2009 Mercedes-benz CL Class Owners Manual

X When you create your address book

entries, select names with the greatest possible acoustic differences: If for example you have the names Smith and Schmidt, choose for example “Smith work” or “Schmidt John”.

X Speak the command “List phone book”. The system reads out the address book entry by entry.

X Press ! when the desired entry is being

read out. The entry is selected and the corresponding number is dialed (Y page 263).

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Voice Control individualization

i The individualization can only be

performed when the vehicle is stationary. If you drive off, the individualization will be canceled. After starting the session, the system will guide you through the individualization by means of acoustic instructions.

The individualization is used to adapt the Voice Control System to your own voice and to therefore improve speech recognition. This does not affect the speech recognition of other users. Individualization consists of two stages: RDigits RCommands You can activate individualization in the COMAND system settings (Y page 93). A dialog and screen displays will guide you through the individualization process. The system can be reset to the factory settings at any time. i You may wish to complete only a portion

of the individualization process. Completing the digits portion alone may result in an improved recognition rate.

Control systems

Voice Control individualization

Individualization can be exited at any time. The data trained, however, will only be retained if a given individualization portion is completed and the data is stored when prompted to do so by the system.

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Vehicle equipment ............................ 290
Locking and unlocking ..................... 290
Starter switch positions ................... 301
Seats .................................................. 303
Multifunction steering wheel .......... 310
Mirrors ............................................... 311
Memory function .............................. 314
Lighting .............................................. 316
Wipers ................................................ 322
Power windows ................................. 325

Driving and parking .......................... 328
Automatic transmission ................... 335
Instrument cluster ............................ 345
Driving systems ................................ 346
Climate control system .................... 385
Rear window defroster ..................... 393
Power tilt/sliding sunroof ............... 394
Loading and storing .......................... 396
Useful features ................................. 401

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Locking and unlocking Vehicle equipment

i This Operator’s Manual describes all

features, standard or optional, potentially available for your vehicle at the time of purchase. Please be aware that your vehicle might not be equipped with all features described in this manual.

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Locking and unlocking Notes G Observe Safety notes, see When unlocking or locking the vehicle with the SmartKey an acoustic signal sounds. The acoustic signal is activated at the factory. If you wish to deactivate the feature, or adjust its signal volume, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. When unlocking the vehicle, all turn signal lamps flash once, an acoustic signal sounds once, the locking knobs in the doors move up, and the anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. When locking the vehicle, all turn signal lamps flash three times, an acoustic signal sounds three times, the locking knobs in the doors move down, and the anti-theft alarm system is armed. All doors and the trunk must be closed. ! If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle

with the SmartKey, the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning, or the vehicle battery is drained.

RCheck the batteries in the SmartKey and

replace them if necessary.

RUse the mechanical key to unlock the

driver’s door and the trunk.

RUse the mechanical key to lock the

vehicle.

RHave the vehicle battery and the vehicle

battery connections checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact Roadside Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks: Rthe doors Rthe trunk lid Rthe fuel filler flap

i USA only:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful

2.

interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

i Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,

and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

2.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Battery check lamp

1 j Lock button 2 i Unlock button for trunk lid 3 k Unlock button When you open a door, the side windows on that side lowers slightly. Once you close the door, the window moves up again. ! A side window will not work if it is blocked

with ice or if the vehicle battery is discharged. If you cannot shut a door, do not force it or you could damage the door or side window. Fix whatever is affecting the window before trying to shut the door.

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Locking and unlocking

Factory setting X Global unlocking: Press button k. The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if neither door nor trunk is opened.

X Global locking: Press button j.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogramm the SmartKey so that pressing button k only unlocks the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap. X Switching on/off: Press and hold buttons

k and j simultaneously for approximately 6 seconds until battery check lamp 4 (Y page 291) flashes twice. The SmartKey will then function as follows: X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler

flap: Press button k once.

X Global unlocking: Press button k

twice.

X Global locking: Press button j.

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Locking and unlocking KEYLESS-GO Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO, each with remote control and a removable mechanical key. The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated into the SmartKey. The validity of the SmartKey is checked every time you grasp an outside door handle. When the SmartKey is valid, your vehicle unlocks Rthe doors Rthe fuel filler flap Rthe trunk lid When you open a door, the side windows on that side lowers slightly. Once you close the door, the window moves up again. ! A side window will not work if it is blocked

with ice or if the vehicle battery is discharged. If you cannot shut a door, do not force it or you could damage the door or side window. Fix whatever is affecting the window before trying to shut the door.

