engine MERCEDES-BENZ CL-CLASS 2007 Owner's Manual

247 Control systems
COMAND automatic climate control
Changing air volume: Slide qmr or
rotate ymz.
Exiting menu: Press n, back
buttonL in the center console
(
page 82) or slideomp.
The setting is saved.Central climate control menu via
COMAND
The central climate control menu is in the
center of the climate control settings.
When the automatic climate control is
switched on, you will see “on” in the cen-
tral menu. The following functions can only
be operated in the central climate control
menu via COMAND:
Select climate control settings
Cen-
tral menu.Switching cooling on or off
The cooling function, only operational
when the engine is running, cools the vehi-
cle interior down to the selected tempera-
ture. The cooling function also
dehumidifies the air in the vehicle interior,
thus preventing the windows from fogging
up.
The “AC
OFF” function is used to permanent-
ly switch off the cooling function of the au-
tomatic climate control system.
FunctionPage
Switching off cooling (“ACOFF”)247
Central climate control (“Mono”)248
Footwell temperature249
Air flow from air vents249
iCondensation may drip out from underneath
the vehicle. This is normal and not an indication
of a malfunction.
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259 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Assistance* (page 268)Service (page 269)Settings (page 271)
Commands/submenus
Displaying the distance graphic*,
DISTRONIC Plus*Calling up vehicle malfunction, warning
and system status messages stored in
memorySetting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Activating/deactivating PRE-SAFE®
Brake*
(vehicles with DISTRONIC Plus* only)Checking tire inflation pressureSwitching additional speedometer on or
off
Switching on the Dynamic Rear View
Monitor* automaticallyCalling up maintenance service displaySwitching radar sensors* on or off
(USA only)
Checking engine oil level (CL 600)
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260 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Trip menu
In the “Trip” menu, you can show an addi-
tional display for the speedometer and call
up or reset your vehicle’s statistical data.
Standard display
In the standard display, the trip odometer
and main odometer are shown in the
multifunction display.
Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.
1Main odometer
2Trip odometerFuel consumption statistics since start
Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.
Press % to select “After start”.
1Distance driven since start
2Time elapsed since start
3Average speed since start
4Average fuel consumption since startFuel consumption statistics since last
reset
Press ( or & to select the “Trip”
menu.
Press % or $ to select “After re-
set”.
1Distance driven since last reset
2Time elapsed since last reset
3Average fuel consumption since last re-
set
4Average speed since last reset
iThe menu overview can be found on
(
page 258).
iAll values that are based on the last start are
reset when you turn off the vehicle’s engine for
more than four hours (
page 387).
iIf you turn the SmartKey to position1 or2
again during this time, the values will not be re-
set. After 999 hours or 9999 miles (kilometers),
the fuel consumption statistics after start are au-
tomatically reset.iAfter 9999 hours or 99,999 miles (kilome-
ters), the fuel consumption statistics since last
reset are automatically reset.
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265 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Telephone menu*
You can use the functions in the “Tele-
phone” menu to operate your telephone,
provided it is inserted in the cradle and
switched on.
Logging-on to a network
Switch on the telephone and COMAND
(
page 81).
Press ( or & to select the “Tele-
phone” menu.
Which messages appear in the multifunc-
tion display depends on whether your tele-
phone is switched on or off.

If the telephone is off, the message in
the multifunction display is: “Telephone
OFF”.

If the telephone is not inserted in the
cradle, the message in the multifunc-
tion display is: “No telephone inserted”.
iThe menu overview can be found on
(
page 258).
Warning!G
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellu-
lar telephone while the vehicle is in motion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location before
placing or answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the hands-
free feature and be sure to pay attention to
the traffic situation at all times. Use the mo-
bile phone only when road, weather and traf-
fic conditions permit.
Otherwise, you may not be able to observe
traffic conditions and could endanger your-
self and others.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approxima-
tely 14 m) every second.
Warning!G
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury.
iVarious mobile phone cradles can be in-
stalled in the front center armrest, see separate
installation instructions for the mobile phone
cradle. These mobile phone cradles can be ob-
tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter. For more information about telephone
(
page 479).
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Instrument cluster control system
Switching on the Dynamic Rear View
Monitor* automatically
Press ( or & to select the
“Assistance” menu.
Press % or $ to select the
“Rearview camera” function.
Press #.
Press # again if you would like to
change the current status.The following settings are available:
Service menu
The “Service” menu is used for

