2005 Mercedes-benz CLK Class Cabriolet Owners Manual

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Operator’s Manual CLK-Class Cabriolet CLK 320 CLK 500 CLK 55 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 desire 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 At a glance .......................................... 21 Cockpit................................................. 22 Instrument cluster ................................ 24 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26 Center console ..................................... 27 Upper part ...................................... 27 Lower part ...................................... 28 Overhead control panel ........................ 29 Door control panel................................ 30 Introduction.......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............ 13 Where to find it.................................... 14 Symbols............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle.................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting safety defects ................ 18 Vehicle data recording......................... 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19 Contents Getting started................................... 31 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 33 Starter switch positions.................. 34 Adjusting .............................................. 37 Seats .............................................. 37 Steering wheel................................ 40 Mirrors............................................ 41 Driving.................................................. 43 Fastening the seat belts ................. 43 Starting the engine ......................... 46 Switching on headlamps................. 50 Turn signals .................................... 51 Windshield wipers........................... 52 Problems while driving.................... 54 Parking and locking.............................. 55 Parking brake ................................. 55 Switching off headlamps................. 56 Turning off the engine..................... 56 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 59 Occupant safety................................... 60 Air bags .......................................... 61 Seat belts ....................................... 67 Roll bars ......................................... 71 Children in the vehicle.................... 72 Blocking of rear side window operation........................... 82 Panic alarm.......................................... 83 Activating ....................................... 83 Deactivating ................................... 83 Driving safety systems......................... 84 ABS ................................................ 84 BAS ................................................ 85 ESP................................................. 86 Anti-theft systems................................ 89 Immobilizer..................................... 89 Anti-theft alarm system.................. 89 Tow-away alarm ............................. 91 Controls in detail ............................... 93 Locking and unlocking......................... 94 SmartKey ....................................... 94 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 98 Opening the doors from the inside............................. 105 Opening the trunk ........................ 106 Closing the trunk.......................... 107 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 109 Automatic central locking ............ 110 Locking and unlocking from the inside............................. 110 Seats ................................................. 112 Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 112 Removing and installing front seat head restraints............. 113 Rear seat head restraints ............. 114 Multicontour seat*....................... 116 Seat heating*............................... 117 Seat ventilation* .......................... 118 Memory function ............................... 119 Storing positions into memory..... 120 Recalling positions from memory. 120 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ................ 121 Lighting ............................................. 122 Exterior lamp switch .................... 122 Combination switch ..................... 126 Cornering fog lamps* (CLK 320 with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) ................. 126 Hazard warning flasher ................ 127 Interior lighting ............................ 128 Door entry lamps ......................... 129 Trunk lamp................................... 129 Instrument cluster ............................. 130 Instrument cluster illumination .... 130 Coolant temperature indicator..... 131 Trip odometer .............................. 131 Tachometer.................................. 132 Outside temperature indicator..... 132 Contents Control system .................................. 133 Multifunction display.................... 133 Multifunction steering wheel........ 134 Menus .......................................... 136 Standard display menu ................ 138 AUDIO menu ................................ 139 NAV* menu.................................. 141 Vehicle status message memory menu............... 141 Settings menu.............................. 142 Trip computer menu..................... 158 TEL menu* ................................... 160 Automatic transmission..................... 163 One-touch gearshifting................. 165 Gear ranges ................................. 166 Gear selector lever position ......... 167 Automatic shift program .............. 169 Driving tips................................... 170 Steering wheel gearshift control - CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG......... 171 Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG ................................ 173 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 175 Good visibility ..................................... 176 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 176 Rear view mirrors.......................... 176 Sun visors ..................................... 178 Rear window defroster.................. 179 Climate control (CLK 320).................. 180 Deactivating the climate control system ................. 183 Setting the temperature................ 183 Adjusting air distribution and volume ................ 184 Defrosting ..................................... 185 Air recirculation mode .................. 186 Air conditioning............................. 187 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 189 Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)..................... 190 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ................. 193 Setting the temperature................ 193 Adjusting air distribution............... 194 Adjusting air volume ..................... 194 Defrosting ..................................... 195 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 195 Air recirculation mode .................. 195 Charcoal filter ............................... 197 Air conditioning ............................ 198 Residual heat and ventilation* (available on Automatic climate control panel design A only) ......... 199 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents ...................... 200 Audio system...................................... 201 Audio and telephone, operation.... 201 Operating safety ........................... 