satellite Radio’s website atwww.sirius.com (USA) or www.siriuscanada.ca (Canada). X Closing screen: Press W . Preview channel i If the satellite radio service has not been activated, only the preview...

Satellite radio channels are split up intocategories such as News, Sports, Rock, orCountry, if available. X Select Audio Q Sat. Radio Q Category . The category list appears. X Select category by rotating c V d or sliding Z V Æ and press W . When selecting a channel using thechannel search function o...

DVD changer The DVD changer contains a built-in magazinewith six trays. Magazine tray status: R Indicator lamp on magazine tray button = is off: Magazine tray is empty R Indicator lamp on magazine tray button = is on: Magazine tray is loaded R Indicator lamp on magazine tray button = flashes: Magazi...

X Loading SD card: Push the SD card into slot : . The side with the bevel must point to the right.When the SD card contains MP3 tracks,COMAND will start playback automatically. X Removing SD card: Briefly push on SD card in slot : and release it. X Pull the SD card out. Audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 submen...

CD, DVD-A, MP3 II/ ¯ / M (audio DVD mode only) REC (audio CD mode only) Search Media Sound ª Show TrackInformation(MP3 modeonly) Albums Track Genres Composers Year Switching to audio CD, audio DVD or MP3 mode X Load CD/DVD ( Y page 165) or SD card ( Y page 166). or X Connect a USB device to the USB ...

Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media X Select Audio Q Media . The media list appears. The dot # indicates the currently selected medium. X Select a medium. or X Enter a media number with the telephonekeypad using buttons ´ - Å ( Y page 70). Selecting a track Selecting by skipping tracks X Skipping forward or ...

: Source ; Target = Total track length of source files ? Track selection A Starting copy process B Name of source CD and target storagename C Back without copying D Medium position in media list X Selecting audio data: Select Track Select. . The track list appears. X Select All Music Files or select...

When the audio disc does not contain textinformation, COMAND can recognizeunknown audio tracks using the Gracenote ® Media Database. The respective informationmust be stored in the Gracenote ® Media Database and the function Gracenote Media Database in the CD submenu must be activated.COMAND will th...

Switching to video AUX operation (COMAND) X Select Video Q AUX . The video AUX menu appears. You will hearand see the medium in the external audiosource provided it is connected and set toplayback. i For operation of the external video source, refer to the operating instructionsof the respective dev...

discs which comply with the IEC 60908standard. You can therefore only use discswith a maximum thickness of 1.3 mm.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 damageCOMAND.Do not use CDs with a diam...

number of times you have to press theshortcut button depends on the previouslyset mode. Showing/hiding the DVD control menu X Showing the menu: Slide Z V Æ . X Hiding the menu: Slide Z V Æ . or X Wait for approximately 8 seconds. Control menu : Disc type ; Current track = Current scene ? Elapsed tra...

Music Register G Observe Safety notes, see page 68. You can save MP3 or WMA audio files in theMusic Register. The storage capacity isapproximately 7 gigabyte. ! Keep your original music files in a safe place. A fault with the COMAND may causethe music files stored in the Music Registerto be lost. Me...

: Media type Music Register ; Track number = Track name ? Elapsed track time A Elapsed track time (graphical display) B Current playback option (no display in“Normal Track Sequence”) C Sound settings D Medium selection E Current folder F Search functions G Medium position in media list H Calling up ...

Starting copy process : Copies from memory card ; Copies to Music Register = Memory requirements, “Calling upmemory information” ( Y page 182) ? Starting copy process A Name of source medium and targetstorage name B Back without copying C Medium position in media list X Select Start . The copying pr...

X Select MUSIC REGISTER Q Rename/ Delete Files . or X Press W when the main area is highlighted. The contents of the current folder aredisplayed. : Back ; Song title = Current folder X Back to previous folder: Select symbol U . The previous folder appears. Renaming folders and tracks X Select Rename...

For your safety and the safety of others, pullover to a safe location and stop beforeoperating an external audio source. Connections i Always store the devices in a safe place. Only use genuine Mercedes-Benzconnector cables.Suitable connector cables are located inthe vehicle or can be purchased at a...

From another main function X Press shortcut button R . COMAND activates the last selected discmode. i When media interface operation was selected before, it is now activated. X Select Media Q Media Interface . The media list appears. The dot # indicates the currently played medium. i When no device ...

track, provided it has been played forlonger that 8 seconds. When the track hasbeen played for less than 8 seconds, youwill skip to the track before the current one.When you select an option other than Normal Track Sequence , the track is chosen at random. Selecting via telephone keypad X Initiating...

i The menu option Music is not available yet while the device is being activated. Example illustration: Category list : Device symbol and name or selectedcategory ; Available categories X Selecting category/playlist/folder: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d and confirm with W . The content of the selected...

USB storage device i This function is available for alphabetically ordered directories. Thefunction is not available within playlists forexample. X Within a folder, press the respective buttonon the telephone keypad once or more toenter the first character of the desiredartist name. For example, pre...

To stop seat/steering wheel movement, doone of the following: R Press seat adjustment switch. R Move steering wheel adjustment stalk. R Press one of the memory position buttonsor the memory button M. Do not leave children unattended in thevehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.Children could...

Delayed Shut-off : Slide X V Y or rotate c V d and press W . A menu appears.The dot # indicates the currently selected setting. X Selecting setting: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d and press W . The dot # indicates the currently selected setting. i The exterior lamp switch must be in position c ( Y page...

COMAND automatic climate control Introduction i The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( Y page 68). G Warning! Follow the recommended settings for heatingand cooling given on the following pages andpages in the “Controls in detail” chapter.Otherwise the windows could fog ...

X Changing temperature: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d . X Exiting menu: Press W , back button % in the center console ( Y page 69) or slide X V Y . The setting is saved. Adjusting air distribution G Observe Safety notes, see page 339. You can adjust the air distribution separatelyfor the driver’s and ...

X Changing air volume: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d . or X Switching back to automatic mode:Rotate c V d and select AUTO . X Exiting menu: Press W , back button % in the center console ( Y page 69) or slide X V Y . The setting is saved. Central climate control menu via COMAND The central climate cont...

X Select climate control settings Q Central climate control menu. X Selecting Mono : Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d . X Confirming selection: Press W . A checkmark appears when the functionhas been selected. X Exiting menu: Press back button % in the center console ( Y page 69) or slide X V Y . The Mon...

X Changing air flow: Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d . X Confirming selection: Press W . COMAND seats Operating seats via COMAND G Observe Safety notes, see page 264. i The components and operating principles of COMAND can be found on ( Y page 69). The following seat adjustments can be madevia COMAND: S...

To support the spine, you can adjust thecurvature of the front seat backrests. X Press button T . The main area of the COMAND display isactive. A scale appears. : Scale ; Cursor = Current seat ? Current setting X Select seat ( Y page 198). X Adjusting lumbar support: Slide X V Y or rotate c V d unti...

X Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d until desired setting is reached. X Saving setting: Press W . Adjusting seat backrest sidesThis function is used to adjust the airchambers in the seat backrest sides. X Select seat ( Y page 198). X Selecting Seatback Sides : Slide Z V Æ or rotate c V d . X Confirming se...

bolsters. This function improves drivingcomfort and pleasure. X Select seat ( Y page 198). X Selecting Dynamic Seat : Slide X V Y or rotate c V d . X Confirming selection: Press W . A scale appears.You can choose between: R 0 : off R 1 : level 1 (Less lateral support and slow air pressure build-up i...

