high beam MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS 2010 Owners Manual

Gearshift pattern ...........................
291
Shifting procedure ......................... 293
Transmission position indicator ..... 294
Transmission positions .................. 294
Generator
see Alternator

Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey
Glove box ........................................... 348
Gracenote ®
Media Database ............ 171
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight
see GVW
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
see GVWR
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) ............394
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) ................................................ 394H
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning ....409
Hazard warning flasher ....................278
HD Radio™ ......................................... 154
Headlamp cleaning system .............. 278
Headlamps
Active Bi-Xenon headlamps ........... 274
Automatic headlamp mode

............275
Bi-Xenon ........................................ 274
Cleaning lenses ............................. 406
Cleaning system ............................ 278
Daytime running lamp mode ..........276
High-beam flasher .........................278
High-beam headlamps ...................278
Low-beam headlamps .................... 275
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Replacing bulbs ............................. 463
Switch ............................................ 275
Headliner and shelf below rear
window, cleaning and care of ..........409
Head restraints ................................. 264
Adjustment ............................ 264, 267
Folding back .................................. 268
Rear seat head restraints ............... 268
Heated steering wheel ...................... 270Height adjustment

Seats ............................................. 264
Vehicle level control ...................... 318
High-beam flasher ............................. 278
High-beam headlamps ......................278
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
High-performance brake system

.....400
Hill-start assist system ..................... 315
HOLD function ................................... 316
Hood ................................................... 368
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 439
Horn ...................................................... 27
Hydroplaning ..................................... 400 I
Identification labels ..........................480
Identification number, vehicle
(VIN) ................................................... 481
Ignition ....................................... 262, 285
Immobilizer .......................................... 65
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and warning


Infant and child restraint systems
see Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure
see Tires, Inflation pressure
Infrared reflecting windshield .........364
Inside door handle ......................34, 256
Instrument cluster ......................29, 300
Illumination .................................... 300
Lamps ............................................ 450
Multifunction display .....................203
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster, Illumination
Instrument panel
see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls
see Cockpit
Interior lighting
Emergency lighting ........................ 280
Front .............................................. 279
Front reading lamps ....................... 279
Rear ............................................... 279
Interior rear view mirror ................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 27210
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Interior storage spaces
see Storage compartments
Intermittent wiping
...........................281
Rain sensor .................................... 281
iPod ®
(media interface) ....................183
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type)
see Children in the vehicle J
Jack ..................................................... 413
Jump starting ..................................... 471K
Key, Mechanical
Loss of ........................................... 256
Replacing

....................................... 256
Unlocking/locking manually .......... 460
Valet locking .................................. 261
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp ........................ 255
Checking batteries ......................... 255
Factory setting ...................... 253, 255
Global locking (KEYLESS-
GO) ................................................ 255
Global locking (SmartKey) .............253
Global unlocking (KEYLESS-
GO) ................................................ 255
Global unlocking
(SmartKey) ..................................... 253
Important notes on KEYLESS-GO ...254
Locking/unlocking ........................252
Loss of ........................................... 256
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 440
Opening, trunk ............................... 258
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof ......................... 283
Opening and closing the windows . 283
Remote control .............................. 252
Replacing ....................................... 256
Replacing batteries ........................ 461
Restoring to factory setting ... 253, 255
Selective setting .................... 253, 255
Starter switch positions ................. 262KEYLESS-GO

Starter switch positions

.................262
Keypad (COMAND) .............................. 70
Kickdown ........................................... 295
Kickdown (manual shift program) ... 299
Kilopascal (air pressure unit) ...........394
Knee bag .............................................. 40 L
Labels
Certification ................................... 480
Emission control information ......... 481
Tire and Loading Information
placard

........................................... 381
Tire inflation pressure ....................376
Lamps, exterior
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 446
Switching on/off ........................... 275
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS .......................................... 29, 451
Brakes ........................................... 451
Distance warning lamp .......... 307, 457
Engine malfunction ........................ 457
ESC .......................................... 29, 456
ESC OFF ........................................ 456
Fog lamps ...................................... 277
Front passenger front air bag
off ............................................ 41, 459
Fuel tank reserve ........................... 457
High-beam headlamps .............29, 278
Instrument cluster .........................450
Low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale ........................ 458
Seat belt telltale ................29, 48, 454
SRS .......................................... 36, 455
Turn signals ..................................... 29
Language settings ............................... 81
LATCH-type child seat anchors (ISOFIX) see Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 447
Light alloy wheels, cleaning .............408
Lighter see Cigarette lighter Index
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Lighting
.............................................. 274
Daytime running lamp mode ..........276
Exterior
.......................................... 275
Interior ........................................... 279
Limp-home mode .............................. 299
Load index (tires) ......................389, 394
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 253
Manually ........................................ 461
SmartKey ....................................... 252
Loss of
Key ................................................ 256
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 480
Low-beam headlamps ....................... 275
Exterior lamp switch ...................... 275
Switching on .................................. 275
Lubricants .......................................... 490M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance Call, automatic (Tele
Aid) ..................................................... 359
Maintenance System Service indicator display

