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XSelect Address Entry , From Memory ,
From Last Destinations or From POIs .SelectionStepAddress EntryXEnter a
destination by
address
( Y page 138).From MemoryXSelect a
destination from
the destination
memory
( Y page 144).From Last
DestinationsXSelect a
destination from
the list of last
destinations
( Y page 144).From POIsXEnter a point of
interest
( Y page 147).XTo start route calculation: once you have
entered a destination, select Start and
press W to confirm.
Deleting the intermediate stop
If an intermediate stop has already been
entered, you can delete it.
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.XTo show the menu: press the COMAND
controller W.XSelect Destination in the navigation
system menu bar by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Stopover and press W to confirm.XSelect Delete Stopover and press W to
confirm.
COMAND deletes the intermediate stop
and recalculates the route to the main
destination.
Entering points of interest
Initiating point of interest entry
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.XSelect Destination in the navigation
menu bar by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.XSelect From POIs and press W to confirm.
A menu appears.
Entering a point of interest in the
vicinity of the destination
Entering a point of interest in the vicinity of
the destination is only possible when route
guidance is active.
XSelect Destination Area from the menu
and press W to confirm.XContinue with assigning the point of
interest category ( Y page 148).
Entering a point of interest in the
vicinity of the current position
XSelect Current Position from the menu
and press W to confirm.XContinue with assigning the point of
interest category ( Y page 148).Navigation147COMANDZ

XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Detour and press W to confirm.XTo block a section of the route: select
More or Less repeatedly and confirm using
the W button until the desired section has
been selected.
iThe length of the blockable route section
is predetermined by the digital map. The
menu items are available accordingly.
XTo start route calculation: select Start
and press W to confirm.
XTo delete the blocked section: select
Delete while the message is shown and
press W to confirm.
COMAND calculates the route without the
block.
Selecting an alternative route
With the "Alternative route" function, routes
other than the original one can be calculated.
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Route in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Alternative Route and press W
to confirm.
You see the selected route. The display now
shows a split-screen view. On the left-hand
side, one or more alternative routes are
shown from start to destination. The
current route is highlighted dark blue; other
alternative routes appear light blue.
:Distance, estimated time of arrival and
estimated remaining driving time
;Display of events on the route=Display of selected route settingXTo select the next or previous
alternative route: select Next or
Previous and press W to confirm.
The possible alternative routes are shown
in this order: Current Route, Fast
Route, Eco Route, Short Route and
Alternative Route.
XTo select the original route: select Back
as often as necessary and press W to
confirm.
XTo start route guidance using the
selected alternative route: select Start
and press W to confirm.
COMAND accepts the alternative route.
Displaying destination information
Requirement: you have entered a destination
(Y page 139) and possibly an intermediate
stop (Y page 146).
XTo switch on navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.
XSelect Info in the navigation menu bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
Destination information is displayed.
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Problems with the navigation systemProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCOMAND is unable to
continue route
guidance after the
journey has been
interrupted.Route guidance is canceled if you interrupt the journey for more
than two hours.
"Interrupting the journey" refers to stopping the vehicle and
switching off COMAND. "Continuing route guidance" refers to
switching COMAND back on and driving on.XContinue route guidance ( Y page 154).
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the
driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's position.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
navigation announcements and route guidance displays.ProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsCOMAND is unable to
determine the vehicle's
position.COMAND has to redetermine the position of the vehicle if the
vehicle has been transported (e.g. by ferry, by motorail or after
towing).XStart the vehicle and pull away.
COMAND determines the vehicle's position. Depending on the
driving situation, this may take some time.
Route guidance may be restricted during the determination of
the vehicle's position.
When positioning is complete, route guidance is resumed with
navigation announcements and route guidance displays.176NavigationCOMAND

Example display: MP3 mode:Disc type;Disc number=File or track name (ID3 tags)?Disc or directory nameACurrent playback optionBTrack timeCGraphic time and track displayDSound settingsEMedia selectionFMusic searchGArtist (ID3 tags)HMP3 functions
Pause function
In audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode
XTo pause playback: briefly press the
8 button on the multifunction steering
wheel.XTo continue playback: briefly press the
8 button on the multifunction steering
wheel again.Only in audio DVD modeXTo pause playback: switch on audio DVD
mode ( Y page 205).XSelect Ë by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì.XTo continue playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted. The Ì display changes
to Ë .
Stop function
This function is only available in audio DVD
mode.
XSwitch on audio DVD mode ( Y page 205).XTo interrupt playback: select É by
sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
The Ë display changes to Ì. É
remains highlighted.XTo continue playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select É again and press
W to confirm.
or
XSelect É and confirm by pressing W
twice in rapid succession.
