interior lights MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2012 C216 Owner's Manual

Daytime running lampsDisplay message ............................ 361
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 343
Switching on/off (switch) ..............245
Delayed switch-off
Exterior lighting (COMAND) ...........233
Interior lighting (COMAND) ............233
Destination (navigation)
Displaying information ...................156
Entering a destination by address .. 138
Entering a destination using the
map ............................................... 144
Entering an intermediate stop .......145
Entering a point of interest ............147
Saving ............................................ 163
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 143
Selecting from the list of last
destinations ................................... 143
Destination memory (navigation)
Deleting an entry ........................... 165
Entering/saving your home
address .......................................... 141
Previous destinations ....................165
Dialing a number (telephone) ........... 184
Digital speedometer ......................... 334
Digital TV see TV
DIRECT SELECT lever
see Automatic transmission
Display
Selecting the design ......................127
Settings ......................................... 127
Display (cleaning instructions) ........ 419
Displaying the arrival time ............... 156
Displaying the distance to the
destination ......................................... 156
Display messages Calling up (on-board computer) .....346
Driving systems ............................. 366
Engine ............................................ 362
General notes ................................ 346
Hiding (on-board computer) ...........346
Lights ............................................. 359
Safety systems .............................. 347
Service interval display ..................413
SmartKey ....................................... 376Tires ............................................... 372
Vehicle ........................................... 374
Distance
see Navigation, route overview
Distance display (on-board
computer) .......................................... 341
Distance recorder ............................. 334
see Odometer
see Trip odometer
Distance warning (warning lamp) .... 385
DISTRONIC PLUS Deactivating ................................... 300
Display message ............................ 370
Displays in the multifunction
display ........................................... 299
Driving tips .................................... 300
Function/notes ............................. 292
Important safety notes ..................292
Setting the specified minimum
distance ......................................... 298
Warning lamp ................................. 385
Dolby Digital ...................................... 126
Doors Automatic locking (switch) ............... 81
Central locking/unlocking
(SmartKey) ....................................... 72
Control panel ................................... 38
Display message ............................ 375
Emergency locking ........................... 82
Emergency unlocking .......................81
Important safety notes ....................79
Opening (from inside) ......................80
Power closing feature ......................81
Drinking and driving ......................... 286
Drinks holder see Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 277
Manual ........................................... 279
Driver's door
see Doors
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................414
Symmetrical low beam ..................244Index9

