MERCEDES-BENZ CL COUPE 2009 Owners Manual

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drive position D(Y page 208) with shift
ranges 6,5,4,3,2and 1(Y page 209)
R the selected drive program
(C/S/M) (Ypage 210)
R the position of the accelerator pedal
(Y page 208)
R the road speed
R a possible shift range restriction
Gear indicator The current gear is shown in the multi-func-
tion display. :
Gear indicator
! If the gear indicator in the multi-function
display is not working, you should pull away
carefully to check whether the desired gear
is engaged. Ideally, you should select posi-
tion Dand drive program Cor S. Do not
restrict the shift range. Transmission positions B
Park position
Prevents the vehicle from rolling
away when stopped. Only select
P
when your vehicle is stationary.
If you switch off the engine using
the key and then remove the key or
open one of the front doors, the
automatic transmission will auto-
matically shift to park position P.
If you switch off the engine using
the Start/Stop button and open
the driver's door, the automatic
transmission automatically shifts
to park position P. C
Reverse gear
Only shift the automatic transmis-
sion to
Rwhen the vehicle is sta-
tionary. A
Neutral
Do not shift the automatic trans-
mission to
Nwhile you are driving.
Otherwise, the automatic trans-
mission could be damaged.
If you switch off the engine using
the key or the Start/Stop button,
the automatic transmission auto-
matically shifts to neutral N.
If ESP ®
is deactivated or faulty,
only shift the automatic transmis-
sion to Nif the vehicle is in danger
of skidding, e.g. on icy roads. 7
Drive
The automatic transmission
changes gear automatically. All
forward gears are available.
Driving tips
Accelerator pedal position
Your style of driving influences how the auto-
matic transmission shifts gear:208
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little throttle: early upshifts
R more throttle: late upshifts
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Ease off the accelerator pedal once the
desired speed is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts back up. Steering wheel gearshift paddles and
manual drive program
You can restrict or derestrict the shift range
by using the steering wheel gearshift paddles.
You can change gear yourself by using the
steering wheel gearshift paddles in the man-
ual drive program. :
Left-hand paddle: to shift down
; Right-hand paddle: to shift up
Shift ranges In transmission position
D, you can use the
steering wheel gearshift paddles to restrict or
derestrict the shift range for the automatic
transmission.
The shift range selected is shown in the multi-
function display. The automatic transmission
shifts only as far as the selected gear. i
If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate, the automatic transmission shifts up
in order to prevent the engine from over-
revving, even if the shift range is restricted. Driving situation
=
The braking effect of the engine can
be used in this position
5
To use the braking effect of the
engine on downhill gradients and
for driving:
R
on steep mountain roads
R in mountainous terrain
R in arduous conditions 4
To use the braking effect of the
engine on extremely steep downhill
gradients and long downhill
stretches
Extending the shift range/shifting up
X
Pull right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle.
The shift range is derestricted. If you are
driving in manual drive program M, the
automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
i If the maximum engine speed for the shift
range is reached and you continue to accel-
erate, the automatic transmission shifts up,
even if the shift range is restricted.
AMG vehicles
If you have selected the AMG menu in the on-
board computer (Y page 220),UPappears in
the instrument cluster, instructing you to shift
up.
! In manual gearshift program M, the auto-
matic transmission does not shift up auto-
matically even when the engine limiting
speed for the current gear is reached.
When the engine limiting speed is reached,
the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine Automatic transmission
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from overrevving. You must make sure that
the engine speed does not reach the red
area of the rev counter. Otherwise, there is
a risk of engine damage.
Restricting the shift range/shifting
down G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid.
X Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle.
The automatic transmission shifts down
one gear and restricts the shift range to this
gear.
If you are driving in manual drive program
M, the automatic transmission shifts down
to the next gear.
i In order to prevent the engine from over-
revving, the automatic transmission does
not shift down when the engine speed is
too high.
Derestricting the shift range X
Pull on the right-hand paddle until the digit
for the gear disappears from the multi-func-
tion display.
or
X Move the DIRECT SELECT lever to position
D.
The automatic transmission shifts from the
current shift range directly to D.
Selecting the ideal shift range X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle repeatedly until the optimum gear
is reached.
The automatic transmission shifts to the
gear which allows ideal acceleration and
deceleration. To do this, the automatic transmission shifts down one or more
gears.
Program selector button The program selector button influences:
R
the drive program
R the ABC suspension settings
(Y page 248).
R the engine management You can choose the following drive programs:
C
Comfort comfortable, economic
driving
S
Sport sporty driving style
M
Manual manual gearshifting
i
Regardless of whether automatic drive
program Cor Sor manual drive program
M is selected, the automatic transmission
always switches to the drive program C
when you next start the engine.
