buttons MERCEDES-BENZ CL CLASS 2013 Owners Manual

Defrosting the windows .................266
Defrosting the windshield ..............265
Important safety notes ..................262
Indicator lamp ................................ 264
Main menu ..................................... 241
Maximum cooling .......................... 266
Notes on using automatic climate
control ........................................... 263
Overview of systems ......................262
Problems with cooling with air
dehumidification ............................ 264
Problem with the rear window
defroster ........................................ 266
Refrigerant ..................................... 489
Refrigerant filling capacity .............489
Setting the air distribution .............265
Setting the airflow .........................265
Setting the airflow (COMAND) .......242
Setting the air vents ......................268
Setting the footwell temperature
(COMAND) ..................................... 242
Setting the temperature ................265
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off ............................................ 267
Switching on/off ........................... 263
Switching residual heat on/off ......267
Switching the rear window
defroster on/off ............................ 266
Cockpit
Overview .......................................... 34
see Instrument cluster
Color, setting (TV, video) .................. 228
COMAND At a glance (overview) .................... 112
Back button ................................... 113
Basic functions .............................. 126
Components .................................. 112
Display ........................................... 115
Example of operation .....................121
Function buttons ........................... 113
Menu overview .............................. 115
Remote control .............................. 119
Switching on/off ........................... 126
System settings ............................. 130
COMAND controller ........................... 112COMAND display
Cleaning instructions .....................118
Folding in and swiveling .................118
Setting ........................................... 130
COMAND operating system .............. 112
Combination switch .......................... 252
Compass function ............................. 176
Conference connection ..................... 189
Consumption statistics (on-board
computer) .......................................... 340
Contrast, setting (TV, video) ............ 228
Convenience closing feature .............. 89
Convenience opening feature ............ 89
Convenience telephone Importing contacts ........................192
Convenience telephony .................... 181
Introduction ................................... 181
Coolant (engine)
Checking the level .........................424
Display message ............................ 371
Filling capacity ............................... 488
Notes ............................................. 487
Temperature (on-board computer) . 343
Temperature gauge ........................ 336
Cooling
see Climate control
Copy protection (CD/DVD) ............... 218
Cornering light function Display message ............................ 367
Function/notes ............................. 254
Cruise control
Cruise control lever .......................297
Deactivating ................................... 298
Display message ............................ 382
Driving system ............................... 296
Function/notes ............................. 296
Important safety notes ..................296
Setting a speed .............................. 297
Storing and maintaining current
speed ............................................. 297
Cup holder
Center console .............................. 403
Important safety notes ..................403
Rear compartment .........................404
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) ... 30
Customer Relations Department ....... 308Index

Fast forwardAudio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........214
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Fast rewind
Audio mode (CD, DVD, MP3) .........214
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Favorites (COMAND) ......................... 113
Filler cap see Fuel filler flap
Filling capacities (Technical data) ... 484
First-aid kit ......................................... 436
Flat tire Changing a wheel/mounting the
spare wheel ................................... 437
MOExtended run-flat system .........441
Preparing the vehicle .....................437
Raising the vehicle .........................438
Floormats ........................................... 417
Freeway information ......................... 175
Front fog lamps ................................. 252
Display message ............................ 369
Switching on/off ........................... 252
Front-passenger seat
Adjusting from the driver's seat .......98
Front windshield
see Windshield
Fuel
Additives ........................................ 486
Displaying the current
consumption .................................. 340
Displaying the range ......................340
Driving tips .................................... 292
Fuel gauge ....................................... 35
Grade (gasoline) ............................ 485
Important safety notes ..................484
Premium-grade unleaded gasoline . 485
Problem (malfunction) ...................289
Refueling ........................................ 286
Tank content/reserve fuel .............485
Fuel filler flap, opening/closing ....... 287
Fuel level Calling up the range (on-board
computer) ...................................... 340
Fuel tank
Capacity ........................................ 485
Problem (malfunction) ...................289
Function buttons (COMAND) ............ 113Fuses
Allocation chart ............................. 449
Before changing ............................. 449
Dashboard fuse box .......................450
Engine emergency stop .................451
Fuse box in the engine
compartment ................................. 450
Fuse box in the rear compartment . 450
Important safety notes ..................449
G
Garage door opener Clearing the memory .....................417
Important safety notes ..................414
Opening/closing the garage door ..416
Programming (button in the rear-
view mirror) ................................... 415
Gear indicator (on-board computer) 343
Gear or selector lever (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 433
Glove box ........................................... 400
GPS reception .................................... 138
Gracenote Media Database .............. 215
H
Handbrake see Parking brake
Harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
surround sound system see Surround sound (harman/
kardon ®
surround sound system)
Hazard warning lamps ...................... 253
HD Radio™ ......................................... 203
Heading up (navigation) ................... 172
Headlamp cleaning system Notes ............................................. 488
Headlamps
Adding fluid to cleaning system .....425
Cleaning system (function) ............252
Fogging up ..................................... 255
see Automatic headlamp mode
Head restraints
Adjusting ......................................... 99
Adjusting (electrically) .....................99
Adjusting (rear) ................................ 99
12Index