201 Sound system* ............................. 201 Operating and display elements ... 202 Button and soft key operation ...... 204 Operation...................................... 204 Radio operation ............................ 209 Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only)..................................... 213 CD mode....................................... 218 GSM network phones ................... 224 TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 231 Emergency calls “911” ................. 237 Power windows .................................. 239 Opening and closing the windows ..................... 239 Synchronizing power windows...... 243 Contents Soft top.............................................. 244 Opening and closing the soft top . 244 Driving systems ................................. 255 Cruise control............................... 255 Parktronic system (Parking assist)*........................... 260 Loading .............................................. 264 Ski sack*...................................... 264 Loading instructions..................... 268 Useful features .................................. 269 Storage compartments................. 269 Ashtrays ....................................... 273 Cigarette lighter ........................... 274 Electrical outlet in the rear passenger compartment ....... 275 Floormats* ................................... 275 Telephone*................................... 276 Tele Aid ........................................ 277 Garage door opener ..................... 284 Operation ......................................... 289 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 290 Driving instructions............................ 291 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 291 Drinking and driving ..................... 291 Pedals .......................................... 291 Power assistance ......................... 291 Brakes.......................................... 292 Driving off .................................... 294 Parking......................................... 294 Tires ............................................. 295 Hydroplaning................................ 295 Tire traction.................................. 296 Tire speed rating .......................... 296 Winter driving instructions ........... 297 Standing water............................. 298 Passenger compartment .............. 299 Driving abroad.............................. 299 Control and operation of radio transmitters .................... 299 Catalytic converter....................... 300 Emission control .......................... 300 Coolant temperature.................... 301 At the gas station .............................. 302 Refueling...................................... 302 Check regularly and before a long trip ......................... 304 Engine compartment ......................... 305 Hood ............................................ 305 Engine oil ..................................... 306 Transmission fluid level................ 309 Coolant ........................................ 310 Battery ......................................... 311 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 312 Tires and wheels................................ 313 Important guidelines .................... 313 Tire care and maintenance........... 314 Direction of rotation..................... 316 Loading the vehicle ...................... 316 Recommended tire inflation pressure................... 322 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 324 Tire labeling ................................. 326 Load identification ....................... 330 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............................................. 330 Maximum tire load ....................... 332 Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 332 Contents Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 333 Tire ply material ........................... 335 Tire and loading terminology........ 335 Rotating tires ............................... 339 Winter driving .................................... 340 Winter tires .................................. 340 Block heater* (Canada only) ........ 341 Snow chains................................. 341 Maintenance...................................... 342 Clearing the maintenance service indicator........................... 343 Maintenance service term exceeded................. 343 Calling up the maintenance service indicator ..... 343 Resetting the maintenance service indicator ..... 344 Vehicle care....................................... 345 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 345 Practical hints .................................. 353 What to do if …? ................................. 354 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 354 Lamp in center console................. 361 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display........... 363 Where will I find...? ............................. 391 First aid kit.................................... 391 Vehicle tool kit.............................. 391 Minispare wheel............................ 394 Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 397 Unlocking the vehicle.................... 397 Locking the vehicle ....................... 398 Fuel filler flap ................................ 399 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever .................. 400 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 401 Operating roll bars manually......... 401 Soft top emergency operation ...... 403 Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*............. 412 SmartKey ...................................... 412 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 413 Replacing bulbs.................................. 414 Bulbs............................................. 414 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 416 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 420 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 421 Removing wiper blades................. 421 Installing wiper blades .................. 421 Flat tire............................................... 422 Preparing the vehicle .................... 422 Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 423 Battery ............................................... 427 Disconnecting the battery ............ 428 Removing the battery ................... 428 Charging and reinstalling battery.. 428 Reconnecting the battery ............. 429 Jump starting...................................... 430 Towing the vehicle.............................. 432 Towing the vehicle ........................ 432 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 434 Fuses.................................................. 436 Aids for changing fuses ................ 436 Mainfuse box in passenger compartment ................................ 437 Fuse box in engine compartment . 437 Fuse box in trunk.......................... 438 Contents Technical data.................................. 439 Parts service ...................................... 440 Warranty coverage............................. 441 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...................... 441 Identification labels............................ 442 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 443 CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. 443 Engine................................................ 