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i USA only:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful

2.

interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

i Canada only:

This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference,

and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

2.

Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Important notes on using KEYLESS-GO RYou can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (Y page 290).

RYou can combine KEYLESS-GO functions

with normal SmartKey functions (e.g. unlocking with KEYLESS-GO and locking with button j).

RAlways carry the SmartKey with you. RNever store the SmartKey together with:

- Electronic items such as a mobile phone

or another SmartKey

- Metallic objects such as coins or metal

foil

Doing so could impair the function of the KEYLESS-GO system.

RTo lock or unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey must be located outside the vehicle within approximately 3 ft (1 m) of a door or the trunk.

RIf the vehicle has been parked for more than 72 hours, you must pull an outside door handle in order to activate the KEYLESS-GO function.

RIf the SmartKey is positioned farther away from the vehicle, the system may no longer recognize the SmartKey. The vehicle

cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO system.

RIf the SmartKey is removed from the vehicle

(e.g. if a passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey) - when pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button or trying to lock the vehicle with the outside door handle the message Key Not Detected appears in the multifunction display

- with the engine running, the message

Key Not Detected appears in the multifunction display while driving off Find the SmartKey or change its present location immediately (e.g. place it on the front passenger seat or insert it in shirt pocket).

RIf you have started the engine with the

KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, you can turn it off again by - pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop

button inserting the SmartKey into the starter switch when the vehicle is at a standstill and the automatic transmission is in park position P

RThe vehicle could be inadvertently

unlocked if the SmartKey is within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle and - an outside door handle is splashed with

water or

- you attempt to clean an outside door

handle

RRemember that the engine can be started

by anyone with a SmartKey that is left inside the vehicle. Possibility 1 (One SmartKey in the vehicle, one SmartKey outside the vehicle): If you leave the SmartKey behind when exiting and locking the vehicle, no message appears in the multifunction display. Possibility 2 (One SmartKey in the vehicle, no SmartKey outside the vehicle): When exiting and trying to lock the vehicle, the message Key Detected In Vehicle appears in the multifunction display. The vehicle will not be locked.

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Locking and unlocking

Factory setting X Global unlocking: Pull an outside door

handle. The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds if neither door nor trunk is opened.

1 Outside door handle X Global locking: Touch outside of door

handle 1.

Selective setting If you frequently travel alone, you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so when you pull the driver’s outside door handle, only the driver’s door and the fuel filler flap unlock.

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Locking and unlocking X Switching on/off: Press and hold buttons

k and j simultaneously for approximately 6 seconds until battery check lamp 4 (Y page 291) flashes twice. The SmartKey will then function as follows: X Unlocking driver’s door and fuel filler flap: Pull the driver’s outside door handle.

X Global unlocking: Pull the outside door

handle on the passenger side.

X Global locking: Touch outside of door

handle 1.

Checking SmartKey batteries X Press button j or k on the

SmartKey. Battery check lamp 4 (Y page 291) comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.

If the battery check lamp does not come on briefly during check, the SmartKey batteries are discharged. X Replace the batteries (Y page 541). i You can obtain the required batteries at

any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

i If the batteries are checked within signal

range of the vehicle, pressing button

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j or k will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly.

Loss of the SmartKey If you lose your SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: X Have the SmartKey deactivated by an

authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

X Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key to your car insurance company immediately.

X Have the mechanical lock replaced if

necessary.

Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement.

Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so.

Example illustration driver’s door 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle If the vehicle has previously been locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening a door from the inside will trigger the anti- theft alarm system. To cancel the alarm, see (Y page 76). X Pull on inside door handle 2 on the

respective door. If the door was locked, locking knob 1 will move up.

Opening a door causes its window to open slightly. It will fully close when the door is shut.

Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk lock automatically when the vehicle is set into motion. You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. The doors are designed to unlock automatically after an accident if the force of the impact exceeds a preset threshold. The vehicle locks automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You could therefore lock yourself out when the vehicle is pushed or towed or is on a test stand. You can deactivate the automatic central locking using the COMAND system (Y page 218).

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Locking and unlocking from the inside G Observe Safety notes, see You can lock or unlock the vehicle from inside using the central locking switches. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehicle before starting to drive. The central locking switches do not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap or the interior storage compartments, such as the glove box.

1 Central unlocking switch 2 Central locking switch

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Locking and unlocking X Locking: Press central locking switch 2. If the passenger door is closed, the vehicle locks.

X Unlocking: Press central unlocking switch

1.