The control system relays information to themultifunction display. Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display andthe settings in the control system arecontrolled by using the buttons on themultifunction steering wheel. : Multifunction display ; Press button 6 to answer a ...

wheel will alter what appears in themultifunction display.The information available in the multifunctiondisplay is arranged in menus andaccompanying functions. For example, in the Settings menu, you will find functions for making settings to your vehicle. There arefunctions for calling up informatio...

Function : Trip menu ( Y page 204) ; Navi menu ( Y page 206) = Audio menu ( Y page 207) ? AMG 28 menu ( Y page 208) A Telephone menu ( Y page 211) B Assistance menu ( Y page 212) C Service menu ( Y page 214) D Settings menu ( Y page 214) Trip menu In the Trip menu, you can show an additional display...

Navi menu The display in the Navi menu depends on whether route guidance is active or not. X Press button = or ; to select the Navi menu. Route guidance not active The multifunction display shows the directionof travel and the name of the street you arecurrently driving on, if known by thenavigation...

During a driving maneuver additional lanesmay become available on the road orhighway. : Lane that opened up during the drivingmaneuver ; Through lane Navigation status displays in the instrument clusterWhile route guidance is active, the followingmessages may be shown in the multifunctiondisplay: R ...

Example illustration for FM radio : Station frequency ; Wave band setting X Selecting next or previous stored station: Press button : or 9 briefly to select a stored station. X Selecting next or previous station in wave band: Press and hold button : or 9 to select a station. You can only change the ...

The engine oil temperature will be shown inblue if the engine oil temperature has not yetreached 176‡ (80†). During this time, avoiddriving at full engine speed.If the engine reaches the overspeed range inthe manual shift program, you will see up next to gear indicator : as a reminder to upshift. Us...

: Gear indicator ; RACETIMER = Best lap time Resetting current lap X Press button W while the timer is running.The timer stops. X Press button X . The lap time is reset to “0”. Deleting all lapsIt is not possible to delete a single saved lap. X Press button W while the timer is running.The timer sto...

: Lap number ; Lap time = Maximum speed during lap ? Lap length A Average speed during lap X Press button : or 9 to see other lap analyses. Telephone menu G Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must alwaysbe his/her primary focus when driving. Foryour safety and the safety of others, werecommen...

Failure to observe these guidelines couldcause the vehicle to skid. The ESC cannotprevent accidents resulting from excessivespeed. For more Information, see ( Y page 59) X Start the engine. X Press button = or ; to select the DriveAssist menu. X Press button : or 9 to select the ESC function X Press...

X Press button a again if you would like to change the current status.Depending on the previous status, Blind Spot Assist will be Enabled or Disabled For more information on Blind Spot Assist,see ( Y page 335). Service menu In the Service menu the following functions are available: R Vehicle status ...

The additional speedometer ( Y page 215) will be shown in the other unit. Switching the radar sensors on or off If your vehicle is equipped with DISTRONICPLUS, BAS PLUS, or Park Assist it is equippedwith a radar sensor system which you canswitch on and off.When traveling in Canada in a vehicle notre...

Voice Control System introduction Safety notes G Warning! Only use the Voice Control System when roadand traffic conditions permit you to do so.Otherwise you could be involved in anaccident in which you or others could beinjured. G Warning! Please devote your attention first andforemost to the traff...

This does not apply when entering voicenames or during the individualizationprocess. or X Press any COMAND button. Setting volume level X Activate the Voice Control System. X Speak a command, for example “Help”. X Press button W or X . The volume is increased or decreased during voiceoutput. or X Se...

“Enter intersection”, “Enter crossing” Use the command “Enter intersection” or“Enter crossing” to enter an intersection. Sample dialog: \ Enter intersection. ^ Please say the name of the first street. \ Forest Drive. ^ Forest Drive accepted. ^ Please say the name of theintersecting street. \ Dudley ...

^ Which number do you want to dial:Home or work? \ Work. ^ Smith work.Dialing. “Call <entry>” (address book) Use the command “Call <entry>” to place aphone call by directly selecting a namepreviously stored in your address book.One address book entry can have differenttelephone numbers (...

^ Which number do you want to dial:Home or work? \ Home. ^ Smith home.Dialing. “Dialed calls” The command “Dialed calls” displays the lastcalled phone numbers and to call one of thesephone numbers. “Received calls” The command “Received calls” displays thelast calls that came in. Managing announceme...

R have the system read the destinationmemory to you ( Y page 223) R delete the address book R open the address book R open an entry in the address book R have the system read the phone book toyou ( Y page 228) X Press button ? on the multifunction steering wheel. X Speak the command “Address book”. ...

the desired entry contains at least onephone number or one address, the VoiceControl System will ask you what you wouldlike to do. You can either dial the phonenumber or calculate the route to the storedaddress. “Read out destination memory” For information on “Read out destinationmemory”, see ( Y p...

To select a station: X Press button ? , when the system reads the desired station. X Canceling the dialog: Press button % . The dialog is concluded. The systemconfirms “Cancel”. “Delete station” You can use the “Delete station” command todelete a voice name for a station from the Presets . Sample di...

“Track 1” to “Track 99” Use the commands “Track 1” to “Track 99”to select a title number from a loadedmedium. “Next track” Use the command “Next track” to select thenext track. “Previous track”, “Repeat track” Use the command “Previous track” or“Repeat track” to play again the track you arelistening...

“Media Interface” Use the command “Media Interface” toswitch to the media interface in the glove box. “USB” Use the command “USB” to switch to the USBinterface in the glove box. Voice Control System command list This section contains an overview of the mostimportant commands for Voice ControlSystem ...

R help voice control system R help linguatronic R general help R 0 - 9 R Letters of the alphabet R continue R go forward R next R next page R go on R back R go back R previous page R last page R help Radio R help HD radio R help Satellite radio R help telephone R help address book R help disc R help...

R make a call R I'd like to use the phone R I'd like to telephone R I'd like to make a call R save R store R save number R save telephone number R save name R store number R store telephone number R store name R dial R dial number R dial phone number R dial telephone number R confirm R confirm numbe...

R next/nearest/closest Mercedes-Benzservice R next/nearest/closest workshop R next/nearest/closest repair shop R next/nearest/closest MB service R next/nearest/closest MB service point R next/nearest/closest MB service center R next/nearest/closest Mercedes service R next/nearest/closest Mercedes se...

R dial name R dial voice name R save name R save <voice name> R save number R save telephone number R store <voice name> R store number R store telephone number R accept R accept number R accept telephone number R accept name R ok R finished R <1> - <8> R use <1> - <...

R next/other/another/following CD R next/other/another/following disc R next/other/another/following medium R next/other/another/following DVD(audio/video) R next/other/another/following MP3 CD R next/other/another/following MP3DVD R previous/last/preceding/prior CD R previous/last/preceding/prior d...

Media interface R media interface (on) R UCI (on) USB interface R USB R USB interface Aux R audio auxiliary/aux (input) R auxiliary/aux audio (input) R video auxiliary/aux (input) R auxiliary/aux video (input) Voice Control System troubleshooting Help function To support the user, the Voice Control ...

Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution You want toenter a city,street or citycenter butyou have tospell theentry. Entering part of an address has failedafter several attempts, e.g. due tobackground noise, or you have triedto enter an address in Puerto Rico( Y page 220). X Spell the en...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 252Locking and unlocking ..................... 252Starter switch positions ................... 262Seats .................................................. 264Multifunction steering wheel .......... 270Mirrors ...............................................

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Locking and unlocking Notes G Observe Safety notes,...

i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation. Any unauthorized mo...

i USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation. Any unauthorized mo...

R The vehicle could be inadvertentlyunlocked if the SmartKey is within 3 ft (1 m)of the vehicle and - an outside door handle is splashed withwateror - you attempt to clean an outside doorhandle R Remember that the engine can be startedby anyone with a SmartKey that is leftinside the vehicle.Possibil...

i You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing button & or % will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly. Loss of the SmartKey If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key,you should do th...

Fix whatever is affecting the window beforetrying to shut the door. Automatic central locking You can switch the automatic central lockingon or off using the COMAND system( Y page 193). The doors and the trunk lock automaticallywhen the vehicle is set into motion.You can open a locked door from the ...

You can open the trunk when the vehicle isstationary.A minimum height clearance of 5.9 ft (1.80 m)is required to open the trunk lid. Opening the trunk from the outside X Press and hold button F ( Y page 252) on the SmartKey until the trunk unlocksand begins to open. or X Pull on handle : . In vehicl...

Closing the trunk from the outside manually X Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly onhandle : . X Close trunk with hands placed flat on trunklid. The power closing assist automaticallyensures that the trunk lid is pulled completelyclose ( Y page 261). Closing the trunk from the inside automatically G W...

operated. Therefore, do not leave childrenunattended in the vehicle, or with access toan unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervisedaccess to a vehicle could result in an accidentand/or serious personal injury. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO X Press trunk closing switch : briefly....

X Briefly press emergency releasebutton : . The emergency release button unlocks andopens the trunk while the vehicle is standingstill or in motion.Illumination of the emergency release button: R The button flashes for 30 minutes afteropening the trunk. R The button flashes for 60 minutes afterclosi...

G Warning! Only drive with the doors closed. Otherwise,one or more of the doors could open while thevehicle is in motion, putting you and/orothers at risk. G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engineis running and while driving. Among otherdangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gasesmay e...

i When you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once and the driver’sdoor is open, the power supply is switchedoff. Seats Safety notes G Warning! In order to avoid possible loss of vehiclecontrol the following must be done before thevehicle is put into motion: R seat adjustment R head restrain...

! Do not move the front passenger seat completely forward if objects are stored inthe parcel net in the front passenger-sidefootwell. Items in the net may be damaged. You can adjust the front passenger seat usingthe seat switches on the driver’s side. X Press button : . When the indicator lamp in bu...

against an occupant or object. The seat willslide forward and stop.Investigate and correct the cause ofinterruption.Now use memory button or seatadjustment switch to bring the seat into thedesired position.When folding the seat backrest forwardfrom a reclined position, and then folding itback, the s...

i For safety reasons, the driver’s seat will not return to its last set position if thesystem recognizes the last set position asan extreme forward position. Instead, thedriver’s seat will remain at or move to afactory-set maximum forward position. Toagain fully return the driver’s seat to yourlast ...

i The steering wheel heating will not switch on, when the temperature of the vehicleinterior is above 86‡ (30†). X Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of stalk in direction of arrow ; . Indicator lamp = goes out. i Indicator lamp = flashes or goes out in case of power surge or undervoltage or ifth...

Calling up the parking position X Switch on the ignition. X Press button = , to select the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. X Shift the automatic transmission intoreverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear viewmirror moves to the stored parkingposition. The passenger-side exterior re...

Each memory position button on the driver’sside can store all of the following settings: R Seat position R Lumbar support (CL 550 4MATIC) R Multicontour seat: previously savedsettings R Drive-dynamic multicontour seat:activation/deactivation R Steering wheel position R Exterior rear view mirrors’ po...

Exterior lamp switch 1 W Standing lamps, left 2 X Standing lamps, right 3 $ OffDaytime running lamp mode 4 c Automatic headlamp modeDaytime running lamp mode 5 T Parking lamps (also tail lamps,license plate lamps, side markerlamps and instrument panel lamps) 6 L Low-beam headlamps or high-beamheadla...

ambient lighting conditions require you to doso.In low ambient lighting conditions, only switchfrom position c to L with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switchingfrom c to L will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in lowambient lighting conditions may result in ...

USA onlyYou can only switch on the high-beamheadlamps in low ambient lighting conditions.The high-beam flasher is available at all times.When the engine is running, and you turn theexterior lamp switch to position T or L , the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode.The ...

High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L ( Y page 275). X Switching on: Push the combination switch in direction of arrow : . The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp K in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching off: Pull the combination switch in direction of arrow = to its origina...

If you are driving faster than 25 mph(40 km/h) the corner-illuminating function isnot available. Switching on X Make sure the engine is running. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position L or c ( Y page 275). or X Activate the daytime running lamp mode( Y page 276). X Switch on the left or right t...

R unlock the vehicle R remove the SmartKey from the starterswitch ( Interior Lighting Delayed Switch-off must be switched on ( Y page 191)) R open a door The interior lighting goes out after a shorttime ( Y page 191). i If a door remains open, the interior lamps go out automatically after approximat...

5 ¯ Fast continuous wiping B í Single wipe/ î Wiping with washer fluid X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the combination switch to the desiredposition, depending on the intensity of therain. i When the windshield wipers are switched on and you stop the vehicle, the wipersoperate more slowly. Intermit...

R Turn off the engine by pressing theKEYLESS-GO start/stop button andopen the driver’s door (with the driver’sdoor open, starter switch is in position0, same as with SmartKey removed from starter switch). R Engage the parking brake. R Remove blockage. R Turn the windshield wipers on again. If the wi...

X Switch on the ignition. X Opening/closing: Press or pull and hold switch : to ? to the resistance point. The corresponding window movesdownward or upward until you release theswitch. X Express operation: Press or pull switch : or ; past the resistance point and release.The corresponding door windo...

The summer opening feature can only beactivated via the remote control of theSmartKey. The SmartKey must be in closeproximity to the driver’s outside door handle. X Aim the transmitter eye of the SmartKey atthe driver’s outside door handle. X Press and hold button % on the SmartKey until the windows...

Driving and parking Safety notes G Warning! Make sure absolutely no objects areobstructing the pedals’ range of movement.Keep the driver’s footwell clear of allobstacles. If there are any floormats orcarpets in the footwell, make sure the pedalsstill have sufficient clearance.During sudden driving o...

or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Achild’s unsupervised access to a vehicle couldresult in an accident and/or serious personalinjury. You can start your vehicle without theSmartKey in the starter switch using theKEYLESS-GO start/stop button.The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle. KEYLESS-G...

Driving off G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift inorder to obtain braking action. This couldresult in drive wheel slip and reduced vehiclecontrol. Your vehicle’s ABS will not preventthis type of loss of control. ! Do not run a cold engine at high engine speeds. Running a cold engin...

The red indicator lamp F (USA only) or ! (Canada only) in the instrument cluster goes out. After a cold start, the automatic transmissionshifts at a higher engine speed. This allowsthe catalytic converter to reach its operatingtemperature earlier.For more information on driving, see “Drivinginstruct...

children unattended in the vehicle, or withaccess to an unlocked vehicle. Children couldrelease the electronic parking brake and/orshift the automatic transmission out of parkposition P, either of which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Releasing electronic parking brake ma...

