radio MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2008 C216 Comand Manual

661 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
Key Not
Detected
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running be-
cause the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
not in the vehicle.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do.

Engage the electronic parking brake
(page 412).

Search for the SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started again
after the engine is stopped.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is not
recognized while the engine is running be-
cause there is strong radio-frequency inter-
ference.

Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do.

Engage the electronic parking brake
(page 412).

Remove KEYLESS-GO* button from over
starter switch (
page 366).

Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the
starter switch.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is mo-
mentarily not recognized.

Change the position of the SmartKey in the
vehicle.

If necessary, operate vehicle using SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch under
KEYLESS-GO* button (
page 366).

746 Index
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off 51, 620
Infant and child restraint systems 58
LATCH-type child seat anchors 61
Tether attachment points 61
Chrome-plated exhaust tip*,
Cleaning 606
Cigarette lighter 517
CL 63 AMG
Manual shift program mode 430
CL 65 AMG
Manual shift program mode 430
Cockpit 28
COMAND
Adjusting volume 94
Audio AUX 125
Components 83
Controller 86
Display 84
Display illumination 85
Function buttons 84
Main menus 94
Menu overview 88
Navigation system 183
Operating 88Operating safety 82
Operating seats 276
Phone book* 154
Radio, FM/AM 98
Selecting sound settings 95
SMS messages 178
Surround sound 96
Switching off/on
the audio source 97
Switching on or off 83
Swiveling display 85
System settings 255
Telephone keypad* 86
Telephone* menu 137
Vehicle menu 260
Video AUX 126
Voice Control settings 257
Combination switch 395
Corner-illuminating lamps 395
High beam flasher 395
Turn signals 410
Windshield wipers 400
Command list (Voice Control) 335
Address book commands 340
Audio commands 342
General commands 335Navigation commands 338
Telephone* commands 336
Control system instrument cluster 282
Multifunction display 282
Multifunction steering wheel 283
Control system instrument cluster menus
AMG 291
Assistance* 298
Audio 289
Navi 287
Service 299
Settings 301
Telephone* 294
Trip 286
Vehicle status message memory 300
Coolant 559
Adding 559
Anticorrosion/antifreeze mixing ratio
and quantity 738
Checking level 559
Messages in display 656
Temperature 549
Temperature gauge 31, 435
Coolant level
Checking 559

758 IndexProgram mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 427
Proper use of the vehicle 20
PSI 587
Push-start see Tow-start
R
RACETIMER see Control system
instrument cluster menus, AMG
Radio
FM/AM operation (COMAND) 98
Saving stations, FM/AM
(COMAND) 102
Selecting satellite radio channel
(Instrument cluster control
system) 290
Selecting stations 289
Submenu overview, FM/AM
(COMAND) 98
Switching wavebands, FM/AM
(COMAND) 99
Tuning in stations/channels 99
Voice Control 329
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 547
Range (distance to empty) 287Reading lamps in the front 399
Real-time traffic (COMAND) 244
Rear fog lamp
Replacing bulbs 689
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seats
Adjustment 368
Folding back and placing upright
rear head restraints 377
Head restraints 376
Ventilation* 376
Rear side windows
Blocking operation 63
Rear View Camera* 477
Camera lens 478
Cleaning camera lens 602
Switching on 480
View through the camera 478
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 496
Activating 496
Deactivating 496
Recommended inflation pressure 587
Recovery services, Stolen vehicle
(Tele Aid) 530Refrigerant, Air conditioning 735, 736
Refueling 550
Regular checks 552
Remote
Door lock with Tele Aid 529
Door unlock with Tele Aid 529
Remote control, SmartKey 352
Remote control, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 356
Replacing
Bulbs 688
Front lamp bulbs 691
Rear lamp bulbs 689
Reporting safety defects 22
Reset (COMAND) 259
Residual engine heat and ventilation 498
Restraint systems
Messages in display 673
See Children in the vehicle
See SRS
Reverse gear position, Automatic
transmission 417, 421
Rims 587
And Tires 727
Tires and wheels 561

