length MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class 2014 C217 Owner's Manual

Do not drive the vehicle withou
tthe seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R keep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
! Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
i The head restraints cannot be removed.
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop. Adjusting the seats
:
Head restraint height
; Seat height
= Seat cushion angle
? Seat cushion length
A Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
B Backrest angle
i If PRE-SAFE ®
has been activated, the
front-passenger seat and the electrically
adjustable rear seats are moved into a
more favorable position.
i You can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 106).
i To ensure the largest possible range of
seat settings, certain seat adjustment
functions will automatically activate other
seat adjustment functions.
i Depending on the seat fore-and-aft
setting, the head restraint height is
adjusted automatically. Adjusting the front-passenger seat
from the driver’s seat
G
WARNING
When adjusting the front passenger seat,
make sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from
the front passenger front air bag as possible.
Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously
or even fatally injured in the event of an
accident or braking maneuver. 98
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Avoiding
asection of the route blocked
by a traffic jam This function blocks a sectio
nofthe route
ahead of you. You can set the length of the
blocked route section. If possible, COMAND
calculates a detour around the blocked
section of the route.
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Route in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
X Select Detour and press
Wto confirm.
X To block a section of the route: select
More or
Less repeatedly and confirm using
W until the desired section has been
selected.
i The total length of the section that can be
blocked is defined by the digital map. The
menu items are available accordingly.
X To start route calculation: selectStart and press
Wto confirm.
X To delete the blockeds ection:select
Delete while the message is shown and
press Wto confirm.
COMAND calculates the rout ewithout the
block.
Selecting an alternative route With the "Alternative route" function, routes
other than the original one can be calculated.
X To activate navigation mode: press the
S function button once or twice.
X To show the menu: pressWthe COMAND
controller.
X Select Route in the navigation system
menu bar by turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm. X
Select Alternative Route and press
W
to confirm.
You see the selected route. The display now
shows a split-screen view. On the left-hand
side, one or more alternative routes are
shown from start to destination. The
current route is highlighted dark blue; other
alternative routes appear light blue. :
Distance, expected arrival time and
expected journey duration
; Displays incidents which are on the route
= Displays the selected route settings
X To select the next or previous
alternative route: selectNext or
Previous and press
Wto confirm.
Possible alternative routes are shown in the
following order: Current Route ,
Fast Route ,
Eco Route ,
Short Route and
Alternative Route .
X To select the original route: selectBack a corresponding number of times and press
W
to confirm.
X To start route guidance using the
selected alternative route: selectStart and press
Wto confirm.
COMAND accepts the alternative route.
i The change of route mode in the
alternative route menu only applies to the
current route guidance. For example, if the
original route was a shor troute, the next
route will also be calculated as a short
route. This is also the case if a dynamic
route is selected in the alternative route
menu. Navigation
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Icon for real-time traffic reports
Icon Description Traffic reports in the map display
Warning (red) Aw
arning appears, for example, relating to lost
cargo. Cautio
n(yellow) Aw
arning appears, for example, relating to
roadwork that does not affect the flow of traffic. Slow-moving traffic This appears at the beginning of a traffic jam
(average speed 25
-45mph) if route guidance is
active and the route leads through an area of
congested traffic.
Yellow car icons may appear in conjunction with
this icon. Traffic jam on the
route This appears at the beginning of a traffic jam
(average speed
5-20mph) if route guidance is
active and the route leads through an area of
congested traffic.
Red car icons may appear in conjunction with this
icon. Blocked route section
on the route Appears at the beginning of a blocked route
section if route guidance is active and the route
leads through the blocked section.
