climate control MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2012 C216 Owner's Manual

Index ....................................................... 4Introduction ......................................... 26At a glance ........................................... 31Safety ................................................... 39Opening/closing ................................. 71Seats, steering wheel and mirrors ....91COMAND ............................................ 105Lights and windshield wipers ..........243Climate control ................................. 255Driving and parking ..........................265On-board computer and displays ....329Stowing and features .......................387Maintenance and care ......................407Breakdown assistance .....................423Wheels and tires ............................... 441Technical data ................................... 471
Contents3

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 306
4MATIC off-road system ................... 306
A
ABC see Active Body Control (ABC)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 347
Function/notes ................................ 62
Important safety notes ....................62
Warning lamp ................................. 380
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 258
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus Without spotlight function .............319
With spotlight function ................... 318
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 343
Display message ............................ 369
Function/information ....................321
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 368
Function/notes ............................. 305
Active Driving Assistance package . 321
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 343
Display message ............................ 369
Function/information ....................324
Active Light System
Display message ............................ 361
Active multicontour seat ............ 97, 241
Active service system PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 66
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 304
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 362
Function/notes ............................. 248
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 344
Additional speedometer ................... 344
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 478
Address Entering (example) .........................138
see Address book
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 189
Connecting a call ........................... 192
Creating an entry ........................... 190
Deleting an entry ........................... 191
Entering characters .......................122
Entry as a home address ...............162
Importing contacts ........................188
Introduction ................................... 187
Starting route guidance .................192
Voice tag ....................................... 192
Air bags
Display message ............................ 357
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 44
Important safety notes ....................42
Knee bag .......................................... 44
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 46
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Side impact air bag ..........................45
Window curtain air bag ....................46
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 259
Setting (COMAND) .........................236
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 259
Setting (COMAND) .........................236
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 367
Function/notes ............................. 303
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 263
Important safety notes ..................2614Index

Exterior lights ................................ 418
Gear or selector lever ....................420
Matte finish ................................... 417
Night View Assist Plus ...................419
Notes ............................................. 414
Paint .............................................. 416
Plastic trim .................................... 419
Power washer ................................ 416
Rear view camera .......................... 418
Roof lining ...................................... 421
Seat belt ........................................ 421
Seat cover ..................................... 420
Sensors ......................................... 418
Steering wheel ............................... 420
Tail pipes ....................................... 419
Trim pieces .................................... 420
Washing by hand ........................... 415
Wheels ........................................... 416
Windows ........................................ 417
Wiper blades .................................. 418
Wooden trim .................................. 420
Cargo tie down rings ......................... 390
Car pool lanes .................................... 153
Car wash (care) ................................. 415
Category Satellite radio ................................ 202
CD
Copy protection ............................. 213
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............209
General information .......................213
Inserting ........................................ 204
Mode, switching to ........................205
Multisession .................................. 212
Notes on discs ............................... 213
Operating the player/changer
(on-board computer) ......................337
Pause function ............................... 207
Playback options ........................... 212
Player/changer operation
(COMAND) ..................................... 204
Safety notes .................................. 204
Selecting a media type ..................208
Selecting a track ............................ 208
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 125
Cell phone
see Mobile phone
Center console ..................................... 36Central locking
Automatic locking feature
(COMAND) ..................................... 234
Locking/unlocking (SmartKey) ........72
Changing bulbs
High-beam headlamps ...................251
Important safety notes ..................250
Overview of bulb types ..................251
Changing direction
Announcement phase ....................151
Change of direction phase .............151
Preparation phase .........................151
Character bar ..................................... 119
Characters Entering ......................................... 120
Entering (address book, phone
book) ............................................. 122
Entering (navigation) ......................119
Child-proof locks
Important safety notes ....................60
Children
In the vehicle ................................... 55
Restraint systems ............................ 55
Child seat
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ............................................ 58
Special seat belt retractor ...............57
Top Tether ....................................... 59
Cigarette lighter ................................ 394
Climate control Automatic climate control .............257
COMAND ....................................... 235
Controlling automatically ...............258
Controlling centrally (COMAND) ....237
Cooling with air dehumidification ..258
Cooling with air dehumidification
(COMAND) ..................................... 237
Defrosting the windows .................260
Defrosting the windshield ..............259
Important safety notes ..................256
Indicator lamp ................................ 258
Main menu ..................................... 236
Maximum cooling .......................... 260
Overview of systems ......................256
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 258
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 260Index7