Homesee Home address
Home address
Entering and saving .......................141
Selecting from the destination
memory ......................................... 143
Hood
Closing ........................................... 409
Display message ............................ 375
Opening ......................................... 408
Hydroplaning ..................................... 289
I
Ignition lock see Key positions
Immobilizer .......................................... 68
Incident (traffic report) ..................... 158
Indicator lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Indicators
see Turn signals
Instrument cluster
Overview .......................................... 33
Warning and indicator lamps ...........34
Instrument lighting
see Instrument cluster lighting
Interface (USB, iPod ®
)
see Media Interface
Interior lighting
Ambient light (COMAND) ...............233
Automatic control ..........................250
Interior lighting .............................. 233
Manual control ............................... 250
Overview ........................................ 249
Reading lamp ................................. 249
see Interior lighting
Intermediate stop
Deleting ......................................... 146
Entering ......................................... 145
iPod ®
Alphabetical track selection ..........221
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 218
Selecting a category/playlist .........220
Supported variants ........................217
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 424
Using ............................................. 426
Jump starting (engine) ...................... 433
K
Key see SmartKey
KEYLESS-GO
Convenience closing feature ............88
Locking ............................................ 73
Start/Stop button .......................... 267
Starting the engine ........................269
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 267
SmartKey ....................................... 267
Kickdown
Driving tips .................................... 276
Manual drive program ....................279
Knee bag .............................................. 44
L
Lamps see Warning and indicator lamps
Lane detection (automatic)
see Lane Keeping Assist
Lap time (RACETIMER) ...................... 338
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
Letter bar see Character bar
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 360
Lighting see Lights
Lights
Automatic headlamp mode ............245
Cornering light function .................248
Display message ............................ 359
Driving abroad ............................... 244
Fog lamps ...................................... 246
Hazard warning lamps ...................247
High beam flasher .......................... 247
High-beam headlamps ...................247
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Please read the information on qualified
specialist workshops ( Y page 29).
Occupant safety
Overview of occupant safety
In this section, you will learn the most
important facts about the restraint system
components of the vehicle.
The restraint system consists of:
R seat belts
R child restraint systems
R LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat anchors
Additional protection is provided by:
R SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
R NECK-PRO head restraints
R PRE-SAFE ®
R Air bag system components with:
- PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
- front-passenger seat with Occupant
Classification System (OCS)
The different air bag systems work
independently of each other. The protective
functions of the system work in conjunction
with each other. Not all air bags are deployed
in an accident.
GWARNING
Modifications to or work improperly
conducted on restraint system components
or their wiring, as well as tampering with
interconnected electronic systems, can lead
to the restraint systems no longer functioning
as intended.
Air bags or Emergency Tensioning Devices
(ETDs), for example, could deploy
inadvertently or fail to deploy in accidents
although the deceleration threshold for air
bag deployment is exceeded. Therefore,
never modify the restraint systems. Do not
tamper with electronic components or their
software.
i See "Children in the vehicle"
( Y page 55) for more information on
infants and children traveling with you in
the vehicle and restraints for infants and
children.
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
Introduction
SRS consists of:
R the 6 SRS warning lamp
R air bags
R air bag control unit (with crash sensors)
R Emergency Tensioning Devices
R belt force limiters
SRS reduces the risk of occupants coming
into contact with the vehicle's interior in the
event of an accident. It can also reduce the
effect of the forces to which occupants are
subjected during an accident.
SRS warning lamp
SRS functions are checked regularly when
you switch on the ignition and when the
engine is running. Therefore, malfunctions
can be detected in good time.
The 6 SRS warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out no later than a few seconds
after the engine is started.
The SRS components are in operational
readiness when the 6 SRS warning lamp
is not lit while the engine is running .
40Occupant safetySafety

iOther topics:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
( Y page 99)
R storing settings ( Y page 102)
R operating the on-board computer
( Y page 331)
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off
The steering-wheel heating heats the leather
areas of the steering wheel.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.XTo switch on/off: turn the lever in the
direction of arrow : or ;.
Indicator lamp = lights up or goes out.
Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: when you
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock,
the steering wheel heating is deactivated.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: when you switch
off the ignition and open the driver's door, the
steering wheel heating is deactivated.
i The steering wheel heating is deactivated
when the temperature in the vehicle
interior is higher than 86 ‡ (30 †).
i The steering wheel heating is switched off
automatically after about 24 minutes.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT system
Important safety notes
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature makes getting
in and out of your vehicle easier.
You can activate and deactivate the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature using COMAND
( Y page 232).
GWARNING
You must make sure no one can become
trapped or injured by the moving steering
wheel and driver's seat when the EASY-
ENTRY/EXIT feature is activated.
To stop steering wheel and seat movement,
do one of the following:
R move the seat adjustment switch.
R move the steering column adjustment
switch.
R press one of the memory function position
buttons or memory button M.
Do not leave children unattended in the
vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver's door and
unintentionally activate the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature. This could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
GWARNING
Let the system complete the adjustment
procedure before setting the vehicle in
motion. All steering wheel adjustment must
be completed before setting the vehicle in
motion. Driving off with the steering wheel
still adjusting could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.
! Do not activate the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature, if the seat backrest is reclined too
far backwards. This can damage the front
or rear seats. You must first move the
backrest to a vertical position.
Steering wheel99Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ

Position of the steering wheel and the
driver's seat when the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature is active
The steering wheel tilts upwards and the
driver's seat moves backwards if you:
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
R open the driver's door when the SmartKey
is in the ignition lock or KEYLESS-GO is in
position 1
i The steering wheel only moves upwards if
it has not already reached the upper end
stop. The driver's seat only moves
backwards if it is not already in the
rearmost position.
Position of the steering wheel and the
driver's seat for driving
If you insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock with the driver's door closed, depending
on the setting, the position of the steering
wheel and the driver's seat will be changed to
the previously set position.
The last position of the steering wheel or seat
is stored if:
R the ignition is switched off or
R the setting is stored with the memory
function.
Crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature
If the crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
triggered in an accident, the steering column
will move upwards when the driver's door is
opened. This occurs irrespective of the
position of the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
This makes it easier to exit the vehicle and
rescue the occupants.
The crash-responsive EASY-EXIT feature is
only operational if the EASY-EXIT/ENTRY
feature is activated in the on-board computer.
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors
Adjusting the exterior mirrors
GWARNING
Exercise care when using the passenger-side
exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface
is convex (outwardly curved surface for a
wider field of view). Objects in mirror are
closer than they appear. Check your interior
rear view mirror and glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.
The exterior mirrors are automatically heated
if the rear window defroster is switched on
and the outside temperature is low.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.XPress button ; for the right-hand exterior
mirror or button = for the left-hand
exterior mirror.
The indicator lamp lights up in the button
that has been pressed.XPress adjustment button : up, down, to
the right or to the left until the exterior
mirror is set to a position that provides you
with a good overview of traffic conditions.100MirrorsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
The main area is active.XSelect the Easy-Entry/Exit Feature
menu by sliding XVY or turning cVd the
COMAND controller.
The EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature menu
appears. The current setting is indicated by
a # dot.XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller.
The selected setting is indicated by a #
dot.
Setting the interior/exterior lighting
delayed switch-off time
Interior lighting: you can set whether and for
how long you wish the interior lighting to
remain on in the dark after you have removed
the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
Exterior light: you can set whether and for
how long you want the exterior lighting to
remain on in the dark after the doors have
been closed. The exterior lighting
automatically switches off after the switch-off
delay has elapsed.
You may select from the following settings:
R 0 seconds: delayed switch-off is
deactivated.
R 15, 30, 45, 60 seconds: delayed switch-off
is activated.
i You can reactivate this function by
opening a door within one minute. If none
of the doors are opened after the SmartKey
is removed from the ignition lock or if a door
is not closed after it has been opened, the
exterior lights switch off after 60 seconds.
XTo set the interior/exterior lighting
delayed switch-off time: 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 Interior Lighting Delayed
Shut-off /Exterior Lighting
Delayed Shut-off menu by sliding
XVY or turning cVd the COMAND
controller.
The interior/exterior lighting delayed
switch-off time menu appears. The current
setting is indicated by a # dot.XSelect Setting by sliding ZVÆ or turning
cVd the COMAND controller.
The selected setting is indicated by a #
dot.
Setting the ambient light
You can make the following settings:
R SOLAR (yellow interior lighting)
R NEUTRAL (white interior lighting)
R POLAR (blue interior lighting)
R Brightness of the interior lighting on a
scale of 0 (off) to 5 (bright)
Vehicle233COMANDZ