Ì is highlighted.XTo restart playback: select Ì and
press W to confirm.
Playback starts at the beginning of the
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Showing/hiding the menu
This function is not available while the DVD's
own menu (Y page 227) is being displayed.
XTo show: press W the COMAND
controller.
or
XSelect Menu while the navigation menu is
shown and press W to confirm.
XTo hide: slide ZV the COMAND controller
and confirm Full screen by pressing W.
Menu shown
:Video DVD options;Pause function=Stop function?Full-screen functionAMedia selectionBSound settings
Fast forward/rewind
XSlide XVY and hold the COMAND
controller until the desired position is
reached.
You see the navigation menu.
Selecting a video DVDXPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XSelect Media by sliding VÆ and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The media list appears. The # dot
indicates the medium currently playing.
Video DVDs are indicated by the ý icon.
:Icon ý for a video DVD;Video DVD currently playingXSelect DVD-V by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
COMAND loads the video DVD and starts
playback.
iIf you select a CD, an audio DVD or an
MP3 medium, you switch to the respective
audio mode. You can find further
information about the media list on
(Y page 208).
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Stop functionXPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XTo interrupt playback: select ± by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The « display changes to M. The video
image is hidden.
XTo continue playback: select M and press
W to confirm.
Playback continues from the point where it
was interrupted.
XTo stop playback: while playback is
interrupted, select ± again and press W
to confirm.
or
XDuring playback, confirm ± by pressing
W twice in quick succession.
M is selected.
XTo restart playback: confirm M by
pressing W.
Playback restarts from the beginning.
Pause function
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XTo pause: select « by turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The « display changes to M.
XTo continue playback: select M and press
W to confirm.
The menu is hidden.
Selecting a scene/chapter
If the film is divided into scenes or chapters,
you can select them directly while the film is
running, or skip forwards step-by-step. Some
DVDs do not permit this at certain points (e.g.
during the opening credits).
It may also be possible to select the scene/
chapter from within the menu stored on the
DVD.
XTo skip forwards or back: turn cVd or
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
The navigation menu (Y page 224) appears
for approximately eight seconds.
XOn the multifunction steering wheel:
switch on video DVD mode in COMAND
(Y page 224).
XUse the = or ; button to select the
Audio menu.
XPress 9 or : to select a scene/
chapter.
If you press and hold 9 or : for an
extended period, rapid scroll begins.
Selecting a film/title
This function is only available if the DVD is
divided into several films/tracks. If the DVD
contains several films, these can be selected
directly. A film can be selected either when
the DVD is being played back or when it is
stopped.
The film can also be selected from the menu
on the DVD itself.
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XSelect DVD-V by turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
XSelect DVD functions and press W to
confirm.
A menu appears.
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COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Main area ; is active.
XSelect the individual vehicle functions by
sliding XVY or turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
Opening from the "Vehicle" menu
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
sliding XVY and turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The "Vehicle" submenu opens.
XSelect the individual vehicle functions in
the menu by sliding XVY or turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
In the next section, it is the first procedure
that is always described.
Switching the ECO function on/off
The ECO start/stop function switches the
engine off automatically when the vehicle is
stopped under certain conditions. When
pulling away again, the engine starts
automatically (Y page 270). You can switch
the ECO start/stop function on and off using
COMAND.
If you switch the ECO start/stop function off
using COMAND, the function is switched on
again automatically when you switch the
ignition off and on again.
XTo switch the ECO start/stop function
on/off: select Vehicle in the main
function bar by sliding XVY and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The main area is active.
XSelect the ECO function by sliding XVY or
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The ECO start/stop function is switched on
and off alternately.
Extending/retracting the rear window
blind
! Make sure that the rear window blind can
move freely. Otherwise, the blind or other
objects could be damaged.
iThe rear window blind is deactivated at
temperatures below -20 †.
XTo extend/retract the rear window
blind: select Vehicle in the main function
bar by sliding XVY and turning cVd the
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When the low-beam headlamps are
switched on, the T indicator lamp on
the light switch lights up.
Front fog lamps and rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps
GWarning!
If you suspect that driving conditions will be
foggy, turn the light switch to L before you
start your journey. Otherwise, your vehicle
may not be visible and you could endanger
yourself and others.
GWarning!
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.
XTo switch on the front fog lamps: turn
the key in the ignition lock to position 2 or
start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or T . If the
light switch is set to c, you cannot
switch on the fog lamps.XPull the light switch out to the first detent.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the front fog lamps: press
the light switch in as far as it will go.