Emergency braking with electronic parking brakeIn an emergency situation, you can also brakeyour vehicle by using the electronic parkingbrake. X While driving, press handle : . All four wheels of the vehicle will be brakedfor as long as you press and hold the handlefor the electronic parking brake. ...

! The vehicle must be stopped when you shift the automatic transmission R directly between drive position D and reverse gear R R directly between reverse gear R and drive position D R directly into park position P Otherwise the automatic transmissioncould be damaged. When trying to free a vehicle st...

Transmission positions The current transmission position appears inthe multifunction display. : Transmission position indicator If the current transmission position does notappear in the multifunction display due to amalfunction, for example, make sure that theautomatic transmission is in the desire...

Effect A Neutral positionNo power is transmitted from theengine to the drive axle. When thebrakes are released, the vehicle canbe moved freely (pushed or towed).To avoid damage to thetransmission, never shift theautomatic transmission into neutralposition N while driving. Exception: If the ESC is sw...

Effect = With this selection you can use thebraking effect of the engine. 5 Allows the use of the engine’sbraking effect when driving R on steep downgrades R in mountainous regions R under extreme operatingconditions 4 For maximum use of the engine’sbraking effect on very steep orlengthy downgrades....

Selecting program mode C means: R The vehicle starts out more gentle, bothforward and reverse, except when drivingoff with full throttle. R Traction and driving stability are improvedon icy roads. R Upshifts occur earlier even when you givemore gas. The engine then operates atlower revolutions and t...

Shifting into optimal gear range X Pull and hold left gearshift control : . The automatic transmission will select thegear range suited for optimal accelerationand deceleration automatically. This willinvolve shifting down one or more gears. Manual shift program The manual shift program is available...

In manual program mode M, upshift indicator ; in the multifunction display advises you to upshift before the enginereaches the overspeed range. Thus you candrive at the maximum engine speed for eachgear without overrevving the engine. X Shift the automatic transmission fromcurrent gear : into the ne...

otherwise seriously damage the brakesystem or the transfer case which is notcovered by the Mercedes-Benz LimitedWarranty. ! Because the ESC operates automatically, the engine and ignition must be shut off(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) ...

Steam from an overheated engine can causeserious burns which can occur just by openingthe engine hood. Stay away from the engineif you see or hear steam coming from it.Stop the vehicle in a safe location away fromother traffic. Turn off the engine, get out of thevehicle and do not stand near the veh...

Cruise control The cruise control maintains the speed youset for your vehicle automatically.The use of the cruise control is recommendedfor driving at a constant speed for extendedperiods of time.The currently set speed or last set speed(“Resume” function) appears in themultifunction display for app...

The vehicle speed displayed in thespeedometer can briefly vary from the speedsetting for the cruise control system. Setting current speed X Accelerate or decelerate to the desiredspeed. X Briefly lift the cruise control lever indirection of arrow : or press in direction of arrow ; . X Remove your fo...

X Increasing: Briefly lift the cruise control lever up to the resistance point in directionof arrow : . X Decreasing: Briefly press the cruise control lever down to the resistance pointin direction of arrow ; . X Release the cruise control lever.The new speed is set and the vehicle willaccelerate or...

i Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 ofIndustry Canada. Operation is subject tothe following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation of the device. Removal,...

You must also apply the brakes yourself toavoid a collision. The DISTRONIC PLUS brakesthe vehicle in an effort to restore the presetdistance or to maintain the set speed. Thebrake pedal is automatically applied as thishappens which results in the brake pedalmovingKeep driver’s foot area clear at all...

: Preceding vehicle, if detected ; Actual distance to the preceding vehicle = Preset distance threshold to thepreceding vehicle ? Your vehicle DISTRONIC PLUS lever : Setting current or higher speed ; Setting current or lower speed = Deactivating the DISTRONIC PLUS ? Activating the DISTRONIC PLUS orr...

vehicle has been detected and is shown in themultifunction display. If you no longer see thepreceding vehicle in the multifunction displayand if it is no longer detected because it haschanged lanes, for example, the DISTRONICPLUS switches off and a signal sounds. X Pull the DISTRONIC PLUS lever brie...

Stopping G Warning! The braking effect of the DISTRONIC PLUS iscanceled and the vehicle can start to roll if R the DISTRONIC PLUS is switched off usingthe DISTRONIC PLUS lever R you accelerate R the DISTRONIC PLUS system or the powersupply is malfunctioning, e.g. due to batteryfailure R the electric...

You can increase or decrease the set speedin 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments or in5 mph (Canada: 10 km/h) increments.When you use the DISTRONIC PLUS lever todecelerate, the brake system will brake thevehicle automatically if the engine’s brakingpower does not brake the vehicle sufficiently. Adjust...

R the radar sensors are switched off R you pull the DISTRONIC PLUS lever indirection of arrow ? ( Y page 309) for driving off and the front passenger or a rearpassenger door is open The marker for the set speed on thespeedometer dial go out, an acoustic signalsounds, and the message DISTRONIC PLUS O...

The DISTRONIC PLUS regulates only thedistance between your vehicle and thosedirectly ahead of it. It may not registerstationary objects in the road, e.g.: R a stopped vehicle in a traffic jam R a disabled vehicle R an oncoming vehicle The driver must always be alert, observe alltraffic and intercede...

The DISTRONIC PLUS has not yet detectedthe vehicle changing lanes. There will beinsufficient distance to the lane-changingvehicle. Narrow vehicles Because of their narrow profile, the vehiclestraveling near the outer edges of the lanehave not yet been detected by the DISTRONICPLUS. There will be ins...

HOLD function The HOLD function can assist you R when driving off, especially on steep slopes R when maneuvering on steep slopes R when waiting in traffic The vehicle is kept stationary without thedriver having to depress the brake pedal.Upon depressing the accelerator pedal, thebraking effect is ca...

G Warning! The braking effect of the HOLD function iscanceled and the vehicle can start to roll if R the HOLD function is deactivated bydepressing the accelerator pedal or thebrake pedal R the HOLD function or the power supply ismalfunctioning, e.g. due to battery failure R the electrical components...

X If indicator lamp ; is not lit: Press ADS switch : . Indicator lamp ; comes on. The sport driving mode with a firmer suspensiontuning is selected. The message AIRMATIC SPORT appears in the multifunction display. Comfort damping adjustmentVehicle handling in comfort driving mode issofter. Select th...

message disappears when the vehicle israised. Indicator lamp ; is then lit. When the vehicle is in raised level, pressingvehicle level control switch : will return the vehicle to normal level. The vehicle is lowered to the normal levelautomatically when R the vehicle speed is above 75 mph(120 km/h) ...

The following vehicle level settings can beselected when the vehicle is stationary andthe engine is running: Level Use for Indicator lamp Normal For driving on normal roads. Theindicatorlamp is off. Raised For driving onrough roads orwith snow chains( Y page 396). Theindicatorlamp is on. Select the ...