calling up messages

checking tire inflation pressure elec-
tronically with the Advanced TPMS

calling up the maintenance service in-
dicator display

check engine oil level*
iThe image from the Dynamic Rear View
Monitor is shown on the COMAND display.“On when in
Reverse”The Dynamic Rear View
Monitor automatically
switches on when reverse
gear is engaged.
“OFF”The Dynamic Rear View
Monitor is not switched on.
iThe menu overview can be found on
(
page 258).
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270 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Calling up vehicle malfunction, warning
and system status messages stored in
memory
Use the vehicle status message memory
menu to scan malfunction and warning
messages that may be stored in the sys-
tem. Such messages appear in the multi-
function display and are based on
conditions or system status the vehicle’s
system has recorded.
The vehicle status message memory menu
only appears if there are any messages
stored.
Press ( or & to select the
“Service” menu.
If conditions have occurred causing
status messages to be recorded, the
number of messages appears in the
multifunction display: “2 Messages”.
Press % or $ to select the mes-
sage.
Press # to confirm.Checking tire inflation pressure
For information about checking tire infla-
tion pressure (
page 531).
Calling up the maintenance service in-
dicator display
For information about calling up the main-
tenance service indicator display
(
page 551).
Checking engine oil level (CL 600)
For information about checking engine oil
level (
page 514).
Warning!G
Malfunction and warning messages are only
indicated for certain systems and are inten-
tionally not very detailed. The malfunction
and warning messages are simply a remind-
er with respect to the operation of certain
systems and do not replace the owner’s
and/or driver’s responsibility to maintain
the vehicle’s operating safety by having all
required maintenance and safety checks
performed on the vehicle and by bringing
the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center to address the malfunction and
warning messages (
page 580).
iSee the “Practical hints” section for mal-
function and warning messages (
page 580).
iIf you turn the SmartKey in the starter
switch to position0 and then back to position2,
all messages will be deleted from the message
memory.
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271 Control systems
Instrument cluster control system
Settings menu
In the “Settings” menu, you can:

switch the daytime running lamps on or
off (USA only)

switch the additional speedometer on
or off

switch the radar sensors* on or off
(USA only)
Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
Press ( or & to select the “Set-
tings” menu.
Press % or $ to select the “Day-
time driving lamps” function.
Press #.
Press # again if you would like to
change the current status.
Depending on the previous status, the
daytime running lamps will be switched
on or off.
With “Daytime driving lamps” mode select-
ed and the exterior lamp switch at position
M or *, the low beam headlamps
are switched on when the engine is run-
ning.
In low ambient light conditions the follow-
ing lamps will switch on additionally:

Parking lamps

Tail lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps
For more information on the daytime run-
ning lamp mode (
page 365).Showing or hiding additional speedom-
eter
You can have an additional digital speed-
ometer shown on the multifunction dis-
play. The speed is shown in the unit of
kilometers/hour (USA) or miles/hour
(Canada).
Press ( or & to select the “Set-
tings” menu.
Press % or $ to select the “Add.
speedometer” function.
Press #.
Press # again if you would like to
change the current status.
Depending on the previous status, the
additional speedometer will be
switched on or off.
iThe menu overview can be found on
(
page 258).
iThis function is not available in countries
where the daytime running lamp mode is manda-
tory and therefore in a constant mode.
iIf you turn the exterior lamp switch to anoth-
er position, the corresponding lamp(s) will
switch on.
iMake sure that the light switch is set
toB or * when you switch off the day-
time running lamps while driving at night.
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Instrument cluster control system
Switching radar sensors* on/off
If your vehicle is equipped with DISTRONIC
Plus*, BAS Plus*, or Park Assist* it is
equipped with a radar sensor system
which you can switch on and off.
When travelling in Canada in a vehicle not
registered in Canada, you must switch off
the radar sensor system. Canadian law
does not permit the use of the radar sensor
system for vehicles from outside of Cana-
da. When you switch off the radar sensor
system, the following functions are
deactivated:

