ABS MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS 2013 Owners Manual

1, 2, 3 ...
12 V socket see Sockets
4ETS
see ETS/4ETS (Electronic
Traction System)
4MATIC (permanent four-wheel
drive) .................................................. 311
A
ABC see Active Body Control (ABC)
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Display message ............................ 353
Function/notes ................................ 65
Important safety notes ....................65
Warning lamp ................................. 391
Activating/deactivating cooling
with air dehumidification ................. 264
Activating/deactivating Night
View Assist Plus Without spotlight function .............325
With spotlight function ................... 323
Active Blind Spot Assist
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 348
Display message ............................ 379
Function/information ....................327
Active Body Control (ABC)
Display message ............................ 377
Function/notes ............................. 310
Active Driving Assistance package . 327
Active Lane Keeping Assist Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 349
Display message ............................ 378
Function/information ....................330
Active multicontour seat .......... 101, 245
Active service system PLUS see ASSYST PLUS service interval
display
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ................................. 68
Adaptive Damping System (ADS) ..... 309
Adaptive Highbeam Assist
Display message ............................ 370
Function/notes ............................. 254
Switching on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 350
Additional speedometer ................... 350
Additives (engine oil) ........................ 487
Address Entering (example) .........................141
see Address book
Address book
Calling up ....................................... 193
Connecting a call ........................... 196
Creating an entry ........................... 194
Deleting an entry ........................... 195
Entering characters .......................125
Entry as a home address ...............166
Importing contacts ........................192
Introduction ................................... 191
Starting route guidance .................196
Voice tag ....................................... 197
Air bags
Display message ............................ 364
Front air bag (driver, front
passenger) ....................................... 48
Important safety notes ....................46
Knee bag .......................................... 48
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 50
Safety guidelines ............................. 45
Side impact air bag ..........................49
Window curtain air bag ....................50
Air-conditioning system
see Climate control
Air distribution
Setting ........................................... 265
Setting (COMAND) .........................240
Airflow
Setting ........................................... 265
Setting (COMAND) .........................241
AIRMATIC
Display message ............................ 376
Function/notes ............................. 309
Air pressure
see Tire pressure
Air vents
Glove box ....................................... 269
Important safety notes ..................2684Index

Rear ............................................... 269
Setting ........................................... 268
Setting the center air vents ...........268
Setting the side air vents ...............268
Stowage compartment ..................268
Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Alertness Assistant
see ATTENTION ASSIST
Alternative route ............................... 159
Ambient light setting (COMAND) ..... 238
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 343
Anticipatory occupant protection
see PRE-SAFE ®
(anticipatory
occupant protection)
Anti-lock Braking System
see ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Ashtray ............................................... 405
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 347
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system)
Activating/deactivating ...................70
Function ........................................... 70
Switching off the alarm ....................70
ATTENTION ASSIST
Activating/deactivating .................348
Display message ............................ 375
Function/notes ............................. 321
Audio
Radio mode ................................... 199
Audio database
see MUSIC REGISTER
Audio DVD
Mode, switching to ........................210
Pause function ............................... 211
Playback options ........................... 216
Safety notes .................................. 209
Setting the audio format ................216
Stop function ................................. 212
Audio format, setting
Audio DVD ..................................... 216
Video DVD ..................................... 233
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 342
Authorized Mercedes-Benz Center see Qualified specialist workshop Authorized workshop
see Qualified specialist workshop
AUTO lights
Display message ............................ 370
see Lights
Automatic engine start (ECO start/
stop function) .................................... 277
Automatic engine switch-off (ECO
start/stop function) .......................... 276
Automatic headlamp mode .............. 251
Automatic transmission Automatic drive program ...............283
Changing gear ............................... 282
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................279
Display message ............................ 385
Drive position (ECO start/stop
function) ........................................ 280
Driving tips .................................... 282
Emergency running mode ..............286
Engaging drive position .................. 280
Engaging neutral ............................ 280
Engaging reverse gear ...................279
Engaging the park position ............279
Kickdown ....................................... 282
Manual drive program ....................284
Neutral (ECO start/stop function) . 280
Problem (malfunction) ...................286
Program selector button ................282
Pulling away ................................... 275
Shift ranges ................................... 283
Starting the engine ........................274
Steering wheel paddle shifters ......283
Transmission position display ........280
Transmission positions ..................281
Automatic transmission
emergency mode ............................... 286
Autostore ........................................... 201
see Station memory (radio)
AUX (audio)
Notes/socket ................................ 227
Switching to ................................... 228
AUX (video)
Setting the picture .........................228
Setting the volume and sound .......234
Showing/hiding the menu .............234
Switching to ................................... 234Index5