The green N indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Rear fog lamps
XTo switch on the rear fog lamp: turn the
key in the ignition lock to position 2 or start
the engine.XTurn the light switch to L or T . When
the light switch is set to c, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.XTurn the light switch to L. When the
light switch is set to T, you cannot
switch on the rear fog lamp.XPull the light switch out to the second stop.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch lights up.XTo switch off the rear fog lamp: press the
light switch in as far as it will go.
The yellow R indicator lamp on the light
switch goes out.
Combination switch
Turn signal
:High-beam headlamps;Right turn signal=High-beam flasher?Left turn signalXTo indicate briefly: press the combination
switch briefly to the pressure point in the
direction of arrow ; or ?.
The corresponding turn signal flashes three
times.XTo indicate: press the combination switch
beyond the pressure point in the direction
of arrow ; or ?.
High-beam headlamps
XTo switch on the high-beam headlamps:
turn the key in the ignition lock to position
2 or start the engine.XTurn the light switch to L.246Exterior lightingLights and windshield wipers

Replacing the windshield wiper blades
Moving the wiper arms to a vertical
position
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO
XTurn the key to position 1 or 2 in the ignition
lock.
XSet the windshield wipers to
position ° on the combination switch.
XWhen the wiper arms have reached a
vertical position, turn the key to position
0 and remove it from the ignition lock.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO
XSwitch off the engine.XTake your foot off the brake pedal.XSet the windshield wipers to
position ° on the combination switch.
XPress the Start/Stop button repeatedly
until the windshield wipers start.
XWhen the wiper arms have reached a
vertical position, press the Start/Stop
button.
Removing the wiper blades
XFold the wiper arm away from the
windshield until it engages.
XSet the wiper blade at right angles to the
wiper arm.
XRemove the wiper blade from the retainer
on the wiper arm in the direction of the
arrow.
Installing the wiper bladeXSlide the new wiper blade into the retainer
on the wiper arm in the opposite direction
to the arrow.
Make sure that the wiper blade slides fully
into the retainer on the wiper arm.
XTurn the wiper blade parallel to the wiper
arm.
XFold the wiper arm back onto the
windshield.
Problems with the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers are obstructed
Leaves or snow, for example, may be
obstructing the windshield wiper movement.
The wiper motor has been deactivated.
XFor safety reasons, you should remove the
key from the ignition lock.
or
XSwitch off the engine using the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
XRemove the cause of the obstruction.XSwitch the windshield wipers back on.
The windshield wipers are inoperative
The windshield wiper drive is malfunctioning.
XSelect another wiper speed on the
combination switch.
XHave the windshield wipers checked at a
qualified specialist workshop.
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gear when the engine is idling normally and
when your right foot is firmly on the brake
pedal.
! Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only shift the automatic transmission to
the desired drive position when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. You could otherwise damage the
drive train.
! CL 63 AMG: at low engine oil
temperatures below 68 ‡ (+20 †), the
maximum engine speed is restricted in
order to protect the engine. To protect the
engine and maintain smooth engine
operation, avoid driving at full throttle when
the engine is cold.
SmartKey positions
SmartKey
gTo remove the SmartKey1Power supply for some consumers, such
as the windshield wipers2Ignition (power supply for all consumers)
and drive position3To start the engine
As soon as the ignition is switched on, all the
indicator lamps in the instrument cluster light
up. The indicator lamps of the high-beam
headlamps or the turn signal lamps only light
up if the high-beam headlamps or the turn
signal lamps are switched on. If an indicator
lamp does not light up when the ignition is
switched on, check it and replace it if
necessary. If an indicator lamp does not go
out after the engine is started or if it lights up
while the vehicle is in motion, see
( Y page 375).XRemove the SmartKey when the engine is
switched off.
The battery may otherwise discharge.
If you cannot turn the SmartKey in the ignition
lock, the vehicle battery may not be charged
sufficiently.
XCheck the vehicle battery and charge if
necessary ( Y page 428).
or
XJump-start the vehicle ( Y page 429).
i
The SmartKey can be turned in the
ignition lock even if it is not the correct
SmartKey for the vehicle. The ignition is not
switched on. The engine cannot be started.
KEYLESS-GO
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO are equipped with
a SmartKey with an integrated KEYLESS-GO
function and a detachable Start/Stop button.
The Start/Stop button must be inserted in the
ignition lock and the SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
Pressing the Start/Stop button several times
in succession corresponds to the different
key positions in the ignition lock. This is only
the case if you are not depressing the brake
pedal.
If you depress the brake pedal and press the
Start/Stop button, the engine starts
immediately.
The Start/Stop button can be removed from
the ignition lock. Then you can insert the
SmartKey in the ignition lock.
i You do not have to remove the Start/Stop
button from the ignition lock when you
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