Comfort suspension tuningVehicle handling in comfort driving mode issofter. Select this mode when you prefer amore comfortable driving style. X When indicator lamp ; is on: Press button : . Indicator lamp ; goes out. The comfortable chassis and suspension setupis selected.The message ABC Active Body...

in the front bumper and four sensors in therear bumper. Example illustration, sensors in the front bumper To function properly, sensors : must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Cleansensors : regularly. Be careful not to scratch or damage sensors : , see “Cleaning the driving systems sensors” ( ...

signal. If the obstacle is closer than theminimum distance, the actual distance mayno longer be indicated by the Parktronicsystem. Warning indicators Visual signals indicate the relative distancebetween the sensors and an obstacle. Front area warning indicators Rear area warning indicators Each warn...

X Switching off: Press Parktronic switch : . Indicator lamp ; comes on. X Switching on: Press Parktronic switch : again. Parktronic system malfunction There is a malfunction in the Parktronicsystem, if only the red distance segmentsilluminate and an acoustic warning sounds.The Parktronic system will...

Once the second red distance segmentilluminates, you will hear a continuouswarning tone. You have reached the minimumdistance. The signal is canceled when theautomatic transmission is in park position P or neutral position N with the electronic parking brake engaged.Rear area: As soon as the first r...

Parking instructions: R On narrow streets, drive by the parkingspace as close as possible. R Parking spaces that are dirty, overgrown orlocated in front of trailers may not bedetected correctly. R Snowfall or heavy rain may cause imprecisemeasurement of the parking space. R Also observe the Park Ass...

Parking The following describes the parallel parkingprocess on the passenger side. Parallelparking on the driver’s side is performedreversed left to right.If the Advanced Parking Guidance detects anobstacle behind the vehicle during theparking procedure, you will hear an audiblewarning. Stop the veh...

Driving into the parking space Green lane : indicates the correct steering wheel position. X Maintain the steering wheel position andcarefully back up. X Stop as soon as you hear the audiblewarning.The vehicle has reached the position forcountersteering. Countersteering X When the vehicle is station...

Canceling the Advanced Parking Guidance X Press the Park Assist button ( Y page 327). The Advanced Parking Guidance iscanceled immediately and the Park Assistis deactivated. The Advanced Parking Guidance is canceledautomatically if guidance into the parkingspace is no longer possible or if an erroro...

Camera lens : must be free of dirt, ice, snow, and slush to function properly. Cleanthe camera lens regularly. Being careful notto scratch or damage the camera lens, see“Cleaning the rear view camera lens”( Y page 407). Switching on or off X Switching on: Switch on the ignition. X Switch on the COMA...

buttons, you must first switch off the NightView Assist. : Night View Assist image ; Speedometer dial Adjusting instrument cluster illuminationIf you change the brightness of theinstrument cluster while the Night ViewAssist is switched on, only the brightness ofthe multifunction display is changed. ...

G Warning! The Blind Spot Assist is only a driving aid andmay not detect all vehicles.The Blind Spot Assist may not be able todetect narrow vehicles such as motorcyclesor bicycles, or it may not detect them until itis too late.The monitoring function may be impaired ifyour sensors are dirty, subject...

G Warning! The Blind Spot Assist monitors certain areasin the immediate vicinity of your vehicle.Vehicles approaching and passing at speedsthat exceed the speed of your vehiclesignificantly will not be detected. There will beno warning display and no audible warning.When driving in a very wide lane,...

The brightness of indicator lamps/warninglamps : is controlled automatically depending on the brightness of the ambientlight. G Warning! The Blind Spot Assist is not active at speedsbelow approximately 20 mph (30 km/h). Theyellow indicator lamps in the exterior rearview mirrors are illuminated. You ...

Function Recommendation/Notes 3 Manual fan speedadjustment, driver’sside ( Y page 342) 4 Front defroster i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the side windows are clearagain. ( Y page 343) 5 Air recirculation i Only use this function for a short time, e.g. in a tunnel. Otherwise...

Nearly all dust particles, pollutants and odorsare filtered out before outside air enters thepassenger compartment through the airdistribution system. G Warning! Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)may require replacement of the filter beforeits scheduled replacement interval. A cloggedfilt...

The cooling function can be activated ordeactivated via COMAND ( Y page 196). Automatic mode When operating the climate control system inautomatic mode, the interior air temperature,air volume and air distribution are adjustedautomatically.In automatic mode, cooling withdehumidification is switched ...

Front defroster You can use this setting to defrost thewindshield, for example if it is iced up.You can also defog the windshield and thedoor windows. i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield or the door windows are clearagain. Activating X Press rocker switch ¬ up or down. The indicat...

G Warning! Fogged windows impair visibility,endangering you and others. If the windowsbegin to fog on the inside, switching off theair recirculation mode immediately shouldclear interior window fogging. If interiorwindow fogging persists, make sure the airconditioning is activated, or press button ¬...

The rear window defroster uses a largeamount of power. To keep the battery drainto a minimum, switch off the defroster assoon as the rear window is clear. Thedefroster is switched off automatically afterapproximately 6 to 17 minutes of operationdepending on the outside temperature. X Switch on the i...

sunroof until you open the driver’s orpassenger door. If no door was opened youcan operate the tilt/sliding sunroof for upto 5 minutes. Sunroof switch : Raising ; Opening = Closing With the sunroof closed or raised, you canslide the sunroof screen forward and back. X Switch on the ignition. Opening ...

If the movement of the tilt/sliding sunroof isblocked during the closing procedure (e.g. byice or pollution), the tilt/sliding sunroof willstop and open slightly. X Immediately after the tilt/sliding sunroofhas stopped and opened because it wasblocked, pull and hold the sunroof switchin direction of...

load the vehicle accordingly with the heaviestitems being placed towards the front of thevehicle.Please pay attention to and comply with thefollowing instructions when loading thevehicle and transporting cargo: R Always place items being carried againstfront or rear seat backrests, and fastenthem as...

X Closing: Push the glove box lid upwards until it engages. You can lock the glove box, e.g. when thevehicle is in the shop for service.The glove box can only be locked or unlockedwith the mechanical key. 1 Glove box unlocked 2 Glove box locked Eyeglasses compartment X Opening: Press eyeglasses comp...

X Opening: Pull release catch : and swing the storage compartment cover upward indirection of arrow. Rear seat storage compartment X Opening: Pull handle : backward in the direction of arrow. Rear storage box X Fold the rear armrest down. ! Do not sit on or lean your body weight against the armrest ...

during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in anaccident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupantsmay cause serious personal injury. Liquidsspilled on vehicle equipment may causedamage not covered by the Mercedes-BenzLimited Warranty.When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.An open cup holder may cause in...

= Holder, e.g. for gas cards ? Vanity mirror A Vanity mirror cover Glare through the windshield X Flip sun visor down when you experienceglare. Glare through a door window X Close vanity mirror cover A if opened. X Disengage sun visor from mounting ; . X Pivot sun visor to the side. Vanity mirror Th...

Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aidacquaintance call, you will receive a user IDand password in the mail. You may use thispassword to access the Tele Aid section in“Owner’s Online” at www.mbusa.com (USA only). The “My Tele Aid” section will give youaccess to account information, remote doo...

button E to perform the acquaintance call. Failure to complete either of thesesteps may result in a system that is notactivated.If you have any questions regardingactivation, please call the CustomerAssistance Center at1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372)(USA only) or 1-888-923-8367 (Canadaonly). An ...