Refrigerant ..................................... 479
Setting the air distribution .............259
Setting the airflow .........................259
Setting the airflow (COMAND) .......238
Setting the air vents ......................261
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 238
Setting the temperature ................259
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 260
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Switching residual heat on/off ......261
Switching the rear window
heating on/off ............................... 260
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 32
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 224
COMAND At a glance (overview) .................... 108
Back button ................................... 109
Basic functions .............................. 123
Components .................................. 108
Display ........................................... 111
Example of operation .....................118
Function buttons ........................... 109
Menu overview .............................. 111
Remote control .............................. 115
Switching on/off ........................... 123
System settings ............................. 127
COMAND controller ........................... 108
COMAND display Cleaning instructions .....................114
Folding in and swiveling .................114
Setting ........................................... 127
COMAND operating system .............. 108
Combination switch .......................... 246
Compass function ............................. 172
Conference connection ..................... 185
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 334
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 224
Convenience closing feature .............. 87
Convenience opening feature ............ 87
Convenience telephone Importing contacts ........................188Convenience telephony .................... 177
Introduction ................................... 177
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................411
Display message ............................ 362
Notes ............................................. 479
Temperature (on-board computer) . 337
Temperature gauge ........................ 330
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 213
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 359
Function/notes ............................. 248
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................291
Deactivating ................................... 292
Display message ............................ 372
Driving system ............................... 290
Function/notes ............................. 290
Important safety notes ..................290
LIM indicator lamp .........................291
Setting a speed .............................. 292
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 291
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 391
Important safety notes ..................391
Rear compartment .........................392
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 29
Customer Relations Department ....... 29
D
Dashboard see Cockpit
Data
see Technical data
Data carrier
MUSIC REGISTER ........................... 214
Data medium
Audio DVD ..................................... 212
CD/DVD ........................................ 213
MP3 ............................................... 212
Date format, setting .......................... 128
Day design, setting ........................... 127
Daytime running lamp mode see Daytime running lamps
8Index

Preparing the vehicle .....................425
Raising the vehicle .........................426
Floormat ............................................. 405
Freeway information ......................... 171
Front fog lamps ................................. 246
Display message ............................ 360
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat .......94
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 477
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 334
Displaying the range ......................334
Driving tips .................................... 286
Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes ..................477
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 477
Problem (malfunction) ...................283
Refueling ........................................ 280
Specifications ................................ 477
Tank content/reserve fuel .............476
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 281
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 334
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 476
Problem (malfunction) ...................283
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 109
Fuses Allocation chart ............................. 438
Before changing ............................. 438
Dashboard fuse box .......................438
Engine emergency stop .................439
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 439
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 438
Important safety notes ..................437
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................405
Notes ............................................. 402
Opening/closing the garage door ..405
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 403
Gasoline ............................................. 281
Gear indicator (on-board
computer) .......................................... 337
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 420
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts ......... 472
Glove box ........................................... 388
GPS reception .................................... 135
Gracenote Media Database .............. 210
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 247
HD Radio™ ......................................... 199
Heading up (navigation) ................... 168
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 480
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....412
Cleaning system (function) ............246
Fogging up ..................................... 249
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 95
Adjusting (electrically) .....................95
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 95
Heating
see Climate control
High-beam headlamps
Changing bulbs .............................. 251
Display message ............................ 360
Switching Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off ................................. 248
Switching on/off ........................... 247
Hill start assist .................................. 269
HOLD function Display message ............................ 368
Function/notes ............................. 302
12Index

