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Operator’s Manual

CL-Class

Order No. 6515 2259 13 Part No. 216 584 76 81 USA Edition C 2008

CL-Class

2165847681

CL 550

CL 600

CL 63 AMG

CL 65 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you

on the purchase of your new

Mercedes-Benz.

Your selection of our product is a demon-

stration of your trust in our company

name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your de-

sire to own an automobile that will be as

easy as possible to operate and provide

years of service.

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef-

forts of many skilled engineers and crafts-

men. To help assure your driving pleasure,

and also the safety of you and your passen-

gers, we ask you to make a small invest-

ment of time:

앫 Please read this manual carefully, then

return it to your vehicle where it will be

handy for your reference.

앫 Please follow the recommendations

contained in this manual. They are de-

signed to acquaint you with the opera-

tion of your Mercedes-Benz.

앫 Please pay attention to the warnings

and cautions contained in this manual.

They are designed to help improve the

safety of the vehicle operator and oc-

cupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles

of safe, pleasurable driving.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

A DaimlerChrysler Company

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 ................... 38

Safety 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 ........................... 63

Panic 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

Control systems ................................ 81

COMAND operating safety................... 82

COMAND introduction ......................... 83

Availability of functions while the

vehicle is in motion ........................ 83

Switching COMAND on or off ......... 83

COMAND components ................... 83

Operating COMAND ....................... 88

Main menus of COMAND ............... 94

COMAND FM/AM radio ....................... 98

Submenu overview ......................... 98

Switching to radio mode ................ 99

Switching wavebands..................... 99

Selecting stations/channels .......... 99

Saving stations ............................. 102

Station name display.................... 103

COMAND satellite radio..................... 104

Submenu overview ....................... 104

Introduction to satellite radio ....... 105

Switching to satellite radio........... 105

Main satellite radio menu ............. 107

Selecting program category ......... 107

Tuning in channels ....................... 108

Saving channels ........................... 110

Show program info ....................... 111

Channel update............................ 111

Calling SIRIUS Service Center...... 111

COMAND audio CD/audio DVD/MP3 112

Safety precautions ....................... 112

Notes about MP3 mode ............... 112

Notes about audio DVD operation 114

Notes about CDs/DVDs............... 115

Notes about handling CDs/DVDs 116

Inserting CDs and DVDs............... 116

Inserting a PCMCIA card .............. 117

Ejecting CDs and DVDs ................ 118

Ejecting a PCMCIA card ............... 118

Submenu overview....................... 119

Switching to audio CD, audio DVD

or MP3 mode ............................... 120

Stop function ............................... 121

Pause function ............................. 121

Selecting CD/DVD/MP3 media... 122

Selecting a track .......................... 122

Fast forward/rewind .................... 123

Selecting a folder ......................... 123

Setting the audio format .............. 124

Playback options.......................... 124

COMAND AUX ................................... 125

Audio and Video AUX jacks.......... 125

Audio AUX.................................... 125

Video AUX.................................... 126

COMAND video DVD ......................... 128

Automatic picture fade-out .......... 128

Notes about video DVD operation 128

Notes about handling DVDs ......... 129

Functional limitations................... 129

Inserting or ejecting DVDs ........... 129

Submenu overview of video DVD . 130

Switching to video DVD mode...... 130

Hiding/showing the

DVD control menu ....................... 131

Hiding/showing the menu system 131

Fast forward/rewind.................... 131

Selecting the DVD medium .......... 131

Stop playback .............................. 132

Pause playback ............................ 132

