window MERCEDES-BENZ CL550 2008 C216 Owner's Manual

Contents
Introduction....................................... 13
Product information ............................. 13
Operator’s Manual ............................... 14
Service and warranty information .. 14
Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 15
Maintenance .................................. 16
Roadside Assistance ...................... 16
Change of address or ownership.... 16
Operating your vehicle outside the
USA or Canada............................... 17
Where to find it .................................... 18
Symbols ............................................... 19
Operating safety .................................. 20
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 20
Problems with your vehicle .................. 21
Reporting safety defects...................... 22
Reporting safety defects ................ 22
Vehicle data recording......................... 23
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 23
At a glance.......................................... 25
Exterior view ......................................... 26
Cockpit ................................................. 28
Instrument cluster ................................ 30
Control systems ................................... 32
Storage compartments ......................... 34
Center console ..................................... 36
Overhead control panel ........................ 37
Driver’s door control panel ................... 38Safety and Security............................ 39
Occupant safety ................................... 40
Air bags........................................... 42
Occupant Classification System ..... 48
Seat belts........................................ 53
Preventive occupant safety
(PRE-SAFE
®).................................... 56
Children in the vehicle .................... 57
Blocking of rear side
window operation ........................... 63Panic alarm .......................................... 64
Activating........................................ 64
Deactivating.................................... 64
Driving safety systems ......................... 65
ABS ................................................. 65
Adaptive Brake ............................... 66
Adaptive Brake Lights (CL 600 and
CL 65 AMG, USA only) .................... 67
BAS ................................................. 67
BAS Plus* ....................................... 68
EBP ................................................. 70
ESP
®............................................... 70
PRE-SAFE
® Brake* (vehicles with
DISTRONIC Plus* only) ................... 75
Anti-theft systems ................................ 79
Immobilizer ..................................... 79
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 79
Canceling the alarm ........................ 80

Contents
Off-road and off-map .................... 237
Navigation announcements .......... 239
COMAND navigation system
(during route guidance)...................... 240
Cancel route guidance ................. 240
Continuing cancelled
route guidance ............................. 240
Route browser .............................. 240
Displaying info .............................. 241
Displaying route information ........ 242
Detour function ............................ 242
COMAND navigation system
(real-time traffic) ................................ 244
Real-time traffic notifications
in the map .................................... 244
Displaying real-time
traffic reports ............................... 245
Example message ........................ 246
COMAND navigation system
(destination memory) ......................... 247
Saving a destination in the
destination memory ..................... 247
Deleting a destination from the
destination memory ..................... 249
Own address ................................ 250COMAND navigation system
(last destinations) .............................. 254
Saving a destination permanently
in the destination memory ........... 254
Saving the vehicle position in the
list of last destinations ................. 254
Saving the crosshair position in
the list of last destinations ........... 254
Deleting one of the
last destinations........................... 254
COMAND system settings ................. 255
Systems settings menu overview . 255
Display settings............................ 255
Time settings................................ 255
Voice Control settings .................. 257
Setting the system language ........ 258
Assigning the favorite button ....... 259
Reset............................................ 259
COMAND vehicle menu ..................... 260
Setting night security illumination 260
Locator lighting on/off ................. 261
Exterior mirror
convenience settings ................... 262
Automatic locking on/off ............. 263
Activating easy-entry/exit feature 264
Setting interior ambient lighting... 265Setting interior lighting delayed
switch-off ..................................... 266
Extending or retracting
rear window sunshade ................. 267
Trunk opening-height
restriction* on/off ....................... 268
COMAND automatic climate control . 269
Setting temperature ..................... 270
Adjusting air distribution .............. 271
Adjusting air volume .................... 271
Central climate control menu
via COMAND ................................ 272
COMAND seats ................................. 276
Operating seats via COMAND ...... 276
Lumbar support (CL 550) ............. 277
Drive-dynamic
multicontour seats* ..................... 278
Instrument cluster control system..... 282
Multifunction display.................... 282
Multifunction steering wheel........ 283
Menus .......................................... 284
Trip menu ..................................... 286
Navi menu .................................... 287
Audio menu.................................. 289
AMG menu ................................... 291
Telephone menu* ........................ 294