444 Rims and tires.................................... 445 Same size tires............................. 446 Mixed size tires ............................ 447 Minispare wheel ........................... 449 Electrical system................................ 450 Main dimensions................................ 451 Weights.............................................. 452 Technical terms............................... 461 Index................................................. 467 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 453 Capacities .................................... 453 Engine oils.................................... 455 Engine oil additives ...................... 455 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 456 Brake fluid.................................... 456 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 456 Fuel requirements ........................ 457 Gasoline additives........................ 457 Coolants....................................... 458 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 460 왔 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 suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Introduction Product information 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 approved by us are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informa- tion, also on permissible technical modifi- cations, and where proper installation will be performed. Introduction Operator’s Manual 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, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. 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, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’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 Car 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). 10 (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 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 (approx. 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair at- tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc- curs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (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 be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350. 11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership 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 your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- vice. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. 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 Program Brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information 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. It is in your own interest that we can contact you 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 Information 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. 12 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 Introduction Operator’s Manual 13 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 so you can find information quickly. At a glance Here you will find an overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features in your vehicle. 14 Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehicle. 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 glossary provides explanations of the most important technical terms. 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 vehicle. 왔 Symbols 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. Introduction Symbols Warning! 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. 컄 Page Highlights hazards that may result in damage to your vehicle. 컄컄 Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. -> This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks an interrupted procedure which will be continued on the next page. In the glossary of technical terms, this symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term definitions. Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 15 Introduction Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage to and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety standards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury. 16 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 17 Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve- hicle safety from the Hotline. 18 왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices Introduction Vehicle data recording (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 19 20 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21 At a glance Cockpit 22 Item 1 Steering wheel gearshift buttons (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG) 2 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Starter switch 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicators 8 Overhead control panel Page 171 51 52 51 255 26, 134 24, 130 34 262 29 Item 9 Glove box a Cup holder b Center console c Hood lock release d Horn e Steering wheel adjustment stalk f Parking brake pedal g Door control panel h Parking brake release j Exterior lamp switch k Exterior rear view mirror adjustment l Headlamp washer switch* Page 269 271 27, 28 305 40 49 30 49 50, 122 41 176 At a glance Cockpit 23 At a glance Instrument cluster 24 Item 1 L Left turn signal indi- cator lamp 2 v ESP warning lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 5 l Distance warning lamp Warning lamp without func- tion. It illuminates with the ignition on. It should go out when the engine is running. 6 K Right turn signal indi- cator lamp 7 Coolant temperature indi- cator with: • Coolant temperature warning lamp Page 51 358 133 Item 8 Tachometer with: 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp - Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) warning lamp < Seat belt telltale B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp Page 132 360, 388 354 359, 388 126 51 131 357, 377 A High beam headlamp 126 indicator lamp 9 Main odometer with: 앫 Gear selector lever posi- 133 tion 앫 Program mode 133 At a glance Instrument cluster Item a Clock with: ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only ú Engine malfunction indicator lamp, USA only Page 147 355 356 ± Engine malfunction 356 indicator lamp, Canada only C Roll bar warning lamp b Fuel display with: A Fuel reserve warning lamp c Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 359 130 130 앫 Confirming new time set- 147 tings 25 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 26 Item Page 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up / to increase ç down / to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incom- ing call Page 133 134 161 161 161 왔 Center console Upper part At a glance Center console Item 1 Seat heater*, driver’s side Seat ventilation*, driver’s side 2 Parktronic (Parking as- sist)* deactivation switch 3 ESP control switch 4 Hazard warning flasher switch - switching on/off 5 Central locking switch Central unlocking switch 6 Switch for lowering rear seat head restraints 7 Tow-away alarm switch Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp Page 117 118 263 86 127 110 110 115 91 92 Item 8 Seat heater*, passenger side Seat ventilation*, passenger side 9 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp a Audio system, or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) Page 117 118 79, 361 139 b Climate control (CLK 320) Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Rear window defroster 180 190, 179 27 At a glance Center console Lower part 28 Item 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Storage compartment 4 Soft top switch 5 Program mode selector