Selecting scene/chapter ............. 132

Selecting film/track..................... 133

Screen settings............................ 133

DVD menu.................................... 134

Stopping the film or skipping to

the beginning/end of a scene...... 134

Switching to the next highest

DVD menu level ........................... 135

Back to the film............................ 135

Contents

Setting the language and

audio format ................................ 135

Subtitles and camera angles ........ 136

Interactive content....................... 136

COMAND telephone* ........................ 137

Safety precautions ....................... 137

General notes............................... 137

Switching telephone on or off ...... 139

Activating telephone mode .......... 140

Telephone keypad ........................ 140

“911” emergency call................... 141

Entering the PIN........................... 142

Entering the PIN2......................... 143

Entering the PUK/PUK2............... 143

Entering the unlock code ............. 143

Telephone submenu overview ...... 144

Main telephone menu .................. 145

Mailbox ........................................ 145

Call lists ....................................... 146

Incoming call................................ 148

Making an outgoing call ............... 149

Functions during a single-call

connection ................................... 151

Transferring a call ........................ 153

COMAND phone book.................. 154

COMAND address book ............... 163

Bluetooth

®

settings....................... 176

SMS messages

(Short Message Service) ............... 178

COMAND navigation........................... 182

Safety precautions ........................ 182

COMAND navigation (introduction) .... 183

Map software................................ 183

Updating the map software........... 183

Updating process.......................... 183

Loading a DVD into the

DVD changer................................. 184

Updating ....................................... 185

General notes ............................... 187

Input restrictions .......................... 188

Navigation system

menu overview.............................. 189

Calling up the map display and

switching to navigation mode ....... 190

Basic settings ............................... 193

COMAND navigation system

(entering a destination) ...................... 198

Entering a destination

by the address .............................. 198

Entering a destination from the

destination memory ...................... 219

Entering a destination from the

list of last destinations.................. 221

Entering a destination

from the map ................................ 221

Entering a stopover....................... 222

COMAND navigation system

(Point of interest entry) ...................... 225

Entering a POI in the

surrounding area .......................... 225

Entering a POI in the

surroundings of a given city.......... 225

Entering a POI in

a different region .......................... 225

Designating a POI category........... 226

Entering a POI from the map ........ 232

COMAND navigation system

(route guidance) ................................. 233

Route guidance............................. 233

Examples of displays and

announcements for

a driving maneuver ....................... 233

Example of a display

without driving maneuvers............ 235

Destination or

destination area reached .............. 235

Partially digitized areas................. 236

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 ................................ 250

COMAND 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... 265

Setting 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 325

Operation 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 .......... 395

Corner-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 ..................... 416

Automatic 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 ................................ 505

Power 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

Contents

At the gas station............................... 550

Refueling ...................................... 550

Check regularly and before a

long trip........................................ 552

Engine compartment.......................... 553

Hood ............................................ 553

Engine oil...................................... 554

Transmission fluid level ................ 558

Active Body Control (ABC)

