fold seats MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 2008 C216 Owner's Manual

Contents
Assistance menu* ........................ 298
Service menu ............................... 299
Settings menu .............................. 301
Voice Control..................................... 303
Operating safety........................... 303
Voice Control introduction................. 304
Spelling ........................................ 305
Command types ........................... 305
Active System .............................. 305
Controls ....................................... 306
Symbols ....................................... 307
Voice Control telephone .................... 308
Telephone operation .................... 308
Telephone commands .................. 309
Voice Control navigation.................... 315
Important notes ........................... 315
Navigation operation .................... 316
Navigation commands.................. 316
Dialog for entering a
complete address ........................ 317
Commands for entering parts of
an address ................................... 322
Voice Control address book .............. 325
COMAND address book overview 325Operation with address book
not open (global) ........................... 325
Operation with address book
open (local) ................................... 326
Operating and using address book 326
Available commands with the
address book not open ................. 326
Available commands with the
address book open ....................... 328
Voice Control radio............................. 329
Radio operation ............................ 329
Radio commands .......................... 329
Voice Control CD/
DVD changer/MP3 ............................. 333
Operation ...................................... 333
Commands.................................... 334
Voice Control command list ............... 335
Command list................................ 335
Voice Control troubleshooting ............ 347
Help function ................................ 347
Help commands ............................ 347
Help window ................................. 347
Entering digits and spelling ........... 347
What to do if ... ............................. 348
Voice Control individualization ........... 350
Controls in detail............................. 351
Locking and unlocking ....................... 352
SmartKey ...................................... 352
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 356
Checking batteries in the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* ............................... 361
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 361
Opening doors from the inside ..... 362
Power closing assist for doors
and trunk lid ................................. 363
Automatic central locking ............. 363
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................. 364
Starter switch positions ..................... 365
SmartKey ...................................... 365
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 366
Seats .................................................. 368
Seat adjustment ........................... 368
Folding front seat backrest
forward ......................................... 371
Easy-entry/exit feature................. 373
Seat heating* ............................... 375

62 Safety and SecurityOccupant safety
If you have not installed a child seat, the
LATCH anchors are hidden by an uphol-
stery cover.
1Indicates the position of the anchors
2Anchors
3Upholstery cover
4Installation device

Fold upholstery cover3 upward.

Turn installation device4 to a vertical
position so that upholstery cover3
does not fold down.

Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
A rigid connection is established be-
tween the child seat and the body of
the vehicle.
Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
T h e c h i l d s e a t m u s t b e f i r m l y a t t a c h e d t o t h e
right and left side anchors.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be re-
placed.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.
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T h e c h i l d s e a t m u s t b e f i r m l y a t t a c h e d t o t h e
right and left side anchor fittings.
Non-LATCH type child seats may also be used
and can be installed using the vehicle’s seat belt
system. Install child seat according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.


371 Controls in detailSeats
When the indicator lamp on button1 is
on, you can operate the following features
of the front passenger seat:

seat adjustment


seat heating/ventilation*


memory function
Folding front seat backrest forward
1Release lever
Folding backrest forward
Lift release lever1 and fold the seat
backrest forward.
The seat will automatically slide for-
ward and the head restraint will move
down.Folding backrests back

Lift release lever1.

Fold and press the seat backrest rear-
ward until it engages in driving posi-
tion.
The seat and head restraint return to
their previous positions.
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To interrupt the procedure, activate the seat
adjustment switch (
page 369) or move the re-
lease lever again.
!
When moving the seat, make sure there are
no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Oth-
erwise you could damage the seats.
Warning!
G
Always ensure that no one can become
trapped or injured when the seat is moving.
In case potential danger exists, the proce-
dure can be interrupted by moving the seat
adjustment switch (
page 369) in the door
control panel or by moving the release lever
again.


372 Controls in detailSeats
For information on additional convenience
features permitting easy entry and exit,
see “Easy-entry/exit feature”
(page 373).
Warning!
G
The seat belts provide protection only with
the backrest locked in place. Therefore, the
backrest must be locked in place with the
vehicle in motion. Do not drive the vehicle
when the backrest is not locked in place.
If the warning message:
Lock Seat Backrest
Front Right
or
Lock Seat Backrest
Front Left
is displayed in the multifunction display,
then the respective backrest is not engaged
in its lock. Carefully slow down, and drive
with caution to an area which is in a safe dis-
tance from the roadway. Always provide suf-
ficient room behind the backrest and fold
the backrest all the way back until it locks in
place.
The warning message is no longer displayed
as soon as the backrest is locked in place. If
both backrests are locked in place and the
warning message is still displayed, have the
system checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle.
The power seats can also be operated with
the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could re-
sult in an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Never place hands under seat or near any
moving parts during a seat adjustment pro-
cedure.
!
The automatic seat slide is provided with a
safety feature.
The automatic process is interrupted if the back-
rest of the sliding seat is pushed against an oc-
cupant or object. The seat will slide forward and
stop.
Investigate and correct the cause of interruption.
Now use memory button (
page 386) or seat
adjustment switch (
page 369) to bring the
seat into the desired position.
When folding the backrest forward from a re-
clined position, and then folding it back, the
backrest stops in a more upright position for the
safety of any rear-seat passenger. Adjust the
backrest until your arms are slightly angled when
holding the steering wheel (
page 369).


377 Controls in detailSeats
Front power head restraints
Head restraint height
1Head restraint height
Press the switch up or down in the di-
rection of arrow1.Head restraint tilt
Manually adjust the angle of the head re-
straint.