B
Back button ....................................... 113
Back support see Lumbar support
Bag hook ............................................ 403
Balance, adjusting ............................. 128
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 65
Basic settings see Settings
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) .................................................... 66
Bass, setting ...................................... 128
Battery Checking (SmartKey) .......................78
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 78
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................78
Battery (vehicle)
Charging ........................................ 444
Display message ............................ 373
Important safety notes ..................442
Jump starting ................................. 445
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view (navigation) ............. 172
Blind see Roller sunblind
Blind Spot Assist
see Active Blind Spot Assist
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating .................135
Authorizing a device (registering) ..135
Conditions (general) ......................134
Conditions (telephone) ..................183
Connecting another mobile phone . 185
Connecting devices .......................135
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
device ............................................ 137
External authorization (general) .....136
External authorization (telephone) . 185
General information .......................134
Introduction ................................... 181
Receiving vCards ........................... 192
Searching for devices ....................135
Settings ......................................... 134
Telephone basic menu ...................186Telephony ...................................... 183
Telephony notes ............................ 181
Bluetooth ®
interface
Telephony ...................................... 181
Brake Assist System
see BAS (Brake Assist System)
Brake fluid
Display message ............................ 361
Notes ............................................. 487
Brake fluid level ................................ 425
Brake lamps
Display message ............................ 368
Brakes
ABS .................................................. 65
BAS .................................................. 65
BAS PLUS ........................................ 66
Brake fluid (notes) .........................487
Display message ............................ 353
Driving tips .................................... 293
High-performance brake system ....295
Important safety notes ..................293
Maintenance .................................. 294
Parking brake ................................ 290
Warning lamp ................................. 390
Breakdown
see Flat tire
see Towing away
Brightness, setting (TV, video) ......... 228
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
California Important notice for retail
customers and lessees ....................27
Call
Accepting/ending/rejecting .......... 187
see Telephone
Calling up a malfunction
see Display messages
Calling voicemail ............................... 189
Call lists Displaying details ........................... 193
Introduction ................................... 197
Opening and selecting an entry .....197
Saving an entry in the address
book .............................................. 198
6Index

Drinks holdersee Cup holder
Drive program
Automatic ...................................... 283
Manual ........................................... 284
Driver's seat
see Seats
Driving abroad
Mercedes-Benz Service .................427
Symmetrical low beam ..................250
Driving lamps
see Daytime running lamps
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......65
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 68
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............65
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 66
Electronic brake force distribution ...68
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability Program) . 67
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 67
Important safety information ...........64
Overview .......................................... 64
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 68
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................327
Active Body Control .......................310
Active Driving Assistance package 327
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............330
AIRMATIC ...................................... 309
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................321
Cruise control ................................ 296
Display message ............................ 375
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 298
HOLD function ............................... 308
Night View Assist Plus ...................322
Parking Guidance ........................... 315
PARKTRONIC ................................. 312
Rear view camera .......................... 319
Spotlight function .......................... 322
Driving tips
Automatic transmission .................282
Brakes ........................................... 293
Break-in period .............................. 272
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 306
Downhill gradient ........................... 293Drinking and driving .......................292
Driving abroad ............................... 250
Driving in winter ............................. 296
Driving on flooded roads ................295
Driving on wet roads ......................295
Exhaust check ............................... 293
Fuel ................................................ 292
General .......................................... 292
Hydroplaning ................................. 295
Icy road surfaces ........................... 296
Limited braking efficiency on
salted roads ................................... 294
Pedals ............................................ 292
Snow chains .................................. 457
Symmetrical low beam ..................250
Wet road surface ........................... 293
DVD
Changer ......................................... 209
Copy protection ............................. 218
Fast forward/fast rewind ...............214
Handling ........................................ 177
Inserting ........................................ 209
Notes on discs ............................... 218
Selecting a media type ..................212
Selecting a track ............................ 213
Sound settings (balance, bass,
fader, treble) .................................. 128
DVD audio
Operating (on-board computer) .....343
DVD video
Operating (on-board computer) .....343
E
EASY-ENTRY feature Activating (COMAND) ....................236
Function/notes ............................. 103
EASY-EXIT feature
Activating (COMAND) ....................236
Crash-responsive ........................... 104
Function/notes ............................. 103
EBD (electronic brake force
distribution) Display message ............................ 357
Function/notes ................................ 68
ECO function ...................................... 235
10Index

