AUX MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 2010 W219 Owner's Manual

Gear selector lever
........................102
Kickdown ....................................... 104
Kickdown (manual shift program)
..108
Manual shift program ..................... 107
One-touch gearshifting ..................105
Program mode indicator ................105
Program mode selector switch
(automatic shift program) ..............105
Program mode selector switch
(manual shift program) ..................107
Shifting procedure ......................... 102
Steering wheel gearshift control .... 106
Transmission position indicator ..... 103
Transmission positions .................. 103
AUX socket ........................................ 158
Axle oils .............................................. 297B
Backrest see Seats


Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 247
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 206
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 59
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................69
Replacing ....................................... 264
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 278
Charging ........................................ 279
Jump starting ................................. 280
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 245
Bead (tire) .......................................... 206
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Brake Assist System
see BAS
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 182
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 239
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 219
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 238Brakes
................................................ 210
High-performance brake system .... 212
Parking brake ................................ 100
Warning lamp .................................

252
Break-in period .................................. 176
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ...22
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for .............20
Calls (phone) ...................................... 125
Can holders see Cup holders


Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 296
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 221
Center console ..................................... 31
Central locking
Automatic ................................ 71, 123
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 67
Locking/unlocking from inside ........ 71
SmartKey ......................................... 66
Central locking/unlocking switch .....71
Certification label .............................. 288
Children in the vehicle
Air bags ........................................... 37
Child safety locks (rear doors) ......... 56
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX) ........................................... 55
Indicator lamp, front passenger
front air bag off ................................ 41
Infant and child restraint systems .... 53
ISOFIX (Child seat anchors –
LATCH-type) ..................................... 55
OCS (Occupant Classification
System) ........................................... 41
Override switch ................................ 56
Safety notes ..................................... 52
Tether anchorage points .................. 54
Top tether ........................................ 54
Child safety
see Children in the vehicle
Child seat anchors – LATCH-type
(ISOFIX)
see Children in the vehicle Index
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Audio/DVD menu
The functions in the Audio/DVD menu
operate the audio or video equipment which
you have currently switched on.
The following functions are available:
R Selecting radio station (Y page 116)
R Operating audio devices/audio media
(Y page 116)
R Operating video DVD (Y page 117)
If no audio equipment is currently switched
on, the message AUDIO Off appears in the
multifunction display.
Selecting radio station i
The SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio is treated
as a radio application.
Additional optional satellite radio
equipment and a subscription to a satellite
radio service provider are required for
satellite radio operation. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details and availability for your vehicle.
For more information, refer to separate
COMAND system operating instructions.
X Switch on the COMAND system and select
radio. Refer to separate COMAND system
operating instructions.
X Press button V or U repeatedly until
the currently tuned station appears in the
multifunction display. Example illustration
:
Wave band setting
; Station frequency X
Selecting next or previous stored
station: Press button * or & briefly
to select a stored station.
X Selecting next or previous station in the
station list: Press and hold button * or
& to select a station.
X Selecting next or previous station in
wave band (Only if no station list is
available): Press and hold button * or
& to select a station.
You can only store new stations using the
corresponding feature on the radio. Refer to
separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
You can also operate the radio in the usual
manner.
Operating audio devices/audio media X
Switch on the COMAND system and select
the audio device or audio media. Refer to
separate COMAND system operating
instructions.
X Press button V or U repeatedly until
the Audio/DVD menu appears in the
multifunction display. Example illustration
:
Disc number
; Current track
X Selecting next or previous track: Press
button * or & briefly.
X Selecting a track from the track list
(quick search): Press and hold button
* or &.
The current track does not appear during
Audio AUX mode operation. 116
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Carefully secure cargo by applying even load
on all cargo tie-down hooks with rope of
sufficient strength to hold down the cargo.
Front storage compartments
G
Warning!
To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, exercise care when