You can open a locked door from inside at any time. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously locked with the central locking switch: Rand the SmartKey is set to factory settings,

the complete vehicle is unlocked when a door is opened from the inside

Rand the SmartKey is set to selective

settings, only the door opened from inside is unlocked

If the vehicle was previously locked centrally with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, it will not unlock using the central unlocking switch.

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Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. You can open the trunk when the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 5.90 ft (1.80 m) is required to open the trunk lid. ! The trunk lid swings open upwards

automatically. Always make sure there is sufficient overhead clearance.

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Opening the trunk from the outside

Opening the trunk from the inside

1 Handle X Press and hold button i on the

SmartKey until the trunk unlocks and begins to open.

or X Pull on handle 1.

In vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: The vehicle must be unlocked.

X Stopping the opening procedure: Press

button i on the SmartKey.

1 Remote trunk opening/closing switch X Press and hold switch 1 until the trunk

begins to open.

X To interrupt the opening procedure:

Press switch 1.

Trunk opening-height restriction The trunk lid opening height can be limited when transporting goods on a roof rack (e.g. presence of an optional MB sport luggage container). When activated, the trunk opens to approximately the height of the roof edge. X Activating: Use the COMAND system

(Y page 222).

Closing the trunk G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. G Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around. G Observe Safety notes, see Do not leave the SmartKey in the open trunk. You may lock yourself out. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO, the trunk lid will lock automatically when closed. All turn signal lamps flash three times to confirm locking. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a SmartKey

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with KEYLESS-GO is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk. The vehicle is only locked when the turn signal lamps flash three times. If you are carrying a second SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, you can still lock the vehicle.

Closing the trunk from the outside manually

1 Handle X Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle

1.

X Close trunk with hands placed flat on trunk

lid.

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Locking and unlocking

The power closing assist automatically ensures that the trunk lid is pulled completely close (Y page 300).

Closing the trunk from the inside automatically G Warning! Maintain sight of the area around the rear of the vehicle while operating the trunk lid with the door mounted switch. Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To interrupt the closing procedure, release the door mounted remote trunk opening/ closing switch again. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk opening/closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) in the upper motion

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Locking and unlocking sequence, the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk reopens slightly.

1 Remote trunk opening/closing switch X Press and hold switch 1 until the trunk is

closed.

To interrupt the closing procedure: X Release switch 1.

Closing the trunk from the outside automatically G Warning! Monitor the closing procedure carefully to make sure no one is in danger of being injured. To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the

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trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around. To stop the closing procedure, do one of the following: RPress button i on the SmartKey. RPress the remote trunk opening/closing

switch (on the driver’s door).

RPress the trunk closing switch. RPress the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing

switch.

RPull the trunk lid handle. Even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed from the vehicle, the remote trunk opening/closing switch can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO 1 Trunk closing switch

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO 1 Trunk closing switch X Press switch 1 briefly.

If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk lid reopens slightly. Closing the trunk and locking vehicle from outside You can close the trunk and lock the vehicle simultaneously from the outside using the KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch.

RThe locking knobs in the doors move

down.

RThe trunk lid starts to close

automatically.

RAll turn signal lamps flash three times to

confirm locking once the trunk has closed completely.

RAn acoustic signal sounds three times. RThe anti-theft alarm system is armed. If the trunk lid comes into contact with an object while closing (e.g. luggage that has been piled too high) in the upper motion sequence, the closing procedure is stopped and the trunk lid reopens slightly.

Trunk lid emergency release With the emergency release button, the trunk lid can be opened from inside the trunk.

1 KEYLESS-GO locking/closing switch X Make sure you have the SmartKey with

KEYLESS-GO with you. X Press switch 1 briefly.

With all doors closed:

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1 Emergency release button X Briefly press emergency release button

1. The trunk lid unlocks and opens.

The emergency release button unlocks and opens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion. Illumination of the emergency release button: RThe button flashes for 30 minutes after

opening the trunk.

RThe button flashes for 60 minutes after

closing the trunk.

The emergency release button does not open the trunk, if the vehicle battery is discharged or disconnected.

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Locking and unlocking Valet locking To deny any unauthorized person access to the trunk, e.g. when you valet park the vehicle, lock it separately with the mechanical key. Leave only the SmartKey less its mechanical key with the vehicle.

$ Neutral position % Locked X Valet locking: Close the trunk. X Remove the mechanical key from the

SmartKey (Y page 540).

X Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid

lock.

X Turn the mechanical key clockwise to

position % and remove the mechanical key in that position to lock the trunk.

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The trunk remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked. You can only cancel the separate trunk locking mode by means of the mechanical key. X Canceling: Insert the mechanical key in

the trunk lid lock.

X Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise

to neutral position $ and remove the mechanical key in that position to unlock the trunk. You can now open the trunk.

Power closing assist for doors and trunk lid It is not necessary to slam the door or trunk lid closed. An electrical power-assisted mechanism draws doors and trunk lid closed quietly and automatically once door and trunk lid has been latched. When the electrical power-assisted mechanism has stopped, doors and/or trunk can be reopend. G Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the door or trunk opening when closing a door or the

trunk lid. Be especially careful when small children are around. In case of danger, pull the inside or outside door handle, or pull the trunk lid handle. To prevent personal injury, never actuate the closing assist mechanism by tampering with the door or trunk lid latch. G Warning! Only drive with the doors closed. Otherwise, one or more of the doors could open while the vehicle is in motion, putting you and/or others at risk. G Warning! Make sure the trunk is closed when the engine is running and while driving. Among other dangers, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death.

X Power closing assist for doors: Press the doors gently past the initial engage position into the lock.

X Power closing assist for trunk lid: Press

the trunk lid gently into its lock.

have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 527). ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged. RCheck the vehicle battery and charge it

if necessary.

RGet a jump start. To prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation.

Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see

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Starter switch } For removing SmartKey $ Power supply for some electrical

consumers, e.g. radio

% Ignition (power supply for all electrical

consumers) and driving position

& Starting position When you switch on the ignition, all lamps (except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on,

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Starter switch positions

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KEYLESS-GO G Observe Safety notes, see Vehicles equipped with the KEYLESS-GO feature are supplied with a SmartKey with integrated KEYLESS-GO function and a removable KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. With the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button inserted in the starter switch and the SmartKey present in the vehicle, pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button Rwithout the brake pedal depressed

corresponds to the various starter switch positions (Y page 301)

Rwith the brake pedal firmly depressed will

start the engine (Y page 328)

If you wish or should there be the need to insert the SmartKey in the starter switch, the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button can be easily removed by pulling it out of the starter switch. i The KEYLESS-GO start/stop button does

not need to be removed from the starter switch when you leave the vehicle. However, always take the SmartKey with you when you leave the vehicle. As long as the SmartKey is in the vehicle, the vehicle’s electrical systems can be switched on or

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Starter switch positions

the engine can be started using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button.

The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. The SmartKey must be located in the vehicle.

X Make sure the automatic transmission is in

park position P.

X Do not depress the brake pedal.

1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 2 Starter switch X Insert KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1

into starter switch 2 (if not inserted already).

i When you switch from SmartKey mode back to KEYLESS-GO mode, the system requires 2 seconds of detection time before you can use the KEYLESS-GO button as usual.

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KEYLESS-GO start/stop button = USA only ? Canada only

Position 0
Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed).

Position 1
X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as radio functions.

i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/

stop button Ronce more, the ignition (position 2) is

switched on

Rtwice more the power supply is again

switched off

Ignition (or position 2) X Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button

twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All lamps (except high-beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (Y page 527).

i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/ stop button once, the power supply is again switched off.

Seats Safety notes G Warning! In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. G Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and seat belts are properly positioned on the body.

G Warning! Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: RAdjust the seat backrest until your arms

are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

RAdjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate the controls properly.

RAdjust the head restraint so that it is as

close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level.

RNever place hands under the seat or near

any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted.

Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! The power seats can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to

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Seats an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. G Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle”. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center

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Seats of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident.

Seat adjustment You can adjust the lumbar support, multicontour seats for driver and front passenger, as well as drive-dynamic multicontour seats using COMAND (Y page 227). ! When moving the seats, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Otherwise, you could damage the seats.

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Power seats

X Seat height: Press the switch up or down

in direction of arrow 2.

X Seat cushion tilt: Press the switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.

X Seat cushion depth: Press the switch

forward or backward in direction of arrow 4 until your legs are supported comfortably.

X Seat fore and aft: Press the switch

forward or backward in direction of arrow 5.

i When moving the seat fore or aft, the head

restraints may readjust automatically. X Seat backrest tilt: Press the switch

forward or backward in direction of arrow 6.

X Head restraint height: Press the switch

up or down in direction of arrow 1.

Adjusting front passenger seat from driver’s seat G Warning! When adjusting the front passenger seat, make sure the seat, if occupied, is as far from the front passenger front air bag as possible.

1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat cushion depth 5 Seat fore and aft adjustment 6 Seat backrest tilt

i If PRE-SAFE® has been activated, the

front passenger’s seat will be moved to a more favorable seat position.

i The memory function (Y page 314) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors.

