2005 Mercedes-benz CLK Class Cabriolet Owners Manual

windshield washer solvent/antifreeze: 앫 1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent (1.34 fl oz [40 ml] “S” to 1 gallon [4.0 l] solvent)

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Bead

(컄 page 336)

Bi-Xenon headlamps*

Headlamps which use an electric arc as the light source and produce a more in- tense light than filament headlamps. Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam.

CAC

(Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service cen- ter, which can help you with any ques- tions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a break- down.

CAN system

(Controller Area Network) Data bus network serving to control ve- hicle functions such as door locking or windshield wiping.

ABS

(Antilock Brake System) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered.

Accessory weight

(컄 page 335)

Air pressure

(컄 page 335) Alignment bolt

Metal pin with thread. The centering pin is an aid used when changing a tire to align the wheel with the wheel hub.

Aspect ratio

(컄 page 335)

Bar

(컄 page 336)

BAS

(Brake Assist System) System for potentially reducing braking distances in emergency braking situa- tions. The system is activated when it senses an emergency based on how fast the brake is applied.

Technical terms

Cockpit

All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the passen- ger compartment needed for vehicle operation and monitoring. Cold tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 336)

COMAND

(Cockpit Management and Data Sys- tem) Information and operating center for vehicle sound and communications systems, including the radio and the navigation system, as well as other op- tional equipment (CD changer*, tele- phone, etc.). Control system

The control system is used to call up vehicle information and to change component settings. Information and messages appear in the multifunction display. The driver uses the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel to navigate through the system and to ad- just settings.

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Technical terms

Cruise control

ESP

Driving convenience system for auto- matically maintaining the vehicle speed set by the driver.

(Electronic Stability Program) Improves vehicle handling and direc- tional stability.

GAWR

(Gross Axle Weight Rating) (컄 page 336)

Gear range

Curb weight

(컄 page 336)

DOT

(Department Of Transportation) (컄 page 336) Engine number

The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro- duced.

Engine oil viscosity

Measurement for the inner friction (vis- cosity) of the oil at different tempera- tures. The higher the temperature an oil can tolerate without becoming thin, or the lower the temperature it can tol- erate without becoming viscous, the better the viscosity.

ETD

(Emergency Tensioning Device) Device which deploys in certain frontal and rear collisions exceeding the sys- tem's threshold to tighten the seat belts. ->SRS

FSS (Canada vehicles)

(Flexible Service System) Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. FSS evaluates en- gine temperature, oil level, vehicle speed, engine speed, distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service, and calls for the next maintenance service accordingly.

Number of gears which are available to the automatic transmission for shifting. The automatic gear shifting process can be adapted to specific operating conditions using the gear selector le- ver.

GPS

(Global Positioning System) Satellite-based system for relaying geographic location information to and from vehicles equipped with special re- ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for navigation.

GVW

(Gross Vehicle Weight) (컄 page 336)

GVWR

(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) (컄 page 336)

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Technical terms

Head-thorax air bag

Installed in the driver and the front pas- senger seat, these air bags protect oc- cupants during side impact collisions exceeding a preset threshold. Unlike normal side impact air bags, head-thorax air bags are also designed to provide protection for the head area.

Instrument cluster

The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in- cluding the tachometer, speedometer, coolant temperature indicator and fuel display.

KEYLESS-GO*

System for entering and operating the vehicle without the use of a SmartKey.

Kickdown

Depressing the accelerator past the point of resistance shifts the transmis- sion down to the lowest possible gear. This very quickly accelerates the vehi- cle and should not be used for normal acceleration needs.

Kilopascal (kPa) (컄 page 336)

Lock button

Button on the door which indicates whether the door is locked or un- locked. Pushing the lock button down on an individual door from inside will lock that door.

Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)

Maintenance service indicator in the multifunction display that informs the driver when the next vehicle mainte- nance service is due. The Maintenance System in your vehicle tracks distance driven and the time elapsed since your last maintenance service, and calls for the next maintenance service accordingly.