W
Waiting call ........................................ 189
Warning and indicator lamps ABS ................................................ 391
Brakes ........................................... 390
Check Engine ................................. 396
Distance warning ........................... 397
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 397
ESP ®
.............................................. 393
ESP ®
OFF ....................................... 393
Fuel tank ........................................ 396
Overview .......................................... 36
PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF
indicator lamp .................................. 50
Reserve fuel ................................... 396
Seat belt ........................................ 389
SRS ................................................ 395
Tire pressure monitor ....................398
Warranty ............................................ 482
Washer fluid Display message ............................ 387
Weather Band
Searching for a channel .................202
Switching on .................................. 202
Wheel bolt tightening torque ........... 441
Wheel chock ...................................... 438
Wheels Changing a wheel .......................... 437
Checking ........................................ 455
Cleaning ......................................... 429
Cleaning (warning) .........................477
Important safety notes ..................454
Interchanging/changing ................477
Mounting a new wheel ...................440
Removing a wheel ..........................440
Storing ........................................... 477
Tightening torque ........................... 441
Wheel size/tire size .......................477
Window curtain air bag
Display message ............................ 363
Operation ......................................... 50
Windows
see Side windows
Windshield
Defrosting ...................................... 265
Infrared reflective .......................... 417Windshield washer fluid
see Windshield washer system
Windshield washer system .............. 425
Notes ............................................. 488
Windshield wipers
Problem (malfunction) ...................259
Replacing the wiper blades ............258
Switching on/off ........................... 257
Winter driving
Important safety notes ..................456
Slippery road surfaces ...................296
Snow chains .................................. 457
Winter tires
M+S tires ....................................... 456
Wiper blades
Cleaning ......................................... 430
Important safety notes ..................258
Wooden trim (cleaning instructions) 433
Workshop see Qualified specialist workshop Index25

Warning and indicator lampsFunctionPage:Turn signal252;Electric parking brake (red)390F (USA only)! (Canada only)=Electric parking brake
(yellow)
390
F (USA only)! (Canada only)?Seat belt389AESP®393BDistance warning397FunctionPageCBrakes390$
(USA only)J (Canada only)DESP®
OFF393ETire pressure monitor398FCheck engine396GABS391HSRS395IHigh-beam headlamps253JReserve fuel39636Instrument clusterAt a glance