759 Index
Roadside Assistance 16
Tele Aid 526
RON 551, 735
Route guidance (COMAND) 233
Route guidance (Instrument cluster
control system) 287
Rubber parts, cleaning 604
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 65
Occupant 40
Reporting defects 22
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio
Calling SIRIUS Service Center
(COMAND) 111
Channel update (COMAND) 111
Operation (COMAND) 104
Selecting channel (Instrument cluster
control system) 290
Selecting program category
(COMAND) 107
Showing program info
(COMAND) 111
Submenu overview (COMAND) 104Tuning in channels (COMAND) 108,
110
Voice Control 330
Seat belts 53
Children in the vehicle 57
Cleaning 605
Fastening 53, 388
Force limiter 56
Messages in display 673
Proper use of 54, 390
Safety guidelines 44
Telltale 31, 55, 615
Seating capacity 565
Seats 368
adjusting front passenger seat from
driver’s seat 370
Adjustment 368
Drive-dynamic multicontour* in the
front, Adjusting (COMAND) 278
Easy entry/exit feature 373
Folding back and placing upright
rear head restraints 377
Head restraints 376
Heating 375
Lumbar support (COMAND) 277Memory function 385
Messages in display
(Seat backrest) 680
Operating via COMAND 276
Ventilation* 376
Selector lever
Lock 406
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 52
Tele Aid 523
Service and warranty information 14
Service intervals see Maintenance
service indicator
Service life, Tires 562
Service see Maintenance
Service system see Maintenance System
Service, Parts 720
Setting
Cruise control 439
DISTRONIC Plus* time interval 457
Following distance in DISTRONIC
Plus* 457
Higher speed in cruise control 440
Higher speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 453

760 Index
Lower speed in cruise control 441
Lower speed in
DISTRONIC Plus* 454
Slower speed in cruise control 441
Slower speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* 454
Speed in DISTRONIC Plus* 453
Suspension tuning (ABC) 461
Temperature (interior) 494
To last stored speed (“Resume”
function) in cruise control 442
To last stored speed in DISTRONIC
Plus* (“Resume” function) 455
Vehicle level control (ABC) 462
Setting current speed 439
Settings
Calling up DISTRONIC Plus* 448
Control system instrument cluster
menus 301
Daytime running lamp mode 301
Resetting trip odometer 287
Shelf below rear window, Cleaning and
care of 605
Shift program mode, Automatic
transmission 427Shifting, Automatic transmission 417
Side impact air bags 47
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 599
Messages in display 667
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 587
SIRIUS Satellite Radio see Satellite radio
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see Key,
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
SMS messages 178
Snow chains 591
Spare wheel 696, 730
Mounting 696
Speed
Setting current 439
Setting to last stored speed in
DISTRONIC Plus*
(“Resume” function) 455
Speed settings
Cruise control 440, 441
DISTRONIC Plus* 453, 454
To last stored speed (“Resume”
function) in Cruise control 442SRS 54
Indicator lamp 31, 617
Messages in display 673
Standing water, Driving through 546
Starter battery 704
Starter switch 365
Positions 365
Starting difficulties, Engine 408
Starting, Engine 406
Steering column 379
Steering wheel
Adjustment 379
Cleaning 605
Easy entry/exit feature 373
Heated steering wheel* 380
Power steering fluid 734
Steering wheel gearshift control
Automatic transmission 428
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 530
Storage compartments 509
Cup holder 513
Front armrest 510
Parcel net 511
Rear armrest 512
Storage compartment in front
armrest 510

764 IndexV
Valet locking 505
Vanity mirrors
In the sun visor 516
Vehicle
Batteries 702
Breaking-in period 538
Care 595
Dimensions 732
Individual settings, control system
instrument cluster 301
Locking/unlocking 352, 356
Locking/unlocking in
an emergency 684
Lowering 701
Menu (COMAND) 260
Service battery 702
Towing 710
Washing 595, 597
Weights 732
Vehicle data recording 23
Vehicle jack 682, 697Vehicle level
Changing (ABC) 462
Setting (ABC) 462
Setting, Automatic (ABC) 462
Setting, Manual (ABC) 462
Vehicle loading 509, 564
Instructions 509
Load limit 565
Terminology 585
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 588
Vehicle Recovery services, Stolen Vehicle
(Tele Aid) 530
Vehicle tool kit 681
Video AUX 126
Screen settings 126
Video DVD
Operating (COMAND) 128
Operating (Control system) 290
Submenu overview 130
Switching to mode 130
Video game 136
VIN 723Voice Control
Address book 325
Command list 335
DVD changer 333
Individualization 350
Individualization (COMAND) 257
Introduction 304
Navigation 315
Operating safety 303
Operation via the multifunction
steering wheel 306
Radio 329
Switching help window on or off
(COMAND) 257
Telephone 308
Troubleshooting 347