switch for automatic trans- mission 앫 Automatic shift program 앫 Manual shift program (CLK 55 AMG) 6 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission Page 273 274 35 270 247 169 174 163 왔 Overhead control panel At a glance Overhead control panel Item 1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 2 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system) and telephone* 3 Temperature sensor for au- tomatic climate control 4 Right reading lamp on/off 5 Interior lighting control 6 Interior rear view mirror 7 Garage door opener 8 Left reading lamp on/off Page 277 276 129 128 41, 176 284 129 29 At a glance Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel set- tings) 4 Switches for opening/clos- ing front door windows 5 Rear window override switch 6 Switches for opening/clos- ing rear windows 7 Remote trunk lid release switch 30 Page 105 38, 112 119 242 82 242 106 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 31 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment. 32 Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk lid 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button (컄 page 83) 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. 왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Opening a door causes the windows on that side of the car to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed. For more information, see “SmartKey” (컄 page 94). Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* If your vehicle is equipped with the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid when you pull the door handle. If your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, the doors will unlock, and you can open them. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is inside the vehicle, pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector le- ver corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions. Opening a door causes the windows on that side of the car to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed. To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no further than approx. 3 feet (1 meter) away from the door. 왘 Pull the door handle. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. Getting started Unlocking Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 98). 33 Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. SmartKey Starter switch 34 0 For removing SmartKey 1 Power supply to some electrical con- sumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position. All lamps (except low beam headlamp in- dicator lamp, high beam headlamp indi- cator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment 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 re- mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 354). 3 Starting position When you switch on the ignition, the in- dicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. The indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn sig- nal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter positions. If you firmly depress the brake pedal dur- ing pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the engine starts automatically. You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 427). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 430). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge or a completely discharged bat- tery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. For more information, see “SmartKey” (컄 page 94). For information on starting the engine us- ing the SmartKey, see “Starting with the SmartKey” (컄 page 47). Getting started Unlocking KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (U.S. vehicles) 2 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (Canada vehicles) The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal. 35 Getting started Unlocking 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 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton once. This supplies power to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 앫 once again, the ignition (position 2) is switched on. 앫 twice, the power supply is again switched off. 36 Ignition (or position 2) 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton twice. This supplies power to all electrical consumers. All the lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) 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 re- placed if necessary. If a lamp in the in- strument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster”(컄 page 354). If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power sup- ply is again switched off. When you switch on the ignition, the in- dicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. This indicates that the respective systems are operational. The indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn sig- nal indicator lamps if activated) should go out when the engine is running. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 98). For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 47). 왔 Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats 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 back in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide un- der the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 43). Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. 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 when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Getting started Adjusting Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing 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 appropriate infant, or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 72). 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. 37 Getting started Adjusting Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located in each door. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Backrest tilt 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34). or 왘 Open the respective door. 38 Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press switch forward or backward in Seat height 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of direction of arrow 4. Adjust seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The position should be as far to the rear as possible, consistent with ability to properly operate controls. When moving the seat, be sure that there are no items in the footwell or be- hind the seats. Otherwise you could damage the seats. The memory function (컄 page 119) lets you store the setting for the seat posi- tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. arrow 2. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press switch forward or backward in direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Head restraint height 왘 Press switch up or down in direction of arrow 1. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible. Warning! Head restraint tilt Folding front seat backrests forward Getting started Adjusting For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial 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 intend- ed to help reduce injuries during an accident. Manually adjust the angle of the head re- straint. 왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint cushion. For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 112). 1 Release lever In addition to the front seat backrests, the front seat cushions can also be shifted forward to permit easy access to the rear whenever the seat is located in the rear half of its adjustment range. Swivel backrest forward by pulling the release lever until the seat moves in a combined forward and upward movement. 