................402
Service indicator message ............. 402
Service term exceeded ..................402
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) .............................. 275
Manual shift program .......................298
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight .....394
Maximum load rating (tires) .............394
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 394
Mechanical key see Key, Mechanical
Media interface ................................. 183
Memory function ............................... 273
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel Mirrors
............................................... 271
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors .... 272
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position .......................................... 272
Exterior rear view mirrors

..............271
Interior rear view mirror ................. 271
Memory function ........................... 273
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors ........................................... 273
Vanity mirror .................................. 351
MON (Motor Octane Number) ..........494
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 .................................................... 162
Multifunction display ........................ 203
Symbol messages .......................... 428
Text messages ............................... 416
Vehicle status messages ............... 414
Multifunction display messages
ABC (Active Body Control) ............. 419
ABS ....................................... 429, 430
Active headlamps .......................... 446
Advanced Parking Guidance ..........423
Advanced TPMS ............................. 426
Air bags ......................................... 417
AIRMATIC ...................................... 437
Alternator .............................. 425, 444
Automatic
transmission .......................... 424, 425
Backrests ....................................... 439
Battery ................................... 425, 444
Blind Spot Assist ............................ 423
Brake fluid ..................................... 434
Brake pads ..................................... 428
Coolant .......................................... 442
Corner-illuminating lamps .............. 449
Cruise control ................................ 420
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 421
Doors ............................................. 439
EBP ................................................ 430
Engine oil ....................................... 444
ESC ............................... 429, 430, 435
Fog lamps .............................. 446, 448
Front passenger front air bag ........417
Gas cap .......................................... 445
High-beam lamps ........................... 447
Hood .............................................. 439
License plate lamps ....................... 44712
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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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Instrument cluster
Function Page
:
Coolant temperature gauge 300
;
Fuel gauge with:
Fuel tank reserve warning
lamp
457
K High-beam headlamp
indicator lamp
277
! Antilock Brake
System (ABS) indicator
lamp
451
6 Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS)
indicator lamp
455
=
Parktronic/Park Assist
warning indicator for left
front area
323,
326 ?
Multifunction display with:
Speedometer
F Electronic parking
brake warning or indicator
lamps, USA only
453 Function Page
! Electronic parking
brake warning or indicator
lamps, Canada only
453
$ Brake warning lamp,
USA only
453,
451 J Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
453,
451 7 Seat belt telltale
454
h Combination low tire
pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA
only
377,
458 h Low tire pressure
telltale, Canada only
377,
458 # Left turn signal
indicator lamp
! Right turn signal
indicator lamp
÷ ESC warning lamp
435
· Distance warning
lamp
1 457
1
Vehicles without DISTRONIC PLUS: Warning lamp without function. It illuminates when the ignition is on. It
should go out when the engine is running. Instrument cluster
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G
Warning!
Only drive with the doors closed. Otherwise,
one or more of the doors could open while the
vehicle is in motion, putting you and/or
others at risk. G
Warning!
Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine
is running and while driving. Among other
dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases
may enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
X Power closing assist for doors: Press the
doors gently past the initial engage position
into the lock.
X Power closing assist for trunk lid: Press
the trunk lid gently into its lock. Starter switch positions
SmartKey
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 51. Starter switch
g
For removing SmartKey
1 Power supply for some electrical
consumers, e.g. wipers
2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical
consumers) and driving position
3 Starting position
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps in
the instrument cluster come on. The high-
beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn
signal indicator lamps will only come on if activated. If a lamp in the instrument cluster
fails to come on when the ignition is switched
on, have it checked and replaced if necessary.
If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on
after starting the engine or comes on while
driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster”
(Y page 450).
X
Always remove the SmartKey from the
starter switch when the engine is not in
operation.
This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle
battery discharge or a completely
discharged vehicle battery.
If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be
sufficiently charged.
X Check the vehicle battery and charge it if
necessary ( Y page 471).
or
X Get a jump start (Y page 471).
i If the SmartKey does not belong to the
vehicle, the SmartKey can be turned in the
starter switch. However, the ignition does
not switch on and the engine does not start. KEYLESS-GO
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 51.
Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO
feature are supplied with a SmartKey with
integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a
removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button must be
inserted in the starter switch and the
SmartKey present in the vehicle.
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
without depressing the brake pedal
corresponds to the various starter switch
positions (Y page 262).
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
with the brake pedal firmly depressed will
start the engine (Y page 285).
The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be
pulled out of the starter switch easily. You can 262
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then insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch.
i
The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does
not need to be removed from the starter
switch when you leave the vehicle.
However, always take the SmartKey with
you when you leave the vehicle. As long as
the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s
electrical systems can be switched on or
the engine can be started using the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. :
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
; Starter switch
X Insert the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
into the starter switch (if not inserted
already).
i Allow for 2 seconds until the system has
detected the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button.
X Make sure the automatic transmission is in
park position P.
X Do not depress the brake pedal. KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
=
USA only
? Canada only
Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics
have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed).
Position 1
X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
once.
This supplies power for some electrical
consumers, e.g. wipers.
i When you now open the driver’s door, the
power supply is switched off.
Ignition (or position 2) X
Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
twice.
This supplies power for all electrical
consumers.
When you switch on the ignition, all lamps
in the instrument cluster come on. The
high-beam headlamp indicator lamp and
turn signal indicator lamps will only come
on if activated. If a lamp in the instrument
cluster fails to come on when the ignition
is switched on, have it checked and
replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the
instrument cluster remains on after
starting the engine or comes on while
driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument
cluster” ( Y page 450). Starter switch positions
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Exterior lamp switch
1 W
Standing lamps, left
2 X Standing lamps, right
3 $ Off
Daytime running lamp mode
4 c Automatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode
5 T Parking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps, side marker
lamps and instrument panel lamps)
6 L Low-beam headlamps or high-beam
headlamps
7 N Front fog lamps
8 R Rear fog lamp
i The exterior lamps (except standing
lamps or parking lamps) go out
automatically when you remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch or open
the driver’s door with the ignition switched
off.
When the parking lamps or the rear fog
lamp are switched on and you remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch and open
the driver’s door, an acoustic signal
sounds.
In addition, the message Please Switch
Off Lights appears in the multifunction
display.
Switch off the parking lamps or the rear fog
lamp manually. !
Failure to switch off the parking lamps
when leaving the vehicle may result in a
discharged battery.
Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on
and off with the exterior lamp switch.
X
Switch on the ignition.
X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position L.
The following lamps come on:
R Low-beam headlamps
R Tail lamps
R Parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
R Instrument panel lamps
R Green indicator lamp T in the exterior
lamp switch
X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position $.
Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light:
R
Low-beam headlamps
R Tail lamps
R Parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps G
Warning!
If the exterior lamp switch is set to c, the
headlamps will not automatically come on
under foggy conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others, activate
headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to
L when driving or when traffic and/or Lighting
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ambient lighting conditions require you to do
so.
In
low
ambient lighting conditions, only switch
from position c to L with the vehicle
at a standstill in a safe location. Switching
from c to L will briefly switch off the
headlamps. Doing so while driving in low
ambient lighting conditions may result in an
accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid
to the driver. The driver is responsible for the
operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.
X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position c.
The following lamps come on and go out
depending on the brightness of the ambient
light with the SmartKey in starter switch
position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button pressed once:
R Tail lamps
R Parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
When the engine is running, the low-beam
headlamps will also come on and turn off
automatically.
Canada only:

High-beam headlamps are only
available with the exterior lamp switch in
position L.
Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is
mandatory
and

therefore in a constant mode.
In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode
is deactivated by default.
X Activate the daytime running lamp mode
using the control system, see “Switching daytime running lamp mode on or off (USA
only)”
(

Y page 215).
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
$ or c.
When the engine is running, the low-beam
headlamps come on.
In low ambient lighting conditions, the
following lamps will come on additionally:
R
Tail lamps
R Parking lamps
R License plate lamps
R Side marker lamps
With the daytime running lamp mode
activated and

the engine running, you cannot
switch off the low-beam headlamps manually.
Canada only
With the exterior lamp switch in position
$ or c, you cannot switch on the
high-beam headlamps.
The high-beam flasher is available at all times.
X For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp
switch to

position L to permit activation
of the high-beam headlamps.
When the engine is running, and you
R shift from a driving position to park
position P with

the vehicle at a standstill or
the electronic parking brake is engaged,
the low-beam headlamps will go out with a
delay of 3 minutes
R turn the exterior lamp switch to position
T, the low-beam headlamps, the tail
and parking lamps, the license plate lamps
and the side marker lamps come on
R turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
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USA only
You can only switch on the high-beam
headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions.
The high-beam flasher is available at all times.
When the engine is running, and you turn the
exterior lamp switch to position T or
L, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps come on
(Y page 275).
Fog lamps
Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the
exterior lamp switch in position c.
G
Warning!
In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions,
only switch from position c to L with
the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from c to L will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions may
result in an accident.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps
and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog
lamps should only be used in conjunction with
low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or
Province Motor Vehicle Regulations
regarding permissible lamp operation.
X Switch on the ignition.
X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
T or L (Y page 275).
X Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the
exterior lamp switch to first stop.
The green indicator lamp N in the
exterior lamp switch comes on.
X Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the
exterior lamp switch to second stop.
The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps, the
green N and the yellow indicator lamp
R in the exterior lamp switch come on.
X Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog
lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to
its stop. Locator lighting and night security
illumination The locator lighting and night security
illumination are described in the COMAND
vehicle menu section under (Y page 191).
Combination switch
Turn signals
X
Press the combination switch in direction
of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp ! or # in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets automatically
after major steering wheel movements.
To signal minor directional changes:
X Press the combination switch only to the
point of resistance in direction of
arrow ; or ? and release.
The corresponding turn signal lamps will
flash three times. Lighting
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