Otherwise, the passenger could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident or braking maneuver. Make sure no one is caught or injured while the seat is being adjusted. Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

! Do not move the front passenger seat

completely forward if objects are stored in the parcel net in the front passenger-side footwell. Items in the net may be damaged. You can adjust the front passenger seat using the seat switches on the driver’s side.

1 Selector button for front passenger seat X Press button 1. When the indicator lamp in button 1 is on, you can operate the following features of the front passenger seat: Rseat adjustment Rseat heating/ventilation Rmemory function

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Seats

Folding front seat backrests forward

1 Release lever X Folding seat backrest forward: Lift

release lever 1 and fold the seat backrest forward. The seat will automatically slide forward and the head restraint will move down. X Folding seat backrest back: Fold and press the seat backrest rearward until it engages in driving position. The seat and head restraint return to their previous positions. G Warning! Always ensure that no one can become trapped or injured when the seat is moving. In case potential danger exists, the procedure can be interrupted by moving

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Seats the seat adjustment switch in the door control panel or by moving the release lever again. G Warning! The seat belts provide protection only with the seat backrest locked in place. Therefore, the seat backrest must be locked in place with the vehicle in motion. Do not drive the vehicle when the seat 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 seat backrest is not engaged in its lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is in a safe distance from the roadway. Always provide sufficient room behind the seat backrest and fold the seat backrest all the way back until it locks in place. The warning message is no longer displayed as soon as the seat backrest is locked in place. If both seat backrests are locked in place and the warning message is still displayed, have the system checked at

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an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.

! The automatic seat slide is provided with

a safety feature. The automatic process is interrupted if the seat backrest of the sliding seat is pushed against an occupant or object. The seat will slide forward and stop. Investigate and correct the cause of interruption. Now use memory button or seat adjustment switch to bring the seat into the desired position. When folding the seat backrest forward from a reclined position, and then folding it back, the seat backrest stops in a more upright position for the safety of any rear- seat passenger. Adjust the seat backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel.

Head restraint fore and aft adjustment

X Adjust the head restraint to the desired

position by pushing or pulling on the upper edge of the head restraint cushion.

Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the driver’s seat is in its maximum rearward position and the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Vehicle menu of the COMAND system (Y page 219).

G Warning! You must make sure no one can become trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel and driver’s seat when the easy- entry/exit feature is activated. To stop seat/steering wheel movement, do one of the following: RPress seat adjustment switch RMove steering wheel adjustment stalk RPress one of the memory position buttons or the memory button M

Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could open the driver’s door and unintentionally activate the easy- entry/exit feature, which could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury.

! Do not activate the easy-entry/exit

feature if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear seats. First move the seat backrest to an upright position.

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel and driver’s seat will return to their last set memory position or a

factory-set maximum forward position when you: Rclose the driver’s door with the ignition

switched on

Rinsert the SmartKey into the starter switch

or press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once with the driver’s door closed i For safety reasons, the driver’s seat will not return to its last set position with the easy-entry/ exit feature activated if the system recognizes the last set position as an extreme forward position. Instead, the driver’s seat will remain at or move to a factory-set maximum forward position. To again fully return the driver’s seat to your last set position or to memory position, adjust the seat to the desired position or press and hold the respective memory position button (Y page 315).

i The last set driver’s seat and steering

wheel positions are stored when the ignition is switched off and the position is stored in memory.

With the easy-entry/exit feature activated the steering wheel tilts upwards and the driver’s seat moves a few inches to the rear when you:

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Rremove the SmartKey from the starter

switch, or

Ropen the driver’s door with the SmartKey in

starter switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button in position

i If the current position for the steering

wheel is in the uppermost tilt position, the steering wheel will no longer be able to move upward when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. If the current seat position falls into a factory-set position range and the system recognizes the current seat position to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit, the driver’s seat will not move to the rear when the easy-entry/ exit feature is activated. The adjustment procedure is briefly interrupted when the engine is started. G Warning! Let the system complete the adjustment procedure before setting the vehicle in motion. All driver’s seat and steering wheel adjustments must be completed before setting the vehicle in motion. Driving off with the driver’s seat/steering wheel still

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Seats adjusting could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Rear seat head restraints G Warning! For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the upright position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints. G Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. With a rear seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly.

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Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. G Warning! Make sure the rear seat head restraints engage 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 occupants can be seriously injured or killed.

Folding rear seat head restraints back The rear seat head restraints can be folded backward for increased visibility.

1 Head restraint release switch X Switch on the ignition. X Press switch 1 in the front center console

briefly. The head restraints will fold backward.