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

Contents
Seat ventilation* .......................... 376
Head restraints............................. 376
Steering wheel ................................... 379
Steering wheel adjustment........... 379
Heated steering wheel* ............... 380
Mirrors ............................................... 381
Interior rear view mirror ............... 381
Exterior rear view mirrors ............. 381
Power folding exterior rear view
mirrors ......................................... 382
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ... 383
Activating exterior rear view
mirror parking position ................. 384
Memory function................................ 385
Storing positions into memory ..... 386
Recalling positions from memory . 386
Storing exterior rear view mirror
parking position ........................... 387
Fastening the seat belts..................... 388
Proper use of seat belts ............... 390
Lighting .............................................. 391
Exterior lamp switch ..................... 391
High beam .................................... 395
Headlamp cleaning system .......... 395Corner-illuminating lamps ............ 395
Hazard warning flasher ................ 397
Interior lighting............................. 398
Courtesy lighting .......................... 399
Door entry lamps ......................... 399
Trunk lamp ................................... 399
Windshield wipers .............................. 400
Switching on/off windshield
wipers .......................................... 400
Intermittent wiping....................... 401
Single wipe................................... 401
Wiping with windshield
washer fluid.................................. 401
Power windows .................................. 402
Opening and closing
power windows ............................ 402
Summer opening feature.............. 404
Convenience closing feature ........ 404
Driving and parking............................ 406
Starting the engine....................... 406
Driving off .................................... 409
Turn signals .................................. 410
Problems while driving ................. 411
Parking ......................................... 412
Turning off the engine .................. 415
Releasing seat belts ..................... 416Automatic transmission ..................... 417
Gear selector lever....................... 417
Shifting procedure ....................... 420
Transmission positions ................ 421
Driving tips................................... 424
Gear ranges ................................. 426
Automatic shift program .............. 427
Steering wheel gearshift control .. 428
Manual shift program (CL 63 AMG
and CL 65 AMG only) ................... 430
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 433
Instrument cluster ............................. 434
Adjusting instrument cluster
display illumination ...................... 434
Coolant temperature gauge ......... 435
Tachometer .................................. 435
Outside temperature indicator ..... 436
Fuel gauge ................................... 436
Driving systems ................................. 437
Cruise control .............................. 437
DISTRONIC Plus* ......................... 443
Active Body Control (ABC) ........... 461
Parktronic system* ...................... 463
Park Assist* ................................. 467
Advanced Parking Guidance* ...... 471

Contents
Rear View Camera*...................... 477
Night View Assist* ....................... 481
Blind Spot Assist* ........................ 485
Air vents ............................................ 488
Opening and closing air vents ...... 490
Ventilated storage compartment . 490
Automatic climate control ................. 491
Deactivating climate
control system ............................. 493
Operating climate control system
in automatic mode ....................... 493
Setting temperature ..................... 494
Adjusting air volume .................... 494
Front defroster ............................. 494
Rear window defroster ................. 496
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL
(USA only) .................................... 496
Air recirculation mode.................. 496
Residual engine heat and
ventilation .................................... 498
Trunk ................................................. 500
Opening trunk .............................. 500
Closing trunk................................ 501
Trunk emergency release ............. 504
Valet locking ................................ 505Power tilt/sliding sunroof................... 506
Opening and closing power
tilt/sliding sunroof ........................ 506
Synchronizing ............................... 508
Loading and storing ............................ 509
Loading instructions ..................... 509
Storage compartments ................. 509
Cup holders .................................. 513
Trunk ............................................ 514
Useful features ................................... 516
Sun visors ..................................... 516
Ashtray ......................................... 516
Cigarette lighter ............................ 517
Floormats*.................................... 518
Telephone* ................................... 519
Tele Aid ......................................... 522
Garage door opener ...................... 530
Infrared reflecting windshield ....... 536
Operation.......................................... 537
The first 1000 miles (1500 km) .......... 538
Driving instructions ............................ 539
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 539
Drinking and driving...................... 539
Pedals ........................................... 539
Power assistance .......................... 539
Brakes .......................................... 540
Driving off ..................................... 542
Parking ......................................... 542
Tires.............................................. 543
Hydroplaning ................................ 543
Tire traction .................................. 544
Tire speed rating ........................... 544
Winter driving instructions ............ 545
Standing water ............................. 546
Passenger compartment............... 547
Driving abroad .............................. 547
Control and operation of
radio transmitters ......................... 547
Catalytic converter ....................... 548
Emission control ........................... 548
Coolant temperature .................... 549

27 At a glance
Exterior view
Item
Page
1
Trunk

Unlocking


Opening and closing


Minispare wheel


Vehicle tool kit
500
500
696
681
2
Rear lamps
689
3
Rear window, defrosting
496
4
Fuel filler flap
Gasoline
550
737
5
Doors

Locking and unlocking


Opening and closing
352
362
Item
Page
6
Exterior rear view mirror
Parking position
381
384
7
Towing the vehicle
710
8
Rims and tires

Checking tire inflation
pressure


Minispare wheel


Flat tire
727
571
683
696
9
Hood, opening
Engine oil
Coolant
553
554
559
Item
Page
a
Headlamp cleaning system
395
b
Front lamps
689
c
Windshield wipers
Wiper blades, replacing
Wiper blades, cleaning
400
694
603
d
Window, cleaning
603
e
Power tilt/sliding sunroof
506

