center console MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 2010 W216 Owner's Manual

Exterior view
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Cockpit ................................................. 27
Instrument cluster ..............................29
Control systems .................................. 31
Center console .................................... 33
Overhead control panel ......................34
Driver’s door control panel ................34 25At a glance
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Cockpit
Function Page
:
Combination switch:
Turn signals 277
Wipers 280
High beam 278
;
Cruise control lever:
Cruise control 302
DISTRONIC PLUS 304
=
Horn
?
Multifunction steering
wheel
202
A
Instrument cluster 29,
300 B
Steering wheel gearshift
control
297
C
Gear selector lever 291
D
Control panel with:
Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp
41
Vehicle level control switch 318,
319 Function Page
Suspension tuning switch 317,
320 Parktronic/Park Assist
deactivation switch 321,
324 Swiveling COMAND display 70
COMAND display
illumination
70
Instrument cluster display
illumination
300
E
COMAND display 69
F
Overhead control panel 34
G
Climate control 338
Center console 33
H
Glove box lock 348
I
CD/DVD changer 165
SD card slot 166
J
Control systems controls 31
K
Starter switch 262
KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button
262Cockpit
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Center console
Function Page
:
Thumbwheel for air volume
control for left center air
vent
342
;
Thumbwheel for air volume
control for right center air
vent
342
=
Air distribution and air
volume, driver’s side
(automatic mode)
341
?
Temperature control,
driver’s side
341
A
Manual fan speed
adjustment, driver’s side
342
B
Front defroster 343
C
Air recirculation 343
D
Climate control on/off 340
E
Residual engine heat and
ventilation (REST)
344
F
Rear window defroster
344 Function Page
G
Manual fan speed
adjustment, passenger side
342
H
Temperature control,
passenger side
341
I
Air distribution and air
volume, passenger side
(automatic mode)
341
J
Alarm system indicator
lamp
65
K
Cup holder 350
L
Ashtray 352
Cigarette lighter 353
M
CD/DVD changer 165
SD card slot 166Center console
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Front air bags
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 37. Driver’s front air bag
: and front passenger
front air bag ; are designed to provide
increased protection for the driver and front
passenger against the risk of injuries to the
head and thorax.
Driver and front passenger front air bag and
driver’s side knee bag are deployed
R in the event of certain frontal impacts
R if the system determines that air bag
deployment can offer additional protection
to that provided by the seat belt
R depending on whether the respective seat
belt is in use
R independently of the side impact air bags
and/or the window curtain air bags
The front air bags in this vehicle have been
designed to inflate in two stages. This allows
the air bags to have different rates of inflation.
The rate of inflation is based on the vehicle
deceleration rate as assessed by the air bag
control unit.
The front passenger front air bag deployment
is additionally influenced by the passenger’s
weight category as identified by the Occupant
Classification System (OCS) ( Y page 41).
The lighter the front passenger-side
occupant, the higher the vehicle deceleration
rate required for second stage inflation of the
front passenger front air bag.
The air bags will not deploy in impacts which
do not exceed the system’s preset deployment thresholds. You will then be
protected by the fastened seat belts.
The front air bags will not deploy in the event
of a rollover unless the vehicle’s rate of
longitudinal deceleration or acceleration
exceeds the preset deployment threshold for
the front air bags.
The front passenger front air bag will only be
deployed if
R
the system, based on OCS weight sensor
readings, detects that the front passenger
seat is occupied
R the 42 indicator lamp in the
center console is not lit (Y page 41)
R the impact exceeds a preset deployment
threshold
Knee bag
Knee bag = is designed to provide increased
protection for the driver against the risk of
injuries to the knees, thighs and lower legs.
Knee bag = is located on the driver side
lower instrument panel. It is designed to
operate together with the driver front air bag
in certain frontal impacts if the system
determines that air bag deployment can offer
additional protection to that provided by the
seat belt. Knee bag = operates best in
conjunction with a properly positioned and
fastened seat belt.
Side impact air bags G
Observe Safety notes, see page 37. 40
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Vehicle equipment
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 be equipped with all
features described in this manual. COMAND introduction
COMAND operating safety
COMAND ( Cockpit Management and Data
System) is an information and operating
center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems. It includes the radio and navigation
system, as well as other optional equipment
(satellite radio, telephone, etc.). G
Warning!
Any alteration of electronic components or
software can cause malfunctions.
Radio, satellite radio, amplifier, CD/DVD
changer, navigation module, telephone and
Voice Control Systems are interconnected.
Therefore, if one of the components is not
operational, or has not been removed/
replaced properly, the function of other
components could be impaired.
Such conditions might seriously impair the
operating safety of your vehicle.
We recommend to have any service work on
electronic components carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. G
Warning!
In order to avoid distraction which could lead
to an