The XXXX icons may appear in conjunction with
this icon. Yellow line
with arrows Incidents Possible traffic blocks (e.g. roadwork)
Appears on the side of the road affected (direction
of travel) Green line
with arrows Unimpeded traffic
flow No delays
Only appears on the side of the road (direction of
travel) on which traffic flow is unimpeded Slow-moving traffic
(stop/start traffic)
(yellow vehicle) High volume of traffic, average speed
40 – 72 km/
h(25 – 45 mph). In order to indicate
the volume of traffic, more than one symbol may
appear. Traffic jam on the
route (stop/start
traffic) (red vehicle) Very high volume of traffic, average speed
8 – 32 km/h (5 – 20 mph). XXXX Blocked route section Unusable section of road. In order to indicate the
length of the blocked section, more than one
symbol may appear.164
NavigationCOMAND

Fast forward/rewind
X
While the display/selection window is
active, slide XVYand hold the COMAND
controller until the desired position has
been reached.
Music search You can use the following characteristics to
search music:
R
Keyword search
R Playlist
R Artists
R Albums
R Tracks
R Genres
R Year
X In audio mode, select Search by sliding
VÆ or turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
As election list appears.
X Select the desired characteristic by sliding
VÆ and turning cVdthe COMAND
controller and press Wto confirm.
For the search, the media inserted is scanned
and the music track data is stored in a
COMAND database. Amedium that has
already been scanned is not scanned again if
another search is carried out. The scanning
process may take some time for media with
a large capacity. The search can be carried
out after the scanning process is finished.
Selecting afolder This function is only available in MP3 mode.
X
Switch on MP3 mode (Y page 210).
X Select Search by sliding
VÆand turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Select Folder by sliding
VÆand turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
You will see the tracks in the folder. X
Select a track by turning cVdand press
W to confirm.
The track is played and the corresponding
folder is now the active folder.
Copying music files from audio CDs to
the hard disk Audio files can be copied from CD to
COMAND's hard disk.
X
Select Audio by sliding
VÆand turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
X Switch on CD/audio DVD or MP3 mode
(Y page 210).
X Select a medium (Y page 212).
The audio CD is played.
X To copy all music tracks: selectREC by
sliding VÆand turning cVdand confirm
with W. :
Audio source
; Destination
= Total length of all track sfrom the audio
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AudioCOMAND

the high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The Kindicator lamp in
the instrument cluste ralso lights up.
If you drive at speeds below 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 Kindicator lamp in
the instrumen tcluster goes out. The _
indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
stays on.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. G
WARNING
The Adaptive Highbeam Assist is only an aid
intended to suppor tyou 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.
X Drive 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:
X Have 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/off
A p Switches the right-hand reading
lamp on/off Interior lighting
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i
The electric parking brake can only be
released:
R if the SmartKey is in position 1in the
ignition lock or
R if the ignition was switched on using the
Start/Stop button.
Engaging the electric parking brake
automatically If the HOLD function or DISTRONIC PLUS
brake the vehicle until it is stationary, the
electric parking brake is automatically
applied. Additionally, at least one of the
following conditions must be fulfilled:
R the engine is switched off.
R the driver's door is open and the seat belt
is not fastened.
R the hood is released.
R the trunk lid is opened while the automatic
transmission is in position R.
R the vehicle is stationary for a lengthy
period.
The red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument cluster
lights up.
i In addition to the electric parking brake,
P may also be engaged automatically.
Releasing the electric parking brake
automatically The electric parking brake is released
automatically when the following conditions
are simultaneously fulfilled:
R the engine is running.
R the automatic transmission is in position
D or R.
R the hood is closed.
R your seat belt is fastened.
R you accelerate.
If the automatic transmission is in position
R, the trunk lid must be closed. If your seat belt is not fastened, the following
conditions must be fulfilled to automatically
release the electric parking brake:
R the driver's door is closed.
R you have shifted out of Por you have
previously driven faster than 3 km/h.
R you have shifted out of Por you have
previously driven faster than 2mph
(3 km/h).
Emergency braking The vehicle can also be braked during an
emergency by using the electric parking
brake.
X
While driving, push handle :of the electric
parking brake (Y page 290).
i The vehicle is braked as long as you keep
the handle of the electric parking brake
pressed. The longer the electric parking
brake handle is depressed, the greater the
braking force.
During braking:
R a warning tone sounds.