Setting the volumeTelephone calls .............................. 127
Video AUX ..................................... 234
Side impact air bag ............................. 49
Side marker lamp (display
message) ............................................ 369
Side windows Cleaning ......................................... 430
Convenience closing feature ............89
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Important safety information ...........88
Opening/closing .............................. 89
Resetting ......................................... 90
Troubleshooting ............................... 91
Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes ....................91
Opening/closing .............................. 92
Resetting ......................................... 93
Troubleshooting ............................... 93
SmartKey
Changing the battery .......................78
Changing the programming .............77
Checking the battery .......................78
Convenience closing feature ............89
Convenience opening feature ..........89
Display message ............................ 387
Important safety notes ....................74
Malfunction ...................................... 80
Positions (ignition lock) .................273
Starting the engine ........................274
SMS message
see Text message
Snow chains ...................................... 457
Socket Glove box ....................................... 407
Sockets
Points to observe before use .........406
Trunk ............................................. 407
Sound menu ....................................... 128
Sounds see Sound settings
Sound settings
Balance and fader ..........................128
Calling up the sound menu ............128
Surround sound ............................. 129
Treble and bass ............................. 128Spare wheel
Notes/data .................................... 479
Storage location ............................ 436
see Emergency spare wheel
Specialist workshop ............................ 29
Speech control see Voice Control System
Speed, controlling
see Cruise control
Speedometer
Activating/deactivating the
additional speedometer .................350
Digital ............................................ 340
In the Instrument cluster .................35
Selecting the unit of measurement 350
see Instrument cluster
SPLITVIEW ......................................... 116
Spotlight function ............................. 322
SRS (Supplemental Restraint
System) Display message ............................ 362
Introduction ..................................... 44
Warning lamp ................................. 395
Warning lamp (function) ................... 44
Standing lamps
Display message ............................ 369
Switching on/off ........................... 250
Starting (engine) ................................ 274
Station memory ................................. 201
Steering (display message) .............. 387
Steering wheel Adjusting (electrically) ...................103
Button overview ............................... 37
Buttons (on-board computer) ......... 337
Cleaning ......................................... 433
Important safety notes ..................102
Paddle shifters ............................... 283
Steering wheel heating ..................103
Storing settings (memory function) 106
Steering wheel heating
Switching on/off ........................... 103
Steering wheel paddle shifters ........ 283
Stop function Audio DVD ..................................... 212
Video DVD ..................................... 231
Stopwatch (RACETIMER) ................... 34420Index

FunctionPageCCOMAND display115FunctionPageDCD and DVD player/
changer
209
ECOMAND controller and
COMAND function buttons112, 11338On-board computer and COMANDAt a glance