accident, the driver should enter system
settings while the vehicle is at a standstill, and
operate the system only when permitted by
road, weather and traffic conditions.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approximately
14 m) every second. COMAND supplies you with information to
help you select your route more easily and
guide you conveniently and safely to your
destination. For safety reasons, we
encourage the driver to stop the vehicle in a
safe
place

before answering or placing a call,
or consulting the COMAND screen to read
navigational maps, instructions, or
downloaded information. G
Warning!
While the navigation system provides
directional assistance,

the driver must remain
focused on safe driving behavior, especially
attention to traffic and street signs, and
should utilize the system’s audio cues while
driving.
The navigation system does not supply any
information on stop signs, yield signs, traffic
regulations or traffic safety rules. Their
observance always remains in the driver’s
personal responsibility. Maps do not cover all
areas nor all routes within an area. Availability of functions while the
vehicle is in motion
For safety reasons, certain COMAND
functions are not available while the vehicle
is in motion or they are only available to a
limited extent. You will notice this, for
example, by

the fact that certain menu items
cannot be selected or that the COMAND
display shows a corresponding message. Switching COMAND on or off
X Press shortcut button u in the center
console (Y page 69).
COMAND calls up the last selected menu.
i When you switch off COMAND, you also
switch off the currently playing audio
source. During

a telephone call, you cannot
switch off COMAND. 68
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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 ZV.
The Full Screen menu item appears in
the main area of the display.
X Press W.
or
X Press and hold back button % in the
center console (Y page 75).
The menu system is hidden. The map can
be seen in the full screen.
X Showing: Press W in the full-screen map
display.
Adjusting the map scale i
It is only possible to adjust the map scale
with the menu system hidden (full-screen
map display).
X Rotate cVd until the desired map scale is
set. :
Currently set map scale as number
; Scale
= Pointer indicating the currently set map
scale
? Previously set value (only visible when the
setting has been changed)
As soon as you rotate cVd, scale ; appears.
Rotating clockwise zooms out, rotating
counterclockwise zooms in.
Saving current vehicle position as
destination in last destinations list X
Showing menu system, if necessary:
Press W.
X Saving: Select Position Q Store
Vehicle Position.
COMAND saves the current vehicle
position as a destination in the last
destinations (Y page 134).
i The cross hair may not be visible when
using this function. Otherwise the position
of the cross hair will be stored.
Moving the map i
It is only possible to move the map with
the menu system hidden (full-screen map
display).
X Slide ZVÆ, XVY or aVb.
A cross hair appears on the map. COMAND navigation (introduction)
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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 the
digital 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 switched on
(Y page 92) and the GPS signal is
strong enough
R no display if the Geo Coordinates
display is switched off ( Y page 92)
Saving cross hair position as destination
in last destinations list
X Showing menu system, if necessary:
Press W.
X Saving: Select Position Q Save
Crosshair Position.
COMAND saves the cross hair position as
a destination in the last destinations list
(Y page 134).
Hiding the cross hair
X Press back button % in the center
console (Y page 75).
The cross hair disappears and the map is
centered on the vehicle position.
or
X Set the map to the vehicle or destination
position, see the explanation below. Centering the map on the vehicle,
destination or stopover position i
If you have moved the map, you can use
this function to rapidly return the map to
the position of the vehicle or destination. It
is only possible to center the map on the
destination position when route guidance
is active.
X Centering on the vehicle’s position:
Select Navi Q Position Q Vehicle
Position Map.
or
X Press back button % when the cross
hair is displayed.
X Centering on the destination: Select
Navi Q Position Q Destination
Map.
X Centering on a stopover: Select Navi
Q Position Q Stopover Map. Basic settings
i You can make the following settings
regardless of whether route guidance is
active or inactive.
Map orientation The following orientations are available:
R
North Up: Map display : is oriented to the
North; the North is always at the top of the
map.
R Heading Up: Map display : is oriented in
the direction into which you are heading;
the direction into which you are heading is
always at the top of the map; the orange tip
of the symbol points to the North. 90
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Bird’s-eye View:
Map display : is oriented
in the direction into which you are heading;
the orange tip of the symbol points to the
North.
R 3-D Map: Certain buildings in selected
cities are displayed in detail as a 3-D (three-
dimensional) model. The map displays
mountains and valleys three-
dimensionally. The 3-D map is country-
specific and is connected with the function
City (3D) ( Y page 92).
X Selecting map orientation: Select Navi
Q Map Orientation.
The list of available map orientations
appears. The

dot # indicates the currently
selected map orientation.
X Select North Up, Heading Up, Bird's-
eye View, or 3-D Map and press W.
X Exiting menu: Slide XVY.
Setting POI symbols You can set which points of interest (POIs)
should be displayed as symbols in the map.
POIs
are