BAS Plus* (page 67)

DISTRONIC Plus* (page 411)

Park Assist* (page 435)

PRE-SAFE® Brake* (page 73)
Press ( or & to select the “Set-
tings” menu.
Press % or $ to select the “Ra-
dar sensor” function.
Press #.
Press # again if you would like to
change the current status.
Depending on the previous status, the
radar sensors will be switched on or
off.
iUSA only:
This device has been approved by the FCC as a
“Vehicular Radar System”. The radar sensor is
intended for use in an automotive radar system
only. Removal, tampering, or altering of the de-
vice will void any warranties, and is not permitted
by the FCC. Do not tamper with, alter, or use in
any non-approved way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
iCanada only:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Removal, tampering, or altering of the device will
void any warranties, and is not permitted. Do not
tamper with, alter, or use in any non-approved
way.
Any unauthorized modification to this device
could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
iThe selected status of the radar sensors re-
mains stored in memory even if the engine is
turned off and restarted.
iThe following message appears in the multi-
function display if the radar sensors are
switched off and you attempt to activate
DISTRONIC Plus*, Park Assist* or PRE-SAFE
®
Brake*:
“Radar sensor
deactivated
See Oper. Manual”
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278 Control systems
Voice Control telephone
Telephone operation
The Voice Control System gives you the
following capabilities:

Enter a telephone unlock code

Dial a phone number by speaking the
telephone number

Store names and numbers in the
COMAND address book

Dial a phone number by speaking the
name of an COMAND address book en-
try

Delete an address book entry from the
address book

Have the system read out the phone
book of the address book entry by en-
try

Manage and access an automated an-
swering system/voice mail box

Redial names and numbers
Warning!G
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a cellular telephone while driving.
Whether or not prohibited by law, for safety
reasons, the driver should not use the cellu-
lar telephone while the vehicle is in motion.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location before
placing or answering a call.
If you nonetheless choose to use the mobile
phone while driving, please use the hands-
free feature and be sure to pay attention to
the traffic situation at all times. Use the mo-
bile phone only when road, weather and traf-
fic conditions permit. Otherwise, you may
not be able to observe traffic conditions and
could endanger yourself and others.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approxima-
tely 14 m) every second.
Warning!G
Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or
personal injury.
iVarious mobile phone cradles can be in-
stalled in the front center armrest, see separate
installation instructions for the mobile phone
cradle. These mobile phone cradles can be ob-
tained from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter. For more information about telephone
(
page 479).
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326 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come
with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO,
each with remote control and a removable
mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two SmartKeys with
KEYLESS-GO are of different color to help
distinguish each SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO unit.
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated
into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the
validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is checked every time you grasp an outside
door handle.
With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can
lock and unlock the vehicle without using
the remote control buttons on the
SmartKey and start the engine without in-
serting the SmartKey in the starter switch.If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid,
your vehicle unlocks:

the doors

the trunk

the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
1‹ Lock button
2ŠOpening button for trunk
(
page 461)
3Locking tab for mechanical key
4ΠUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6ÂPanic button (
page 63)
!To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-
posing the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO to high
levels of electromagnetic radiation.
Warning!G
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised ac-
cess to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
Children could start the vehicle with a valid
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO left in the
vehicle or with the KEYLESS-GO button on
the starter switch, or could release the
electronic parking brake, thereby putting
themselves and others in danger. Switch off
the engine and take the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO with you even if you are only
leaving the vehicle for a short while.
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