R the Please Release Parking Brake message appears
R the red F(USA only) or !(Canada
only) indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster appears.
When the vehicle has been braked to a
standstill, the electric parking brake is
engaged. Parking the vehicle for
along period
If you leave the vehicle parked for longer than
four weeks, the battery may be damaged by
exhaustive discharging.
X Connecting a trickle charger.
i You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop. Parking
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:
Lap
; Lap time
= Top speed during lap
? Lap length
A Average lap speed
X Press the 9or: button to select a
different lap evaluation. Telephone menu
Introduction You can establish a Bluetooth
®
connection to
COMAND (Y page 183). G
WARNING
The driver's attention to the road must always
be his/her primary focus when driving. For
yours afety and the safety of others, we
recommend that you pull ove rto a safe
location and stop before placing or taking a
telephone call. If you choose to use the
telephone while driving, please use the hands-
free device and only use the telephone when
road, weather and traffic conditions permit.
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from
using a mobile phone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h) , your vehicle covers
a distance of 44 feet (approximately 14 m)
every second.
X Switch on the mobile phone and COMAND
(Y page 126).
X Press the =or; button on the
steering wheel to select the Telephonemenu. You will see one of the following display
messages in the multifunction display:
R
Telephone ready or the name of the
network provider :the mobile phone has
found a network and is ready to receive.
R No Service :n
o network is available, or the
mobile phone is searching for a network.
Accepting acall If someone calls you whe
nyou are in the
Telephone menu, a display message
appears in the multifunction display, for
example: X
Press the 6button on the steering
wheel to accept an incoming call.
If you are not in the Telephone menu, you
can still accept a call.
Rejecting or ending acall X
Press the ~button on the steering
wheel.
If you are not in the Telephone menu, you can
still reject or end a call.
Dialing a number from the phone book You can use the mobile phone to enter new
telephone numbers into the phone book (see
COMAND) (Y
page 191). If you rmobile phone
is able to receive calls, you can search for and
dial a number from the phone book.
When you establish a Bluetooth ®
connection
to COMAND, COMAND reads in the phone
book of the mobile phone. This can take some
time. 346
Menus and submenusOn-board computer and displays

Removing
awheel X
Unscrew the uppermost wheel bolt
completely.
X Screw alignment bolt :into the thread
instead of the wheel bolt.
X Unscrew the remaining wheel bolts fully.
! Do not place wheel bolts in sand or on a
dirty surface. The bol tand wheel hub
threads could otherwise be damaged when
you screw them in.
X Remove the wheel.
Mounting anew wheel G
WARNING
Oiled or greased wheel bolts or damaged
wheel bolts/hub threads can cause the wheel
bolts to come loose .As a result, you could
lose a wheel while driving. There is a risk of
accident.
Never oil or grease wheel bolts. In the event
of damage to the threads, contact a qualified
specialist workshop immediately.H ave the
damaged wheel bolts or hub threads
replaced/renewed. Do no tcontinue driving. G
WARNING
If you tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is raised, the jack could tip
over. There is a risk of injury.
Only tighten the wheel bolts or wheel nuts
when the vehicle is on the ground. Always pay attention to the instructions and
safety notices in "Changing a wheel"
(Y page 477).
Only use wheel bolts that have been designed
for the wheel and the vehicle. For safety
reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you only use wheel bolts which have been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and the
respective wheel.
Be sure to use the original-length wheel bolts
when refitting the original wheel after it has
been repaired. Wheel bolts for:
:
All alloy wheels
; "Minispare" emergency spare wheel
! Always use wheel bolts ;to mount the
"Minispare" emergency spare wheel. Using
other wheel bolts to mount the "Minispare"
emergency spare wheel could damage the
brake system.
X Clean the wheel and wheel hub contact
surfaces.
! To prevent damage to the paintwork, hold
the wheel securely against the wheel hub
while screwing in the first wheel bolt. 440
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clamp. Neve
rswap the terminal clamps.
Otherwise, the vehicle's electronic
system may be damaged.