Overhead control panelFunctionPage:Eyeglasses compartment401;p Switches the left-
hand reading lamp on/off
255
=v Switches the rear
interior lighting on/off
256
?c Switches the front
interior lighting on/off
256
A3 Opens/closes the
sliding sunroof
92
BG SOS button (mbrace
system)
408
C| Switches the
automatic interior lighting
control on/off
256
FunctionPageDp Switches the right-
hand reading lamp on/off
255
ERear-view mirrorFButtons for the garage door
opener
415
GMicrophone for mbrace
(emergency call system),
telephone and the Voice
Control System 22
Observe the additional operating instructions.40Overhead control panelAt a glance

is in the vehicle by periodically establishing
radio contact.X To unlock the vehicle: pull the door
handle.XTo lock the vehicle: touch sensor
surface :.
If you pull on the handle of the trunk lid, only
the trunk of the vehicle is unlocked.
Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking
system in such a way that only the driver's
door and the fuel filler flap are unlocked. This
is useful if you frequently travel on your own.
XTo change the setting: press the %
and & buttons until the battery check
lamp ( Y page 78) flashes twice.
The SmartKey now functions as follows:
XTo unlock the driver's door: press the
% button once.XTo unlock centrally: press the %
button twice.XTo lock centrally: press the & button.The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as
follows:XTo unlock the driver's door : pull the door
handle on the driver's door.XTo unlock centrally: pull the door handle
on the front-passenger door.XTo lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
Restoring the factory settings
XPress the % and & buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice.
Mechanical key
General notes
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
( Y page 70).
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
XTo stop the alarm with the SmartKey:
press the % or & button on the
SmartKey.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
XTo stop the alarm with KEYLESS-GO:
press the Start/Stop button in the ignition
lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
or
XLock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.SmartKey77Opening and closingZ

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

Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked.
Open the door only when the traffic
conditions permit.
If the vehicle has been opened with the
SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO key, opening from
inside triggers the anti-theft alarm system.
Switch off the alarm ( Y page 70).XPull door handle ;.
If the door is locked, locking knob : pops
up. The door is unlocked and can be
opened.
i When a door is opened, the side window
on that side opens slightly. When the door
is closed, the side window closes again.
! The side windows will not open/close if
the battery is discharged or if the side
windows have iced up. It will then not be
possible to close the door. Do not attempt
to force the door closed. You could
otherwise damage the door or the side
window.
Centrally locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside. This feature may be useful if,
for example, you wish to unlock the front-
passenger door from the inside or lock the
vehicle before you pull away.
The locking or unlocking buttons of the
central locking do not lock or unlock the fuel
filler flap.XTo lock: press button ;.
The vehicle locks when all front-passenger
doors are closed.XTo unlock: press button :.
You can open a locked door from inside the
vehicle. Open the door only when the traffic
conditions permit.
If the vehicle has been locked with the central
locking button:
R and the SmartKey is restored to the factory
settings, the entire vehicle is unlocked if a
door is opened from inside the vehicle.
R and the SmartKey is set to individual
settings, only the door that is opened from
inside the vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle has been locked centrally with
the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it does
not unlock if you use the unlocking button of
the central locking.
Automatic locking feature
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels of the
vehicle are moving at a speed of more than
9 mph (15 km/h). You may therefore lock
yourself out if the vehicle is being pushed,
towed, or located on a test rig.
You can switch off the automatic locking
function via COMAND .
82DoorsOpening and closing

The system automatically switches off
approximately 20 minutes after it is set to
level 1.XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2 in the ignition lock.XTo switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.XTo switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat heating
The seat heating has switched itself off
prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system
voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers that you do
not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Switching on/off
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have
selected.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.XTo switch on: press button : repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.i You can open the side windows and the
sliding sunroof using the "Convenience
opening" feature ( Y page 89). The seat
ventilation of the driver's seat
automatically switches to the highest level.XTo switch off: press button : repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Problems with the seat ventilation
The seat ventilation has switched off
prematurely. The vehicle's electrical system
voltage is too low because too many electrical
consumers are switched on.
XSwitch off electrical consumers which you
do not need, such as the rear window
defroster or interior lighting.
Steering wheel
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Adjusting the steering wheel while driving
could cause the driver to lose control of the
vehicle.
The electrical steering wheel adjustment
feature can be operated at any time.
Therefore, do not leave children unattended
in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked
vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a
vehicle could result in an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
102Steering wheelSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Adjusting the steering wheel:To adjust the steering wheel position
(fore-and-aft adjustment);To adjust the steering wheel height
i Other topics:
R EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
( Y page 103)
R storing settings ( Y page 106)
R operating the on-board computer
( Y page 337)
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 feature
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 236).
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
Steering wheel103Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