Useful information ............................244
Exterior lighting ................................ 244
Interior lighting ................................. 249
Replacing bulbs ................................. 250
Windshield wipers ............................251243Lights and windshield wipers

the high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
When you drive slower than approximately
30 mph (45 km/h) or if other road users
are identified or if the roads are sufficiently
illuminated:
the high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
stays on.XTo deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out.GWARNING
The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid
intended to support you while driving. The
driver is and remains responsible for proper
vehicle lighting in accordance with the
prevailing light, sight and traffic conditions.
The system may be impaired or unavailable
when
R visibility is poor, e.g. due to snow, rain, fog,
or heavy spray
R the optical sensor area of the windshield is
dirty, fogged up, or covered by a sticker for
example
The system cannot recognize the following
road users:
R Road users without a lighting system of
their own, e.g. pedestrians
R Road users with dim lighting of their own,
e.g. cyclists
R Road users whose lighting is obstructed,
e.g. road users behind a guardrail
R In some seldom cases, even road users with
a lighting system of their own may be
recognized too late or not at all.
The automatic high-beam headlamps will then
not be deactivated or it will be activated in
spite of preceding or oncoming road users.
This could endanger you and/or others and
cause an accident. Always pay close attention
to the traffic situation and switch off the high
beam manually if necessary.
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
XDrive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
XHave the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop.
Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel
:p Switches the left-hand reading lamp
on/off;v Switches the rear interior lighting
on/off=c Switches the front interior lighting
on/off?| Switches the automatic interior
lighting control on/offAp Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/offInterior lighting249Lights and windshield wipersZ

Interior lighting control
Important notes
In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
except for when the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control
XTo switch on/off: press the | button.
The OFF indicator lamp shows whether the
automatic interior lighting control is
deactivated (indicator lamp on) or
activated (indicator lamp off).
The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using COMAND ( Y page 233).
Manual interior lighting control
XTo switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the c button.XTo switch the rear interior lighting on/
off: press the u button.XTo switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the p button.
Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs
If your vehicle is equipped with Xenon bulbs,
you can recognize this by the following: the
cone of light from the Xenon bulbs moves
from the top to the bottom and back again
when you start the engine. For this to be
observed, the lights must be switched on
before starting the engine.GDANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured if you touch the electric
contacts on Xenon bulbs. Therefore, never
remove the cover from Xenon bulbs.
Do not change Xenon bulbs yourself, but have
them replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Bulbs and lamps are an important aspect of
vehicle safety. You must therefore make sure
that these function correctly at all times.
Have the headlamp setting checked regularly.
Other bulbs
There are bulbs other than the Xenon bulbs
that you cannot replace. Replace only the
bulbs listed (Y page 251). Have the bulbs that
you cannot replace yourself changed at a
qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for this
purpose. In particular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-related systems must be carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
If you require assistance changing bulbs,
consult a qualified specialist workshop.
Do not touch the glass tube of new bulbs with
your bare hands. Even minor contamination
can burn into the glass surface and reduce
the service life of the bulbs. Always use a lint-
free cloth or only touch the base of the bulb
when installing.
Only use bulbs of the correct type.
250Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers

Automatic climate control panel:Sets climate control to automatic mode, left (Y page 258);Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 259)=Sets the airflow, left ( Y page 259)?Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 259)AActivates/deactivates air-recirculation mode ( Y page 260)BSwitches climate control on /off( Y page 257)CSwitches the residual heat function on/off( Y page 261)DSwitches the rear window defroster on/off ( Y page 260)ESets the airflow, right ( Y page 259)FSets the temperature, right ( Y page 259)GSets climate control to automatic mode, right ( Y page 258)Notes on using climate control
Below, you can find a number of notes and
recommendations to help you use climate
control optimally.
R Activate climate control using the Ã
rocker switch. The indicator lamp in the
à rocker switch lights up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up as, in air-recirculation
mode, no fresh air is drawn into the vehicle.
R Use the residual heat function if you want
to heat or ventilate the vehicle interior
when the ignition is switched off. The
"residual heat" function can only beactivated or deactivated with the ignition
switched off.
Operating the climate control system
Activating/deactivating climate
control
Important information
GWARNING
When the climate control system is
deactivated, the outside air supply and
circulation are also deactivated. Only choose
this setting for a short time. Otherwise the
windows could fog up, impairing visibility and
endangering you and others.
i Switch on climate control primarily using
the à rocker switch ( Y page 258).
Operating the climate control system257Climate controlZ