fluid level ...................................... 558

Coolant level ................................ 559

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system ........... 560

Tires and wheels ................................ 561

Important guidelines .................... 561

Tire care and maintenance ........... 562

Direction of rotation ..................... 564

Loading the vehicle ...................... 564

Recommended tire

inflation pressure ......................... 569

Checking tire inflation pressure ... 571

Tire labeling.................................. 577

Load identification........................ 581

DOT, Tire Identification Number

(TIN) ............................................. 581

Maximum tire load ....................... 582

Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 583

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 583

Tire ply material ........................... 585

Tire and loading terminology........ 585

Rotating tires ............................... 589

Winter driving .................................... 590

Winter tires .................................. 590

Snow chains................................. 591

Maintenance...................................... 592

Maintenance service indicator

message....................................... 592

Calling up the maintenance

service indicator display............... 593

Resetting the maintenance

service indicator........................... 594

Vehicle care....................................... 595

Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 595

Practical hints ................................. 607

What to do if …? ................................ 608

Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 608

Air bag off indicator lamp............. 620

Vehicle status messages in the

multifunction display.................... 622

Where will I find ...? ........................... 681

First aid kit................................... 681

Vehicle jack, vehicle tool kit,

luggage bowl, Minispare wheel .... 681

Unlocking/locking in an emergency.. 684

Unlocking the vehicle................... 684

Locking the vehicle ...................... 685

Replacing SmartKey batteries ........... 686

Replacing bulbs ................................. 688

Bulbs............................................ 689

Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 691

Replacing bulbs for the

rear lamps.................................... 693

Replacing wiper blades...................... 694

Placing wiper arms in

vertical position ........................... 694

Removing wiper blades ................ 695

Installing wiper blades ................. 695

Contents

Flat tire .............................................. 696

Preparing the vehicle ................... 696

Mounting the spare wheel............ 696

Batteries ............................................ 702

Disconnecting starter battery ...... 704

Removing starter battery ............. 705

Charging battery .......................... 705

Reinstalling starter battery........... 706

Reconnecting starter battery ....... 706

Jump starting ..................................... 707

Towing the vehicle............................. 710

Towing with front wheels raised... 711

Towing with all wheels on the

ground.......................................... 712

Installing towing eye bolt ............. 713

Fuses ................................................. 714

Fuse boxes in

engine compartment.................... 715

Fuse boxes in

passenger compartment .............. 716

Emergency engine shut-down ...... 717

Technical data .................................. 719

Parts service....................................... 720

Warranty coverage ............................. 721

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet ...................... 721

Identification labels ............................ 722

Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 724

CL 550 .......................................... 724

CL 600 and CL 65 AMG ................ 724

CL 63 AMG ................................... 724

Engine ................................................ 725

Rims and tires .................................... 727

Same size tires ............................. 728

Mixed size tires............................. 729

Spare wheel .................................. 730

Electrical system ................................ 731

Main dimensions and weights ............ 732

Main dimensions........................... 732

Weights......................................... 732

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc........... 733

Capacities..................................... 733

Engine oils .................................... 736

Engine oil additives ....................... 736

Air conditioning refrigerant........... 736

Brake fluid .................................... 736

Premium unleaded gasoline.......... 737

Fuel requirements......................... 737

Gasoline additives......................... 738

Coolants ....................................... 738

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system ........... 741

Index ................................................. 743

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Product information

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Product information

Please observe the following in your own

best interest:

We recommend using Genuine

Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion

parts and accessories explicitly approved

by us for your vehicle model.

We have tested these parts to determine

their reliability, safety and special suitabili-

ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for

other products and therefore cannot be

held responsible for them, even if in indi-

vidual cases an official approval or authori-

zation by governmental or other agencies

should exist. Use of such parts and acces-

sories could adversely affect the safety,

performance or reliability of your vehicle.

Please do not use them.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as

conversion parts and accessories ap-

proved by us are available at any autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will

receive comprehensive information, also

on permissible technical modifications,

and where proper installation will be per-

formed.

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This Operator’s Manual contains a great

deal of useful information. We urge you to

read it carefully and familiarize yourself

with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life

of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in-

structions and warnings contained in this

manual. Ignoring them could result in dam-

age to the vehicle or personal injury to you

or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail-

ure to follow instructions is not covered by

the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Your vehicle may have some or all of the

equipment described in this manual.

Therefore, you may find explanations for

optional equipment not installed in your

vehicle. If you have any questions about

the operation of any equipment, any autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to

demonstrate the proper procedures.

We continuously strive to improve our

product, and ask for your understanding

that we reserve the right to make changes

in design and equipment. Therefore, infor-

mation, illustrations and descriptions in

this Operator’s Manual might differ from

your vehicle.

Optional equipment is also described in

this manual, including operating instruc-

tions wherever necessary. Since they are

special-order items, the descriptions and

illustrations herein may vary slightly from

the actual equipment of your vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are

not shown or described in this Operator’s

Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center will be glad to inform you of correct

care and operating procedures. The Oper-

ator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet

are important documents and should be

kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information

Booklet contains detailed information

about the warranties covering your

Mercedes-Benz, including:

앫 New Vehicle Limited Warranty

앫 Emission System Warranty

앫 Emission Performance Warranty

앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control System

Warranty

(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont only)

앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws)

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Important notice for California retail

buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz

automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to

a replacement of your vehicle or a refund

of the purchase price or lease price, if

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au-

thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix

one or more substantial defects or mal-

functions in the vehicle that are covered by

its express warranty after a reasonable

number of repair attempts. During the pe-

riod of 18 months from original delivery of

the vehicle or the accumulation of

18000 miles (approximately 29000 km)

on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever

occurs first, a reasonable number of repair

attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or

lessee if one or more of the following oc-

curs:

(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

function results in a condition that is

likely to cause death or serious bodily

injury if the vehicle is driven, that de-

fect or malfunction has been subject to

repair two or more times, and you have

directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,

LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

function of a less serious nature than

category (1) has been subject to repair

four or more times and you have direct-

ly notified us in writing of the need for

its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

of repair of the same or different sub-

stantial defects or malfunctions for a

cumulative total of more than

30 calendar days.