X Wait for a voice connection to theCustomer Assistance Center. X Close cover ; after the emergency call is concluded. G Warning! If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in thevehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle,vehicle in a dangerous road location), pleasedo not wait for voice contact after ...

phone network is not available). Themessage Call Failed appears in the multifunction display. Call could not be connected! appears in the COMAND display. Confirm the message pressing W ( Y page 71). X Terminating calls: Press button ~ on the multifunction steering wheel. or X Press the respective bu...

representative. All other calls can beterminated by pressing button ~ on the multifunction steering wheel or therespective button for ending a telephone callon the telephone keypad. Destination Download to the COMAND system i The components and operating principles of the COMAND system can be found ...

i Destination addresses will download in the same order they were sent. If you havemultiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles equippedwith Tele Aid and active accounts, eachdestination address sent will be retrievableby all vehicles associated with the e-mailaddress you specified for your Tele Aidaccount. Remo...

Stolen Vehicle Recovery Services In the event your vehicle was stolen: X Report the incident to the police.The police will issue a numbered incidentreport. X Pass this number on to the CustomerAssistance Center along with yourpassword.The Customer Assistance Center will thenattempt to covertly conta...

Gate operator/Canadian programmingCanadian radio-frequency laws requiretransmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit)after several seconds of transmission whichmay not be long enough for the integratedsignal transmitter to pick up the signal duringprogramming. Similar to this Canadian law,some U.S. gat...

X Move the driver’s seat or front passengerseat as far to the rear as possible. X Removing: Pull floormat off of retainer pins : . X Installing: Press floormat eyelets ; onto retainer pins : . Infrared reflecting windshield Infrared reflecting glass reduces the amountof radiated heat entering the ve...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 366The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ....... 366At the gas station ............................. 366Engine compartment ........................ 368Tires and wheels ............................... 373Winter driving ................................... 395Dri...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. The first 1000 miles (1500 km) The more cautiously ...

Mercedes-Benz Center to have the fuelsystem drained completely. ! To prevent damage to the catalytic converters, only use premium unleadedgasoline in this vehicle.Any noticeable irregularities in engineoperation should be repaired promptly.Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel mayreach the catalytic co...

R Washer system and headlamp cleaningsystem ( Y page 372) R Brake fluid ( Y page 373) Engine compartment Hood G Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehicleis in motion. Otherwise the hood could beforced open by passing air flow.This could cause the hood to come loose andinjure you and/o...

! Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engineand emission control system not coveredby the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. For information on messages in themultifunction display concerning engine oil,see the “Practical hints” section( Y page 444). Adding engine o...

Coolant level The engine coolant is a mixture of water andanticorrosion/antifreeze.When checking the coolant level, the vehiclemust be parked on level ground, and thecoolant temperature must be below 158‡(70†). G Warning! In order to avoid any potentially serious burns: R Use extreme caution when op...

During all seasons, use MB WindshieldWasher Concentrate “MB SummerFit”. Mix itwith water or premixed washer solvent/antifreeze depending on the ambienttemperature ( Y page 496). X Opening washer fluid reservoir: Pull tab of cap : upwards. X Refill the washer fluid reservoir. X Closing washer fluid r...

Retreaded tires are not tested orrecommended by Mercedes-Benz, sinceprevious damage cannot always berecognized on retreads. The operating safetyof the vehicle cannot be assured when suchtires are used. G Warning! If you feel a sudden significant vibration orride disturbance, or you suspect that poss...

warm tires and adjust the tire pressure onlyif the tire inflation pressure is too low for thecurrent operating conditions. If you check thetire inflation pressure when the tires arewarm, the reading will be higher than the coldreading. This is normal. Do not let air out tomatch the specified cold ti...

For the tire inflation pressure for sparewheels such as Minispare wheels or sparewheels with collapsible tire refer to R the yellow label on the spare wheel rim R the “Technical data” section of thisOperator’s Manual ( Y page 490) R the Tire and Loading Information placard onthe driver’s door B-pill...

supplemental tire inflation pressureinformation on the inside of the fuel filler flap.The TPMS is not able to issue a warning dueto a sudden dramatic loss of pressure (e.g. tireblowout caused by a foreign object). In thiscase bring the vehicle to a halt by carefullyapplying the brakes and avoiding a...

reduce the tire inflation pressure undersuch circumstances. X Switch on the ignition. X Press button = or ; on the multifunction steering wheel to select the Service menu ( Y page 214). X Press button 9 or : to select Tire Press. . X Press button a . The current inflation pressure for each tireappea...

Maximum tire inflation pressure G Warning! Never exceed the maximum tire inflationpressure. Follow recommended tire inflationpressures.Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tireswear excessively and/or unevenly, adverselyaffect handling and fuel economy, and aremore likely to fail from being over...

driver’s door B-pillar. Overloading the tirescan overheat them, possibly causing ablowout. Overloading the tires can also resultin handling or steering problems, or brakefailure. Tire and Loading Information placard i Data shown on Tire and Loading Information placard example are forillustration pur...

Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 1 Combined weight limit of occupants and cargo from Tire and Loading Information placard 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs 1 500 lbs Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Step 2 Number of occupants (driver and passengers) 5 3 1 Seating configuration front: 2rear: 3 front: 1rear: 2 front...

Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross AxleWeight Rating (GAWR) for either the front orrear axle. You can obtain the GVWR andGAWR from the certification label. Thecertification label can be found on the driver’sdoor B-pillar, see the “Technical data” section( Y page 480). Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GV...

The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icyroad is always lower than on a dry road.You should pay particular attention to thecondition of the road whenever the outsidetemperature is close to the freezing point.Mercedes-Benz recommends winter tires( Y page 395) with a minimum tread depth of approxim...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) The GAWR is the maximum permissible axleweight. The gross vehicle weight on each axlemust never exceed the GAWR for the frontand rear axle indicated on the certificationlabel located on the driver’s door B-pillar. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The GVW comprises the weigh...

Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread andthe bead. TIN (Tire Identification Number) Unique identifier which facilitates efforts bytire manufacturers to notify purchasers inrecall situations or other safety mattersconcerning tires and gives purchasers themeans to easily identify such tires...

Indicated temperatures just above thefreezing point do not guarantee that the roadsurface is free of ice. The road may still be icy,especially in wooded areas or on bridges. G Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift inorder to obtain braking action. This couldresult in drive wheel slip a...

obstacles. If there are any floormats orcarpets in the footwell, make sure that thepedals still have sufficient clearance.During sudden driving or braking maneuvers,the objects could get caught between thepedals. You could then no longer brake oraccelerate. This could lead to accidents andinjury. Po...

removed without putting other road usersat risk R maintain a greater distance to the vehicleahead and drive with particular care R carefully apply the brakes at the end of atrip and immediately after commencing anew trip, so that salt residues are removedfrom the brake disc Brake service ! The brake...

Driving abroad If you plan to drive the vehicle outside the U.S.or Canada, you should request dealernetwork information for your destination fromany authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Control and operation of radio transmitter Safety notes G Warning! Please do not forget that your primaryresponsibilit...

X Switch on the ignition.The standard display of the control systemappears ( Y page 204). X Press button = or ; on the multifunction steering wheel to select the Service menu. X Press button : or 9 to select ASSYST PLUS . X Press button a on the multifunction steering wheel to confirm.The maintenanc...

normally be done every 3 to 5 months,depending on the climate and washingdetergent used.Mercedes-Benz approved Paint Cleanershould be applied if the paint surface showssigns of embedded dirt (i.e. loss of gloss).Do not apply any of these products or wax ifyour vehicle is parked in the sun or if the ...