X To select a drive program: press program
selector switch :repeatedly until the let-
ter (C/S/M) for the desired drive program
appears in the multi-function display
(Y page 208).
Drive program Cis characterised by the fol-
lowing: 210
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comfort-oriented engine and suspension
settings.
R optimal fuel consumption resulting from
the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner.
R the vehicle pulling away more gently in
forward and reverse gears, unless the
accelerator pedal is depressed fully.
R increased sensitivity. This improves the
driving stability of the vehicle on slippery
road surfaces, for example.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
sooner, resulting in the vehicle maintaining
lower engine speeds and thereby consum-
ing less fuel.
Drive program Sis characterised by the fol-
lowing:
R sporty engine and suspension configura-
tion.
R the vehicle pulling away in first gear.
R the automatic transmission shifting up
later.
R the late shift point of the automatic trans-
mission can lead to higher fuel consump-
tion.
Manual drive program !
Warm up the engine quickly. Do not use
the engine's full performance until it has
reached operating temperature.
Only set the automatic transmission to the
respective drive positions when the vehicle
is stationary.
Where possible, avoid spinning the drive
wheels when pulling away on slippery
roads. Otherwise, you could damage the
drive train.
You can change gear yourself by using the
steering wheel gearshift paddles in manual
drive program M. As in drive program S, the
engine, transmission and suspension settings
are dynamic. Manual gearshift program Mcan be selected by using the program selec-
tor button.
X
To activate: press program selector but-
ton :repeatedly until Mappears in the
multi-function display.
The automatic transmission changes to
manual drive program M. Automatic gear-
shifting is deactivated.
If the automatic transmission is in position
D, you can shift up or down through the gears.
The gear currently selected and engaged is
shown in the multi-function display
(Y page 208).
X To deactivate: press program selector
button :repeatedly until Cor Sappears
in the multi-function display.
or
X Restart the engine.
The automatic transmission then switches
to drive program C.
Upshifting
X Pull the right-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 209).
The automatic transmission shifts up to the
next gear.
Vehicles with AMG engines
! In manual gearshift program M, the auto-
matic transmission does not shift up auto-
matically even when the engine limiting
speed for the current gear is reached.
When the engine limiting speed is reached,
the fuel supply is cut to prevent the engine
from overrevving. You must make sure that
the engine speed does not reach the red
area of the rev counter. Otherwise, there is
a risk of engine damage.
Downshifting G
Risk of accident
Do not change down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface. This could
cause the drive wheels to lose their grip and
the vehicle could skid. Automatic transmission
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X
Pull the left-hand steering wheel gearshift
paddle (Y page 210).
The automatic transmission shifts down to
the next gear.
i If you slow down or stop without shifting
down, the automatic transmission auto-
matically shifts down.
Kickdown
i Vehicles with an AMG engine: it is not
possible to use kickdown in manual drive
program M.
You can also use kickdown for maximum
acceleration in manual drive program M.
X Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
X Shift back up once the desired speed is
reached.
i Vehicles without an AMG engine: if you
apply full throttle, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts up to the next gear at maximum
engine speed. This prevents the engine
from overrevving. Instrument cluster
Points to remember
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section
(Y page 27). G
Risk of accident
If the instrument cluster or the multi-function
display fails, it can no longer show any display
messages.
You will not then be able to see information
about the vehicle status, such as speed, out-
side temperature, warning and indicator
lamps, display messages or the failure of sys-
tems. Handling characteristics may be affec-
ted. Adjust your driving style and speed
accordingly. Immediately consult a qualified specialist
workshop which has the necessary specialist
knowledge and tools to carry out the work
required. Mercedes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
this purpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-related systems must be
carried out at a qualified specialist workshop. Coolant temperature display
The coolant temperature gauge is in the
instrument cluster on the left-hand side.
Under normal operating conditions and with
the specified coolant level, the coolant tem-
perature may rise to 120 †. Rev counter
The red band in the rev counter indicates the
engine's overrevving range. The fuel supply is
interrupted to protect the engine when the
red band is reached.
! Do not drive in the overrevving range.
Doing so will damage the engine. Outside temperature display
G
Risk of accident
If the temperature is slightly above freezing,
the road may be icy, especially in wooded
areas or on bridges. If you do not adjust your
driving style, the vehicle may start to skid. For
this reason, you should always adjust your
driving style and speed to the weather condi-
tions.
Changes in the outside temperature are dis-
played after a short delay. 212
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On-board computer
Points to remember
The on-board computer is activated as soon
as you turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock. G
Risk of accident
Only use the on-board computer when road
and traffic conditions permit. You would oth-
erwise be distracted and unable to concen-
trate properly on driving, and could cause an
accident. Multifunction steering wheel
You can control the multi-function display and
the settings in the on-board computer using
the buttons on the multi-function steering
wheel. :
Multi-function display
;
6~Makes/accepts or
rejects/ends a call*
Calls up redial memory/phone book
entry with several telephone num-
bers.