Placing rear seat head restraints upright i When fasten a rear seat belt, the

respective rear seat head restraint places upright automatically.

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X Switch on the ignition. X Press and hold switch 1 in the front center

console. The rear seat head restraints will place upright.

Placing rear seat head restraints upright manually

X Pull the head restraint forward until it locks

into position.

1 Seat ventilation button The blue indicator lamps in the button come on to show which ventilation level you have selected. i The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat can be activated using summer opening feature (Y page 327). X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press button 1 repeatedly

until the desired ventilation level is set.

X Switching off: Press button 1 repeatedly

until all indicator lamps go out.

If one or more of the indicator lamps in the seat ventilation button 1 are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too

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Seats many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat ventilation switches off automatically. The seat ventilation will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

Seat heating

1 Seat heating button The red indicator lamps in button 1 come on to show which heating level you have selected. The seat heating switches from level 3 (high) to level 2 after approximately 5 minutes. The seat heating switches from level 2 to level 1 (low) after approximately 10 minutes. The seat heating automatically switches off from level 1 after approximately 20 minutes.

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Multifunction steering wheel X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Press button 1 repeatedly

until the desired heating level is set. One or more red indicator lamps in button 1 show the selected heating level.

X Switching off: Press button 1 repeatedly

until all indicator lamps go out.

If one or more of the indicator lamps in seat heating button 1 are flashing, there is insufficient voltage available since too many electrical consumers are turned on. The seat heating switches off automatically. The seat heating will switch back on again automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is available.

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Multifunction steering wheel Safety notes G Warning! Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjusting the steering wheel while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The electrical steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. Make sure Ryou can reach the steering wheel with your

arms slightly bent at the elbows

Ryou can move your legs freely Rall displays (including malfunction and

indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible

Steering wheel adjustment

1 Adjusting steering wheel, in or out 2 Adjusting steering wheel, up or down X Adjusting steering wheel in or out: Move

stalk in direction of arrows 1.

X Adjusting steering wheel up or down:

Move stalk in direction of arrows 2.

i The memory function (Y page 314) lets

you store the settings for the steering wheel together with the settings for the seat position and the exterior rear view mirrors.

Heated steering wheel The steering wheel heating warms up the leather area of the steering wheel.

i Indicator lamp 3 flashes or goes out in case of power surge or undervoltage or if the steering wheel heating malfunctions.

i The steering wheel heating switches off

automatically: Rwhen you remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch

Ron vehicles with KEYLESS-GO, when you

switch off the ignition and open the driver’s door

Rwhen the temperature of the vehicle

interior is above 86‡ (30†)

Rafter approximately 24 minutes

For more information on the steering wheel, see “Multifunction steering wheel” (Y page 232).

1 Switching on 2 Switching off 3 Indicator lamp X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn switch at the tip of the

stalk in direction of arrow 1. Indicator lamp 3 comes on.

i The steering wheel heating will not switch

on, when the temperature of the vehicle interior is above 86‡ (30†).

X Switching off: Turn switch at the tip of

stalk in direction of arrow 2. Indicator lamp 3 goes out.

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Mirrors Notes Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic conditions.

Interior rear view mirror X Adjust the interior rear view mirror

manually.

Exterior rear view mirrors G Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger- side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your interior rear view mirror and glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

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1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror

button

3 Button for folding exterior rear view

mirrors in and out

4 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

X Switch on the ignition. X Press button 4 for the driver’s side

exterior rear view mirror or button 2 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. The indicator lamp in the respective button comes on.

X Press adjustment button 1 up, down, left

or right according to the desired setting.

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When you press button 1 for the first time, the exterior mirror on the driver’s side is always selected. If you do not make adjustments to the selected exterior rear view mirror within 15 seconds, the indicator lamp goes out. You will then have to select the desired exterior rear view mirror again before adjustments can be made. Adjustments can only be made with the indicator lamp for the respective exterior rear view mirror button illuminated. ! If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly

hit from the front, manually snap it back into place.

i At low ambient temperatures, the exterior

rear view mirrors will be heated automatically.

Auto-dimming rear view mirrors The exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond automatically to glare when the ignition is switched on and incoming light from headlamps falls on the sensor in the interior rear view mirror. The rear view mirrors will not react if the automatic transmission is set to reverse gear R or the interior lighting is switched on. G Warning! The auto dimming function does not react if incoming light is not aimed directly at sensors in the interior rear view mirror. The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not react, for example, if the rear window sunshade is in raised position. Light hitting the mirror(s) at certain angles (incident light) could blind you. As a result, you may not be able to observe traffic conditions and could cause an accident.