Maximum load rating

(컄 page 337)

Maximum loaded vehicle weight

(컄 page 337)

Maximum tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 337)

Memory function*

Used to store three individual seat, steering wheel and mirror positions for each SmartKey or, if so equipped, KEYLESS-GO* feature.

Menu

The control system displays are ar- ranged in menus. Each menu contains a number of commands for particular systems.

MON

(Motor Octane Number) The Motor Octane Number for gasoline as determined by a standardized meth- od. It is an indication of a gasoline's ability to resist undesired detonation (knocking). The average of both the MON (Motor Octane Number) and ->RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX. Multifunction display

Display field in the speedometer used to present information provided by the control system.

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Technical terms

Multifunction steering wheel

Poly-V-belt drive

Program mode selector switch

Drives engine-components (alternator, AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.

Power train

Collective term designating all components used to generate and transmit motive power to the drive axles, including 앫 engine 앫 clutch/torque converter 앫 transmission 앫 transfer case 앫 drive shaft 앫 differential 앫 axle shafts/axles

Production options weight

(컄 page 337)

Used to switch the automatic transmis- sion between regular operation S and comfort operation C. CLK 55 AMG with steering wheel gear- shift control and manual shift program: In addition to S and C (for regular S or comfort C operation, see above) you can use the M for manual shift program.

PSI

(Pounds per Square Inch) (컄 page 337)

Recommended tire inflation pressure

(컄 page 337)

REST

(Residual engine heat utilization) Feature that uses the engine heat stored in the coolant to heat the vehi- cle interior for a short time after the en- gine has been turned off.

Steering wheel with buttons for operat- ing the control system. Normal occupant weight

(컄 page 337)

OCS

(Occupant Classification System) The system automatically turns the front passenger front air bag on or off based on the classified occupant size category determined by weight sensor readings from the seat.

Overspeed range

Engine speeds within the red marking on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en- gine speed range, as it may result in se- rious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Parktronic (Parking assist)*

System which uses visual and acoustic signals to assist the driver during parking maneuvers.

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Restraint systems

RON

Seat belts, child restraints, lower an- chors and tethers for children (LATCH). As independent systems, their protec- tive functions complement one anoth- er.

Rim

(컄 page 337)

Roll bars

Occupant protection system which consists of tubular steel, integrated in the rear head restraints. The roll bars are lowered into the car body during normal driving conditions and raised automatically in an accident or in a crit- ical driving situation.

(Research Octane Number) The Research Octane Number for gaso- line as determined by a standardized method. It is an indication of a gaso- line's ability to resist undesired detona- tion (knocking). The average of both the ->MON (Motor Octane Number) and RON (Research Octane Number) is posted at the pump, also known as ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.

Shift lock

When the vehicle is parked, this lock prevents the gear selector lever from being inadvertently moved out of position P without SmartKey turned and brake pedal depressed.

Sidewall

(컄 page 337)

Technical terms

Soft top

Soft top roof that can be opened by pulling and closed by pressing a switch and stored in the soft top compartment in the trunk area.

Speedshift (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG)

Steering wheel gearshift control. You can change the gears yourself with the steering wheel gearshift buttons.

SRS

(Supplemental Restraint System) Air bags, air bag control unit (with crash sensor), emergency tensioning device. Though independent systems, they are closely interfaced to provide effective occupant protection.

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Technical terms

Tele Aid System

(Telematic Alarm Identification on De- mand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man- ual emergency, roadside assistance and information. Tele Aid is initially ac- tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call. The Tele Aid system is operational pro- vided that the vehicle’s battery is charged, properly connected, not dam- aged and cellular and GPS coverage is available. Telematics*

A combination of the terms “telecom- munications” and “informatics”.

Tightening torque

Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug wrench) with which threaded fasteners such as wheel bolts are tightened.

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Vehicle capacity weight

(컄 page 338)

Vehicle maximum load on the tire

(컄 page 338)

VIN

(Vehicle Identification Number) The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the body to uniquely identify each vehicle produced.

Wind screen

Screen for deflecting wind from the ve- hicle interior when the soft top is lowered.