Written notification should not be sent to a

dealer, it should be addressed to:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Customer Assistance Center

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

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Maintenance

The Maintenance Booklet describes all the

necessary maintenance work which should

be performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Maintenance Booklet with

you when you take the vehicle to an autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

The service advisor will record each ser-

vice in the booklet for you.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance

Program provides factory trained technical

help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to

the toll-free Roadside Assistance number

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)

1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz

Customer Assistance Representatives

24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For additional information refer to the

Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-

gram brochure (in the USA) or the Road-

side Assistance section of the Service &

Warranty Information booklet (in Canada)

in your vehicle literature portfolio.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to

send in the “Change of Address Notice”

found in the Service and Warranty Informa-

tion Booklet, or simply call the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center (in the USA) at

1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer

Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

This will assist us in contacting you in a

timely manner should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all

literature with the vehicle to make it avail-

able to the next operator.

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to

send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used

Car” found in the Service and Warranty In-

formation Booklet, or call the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center (in the USA) at

1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer

Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

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Operating your vehicle outside the USA

or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-

eign countries, please be aware that:

앫 service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-

alytic converters may not be available;

the use of leaded fuels will damage the

catalysts,

앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-

er octane rating, and improper fuel can

cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail-

able for delivery in Europe under our Euro-

pean Delivery Program. For details, consult

an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or

write to:

In the USA:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

98 Vanderhoof Avenue

Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9

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Introduction

Where to find it

This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-

vide comprehensive support information

for you, the vehicle operator. Each section

has its own reference color.

At a glance

Here you will find an overview of your vehi-

cle’s interior and exterior main features.

Safety and Security

Here you will find descriptions of the safety

and security features of your vehicle.

Control systems

Here you will find detailed information

about the operation of the COMAND sys-

tem, instrument cluster control system

and Voice Control.

Controls in detail

Here you will find detailed information

about the equipment installed in your vehi-

cle. This section also describes technical

innovations.

Operation

Here you will find all the information you

need for the proper operation of your vehi-

cle.

Practical hints

This section provides fast assistance for

dealing with problems you may encounter.

Technical data

All important technical data for your vehi-

cle can be found in this section.

Indexes

The table of contents and the index are de-

signed to help you find information quickly

and easily.

The following publications are part of your

vehicle documentation:

앫 this Operator’s Manual

앫 the Maintenance Booklet

Separate operating instructions will be

provided as required depending on the

equipment options installed in your vehi-

cle.

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Introduction

Symbols

왔 Symbols

Trademarks:

앫 Bluetooth

®

is a registered trademark of

of Bluetooth SIG Inc.

앫 ESP

®

and PRE-SAFE

®

are registered

trademark of DaimlerChrysler.

앫 HomeLink

®

is a registered trademark

of Prince, a Johnson Controls

Company.

앫 LOGIC7

®

is a registered trademark of

Harman International Industries, Incor-

porated.

앫 SIRIUS and related marks are trade-

marks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.

The following symbols are found in this

Operator’s Manual:

* Optional equipment is identified

with an asterisk. Since standard

equipment varies between models,

the descriptions and illustrations in

this manual may differ slightly from

the actual equipment of your

vehicle.

왘 This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

왘 A number of these symbols appearing

in succession indicates a multiple-step

procedure.

컄 page This symbol tells you where to

look for further information on a

topic.

컄컄 This continuation symbol marks

a warning which is continued on

the next page.

컄컄 This continuation symbol marks

a procedure which is continued

on the next page.

-> This symbol is used to indicate

cross-references to term defini-

tions.

“Display” Words appearing in the multi-

function display and COMAND

display are printed in the type

shown here.

Warning! G

Warning notices draw your attention to

hazards that may endanger your health or

life, or the health or life of others.

!

Highlights hazards that may result in

damage to your vehicle.

i

Helpful hints or further information you may

find useful.

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