39 Getting started Adjusting Folding backrests forward 왘 Pull release lever 1 forward and fold the seat backrest forward. The head restraint will automatically move down. Folding backrests back 왘 Fold and press the backrest rearward until it engages in driving position. The head restraint returns to its previ- ous position. For more information, see “Easy-entry/ex- it feature” (컄 page 112). 40 Steering wheel Warning! Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv- ing. Adjusting the steering wheel while driv- ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. 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 steering wheel adjustment feature can be operated when the driver’s door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unattended in the ve- hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direction of arrow 1 until a comfort- able steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Adjusting steering column up or down 왘 Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2. Make sure your legs can move freely and all the displays (incl. malfunction and indicator lamps) on the instrument cluster are clearly visible. The memory function (컄 page 119) lets you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the setting for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors. Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 176). Warning! Exterior rear view mirror In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks. Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al- low the liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, clothing, or respiratory system. In case it does, immediately flush affected area with water, and seek medical help if necessary. Warning! Exercise care when using the passen- ger-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 in- terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. 컄컄 Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liquid state and by applying plenty of water. 41 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34). 왘 Press button 3 for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button 2 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down, left, or right, according to the desired setting. If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward (hit from the rear) or forcibly pushed rearward (hit from the front), reposition it by applying firm pressure until it snaps into place. The mirror housing is now properly positioned and you can adjust the mirror normally. The memory function (컄 page 119) lets you store the setting for the exterior rear view mirrors together with the set- tings for the steering wheel and seat position. At low ambient temperatures, the exterior rear view mirrors will be heated automatically. For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” (컄 page 176). Getting started Adjusting 컄컄 The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. 1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 42 왔 Driving Warning! Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneu- vers, the objects could get caught between the pedals. You could then no longer brake or accelerate. Fastening the seat belts Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off. Always make sure your passengers are properly restrained, even those sitting in the rear and pregnant women. Getting started Driving Failure to wear and properly fasten and po- sition your seat belt greatly increases your risk of injuries and their likely severity in an accident. You and your passengers should always wear seat belts. If you are ever in an accident, your injuries can be considerably more severe without your seat belt properly buckled. Without your seat belt buckled, you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, the possibility of injury or death is lessened if you are wearing your seat belt. The air bags can only provide the protection they where designed to afford if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 60). Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant or toddler restraint, or booster seat recom- mended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 72). 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. 43 Getting started Driving Warning! Warning! Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 64). Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. Warning! 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 belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. 44 The seat belt presenter for driver and pas- senger makes it easier to put on the seat belt. 1 Seat belt presenter The seat belt presenter slides out when the corresponding door is closed and the igni- tion is switched on (컄 page 34). Getting started Driving 왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt out 앫 Position the lap belt as low as possible of the seat belt presenter. 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks. on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen. 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly upright position. 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up. Proper use of seat belts 앫 Do not twist the belt when fastening. 앫 Adjust seat belt so that the shoulder portion is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder (it should not touch the neck). Never pass the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm. person and another object at the same time. When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats, always follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions. 앫 Check your seat belt periodically during travel to make sure that it is properly positioned. 앫 Make sure that the seat belt is always fitted snugly. Take special care of this when wearing loose clothing. 45 1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle Getting started Driving Warning! The seat belt presenter slides back: 앫 right after you pushed the latch Starting the engine Do not pass belts over sharp edges. They could tear. Do not allow the belt to get caught in the door or in the seat adjustment mechanism. This could damage the belt. Never attempt to make modifications to seat belts. This could impair the effective- ness of the belts. Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them. In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. plate 1 into buckle 3 and heard it click. Warning! 앫 after approximately 60 seconds if you did not push latch plate 1 into buckle 3. 앫 if your door is opened. 앫 if you turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0. 앫 if you release a front seat backrest and fold it forward. Warning! The seat belt presenter must be retracted while the vehicle is in motion. Only when the seat belt presenter is retracted can the seat belt be properly positioned on the body and protect the occupant as intended. Inhalation of exhaust gas is hazardous to your health. All exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, and inhaling it can cause uncon- sciousness and lead to death. Do not run the engine in confined areas (such as a garage) which are not properly ventilated. If you think that exhaust gas fumes are entering the vehicle while driving, have the cause determined and corrected immediately. If you must drive under these conditions, drive with at least one window fully open. 46 Starting with the SmartKey

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