Pulling away (automatic
transmission) ..................................... 269
PULSE see Massage function (PULSE)
Q
Qualified specialist workshop ........... 29
R
RACETIMER (on-board computer) .... 338
Radar sensor system Activating/deactivating .................344
Display message ............................ 369
Radio
HD Radio™ .................................... 199
Selecting a station .................196, 336
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 125
Storing stations ............................. 197
Switching on .................................. 195
Switching wavebands ....................196
Radio-controlled devices
(installing) .......................................... 406
Read-aloud function .......................... 158
Reading lamp ..................................... 249
Real-time traffic reports ................... 158
Rear compartment Setting the air vents ......................263
Rear fog lamp
Display message ............................ 360
Switching on/off ........................... 246
Rear view camera
Cleaning instructions .....................418
Function/notes ............................. 314
Rear-view mirror ............................... 101
Rear window blind ............................ 393
see Rear window roller sunblind
see Roller sunblind
Rear window defroster
Problem (malfunction) ...................260
Rear window heating
Switching on/off ........................... 260
Redialing (telephone) ........................ 184
Refueling Fuel gauge ....................................... 33
Important safety notes ..................280
Refueling process ..........................281
see Fuel
Remote control
Garage door opener .......................402
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 29
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 365
Warning lamp ................................. 384
see Fuel
Reset function ................................... 134
Resetting (factory settings) ............. 134
Residual heat (climate control) ........ 261
Restraint system see SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System)
Reversing lamps (display
message) ............................................ 361
Road map see Map
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 27
Roller sunblind Rear window .................................. 393
Rear window (COMAND) ................231
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 421
Roof load (maximum) ........................ 480
Route see Route guidance (navigation)
Route (navigation)
Displaying the distance to the
destination ..................................... 156
Route overview .............................. 156
Selecting an alternative route ........155
Setting route options (avoiding:
highways, toll roads, tunnels,
ferries) ........................................... 136
Setting the route type (short
route, fast route, dynamic route or
economic route) ............................ 136
Starting calculation ........................140
Route guidance
Canceling ....................................... 153
Continuing ..................................... 15318Index

MB info call button ........................398
Remote vehicle locking ..................401
Roadside Assistance button ..........397
Search & Send ............................... 400
Self-test ......................................... 396
System .......................................... 395
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............401
Telephone
Accepting/ending a call ................183
Accepting a call ............................. 340
Adjusting the volume for calls .......124
Basic menu (Bluetooth ®
interface) ....................................... 182
Calling (outgoing call) ....................184
Calling voicemail ............................ 185
Conference connection .................. 185
Connecting a mobile phone
(general information) .....................179
De-authorizing a mobile phone ......182
Ending an active call ......................185
Entering a number .........................184
External authorization
(Bluetooth ®
) ................................... 181
Function restrictions ......................178
General notes ................................ 177
Keypad ........................................... 110
Menu (on-board computer) ............340
Number from the phone book ........ 341
Operating options ..........................178
Overview of functions ....................185
Reception and transmission
volume ........................................... 183
Redialing ................................ 184, 341
Rejecting/ending a call .................340
Rejecting a call .............................. 183
Rejecting or accepting a waiting
call ................................................. 185
Safety notes .................................. 177
Sending DTMF tones ...................... 187
Switching hands-free microphone
on/off ............................................ 185
Toggling ......................................... 185
Using the telephone ....................... 183
see Bluetooth ®

see Call lists
Television
see TV Temperature
Coolant .......................................... 330
Coolant (on-board computer) ......... 337
Engine oil (on-board computer) ...... 337
Outside temperature ...................... 331
Setting (climate control) ................259
Setting (COMAND) .........................235
Theft deterrent locking system
Immobilizer ...................................... 68
Tilt/sliding sunroof
see Sliding sunroof
Time
Setting summer/standard time .....129
Setting the format .........................128
Setting the time ............................. 128
Setting the time/date format ........128
Setting the time zone ..................... 129
Timing (RACETIMER) ......................... 338
Tiredness assistant see ATTENTION ASSIST
Tire pressure
Calling up (on-board computer) .....449
Checking manually ........................449
Display message ............................ 372
Maximum ....................................... 448
Notes ............................................. 447
Recommended ............................... 445
Tire pressure monitoring system
Function/notes ............................. 449
Restarting ...................................... 451
Warning lamp ................................. 385
Tires
Aspect ratio (definition) .................464
Average weight of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................463
Bar (definition) ............................... 462
Characteristics .............................. 462
Checking ........................................ 443
Definition of terms .........................462
Direction of rotation ......................466
Display message ............................ 372
Distribution of the vehicle
occupants (definition) ....................465
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................... 461
DOT (Department of
Transportation) (definition) ............46222Index