parking facilities, hotels, restaurants
or movie theaters, for example.
i Depending on the map scale, POI symbols
may not be visible although their display is
activated. In addition, POI symbols may be
covered by other POIs or names displayed
on the map.
The following settings are possible:
R Standard symbols (factory setting)
R Personal symbols (you can select the
desired POIs)
R No symbols X
Adjusting: Select
Navi
Q POI Symbols
on Map.
The map display list appears. A dot #
indicates the current setting.
X Select Standard symbols, Personal
symbols or No symbols.
If you

select Personal symbols , the list of
POIs appears.
X Switching POI symbol display on or
off: Select the desired POI.
The corresponding symbol displays are
switched on or off, depending on the
previous status. A checkmark indicates
which status is active. You can switch on
the symbol

displays for more than one POI.
i The list shows all symbols that are
contained in the digital map across all
states (USA) and provinces (Canada). Not
all POIs

in all states (USA) or in all provinces
(Canada) are available, however. Certain
POI symbols may not be displayed on the
map, even if the symbol display is switched
on. You can use this list as a map legend.
The map legend also contains, in addition
to the POI symbols, the names of the POI
categories.
X Exiting menu: Slide XVY or press back
button % in the center console
(Y page 75).
Selecting traffic symbols on the map You can select what kind of traffic information
is displayed on the map
(Y

page 126).
Selecting text information on the map COMAND can display various text
information below the map:
R
Time of arrival and distance to destination
R Current street
R Geo coordinates
R None COMAND navigation (introduction)
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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 takes
into account traffic messages received
along the route. Thus, the navigation
system can dynamically recalculate the
route. Roads that are blocked will be
avoided whenever possible. For
information on traffic messages see
(Y page 125).
R Short Route : COMAND calculates a route
with minimized route length.
X Select Navi Q Mode.
The list

of available rote types appears. The
dot # indicates the currently selected
setting.
X Select route type: Fast Route

, Dynamic
Route or Short Route.
X Exit menu: Slide XVY.
i If you

change the route type setting during
active route guidance, COMAND calculates
a new route. If you change the setting when
route guidance is inactive, COMAND uses
the new setting for the next route guidance.
Setting route mode With this function you can select the following
options for route calculation:
R
Minimize Highways
R Minimize Toll Roads
R Minimize Tunnels
R Minimize Ferries
R Minimize Motorail Trains X
Select Navi Q Mode.
The mode list appears.
X Switching mode on or off: Select

desired
modes.
Depending on the previous status, the
mode is switched on or off. A checkmark
indicates that the mode is switched on. It
is possible to switch on more than one
mode.
X Exiting menu: Slide XVY or press back
button % in the center console
(Y page 75).
COMAND will verify whether it can
incorporate the modes if you select them
with route guidance active.
If possible, COMAND calculates a new
route considering the selected options.
If the

route cannot be recalculated with the
selected options, a message appears and
an announcement is made. COMAND
calculates a new route. Only options that
are possible will be considered.
Displaying highway information When this function is enabled, highway
information ahead will display automatically
(Y page 124).
Audio fadeout
X
Select Navi Q Audio Fadeout.
When the check box is checked U the
volume of the current audio source fades
during a navigation announcement. COMAND navigation system
(entering a destination)
Introduction
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Warning!
For safety reasons, only enter a new
destination when the vehicle is stationary. COMAND navigation system (entering a destination)
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List of states with predictive speller
:
Top list entry based on the input data up
to that point
; Characters entered by the user
= Characters automatically added by the
system
? Clear last character entry
A Currently selectable characters
B Currently non-selectable characters
C Predictive speller
D List of states
E Currently selected character
i In the predictive speller C, you can only
select currently selectable characters.
Which characters are included depends on
the sequence in which you have entered
your destination and the digital map.
While the numbers are being selected as
described below, the top list entry : always
shows the state which best matches to the
input data as it has been entered up to that
point.
At the same time, COMAND automatically
adds matching characters = to the
characters ; already entered by the user.
X Selecting characters: Slide XVY or
rotate cVd.
X Confirming character selection:
Press W. X
Deleting individual characters: Select
F in the bottom line and press W.
X Deleting an entire entry: Select F in the
bottom line and press W and hold until the
entire entry is deleted.
X Canceling an entry: Select % in the
bottom line and press W.
or
X Press back button % in the center
console (Y page 75).
As soon as COMAND can clearly attribute the
characters entered to a state, predictive
speller C disappears automatically. You see
the list of states without the predictive
speller. Here you can confirm the current
entry or make another selection.
During character entry, you can also manually
switch to the list of states without the
predictive speller at any time.
X Switching manually to list of states
without predictive speller: Slide ZV.
or
X Select ¬ in the second line from the
bottom and press W.
List of states without predictive speller COMAND navigation system (entering a destination)
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