Power folding exterior rear view mirrors ! Before you drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash, fold in the exterior rear view mirrors. Otherwise they may get damaged.

Folding in and out automatically When the corresponding function in the COMAND system is activated (Y page 218): RThe exterior rear view mirrors fold in

automatically as soon as the vehicle is locked from the outside.

RThe exterior rear view mirrors fold out automatically as soon as the vehicle is unlocked and the driver’s or passenger door are subsequently opened.

Folding in and out manually i The mirrors do not fold out if they were

previously folded in manually. Please make sure both mirrors are folded out before driving off.

The exterior rear view mirrors can vibrate if they are not folded out completely.

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The mirror housing is then properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror in the usual manner.

Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position.

1 Button for folding exterior rear view

mirrors in and out

X Folding in: Briefly press button 1.

Both exterior rear view mirrors fold in. X Folding out: Briefly press button 1.

Both exterior rear view mirrors fold out.

! If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear), reposition it manually by applying firm pressure until it snaps back into place. If an exterior rear view mirror housing is forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), press button 1 to fold mirrors in, then press button 1 again to fold mirrors out. Do not force mirrors by hand as this may damage the adjustment mechanism.

1 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror

button

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Memory function X Make sure you have stored a parking

position for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror (Y page 315).

X Make sure the Lower mirror when reversing function in the Exterior Mirror Convenience Settings submenu of the COMAND system is selected.

X Switch on the ignition. X Press button 2 for the passenger-side

exterior rear view mirror.

i With the automatic transmission in

reverse gear R, the previously selected exterior rear view mirror is activated. X Shift the automatic transmission into

reverse gear R. The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror will be turned downward to the stored position.

The exterior rear view mirror returns to its previously stored driving position: Rwhen you switch off the ignition R10 seconds after you have put the gear

selector lever out of reverse gear R

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Rimmediately once your vehicle exceeds a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h) Rimmediately when you press button 1 for

driver’s side exterior rear view mirror.

i If you adjust the exterior mirrors while they are in the parking position, the new mirror position is stored as a new parking position.

Memory function Notes With the memory function you can store up to three different configurations per front seat. Each memory position button on the driver’s side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RLumbar support (CL 550 4MATIC) RMulticontour seat: previously saved setting RDrive-dynamic multicontour seat:

activation/deactivation RSteering wheel position RExterior rear view mirrors’ position G Warning! Do not activate the memory function while driving. Activating the memory function while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Each memory position button on the front passenger side can store all of the following settings: RSeat position RMulticontour seat: previously saved setting

RLumbar support (CL 550 4MATIC) RDrive-dynamic multicontour seat:

activation/deactivation

When the settings are stored to the selected position, an acknowledgement signal sounds.

Recalling positions from memory X Press and hold desired memory position

button 1, 2 or 3 until the seat has completely moved to the stored position. On the driver’s side, also wait for the steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to move to the stored position. i Releasing the memory position button stops movement to the stored positions immediately. The multicontour seat and/or lumbar support (CL 550 4MATIC) will continue to be adjusted.

Memory button

1, 2, 3 Memory position button

Storing positions into memory X Adjust the seats. X On the driver’s side, additionally adjust the

steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positions.

X Press memory button M. X Release memory button M and press

memory position button 1, 2 or 3 within 3 seconds.

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Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R. For information on activating the parking position, see (Y page 313).

1 Memory button M 2 Adjustment button 3 Passenger side exterior rear view mirror

button

4 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror

button

X Stop the vehicle. X Switch on the ignition.

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The passenger-side exterior rear view mirror is selected.

X Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear

view mirror with adjustment button 2 so that you see the rear wheel and the road curb.

X Press memory button M 1. X Within 3 seconds, press bottom of

adjustment button 2. The parking position is stored if the mirror does not move.

i If the mirror does move, repeat the above steps. After the setting is stored, you can move the mirror again.

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Lighting Notes i If you drive in countries where vehicles

drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is registered, you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical low beams. Relevant information can be obtained at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

i The active Bi-Xenon headlamps monitor

the vehicle’s steering angle and speed, then automatically shift their beams to either side to better follow the curvature of the road ahead, increasing usable illumination over conventional headlamps.

Exterior lamp switch

$ a Standing lamps, left % g Standing lamps, right & M Off

Daytime running lamp mode ( * Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode

) C Parking lamps (also tail lamps,

license plate lamps, side marker lamps and instrument panel lamps) * B Low-beam headlamps or high-beam

headlamps

, ¥ Front fog lamps . † Rear fog lamp

i The exterior lamps go out automatically when you remove the SmartKey from the

starter switch or open the driver’s door with the ignition switched off. When the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp are switched on and you remove the SmartKey from the starter switch and open the driver’s door, an acoustic signal sounds. In addition, the message Please Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display. Switch off the parking lamps or the rear fog lamp manually.