Push or pull on the upper edge of the
head restraint cushion.Rear seat head restraints
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Adjust the head restraint in such a way that
it is as close to the head as possible.
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Depending on the seat’s set fore and aft po-
sition, the head restraint height is automatically
pre-set.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, always drive with the
rear head restraints in the upright position
when the rear seats are occupied.
Otherwise, the back of the head will not be
supported in the event of a collision. That
could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Rear seat occupants can be seriously in-
jured or killed.Warning!
G
Keep the area around head restraints clear
of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.

378 Controls in detailSeatsFolding head restraints back
The rear seat head restraints can be folded
backward for increased visibility.
1Switch in the front center console
Switch on the ignition (
page 365).

Press switch1 in the front center con-
sole briefly.
The rear seat head restraints will fold
backward.Placing head restraints upright

Switch on the ignition (
page 365).

Press and hold switch1 in the front
center console (
page 378).
The rear seat head restraints will place
upright.Manually placing head restraints
upright

Pull the rear seat head restraint upright
until it locks into place.
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When fasten a rear seat belt (
page 388),
the respective rear seat head restraint places
upright automatically.
Warning!
G
Make sure the rear seat head restraints en-
gage when placing them upright manually.
Otherwise their protective function cannot
be ensured.
The back of the head will not be supported
in the event of a collision. That could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. Rear seat oc-
cupants can be seriously injured or killed.

511 Controls in detail
Loading and storing
Storage compartments below the front
seats
1Tab
2Compartment cover
Opening: Pull tab1 upward and fold
cover2 forward.Eyeglasses compartment
1Eyeglasses compartment mark

Opening: Press mark1.

Closing: Swing eyeglasses compart-
ment upward until it engages.Parcel net in front passenger footwell
Warning!
G
The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net. In an accident, during hard brak-
ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be in-
jury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.

512 Controls in detailLoading and storingA small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.Storage compartments in rear
passenger compartment
Armrest with integrated storage
compartment
1Release catch

Opening: Pull release catch1 and
swing the cover upward.Storage compartment between rear
seats
1Handle

Opening: Pull handle1 backward in
the direction of arrow.
!
Before storing the armrest in the backrest,
close the storage compartment cover.
!
Do not sit on or lean your body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down, as
you could otherwise damage it.

755 Index
Messages in display see Multifunction
display messages
Microphone, Hands-free 37
Minispare wheel 683, 696, 730
Mirrors
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position 384
Adjusting 381
Auto-dimming for rear view
mirrors 383
Exterior rear view mirrors 381
Interior rear view mirror 381
Mobile phone see Telephone*
Modifications and alterations, Operating
safety 20
MON 551, 735
MP3
Menu overview (COMAND) 119
Operation (COMAND) 120
Playback options (COMAND) 124
Selecting a folder (COMAND) 123
Selecting a medium (COMAND) 122
Selecting a track (COMAND) 122
MP3 (COMAND) 112Multicontour adjustments see
Drive-dynamic multicontour seats*
Multifunction display 282
Multifunction display messages
ABC 639
ABS 641
Batteries, vehicle 655
Blind Spot Assist* 633
Brake fluid 643
Brake pads 645
Coolant 657
Coolant level 656
Cruise control 624
DISTRONIC Plus* 625
Doors 659
EBP (Electronic Brake
Proportioning) 644
Electronic parking brake 646
Engine oil 555, 670
ESP
®
641, 652
Fog lamps 666
Front passenger front air bag 628
Fuel cap 660
Gear selector lever 627, 632, 636,
638, 680
Headlamps 664Hood 660
Key, SmartKey 662
Key, SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 661
Lamps, exterior 664
License plate lamps 666
Light sensor 664
Night View Assist* 669
Park Assist* 632, 634
PRE-SAFE
®
635, 642
Reserve fuel 660
Restraint systems 673
Seat backrest 680
Side marker lamps 667
SRS 673
Tail lamps 668
Tele Aid 675
Trunk 680
Windshield washer fluid 680
Multifunction steering wheel 283

757 Index
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 597
Panic alarm
Audible alarm and flashing
exterior lamps 64
Panic button 64
Parcel net in front passenger
footwell 511
Park Assist* 467
Cleaning system sensors 601
Messages in display 632, 634
System sensors 601
Warning indicators 31, 470
Parking 412, 542
Parking and standing lamps
Replacing bulbs 689
Parking position
Exterior rear view mirrors 384
Parktronic* 463
Cleaning system sensors 600
Malfunctioning 467
System sensors 600
Warning indicators 31, 465
Parts service 720PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 547
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
PCMCIA card
Ejecting (COMAND) 118
Loading (COMAND) 117
Pedals 539
Plastic parts, cleaning 604
POIs 225
Poly-V-belt drive 724
Layout 724
Potential problems associated with
underinflated and overinflated
tires 576
Power assistance 539
Power closing assist for doors and
trunk lid 363
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors 382
Power seats
Folding back front seat
backrests 371
Folding forward front seat
backrests 371Power tilt/sliding sunroof 506
Opening/closing 506
Synchronizing 508
Power washer 596
Power windows 402
Cleaning 603
Opening/closing 402
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 63
Practical hints 622, 681
Premium unleaded gasoline 551, 735,
737
PRE-SAFE
®
56
Message in display 635
Messages in display 642
PRE-SAFE
® Brake*
Intermittent signal tone 77
Preventive occupant safety see PRE-SAFE
®
Problems
While driving 411
With vehicle 21
Product information 13
Production options weight 587
Program mode see Automatic
transmission, Automatic shift program