X When taking the vehicle through an automatic conveyor-type car wash: Make sure the automatic transmissionremains in neutral position N. Observe instructions, see “Remaining in neutralposition N” ( Y page 292). When leaving the automatic car wash, makesure the mirrors are folded out.After running t...

Cleaning the windows and the wiper blades ! The windshield wipers must be in a vertical position before folding them awayfrom the windshield. They could otherwisedamage the hood.Never open the hood when the wiper armsare folded forward. X Make sure the hood is fully closed. X Switch on the ignition....

Plastic and rubber parts X Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or milddetergent for delicate fabrics as a washingsolution. X Wipe with a cloth moistened in a lukewarmsolution.The surface may temporarily change color.If this is the case, wait for it to dry. G Warning! Do not use cleaners or cockpit ca...

X Wipe leather upholstery with a damp clothand dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. ! To avoid damage to leather upholstery: R Wipe with light pressure only. R Do not clean with abrasive cleaningagents such as scouring milk or powder. R Do not soak the leather upholstery...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 412Where will I find ...? .......................... 412Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ....................... 414What to do if … .................................. 450Unlocking/locking manually ........... 460Replacing SmartKey ba...

X Take the collapsible wheel chock from thevehicle tool kit ( Y page 412). X Setting up: Tilt both plates upward : . X Fold the lower plate outward ; . X Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the wayinto the openings of base plate = . For information on where to place wheelchocks when changing a whe...

lower the trunk floor before closing thetrunk. X Remove spare wheel mounting = by turning it counterclockwise. i Vehicle tool kit box ; can only be removed together with spare wheelmounting = . After removing spare wheel mounting = , you can disengage vehicle tool kit box ; from spare wheel mounting...

R malfunction/warning messages R failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired.If you must continue to drive, do so with addedcaution. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Read and observe the notes on the HOLDfunction ( Y page 316) and parking ( Y page 28...

Text messages Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions PRE-SAFE Inoperativ e See Oper. Manual The PRE-SAFE ® system has failed. All other occupant safety systems, such as the air bags, are still available. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon aspos...

G Warning! If the 42 indicator lamp remains illuminated with an adult occupant on the front passenger seat even after performing the above corrective steps, do not have any passenger usethe front passenger seat until the system has been repaired. Driving systems Display messages Possible causes/cons...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions ABC Vehicle Rising Please Wait Briefly The vehicle’s level is too low while at a standstill. The vehiclewill be raised. X Do not drive off. X Wait until the message disappears from the multifunctiondisplay.You may then drive off. Cruise C...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions DISTRONIC PLUS - - - mph One of the activation conditions for the DISTRONIC PLUS hasnot been fulfilled. You may have attempted to set a speedbelow 20 mph (30 km/h). X Drive faster than 20 mph (30 km/h) if the situation allowsand set the s...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Blind Spot Assist Currently Unavailabl e See Oper. Manual The Blind Spot Assist is deactivated because the area aroundthe sensors in the front or the rear bumper is dirty. X Clean the front and rear bumper ( Y page 406). The Blind Spot As...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Parking Guidance Canceled The Advanced Parking Guidance has been canceled because: R the vehicle is sliding R the bumper became dirty in the area of the sensors R there has been a malfunction X Use the Advanced Parking Guidance again late...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Next Service X in ... days in ... mls (km) The specified maintenance service must be carried out withinthe remaining time range or driving distance ( Y page 402). X Have the maintenance service carried out at an authorizedMercedes-Benz Ce...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Wheel Sensor(s) Missing At least one sensor is defect (e.g. battery is empty).The respective tire is indicated by – – instead of the tire inflation pressure in the multifunction display. X Have the Advanced TPMS checked at an authorizedMe...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions Check Tires The tire inflation pressure in at least one tire is significantlybelow the reference value.The respective tire is indicated in the multifunction display. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abruptsteering and bra...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions F (USA only) ! (Canadaonly) Parking Brake Inoperativ e When you engage or release the electronic parking brake, thered indicator lamp for the electronic parking brake flashesand goes out after approx. 10 seconds. The yellow warninglamp fo...

Safety systems Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions ÷ Inoperativ e See Oper. Manual In addition, the yellow ESC warning lamp ÷ and the yellow ESC OFF warning lamp å come on. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to amalfunction, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ES...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions ÷ Currently Unavailabl e See Oper. Manual If the yellow ESC warning lamp ÷ flashes while driving and this message appears, the Electronic Traction System (ETS/4-ETS) has switched off to prevent overheating of the drivewheel brakes.The BAS...

Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions 6 Left Side Curtain Airbag Malfunctio n Service Required The left window curtain air bag may not work properly. X Drive with added caution to the nearest authorizedMercedes-Benz Center. 6 Right Side Curtain Airbag Malfunctio n Service Req...

Engine Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions + Check Coolant Level See Oper. Manual The coolant level is too low. X Add coolant ( Y page 372). X If you have to add coolant frequently, have the coolingsystem checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G Warning! Do not spil...

! The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248‡ (120†). Doing so may cause serious damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz LimitedWarranty. Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions ? Coolant Low Stop Vehicle Turn Engine Off The poly-V-belt co...

Lamps Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions b Active Headlamps Inoperativ e The active headlamps are malfunctioning. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon aspossible. b Check Left Reverse Lamp or Check Right Reverse Lamp The left or right backup lamp is malfunc...

Tires Display messages Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions h Tire Press. Warning Caution Tire Malfunctio n At least one tire is deflating. X Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt, avoiding abruptsteering and braking maneuvers. X If necessary, change the wheel ( Y page 465). h Check Tire Pre...

Brake Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions ! The yellow ABSindicator lampcomes on whilethe engine isrunning. The brake system is still functioning normally but due to amalfunction, the ABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, thehill-start assist system, the HOLD function, the Adaptive B...

Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions ! The yellow ABSindicator lampcomes on whilethe engine isrunning. The brake system is still functioning normally but temporarily theABS, the BAS, the BAS PLUS, the ESC, the hill-start assist system,the HOLD function, the Adaptive Brake Lights, the...

Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions F (USA only) ! (Canada only) The red indicator lampfor the electronicparking brake flashesand/or the yellowwarning lamp for theelectronic parkingbrake is on. The electronic parking brake is malfunctioning or defective. X Read and observe messages ...

Safety systems Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions 7 The red seat belttelltale comeson for amaximum of6 seconds afterstarting theengine. The seat belt telltale reminds you and your passengers to fastenyour seat belts before driving off. X Fasten your seat belts. Regardless of whethe...

Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions å The yellow ESCOFF warninglamp comes onwhile the engineis running. The ESC has been switched off.Risk of accident!When the ESC is switched off it will not stabilize the vehicle if thesystem recognizes that the vehicle starts to skid or that a whe...

Tires Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions h USA only:Combinationlow tire pressuretelltale/TPMSmalfunctiontelltale for theAdvanced TPMSilluminatescontinuously.Canada only:Low tirepressure telltalefor theAdvanced TPMSilluminatescontinuously. The Advanced TPMS detects a loss of pressur...

Underinflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’shandling and stopping ability. Please note thatthe TPMS is not a substitute for proper tiremaintenance, and it is the driver’sresponsibility to maintain correct tirepressure, even if underinflation has notrea...

Problem Possible causes/consequences and X Solutions 42 The front passengerfront air bag offindicator lamp does notilluminate and/or doesnot remain illuminatedwith the weight of atypical 12-month-oldchild in a standard childrestraint or less on thefront passenger seat. The system is malfunctioning. ...

Unlocking the driver’s door X Insert mechanical key ; into the driver’s door lock. X Turn mechanical key ; counterclockwise to position 1 . X Pull the door handle past the resistancepoint until the locking knob moves up.The driver’s door is unlocked. X Pull the door handle once more to open thedrive...

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO X Insert mechanical key : into opening. X Press mechanical key : in direction of arrow.Battery compartment ; is unlatched. X Pull battery compartment ; out of the SmartKey housing. X Pull out batteries = . X Insert new batteries = under contact springs ? with the positive te...

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Tail lamp unit The tail lamps are equipped with HiP bulbsand LEDs. Have them replaced at anauthorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Replacing wiper blades Safety notes G Warning! For safety reasons, switch off the wipers andremove the SmartKey from the starter switch(vehicles ...

X Fold the wiper arm forward until it snapsinto place. X Turn the wiper blade in direction ofarrow : . X Slide the wiper blade sideways out of theretainer in the direction of arrow ; . Installing wiper blades X Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper armuntil it locks in place. X Rotate the wiper blade...

Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack ona level surface. However, shouldcircumstances require you to do so on a hill: X Place wheel chocks or other sizeableobjects on the downhill side in front of bothwheels on the side opposite to the side onwhich the wheel is to be changed. G Warning! Only...

X Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt andremove it. X Replace this wheel bolt with alignmentbolt : . X Remove the remaining bolts. ! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This could result in damage to the wheelbolts and wheel hub threads. X Remove the wheel. Attaching the spare wheel G Warning! Al...

Lowering the vehicle X Lower the vehicle by turning the crankcounterclockwise until the vehicle isresting fully on its own weight. X Remove the jack. X Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,following the diagonal sequence illustrated( : to A ), until all bolts are tight. Observe a tightening torque of...

then uses very little power and the battery isspared.If the battery is discharged, you must use themechanical key to unlock the vehicle. Charging the battery G Warning! Never charge a battery while still installed inthe vehicle unless the accessory batterycharge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz isbein...

X Connect positive terminal : of charged battery A with positive terminal ; with a jumper cable. Clamp the cable to positiveterminal : of charged battery A first. X Start engine of the vehicle with chargedbattery A and run at idle speed. X Connect negative terminal = of charged battery A with negati...

Removing towing eye bolt X Loosen towing eye bolt ; by turning it counterclockwise. X Unscrew towing eye bolt ; . X Reinstalling cover: Fit cover : ( Y page 474) and snap it into place. X Store the towing eye bolt ; and wheel wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. Towing with all wheels on the groun...

! Vehicles without 4MATIC: Because the ESC operates automatically,the engine and ignition must be shut off(SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position 0 or 1) when the vehicle is being towed with one axle raised.Active braking action through the ESC mayothe...

Fuse box on passenger side X Open the respective door. X Using your hands, pull cover : in direction of arrow and remove it. X Closing: Hook fuse box cover : into the opening at the front. ! The fuse box cover must be properly positioned as described. Otherwise,moisture or dirt could enter the fuse ...

Example illustration fuse box on passenger side X Removing cover: Press retaining lugs : . X Remove fuse box cover ; . X Installing cover: Attach fuse box cover ; . X Press fuse box cover ; down. ! The fuse box cover must be properly positioned as described. Otherwise,moisture or dirt could enter th...

Vehicle equipment ............................ 480Parts service ..................................... 480Warranty coverage ........................... 480Identification labels .......................... 480Vehicle specification CL 550 4MATIC (216.386) ............................. 483Vehicle specifi...

Vehicle equipment i This Operator’s Manual describes all features, standard or optional, potentiallyavailable for your vehicle at the time ofpurchase. Please be aware that yourvehicle might not be equipped with allfeatures described in this manual. Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centersm...

AMG vehicles A Engine number (engraved on engine) B VIN (on lower edge of windshield) C Emission control information label,includes both federal and Californiacertification exhaust emission standards i When ordering parts, please specify vehicle identification and engine number. 482 Identification l...

Vehicle specification CL 550 4MATIC (216.386) The quoted data apply only to the standardvehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of allspecial bodies and special equipment. Engine CL 550 4MATIC Engine, type 273 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injecti...

Engine CL 600 Engine, type 275 Mode of operation 4-stroke engine, gasoline injection No. of cylinders 12 Bore 3.23 in (82.00 mm) Stroke 3.43 in (87.00 mm) Total piston displacement 336.4 cu in (5 513 cm 3 ) Compression ratio 9.0:1 Output acc. to SAE J 1349 38 510 hp/5 000 rpm (380 kW/5 000 rpm) Maxi...

Engine CL 63 AMG Compression ratio 11.3:1 Output acc. to SAE J 1349 40 518 hp/6 800 rpm (386 kW/6 800 rpm) Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 465 lb-ft/5 200 rpm (630 Nm/5 200 rpm) Maximum engine speed 7 200 rpm Firing order 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8 Poly-V-belt 2 360 mm Electrical system CL 63 AMG Alternator ...

Engine CL 65 AMG Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 738 lb-ft/ 2 000 - 4 000 rpm (1 000 Nm/ 2 000 - 4 000 rpm) Maximum engine speed 5 950 rpm Firing order 1-12-5-8-3-10- 6-7-2-11-4-9 Poly-V-belt 2 370 mm Electrical system CL 65 AMG Alternator 14 V/220 A Starter motor 12 V/1.7 kW Battery 12 V/95 Ah Sp...

Same size tires CL 550 4MATIC 18" wheels Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 8.5 J x 18 H21.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires 48,49,50 255/45 R18 99H M+S Winter tires 48,49,51 255/45 R18 99V M+S i CL 550 4MATIC (Sport Package) CL 550 4MATIC (AMG Sport Package) CL 600 CL 600 (Sport Package) 18" whee...

Mixed size tires CL 600 53 18" wheels Front axle Rims (light alloy) Wheel offset 8.5 J x 18 H21.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires 54 255/45 R18 99H M+S Rear axle Rims (light alloy)Wheel offset 9.5 J x 18 H21.69 in (43 mm) All-season tires 54,55 275/45 R18 103H M+S CL 600 19" wheels Front axle R...

Spare wheel ! Compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare wheel rim.If the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the valuesgiven in this Operator’s Manual, inflate...

Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Air conditioning system All models — R134a refrigerantand specialPAG lubricant oil(never R 12) Washer system and headlamp cleaning system All models 6.9 US qt (6.5 l) MB WindshieldWasherConcentrate 59 ( Y page 496) Washer fluid mixingratio ( Y page 49...

The coolant solution must be used year roundto provide the necessary corrosion protectionand increase boil-over protection. Refer tothe Maintenance Booklet for replacementinterval.Coolant system design and coolant useddetermine the replacement interval. Thereplacement interval published in theMainte...

Service and Literature Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center hastrained technicians and Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts to service your vehicle properly.For expert advice and quality service, contactan authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.If you are interested in obtaining serviceliterature for your vehicle, ...