TIN

(Tire Identification Number) (컄 page 338) Tire load rating (컄 page 338)

Tire ply composition and material used

(컄 page 338)

Tire speed rating

(컄 page 338)

Traction

(컄 page 338)

Tread

(컄 page 338)

Treadwear indicators

(컄 page 338)

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards

(컄 page 338)

Index

ABS 25, 84, 461

Malfunction indicator lamp 354
Messages in display 366

Accelerator position, automatic

transmission 170

Accessory weight 335
Accident

In case of 54

Activating

Air conditioning (cooling) 188, 198
Air recirculation mode 186, 196
Anti-theft alarm system 90
Automatic climate control* 191
Central locking (control system) 155
Charcoal filter 197
Climate control 181
Climate control system 183
Defrosting 185

Automatic climate control* 195

Easy-entry/exit feature 156

ESP 88
Exterior headlamps 50
Exterior lamps 123
Exterior rear

view mirror parking position 177

Front and rear fog lamp 125
Hazard warning flasher 128
Headlamps 50
High beams 126
Ignition 34
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 36
Immobilizer 56, 89
Rear window defroster 179
Residual heat 199
Seat ventilation* 118
Tow-away alarm 91
Windshield wipers 52

Adding

Coolant 310
Engine oil 309

Additional turn signals 414
Adjustable air vents, rear

passenger compartment 189, 200

Adjusting 37

Air distribution 184, 194
Air volume 184, 194
Backrest tilt 38
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Head restraint height 38
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior rear view mirror 41
Mirrors 41
Multicontour seat* 116
Seat cushion depth 116
Seat cushion tilt 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Seat height 38
Seats 37
Steering column in/out 41
Steering column up/down 41
Steering wheel 40

Adjusting air

distribution and volume 184
Adjusting sound functions 205
Adjusting the volume 205
Aids for changing fuses 436

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Index

Air bags 61

Children 62
Front 65
Head-thorax 66
Passenger 65
Rear side-impact 67
Safety guidelines 64

Air conditioning (cooling) 187

Turning off 188, 198
Turning on 188, 198

Air conditioning refrigerant 456
Air distribution

Adjusting 184, 194

Air pressure 335
Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 186, 195

Activating 186, 196
Deactivating 187, 196

Air vents, rear passenger compartment

Adjustable 189, 200

Air volume

Adjusting 184, 194

Alarm

Audible 83, 91, 92
Canceling 91, 92
Visual 89

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Alarm system

Anti-theft 89

Alignment bolt 424
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 461
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 459
Antiglare

Auto-dimming 176

Antilock brake system (ABS) 461
Anti-theft alarm system

Arming 90
Canceling alarm 91, 92
Disarming 90

Anti-theft systems 89

Anti-theft alarm system 89
Immobilizer 89
Tow-away alarm 91

Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning Armrest

Storage box 271
Storage compartments 270

Ashtray (Center console) 273

Opening 273
Reinstalling 273
Removing 273

Ashtray (Rear seat) 273

Opening 274

Aspect ratio 335
At the gas station 302
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 309
AUDIO menu 139

Selecting radio station 139
Selecting satellite radio* station 140

Audio system 201

Audio and telephone, operation 201
Button and soft key operation 204
CD operation 218
Operating and display elements 202
Operating safety 201
Operation 204
Radio operation 209
Sound system 201
Switching off 204
Switching on 204
Telephone* operation 224

Auto-dimming for rear view mirror 176
Automatic central locking

Activating/deactivating (control system) 155

Locking/unlocking

(central locking switch) 110

Automatic climate control 190

Activating 191
Adjusting air distribution 194
Air recirculation mode 195
Deactivating 191
Defrosting 195
Rear window defroster 179
Setting the temperature 193
Automatic headlamp mode 123
Automatic lighting control

Activating 128
Deactivating 129

Automatic locking when driving 110
Automatic shift program 169

Automatic transmission 163
Accelerator position 170
Comfort program mode 169
Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) 175