CockpitFunctionPage:Steering wheel paddle
shifters
277
;Combination switch246=Cruise control lever291?HornAInstrument cluster33BDIRECT SELECT lever273CControl panel for:Vehicle level303Suspension tuning304PARKTRONIC306Swiveling the COMAND
display
114
COMAND display
brightness
114
Instrument lighting114FunctionPageDOverhead control panel37EAutomatic climate control256FIgnition lock267Start/Stop button267GAdjusts the steering wheel98Steering wheel heating99HElectric parking brake284IOn-board diagnostics
socketJOpens the hood408KNight View Assist Plus317LLight switch24432CockpitAt a glance

You can install new map software yourself
which, depending on the scope, may consist
of one or more DVDs.
The installation process can take between
10 and 120 minutes, depending on the scope
of the map software. If the radio is switched
on before you start the installation process,
you can still adjust the volume. You can also
use COMAND to operate automatic climate
control and to cancel the process. Other
functions are not operational. If possible,
carry out the installation when the vehicle is
stationary. The DVD read speed is higher
when the vehicle is stationary than when it is
in motion, so less time is required. If the
starter battery is not sufficiently charged,
COMAND may end the process automatically
in order to protect the battery. Therefore, let
the engine idle during the installation
process.GWARNING
Never leave the engine running in enclosed
spaces. The exhaust gases contain toxic
carbon monoxide. Breathing in exhaust fumes
is a health hazard and can lead to
unconsciousness or death.
Displaying information on the map
version currently in use
XTo activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.XTo show the menu: press W the COMAND
controller.XSelect Navi in the main function bar by
sliding VÆ and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.XSelect Map Version and press W to
confirm.
Notes on handling DVDs
R Only hold DVDs by the edge.
R Handle DVDs carefully to prevent reading
errors.
R Avoid getting scratches, fingerprints and
dust on DVDs.
R Use a commercially-available cleaning
cloth to clean discs. When cleaning CDs,
you should wipe in straight lines from the
center outwards rather than in a circular
motion.
R Place DVDs back in their cases after use.
R Protect DVDs from heat and direct sunlight.
Map software copy protection
Map software for COMAND is subject to a
charge. The map software has just one
activation code which is usable in one vehicle
only, and is not transferable. You can obtain
the six-digit activation code from your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If you
have lost the activation code, or if COMAND
does not accept the activation code that you
have received, contact your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Your vehicle is supplied with map software at
the factory. Depending on the country, map
software for your region is either pre-installed
(Europe/USA) or the map software is
supplied as a DVD (all other countries). You
do not require an activation code for the map
software that is provided with your vehicle.
If the map software on your vehicle has been
installed at the factory and you wish to
reinstall it, this also does not necessitate
entry of the activation code.
Installation processXLoad the map software DVD in the DVD
drive ( Y page 204).
COMAND checks the DVD and shows a
corresponding message in the display.
Map software is not compatible with the
navigation system
You will see a message that the map software
cannot be installed.
XTo confirm the message: press W.
COMAND ejects the DVD.XTake the DVD out of the slot.XInsert a DVD which is compatible with the
vehicle’s navigation system.Navigation173COMANDZ

turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The main area is active.XSelect the Automatic Locking function
by sliding XVY or turning cVd the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
Activating/deactivating the trunk lid
opening height restriction
XTo activate/deactivate the trunk lid
opening height restriction: 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 Trunk Opening-height
Restriction function by sliding XVY or
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
Automatic climate control
Introduction to automatic climate
control
You can operate automatic climate control
using COMAND or the buttons on the upper
section of the center console ( Y page 257).
Several special automatic climate control
functions can only be adjusted using
COMAND.
You can access the automatic climate control
menu via the air-conditioning function bar.
To do so, make certain that the SmartKey is
in position 2 in the ignition lock.
Air-conditioning function bar
:To set the temperature, left;To set the air distribution, left=To set the airflow, left?Climate control main menu
( Y page 236)ATo set the airflow, rightBTo set the air distribution, rightCTo set the temperature, right
Setting the temperature
You can set the temperature separately for
the driver’s and front-passenger side.
XSelect left temperature display : or right
temperature display C in the air-
conditioning function bar by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.Vehicle235COMANDZ