If children open a door, they could injure other
persons or get out of the vehicle and injure
themselves or be injured by following traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and the child could be burned on these
parts.
Override feature for the rear side
windowsGWARNING
When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats,
activate the override switch. Otherwise the
children could be injured, e.g. by trapping
themselves in the rear side window.
XTo activate/deactivate: press button :.
If indicator lamp ; is lit, operation of the
rear side windows is deactivated.
Operation is only possible using the
switches in the driver's door. If indicator
lamp ; is off, operation is possible using
the switches in the rear compartment.Panic alarmX To activate: press ! button : for
approximately one second.
An alarm sounds and the exterior lighting
flashes.XTo deactivate: press ! button :
again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XPress the KEYLESS-GO Start/Stop button.
The KEYLESS-GO key must be in the
vehicle.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
R ABS ( Anti-lock Braking System)
R BAS ( Brake Assist System)
R BAS PLUS ( Brake Assist System Plus)
R ESP ®
(E lectronic Stability Program)
R EBD ( Electronic Brake force Distribution)
R ADAPTIVE BRAKE
R PRE-SAFE ®
Brake
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or
become distracted, the driving safety
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systems can neither reduce the risk of
accident nor override the laws of physics.
Driving safety systems are merely aids
designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for the distance to the vehicle in
front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. Always adapt your driving style to
suit the prevailing road and weather
conditions and maintain a safe distance from
the vehicle in front. Drive carefully.
i The driving safety systems described only
work as effectively as possible when there
is adequate contact between the tires and
the road surface. Pay particular attention
to the information regarding tires,
recommended minimum tire tread depths
etc. in the "Wheels and tires" section
( Y page 454).
In wintry driving conditions, always use
winter tires (M+S tires) and if necessary,
snow chains. Only in this way will the
driving safety systems described in this
section work as effectively as possible.
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
Important safety notes
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 64).
GWARNING
If ABS is faulty, the wheels could lock when
braking. The steerability and braking
characteristics may be severely impaired.
Additionally, further driving safety systems
are deactivated. There is an increased danger
of skidding and accidents.
Drive on carefully. Have ABS checked
immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.
When ABS is malfunctioning, other systems,
including driving safety systems, will also
become inoperative. Observe the information
on the ABS warning lamp ( Y page 391) and
display messages which may be shown in the
instrument cluster ( Y page 353).
ABS regulates brake pressure in such a way
that the wheels do not lock when you brake.
This allows you to continue steering the
vehicle when braking.
ABS works from a speed of about 5 mph
( 8 km/h) upwards, regardless of road-surface
conditions. ABS works on slippery surfaces,
even if you only brake gently.
The ! warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when the ignition is switched
on. It goes out when the engine is running.
Braking:XIf ABS intervenes: continue to depress the
brake pedal vigorously until the braking
situation is over.XTo make a full brake application:
depress the brake pedal with full force.
If ABS intervenes when braking, you will feel
a pulsing in the brake pedal.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions and
functions as a reminder to take extra care
while driving.
BAS (Brake Assist System)
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 64).
GWARNING
If BAS is malfunctioning, the braking distance
in an emergency braking situation is
increased. There is a risk of an accident.
In an emergency braking situation, depress
the brake pedal with full force. ABS prevents
the wheels from locking.
BAS operates in emergency braking
situations. If you depress the brake pedal
quickly, BAS automatically boosts the braking
force, thus shortening the stopping distance.
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The brakes will function as usual once you
release the brake pedal. BAS is deactivated.
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS)
BAS PLUS is only available in vehicles
equipped with DISTRONIC PLUS.
i Observe the "Important safety notes"
section ( Y page 64).
BAS PLUS provides braking assistance in
hazardous situations at speeds greater than
4 mph (7 km/h) and uses radar sensor
technology to assess the traffic situation.
With the help of the radar sensor system, BAS
PLUS can detect obstacles that are in the
path of your vehicle for an extended period of
time.
At speeds up to 40 mph (70 km/h), BAS PLUS
may also detect stationary obstacles, for
example stopped or parked vehicles.
Should you approach an obstacle and BAS
PLUS has detected a risk of collision, BAS
PLUS calculates the braking force necessary
to avoid a rear-end collision.
R When driving at a speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h) : if you depress the brake pedal
sharply, BAS PLUS automatically raises the
brake pressure to a value adapted to the
traffic situation.
R When driving at a speed under 20 mph
( 30 km/h ): if you depress the brake pedal,
BAS PLUS is activated. Braking is
performed as late as possible.
If BAS PLUS demands particularly high
braking force, preventative passenger
protection measures (PRE-SAFE ®
) are
activated simultaneously.
XKeep the brake pedal depressed until the
emergency braking situation is over.
ABS prevents the wheels from locking.The brakes will work normally again if:
R you release the brake pedal
R there is no longer any danger of a rear-end
collision
R no obstacle is detected in front of your
vehicle
BAS PLUS is then deactivated.
For BAS PLUS to assist you, the radar sensor
system must be operational.GWARNING
Adaptive Brake Assist cannot always clearly
identify objects and complex traffic
situations. In these cases, Adaptive Brake
Assist may not intervene. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
In particular, the detection of obstacles can
be impaired if there is:
R dirt on the sensors or anything else
covering the sensors
R snow or heavy rain
R interference by other radar sources
R there are strong radar reflections, for
example in parking garages
R a narrow vehicle traveling in front, e.g. a
motorbike
R a vehicle traveling in front on a different line
relative to the center of your vehicle
GWARNING
BAS PLUS does not react:
R to people or animals
R to oncoming vehicles
R to crossing traffic
R when cornering
As a result, BAS PLUS may not intervene in all
critical situations. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always pay careful attention to the traffic
situation and be ready to brake.
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arrow until battery tray cover : opens. Do
not hold the cover closed while doing so.XRemove the cover of the battery tray.XRepeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
palm until battery = falls out.XInsert the new battery with the positive
pole facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to
do so.XMake sure that the battery surface is free
of lint, grease, or other dirt.XInsert the front tabs of the battery tray's
cover first and then press to close it.XReplace the mechanical key in the
SmartKey.XCheck the function of all SmartKey buttons
on the vehicle.SmartKey79Opening and closingZ