storing objects in the vehicle. Put luggage or
cargo in the trunk if possible.
Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than the
seat backrests.
Do not place anything on shelf below the rear
window.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
R braking
R vehicle maneuvers
R an accident
Glove box Depending on vehicle equipment, an AUX
socket or a media interface is located in the
glove box. For information on Audio AUX
mode or on media interface, see separate
COMAND system operating instructions. X
Opening: Press glove box lid release :.
X Closing: Push glove box lid ; upwards
until it engages.
You can lock the glove box, e.g. when the
vehicle is in the shop for service.
The glove box can only be locked or unlocked
with the mechanical key. 1
Glove box unlocked
2 Glove box locked
Front armrest storage compartment 158
Loading and storingControls in detail
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X
Grab and remove ashtray insert from
ashtray frame.
X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Push the
ashtray insert back into the frame until it
engages.
X Closing: Push down cover :.
Rear door ashtray X
Opening: Press the top of ashtray ;
briefly.
X Removing ashtray insert: Pull ashtray
release : in direction of arrow.
X Remove ashtray insert upwards from
ashtray frame.
X Reinstalling ashtray insert: Push ashtray
insert back into ashtray frame until it
engages.
X Closing: Push the top of ashtray ;.Cigarette lighter
G
Observe Safety notes, see page 52. G
Warning!
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter. If the engine is off and the cigarette lighter is
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
X
Open the cover ( Y page 162). X
Switch on the ignition.
X Push in cigarette lighter :.
Cigarette lighter : will pop out
automatically when hot.
X Take out cigarette lighter :.
X Reinsert cigarette lighter : in its socket
after use. Power outlets
! Make sure no fluids come into contact
with the power outlet, as this could cause
a short circuit.
i Make sure the override switch is not
activated. The power outlet in the rear
center console will not function if the
override switch is activated.
The power outlets can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical accessories
(e.g. auxiliary lamps, mobile phone chargers)
up to a maximum of 15 A (180 W).
If the engine is off and the power outlets are
being used extensively, the vehicle battery
may become discharged.
X Switch on the ignition. Useful features
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Lamps
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsb Active
Headlamps
Inoperativ
e The active Bi-Xenon headlamp system is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Active
Headlamps
Auxiliary
Bulb On The active Bi-Xenon headlamps are malfunctioning. Another
light is being used.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Reverse
Lamp Left
or
Reverse
Lamp Right The left or right backup lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Brake-/
Tail Lamp
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Brake-/
Tail Lamp
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb On The left or right brake/tail lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b 3rd Brake
Lamp The high-mounted brake lamp is malfunctioning. This
message will only appear if all LEDs have stopped working.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Front
Foglamp
Left
or
Front
Foglamp
Right The left or right front fog lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsb Marker
Lamp
Front Left
or
Marker
Lamp
Front
Right The front left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Parking
Lamp
Front
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Parking
Lamp
Front
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb On The left or right front parking lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.
X
Halogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 266).
X Bi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible. b High Beam
Left
or
High Beam
Right The left or right high-beam lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 266). b License
Plate
Lamp Left
or
License
Plate
Lamp Right The left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Replace the bulb as soon as possible (Y page 266). b AUTO-
Light
Inoperativ
e The light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on
automatically.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
X In the control system, set daytime running lamp mode to
manual

(Y page 121).
X Switch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch
(Y page 87). 248
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
X Solutionsb Low Beam
Left
or
Low Beam
Right The left or right low-beam lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Halogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(Y page 266).
X Bi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible. b Rear Left
Foglamp The rear fog lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Switch
Off Lights You have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch,
opened the driver’s door and left the headlamps on or
removed the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO from the vehicle
and left the headlamps on.
X
Turn the exterior lamp switch to $ or Ã
(Y page 87).
or
X With the rear fog lamp switched on:
Push in the exterior
lamp switch to its stop. b Tail Lamp
Left
Auxiliary
Bulb On
or
Tail Lamp
Right
Auxiliary
Bulb On The left or right tail lamp is malfunctioning. A substitute bulb
is being used.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Cornering
Lamp Left
or
Cornering
Lamp Right The left or right corner-illuminating front fog lamp is
malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. b Rear Left
Turn
Signal
or
Rear
Right
Turn
Signal The left or right rear turn signal lamp is malfunctioning.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible. Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
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