Fluid level 309
Gear ranges 166
Gear selector lever 163
Gear selector lever position 163, 167
Gear shifting malfunctions 175
Kickdown 170
Manual shifting 165
One-touch gearshifting 165
Program mode selector switch 169
Starting the engine 47
Transmission fluid 309

Auxiliary fuse box 438

Index

Backup lamps 415, 420

Bulbs 415

Bar 336
BAS 85, 461

Messages in display 367

Batteries, SmartKey

Check lamp 97, 103
Checking 97, 103
Replacing 412

Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

Check lamp 97, 103
Checking 97, 103
Replacing 413
Battery discharged

Jump starting 430

Battery, vehicle 311, 427

Charging 428
Disconnecting 428
Messages in display 374
Reconnecting 429
Reinstalling 428
Removing 428

Bead 336
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 461
Block heater* 341

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Index

Blocking

Rear window operation 82

Bolts

For Minispare wheel 396

Brake assist system (BAS) 461
Brake fluid 456

Message in display 375

Brake lamp bulbs 415
Brake lamp, high mounted 415
Brake pads

Message in display 375

Brakes 292

Warning lamp 355

Break-in period 290

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Bulbs, replacing 414

Additional turn signals 414
Backup lamps 415
Brake lamps 415
Fog lamps 414
Front lamps 414
High beam (Bi-Xenon*) 414
High beam (Halogen) 414
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 414
High beam flasher (Halogen) 414
High mounted brake lamp 415
License plate lamps 415, 420
Low beam (Bi-Xenon*) 414
Low beam (Halogen) 414
Parking lamps 414, 415, 417, 419
Rear fog lamp 415, 420
Side marker lamps 414, 419
Standing lamps 414, 415, 417, 419
Tail lamp assemblies 415, 420
Turn signal lamps 414, 415

Button

Audio system 204

CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 461
Calling up

Maintenance service indicator 343
Range (distance to empty) 159

CAN system 461
Canceling

Cruise control 257

Capacities

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 453

Catalytic converter 300
CD changer* 218
CD changer* operation 220
CD operation 218
CD player

Operating 140
Center console 27

Front passenger front

air bag off indicator lamp 361

Lower part 28
Upper part 27

Centigrade

Setting temperature units 145

Child safety 72
Air bags 62
Front passenger front

air bag off indicator lamp 79

Infant and child

restraint systems 67, 72

LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 75

Child safety switch see

Blocking of rear window operation

Child seat anchors see

LATCH child seat anchors

Cigarette lighter 274

Central locking

Automatic 110
From inside 110
Locking from inside 110
Switch 110
Switching on/off

(control system) 155

Unlocking from inside 110

Central locking switch 110
Certification label 442
Changing

CDs 218
Key setting 156
Charcoal filter 197
Activating 197
Deactivating 197

Charging

Vehicle battery 428

CHECK ENGINE

malfunction indicator lamp 356

Checking

Coolant level 310
Oil level 304, 307
Tire inflate pressure 304
Vehicle lighting 304

Index

Cleaning 345

Cup holder 351
Gear selector lever 351
Hard plastic trim items 351
Headlamps 176
Headliner 351
Instrument cluster 351
Leather upholstery 352
Light alloy wheels 350
Nubuck leather upholstery

(CLK 55 AMG) 352

Parktronic system* sensor 349
Plastic and rubber parts 352
Seat belts 351
Soft top 347
Steering wheel 351
Upholstery 352
Windows 350
Windshield 53
Wiper blades 349
Wood trims 352

Cleaning and care of vehicle 345
Cleaning tires 315
Climate control 180
Clock 25, 148

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Index

Closing

Cup holder 272
Glove box 269
Hood 306
Side windows 240
Side windows

with KEYLESS-GO* 243

Ski sack roller blind* 246, 267
Soft top 244
Soft top (SmartKey) 252
Soft top (switch) 248
Soft top in an emergency 403
Trunk 107
Windows 239
Windows with KEYLESS-GO* 243
Windows with SmartKey 242
Windows with soft top switch 241