R the transmission is locked in position P
after disconnecting the battery. The
vehicle is secured agains trolling away.
You can then no longer move the vehicle.
The battery and the cover of the positive
terminal clamp must be installed securely
during operation.
In order for the battery to achieve the
maximum possible service life, it must always
be sufficiently charged.
Like other batteries, the vehicle battery may
discharge over time if you do not use the
vehicle. In this case, have the battery
disconnected at a qualified specialist
workshop. You can also charge the battery
with a charger recommended by Mercedes-
Benz.C ontact a qualified specialist workshop
for further information.
Have the battery charge level checked more
frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for
short trips or if you leave it standing idle for
a lengthy period. Consult a qualified specialist
workshop if you wish to leave your vehicle
parked for a long period of time.
i Remove the SmartKey if you park the
vehicle and do not require any electrical
consumers. The vehicle will then use very
little energy, thus conserving battery
power. Charging the battery
G
WARNING
Never charge a battery still installed in the
vehicle unless a battery charger unit approved
by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may
escape during charging and cause explosions
that may result in paint damage, corrosion or
personal injury.
Ab attery charge runit specially adapted for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz is available as an accessory. It permits the charging of the
battery in its installed position. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
informatio nand availability.
Charge the battery in accordance with the
separate instructions for the battery charger. G
WARNING
There is a ris kofacid burns during the
charging process due to the gases which
escape from the battery .Do not lean over the
battery during the charging process. G
WARNING
Battery acid is caustic. Avoid contact with the
skin, eyes or clothing.
! Only charge the installed battery with a
battery charger which has been tested and
approved by Mercedes-Benz. These battery
chargers allow the battery to be charged
while still installed in the vehicle.
! Only use battery chargers with a
maximum charging voltage of 14.8 V.
! Only charge the battery using the jump-
starting connection point.
The jump-starting connection point is in the
engine compartment (Y page 445).
X Open the hood (Y page 420).
X Connect the battery charger to the positive
terminal and ground point in the same
order as when connecting the donor
battery in the jump-starting procedure
(Y page 445).
X Read the battery charger's operating
instructions before charging the battery. 444
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Jump-starting
G
WARNING
Failure to follow these directions will cause damage to the electronic components, and can lead
to a battery explosion and severe injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting or jump starting. You might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes, skin or
clothing. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if
necessary.
Ab attery will also produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Keep flames or
sparks away from battery, avoid improper connectio nofjumpe rcables, smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery can result in it exploding, causing personal injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding. G
WARNING
Non-combusted fuel can collect in the exhaust system and ignite. There is a risk of fire. Avoid
repeated and lengthy starting attempts.
! Avoid repeated and lengthy starting attempts. Otherwise, the catalytic converte rcould be
damaged by the non-combusted fuel.
Do not use a rapid charging device to start the vehicle. If your vehicle's battery is discharged,
the engine can be jump-started from another vehicle or from a second battery using jumper
cables. Observe the following points:
R The battery is not accessible in all vehicles. If the other vehicle's battery is not accessible,
jump-start the vehicle using a second battery or ajump-starting device.
R You may only jump-start the vehicle when the engine and catalyti cconverter are cold.
R Do not start the engine if the battery is frozen. Let the battery thaw first.
R jump-starting may only be performed from batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V.
R Only use jumper cables which have a sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
R If the battery is fully discharged, leave the battery that is being used to jump-start connected
for a few minutes before attempting to start.T his charges the empty battery a little.
R Make sure that the two vehicles do not touch.
Make sure that:
R the jumper cables are not damaged.
R bare parts of the terminal clamp do not come into contact with other metal parts while the
jumper cables are connected to the battery.
R the jumper cables cannot come into contact with parts such as the V-belt pulley or the fan.
These parts move when the engine is started and while it is running.
X Secure the vehicle by applying the electric parking brake.
X Shift the transmission to position P.
X Switch off all electrical consumers (e.g. radio, blower, etc.).
X Open the hood (Y page 420). Jump-starting
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