WXIncreases/reduces the
volume
Operates RACETIMER 29
.
8 Mute =
?
Activates voice control*; see
separate operating instructions ?
%
Press briefly:
Back, switches off voice control*,
hides display messages or calls up
the last Tripmenu function used.
% Press and hold:
selects the standard display A
=;Selects a menu
9:Press briefly:
Selects a function or scrolls through
lists.
In the
Audio menu, selects a stored
station, an audio track or a video
scene*.
In the Telephone*m enu, changes to
the phone book or selects a name or
a phone number. 29
Only AMG vehicles. On-board computer
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9:Press and hold:
In the Audio selects a station from
the alphabetical list of stations,
starts rapid scrolling through an
audio/video disc*.
In the Telephone* menu, starts
rapid scrolling through the telephone
book. a
Confirms selections and hides
display messages
In the Telephone* menu, switches
to the phone book and starts dialling.
In the Audio menu, stops the station
search function at the desired sta-
tion. Multi-function display
To activate the multi-function display:
R switch on the ignition.
R switch on the lights.
R open a door. Values, settings and display messages are
shown in the description field in the multi-
function display. :
Menu bar
; Description field Menus and submenus214
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Function
:
Trip
menu (Y page 215) ;
Navi
* menu (navigation details)
(Y page 217) =
Audio
menu (Y page 218) ?
AMG* menu (Y
page 220) A
Tel* menu (Y
page 222) B
Assistance
(Ypage 223) menu C
Service
menu (Ypage 225)
R Calls up display messages
(Y page 316)
R Restarts the tyre pressure loss
warning system (Y page 299) or
checks the tyre pressure electroni-
cally* (Y page 300)
R Calls up when a service is due
(Y page 307)
R Checks the engine oil level
(Y page 293) D
Settings
menu (Ypage 225) The number of menus shown depends on the
optional equipment in the vehicle. Trip menu
i Reset the trip meter or trip computer
(Y page 216).
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel. Standard display X
Press and hold the %button until the
Trip menu with total distance :and trip
distance ;appear.
Trip computer "From start" or "From
reset" The values in the
After starttrip meter are
calculated from the start of a journey whilst
the values in the After resettrip meter are
calculated from the last time the submenu
was reset.
X Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu.
X Press 9or: to select After
start orAfter reset. "From start" trip computer (example)
:
Distance
; Time
= Average speed
? Average fuel consumption
The trip computer After Startis reset auto-
matically if: On-board computer
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the ignition has been switched off for more
than 4 hours.
R 999 hours have been exceeded.
R 9,999 kilometres/miles have been excee-
ded.
The trip computer After resetis automati-
cally reset if the value exceeds 9,999 hours
or 99,999 kilometres/miles.
Displaying the range and current fuel
consumption* X
Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu.
X Press the 9or: button to select
Distance. The approximate range which can be covered
depends on the fuel level and your current
driving style. If there is only a small amount
of fuel left in the fuel tank, the display shows
a vehicle being refuelled Cinstead of the
range. Digital speedometer X
Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu. X
Press the 9or: button to select
digital speedometer :.
Resetting X
Press the =or; button to select the
Trip menu.
You can reset the values for the following
functions:
R trip meter
R trip computer "From start"
R trip computer "From reset"
X Press the 9or: button to select the
function that you wish to reset.
X Press the abutton. Resetting the trip meter (example)
X
Press the :button to select Yesand
press the abutton to confirm. 216
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Navigation* menu
The multi-function display shows the
COMAND navigation instructions in the
Navi menu.
Use the buttons on the multi-function steer-
ing wheel.
X Press the =or; button to select the
Navi menu.
Route guidance inactive Vehicle heading display (example)
:
Vehicle heading
; Current road*
Route guidance active No change of direction announced
:
Distance to destination
; Symbol for "follow the road's course"
= Distance to next change of direction
? Current road Change of direction announced without a
lane recommendation :
Road into which the change of direction
leads
; Symbol for change of direction
= Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
When a change of direction is announced, you
will see visual distance display =next to
symbol for change of direction ;. This
decreases in size as you approach the
announced change of direction.
Change of direction announced with a
lane recommendation
Lane recommendations are only displayed if
the relevant data is available on the digital
map. :
Road into which the change of direction
leads
; Symbol for change of direction
= Distance to change of direction and visual
distance display
? Lane recommendation
On multiple-lane roads, COMAND can provide
a lane recommendation ?for the next
change of direction. Lanes may be added dur-
ing a change of direction. On-board
computer
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