36 At a glanceCenter console
Item
Page
1
Thumbwheel for air volume
control for left center air vent
490
2
Thumbwheel for air volume
control for right center air
vent
490
3
AUTO mode for air distribu-
tion and volume, left
493
4
Temperature control, left
494
5
Manual fan speed adjust-
ment, left
494
6
Front defroster
494
7
Air recirculation
496
8
Climate control on/off
493
9
Residual engine heat and
ventilation (REST)
498
a
Rear window defroster
496
Item
Page
b
Manual fan speed adjust-
ment, right
494
c
Temperature control, right
494
d
AUTO mode for air distribu-
tion and volume, right
493
e
Alarm system indicator lamp
80
f
Cup holder
513
g
Cover of compartment with:

Ashtray


Lighter
516
517
h
Cover of compartment with

CD/DVD changer


PCMCIA card slot
116
117

38 At a glanceDriver’s door control panel
Item
Page
1
Inside door handle
362
2
Central unlocking switch
362
3
Central locking switch
362
4
Memory function (for storing
seat, exterior mirror, and
steering wheel settings)
385
5
Selector button for front
passenger seat
370
6
Seat heating
Seat ventilation*
375
376
7
Seat adjustment
368
Item
Page
8
Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
Mirror folding function
381
382
9
Switches for opening/ closing
side windows
402
a
Remote trunk opening/clos-
ing switch
500
b
Rear window override switch
63

42 Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAir bagsWarning!
G
Air bags are designed to reduce the poten-
tial of injury and fatality in certain frontal im-
pacts (front air bags, driver-side knee bag),
side impacts (side impact air bags and win-
dow curtain air bags) or rollovers (window
curtain air bags). However, no system avail-
able today can completely eliminate injuries
and fatalities.
The deployment of the air bags temporarily
releases a small amount of dust from the air
bags. This dust, however, is neither injurious
to your health, nor does it indicate a fire in
the vehicle. The dust might cause some tem-
porary breathing difficulty for people with
asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid
this, you may wish to get out of the vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have any
breathing difficulty but cannot get out of the
vehicle after the air bag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or door.
Warning!
G
To reduce the risk of injury when the front
air bags inflate, it is very important for the
driver and front passenger to always be in a
properly seated position and to wear their
respective seat belt.
For maximum protection in the event of a
collision always be in normal seated position
with your back against the backrest. Fasten
your seat belt and make sure that it is prop-
erly positioned on your body (
page 388).
Since the air bag inflates with considerable
speed and force, a proper seating and hands
on steering wheel position will help to keep
you at a safe distance from the air bag.
Occupants who are unbelted, out of position
or too close to the air bag can be seriously
injured or killed by an air bag as it inflates
with great force in the blink of an eye:


Sit properly belted in a position that is
as upright as possible with your back
against the seat backrest.


Adjust the driver’s seat as far as possi-
ble rearward, still permitting proper op-
eration of vehicle controls. The distance
from the center of the driver’s breast-
bone to the center of the air bag cover
on the steering wheel must be at least
10 inches (25 cm) or more. You should
be able to accomplish this by a combina-
tion of adjustments to the seat and
steering wheel. If you have any prob-
lems, please contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.


Do not lean your head or chest close to
the steering wheel or dashboard.


Keep hands on the outside of steering
wheel rim. Placing hands and arms in-
side the rim can increase the risk and
potential severity of hand/arm injury
when driver’s front air bag inflates.


Adjust the front passenger seat as far as
possible rearward from the dashboard
when the seat is occupied.

44 Safety and SecurityOccupant safety
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning device and
air bag
i
Air bags are designed to deploy only in cer-
tain frontal impacts (front air bags, driver-side
knee bag), and in side impacts (side impact and
window curtain air bags) which exceed preset
thresholds, and in certain rollovers (window cur-
tain air bags). Only during these events will they
provide their supplemental protection.
The driver and passengers should always wear
their seat belts. Otherwise it is not possible for
air bags to provide their supplemental protec-
tion.
In case of other types of impacts and impacts be-
low air bag deployment thresholds, air bags will
not deploy. The driver and passenger will then be
protected to the extent possible by a properly
fastened seat belt. A properly fastened seat belt
is also needed to provide the best possible pro-
tection in a rollover.
We caution you not to rely on the presence of the
air bags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt.
It is important to your safety and that of your pas-
sengers that you replace deployed air bags and
repair any malfunctioning air bags to make sure
the vehicle will continue to provide supplemental
crash protection for occupants.
Warning!
G


Damaged seat belts or seat belts that
were highly stressed in an accident
must be replaced and their anchoring
points must also be checked. Only use
seat belts installed or supplied by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.


Air bags and pyrotechnic Emergency
Tensioning Devices (ETDs) are designed
to function on a one-time-only basis. An
air bag or ETD that is deployed must be
replaced. PRE-SAFE
® has electrically
operated reversible pre-tensioners in
addition to the pyrotechnic ETDs.


Air bags and Emergency Tensioning De-
vices (ETDs) contain Perchlorate materi-
al, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. Check
with your local government’s disposal
guidelines. California residents, see
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWa
ste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.


Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.


Do not make any modification that could
change the effectiveness of the seat
belts.


Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this
may severely weaken them. In a crash
they may not be able to provide ade-
quate protection.