! Failure to switch off the parking lamps when leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged battery.

Low-beam headlamps The low-beam headlamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. X Switch on the ignition. X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position B. The following lamps come on: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps

RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps RInstrument panel lamps RGreen indicator lamp C in the exterior

lamp switch

X Switching off: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position M.

Automatic headlamp mode The following lamps come on and go out automatically depending on the brightness of the ambient light: RLow-beam headlamps RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps G Warning! If the exterior lamp switch is set to *, the headlamps will not automatically come on under foggy conditions. To minimize risk to you and to others, activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp switch to B when driving or when

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traffic and/or ambient lighting conditions require you to do so. In low ambient lighting conditions, only switch from position * to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from * to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. The automatic headlamp feature is only an aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all times.

X Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp

switch to position *. With the SmartKey in starter switch position 1 or the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button pressed once, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light. When the engine is running the low-beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will come on and go out depending on the brightness of the ambient light.

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Lighting Canada only: High-beam headlamps are only available with the exterior lamp switch in position B.

Daytime running lamp mode In Canada, the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. In the USA, the daytime running lamp mode is deactivated by default. Activate the daytime running lamp mode using the control system, see “Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)” (Y page 246). X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

M or *. When the engine is running, the low-beam headlamps come on. In low ambient lighting conditions, the following lamps will come on additionally: RTail lamps RParking lamps RLicense plate lamps RSide marker lamps

With the daytime running lamp mode activated and the engine running, you cannot switch off the low-beam headlamps manually.

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Canada only With the exterior lamp switch in position M or *, you cannot switch on the high- beam headlamps. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position B to permit activation of the high-beam headlamps. When the engine is running, and you Rshift from a driving position to park position

P with the vehicle at a standstill or the electronic parking brake is engaged, the low-beam headlamps will go out with a delay of 3 minutes

Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position C, the low-beam headlamps, the tail and parking lamps, the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps come on

Rturn the exterior lamp switch to position

B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 316).

USA only You can only switch on the high-beam headlamps in low ambient lighting conditions. The high-beam flasher is available at all times. When the engine is running, and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C or B, the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode. The corresponding exterior lamps come on (Y page 316).

Fog lamps Fog lamps cannot be switched on with the exterior lamp switch in position *. To switch on the fog lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to position B first. G Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position * to B with the vehicle at a standstill in a safe location. Switching from * to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident. Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or the low-beam headlamps on. Fog

lamps should only be used in conjunction with low-beam headlamps. Consult your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations regarding permissible lamp operation. X Switch on the ignition. X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

C or B (Y page 316).

X Switching on front fog lamps: Pull out the

exterior lamp switch to first stop. The green indicator lamp ¥ in the exterior lamp switch comes on.

X Switching on rear fog lamp: Pull out the

exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp, the front fog lamps and the yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch come on.

X Switching off front fog lamps/rear fog lamp: Push in the exterior lamp switch to its stop.

Locator lighting and night security illumination The locator lighting and night security illumination are described in the COMAND vehicle menu section under “Locator lighting on/off” (Y page 217) and “Setting night security illumination” (Y page 216).

Combination switch

1 High beam 2 High-beam flasher

High beam X Turn the exterior lamp switch to position

B (Y page 316).

X Switching on: Push the combination

switch in direction of arrow 1. The high-beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on. X Switching off: Pull the combination switch

in direction of arrow 2 to its original position.

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High-beam flasher X Switching on: Pull the combination switch

briefly in direction of arrow 2.

Turn signals

1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left X Press the combination switch in direction

of arrow 1 or 2. The corresponding turn signal indicator lamp L or K in the instrument cluster flashes.

The combination switch resets automatically after major steering wheel movements. i To signal minor directional changes such

as changing lanes, press combination

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switch only to point of resistance and release. The corresponding turn signal lamps will flash three times.

X Switching on: Press hazard warning

flasher switch 1. All turn signal lamps are flashing.

For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Washer system and headlamp cleaning system” (Y page 428).

Hazard warning flasher The hazard warning flasher can be switched on at all times, even with the SmartKey removed from the starter switch. The hazard warning flasher comes on automatically when an air bag deploys. CL 600 and CL 65 AMG, USA only: The hazard warning flasher comes on automatically when you brake the vehicle