Cockpit 22, 461
Cockpit management

and data system (COMAND*) 461

Cold tire inflation pressure 336
Collapsible wheel chock 394
COMAND* 461
COMAND* see

separate operating instructions

472

Combination switch 126

High beam flasher 126
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 52

Comfort driving

Transmission program mode 169

Control and operation

of radio transmitters 299

Control system 133, 461

AUDIO menu 139
Convenience submenu 156
Display digital speedometer 139
Functions 134, 137
Instrument

cluster submenu 145, 147

Lighting submenu 151
Menus 136, 137, 463
Multifunction display 133
Multifunction steering wheel 134
NAV menu 141
Selecting radio system 139
Selecting satellite radio* system 140
Settings menu 142
Standard display menu 138
Submenus 135, 137
TEL* menu 160
Trip computer menu 158
Vehicle status

message memory menu 141

Vehicle submenu 155

Convenience submenu 156

Activating

easy-entry/exit feature 156
Setting key-dependency 157
Setting parking position

for exterior rear view mirror 157

Coolant 310, 458

Adding 310
Anticorrosion/

antifreeze quantity 458

Capacities 453
Checking level 310
Messages in display 376
Temperature 301
Temperature indicator 131
Warning lamp 357, 377

Coolant level

Checking 310

Cruise control 462
Canceling 257
Driving downhill 257
Driving uphill 257
Fine adjustment 259
Message in display 368
Setting current speed 256
Setting to last stored speed (“Resume” function) 259

Cruise control

CLK 320 / CLK 55 AMG 255

Cruise control lever 255
Cruise control lever

CLK 320 / CLK 55 AMG 255

Cup holder

Cleaning 351
Closing 272
In the dashboard 271
Opening 272
Curb weight 336
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 461

Index

Date (day)

Setting 150

Date (month)

Setting 149

Date (year)

Setting 151

Daytime running lamp mode 124

Setting 152

Deactivating

Air conditioning (cooling) 188, 198
Air recirculation mode 187, 196
Alarm 90
Anti-theft alarm system 90
Automatic climate control* 191
Central locking (control system) 155
Charcoal filter 197
Climate control 181
Climate control system 183
Defrost 195
Defrosting 185
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 57
Engine with the SmartKey 56
ESP 87
Exterior lamps 123
Hazard warning flasher 128

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Index

Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 89
Interior lighting

delayed switch-off 154

Rear window defroster 179
Residual heat 199
Seat ventilation* 118
Tow-away alarm 92

Deep water see Standing water Defogging

Windshield 185, 194

Defrosting 185, 195
Delayed switch-off

Interior lighting 154

Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing

A number (telephone) 161

Difficulties

While driving see

Problems while driving

With starting 48

Digital speedometer 138
Direction of rotation (tires) 316
Discharged battery

Jump starting 430

474

Disconnecting

Vehicle battery 428

Display

Selecting 146, 147

Display elements

Audio system 202

Displays

Digital speedometer 139
Maintenance service indicator 342
Messages 308, 363
Selecting 146
Showing vehicle

status message memory 141

Distance to empty (range)

Calling up 158

Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 129
Door handle 30
Door unlock

With Tele Aid 283

Doors

Downhill driving

Cruise control 257

Downshifting

Automatic transmission 165

Drinking and driving 291
Driving

General instructions 43, 291
Hydroplaning 295
In winter 297
Problems 54
Safety systems 84
Through standing water 298
Traveling abroad 299
Driving instructions 291
Driving off 294
Driving safety systems

ABS 84
BAS 85
ESP 86

Driving systems 255

Cruise control

Message in display 379
Opening from inside vehicle 105
Opening from outside 96, 101

CLK 320 / CLK 55 AMG 255

Driving safety systems 84
Parktronic system* 260

DOT 336

Ending

A call (telephone*) 161

Engine

Compartment 305
Message in display 356
Starting 47
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 47
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Technical data 444
Turning off 56

Engine cleaning 347
Engine compartment 305

Fuse box in 437
Hood 305

Engine malfunction

indicator lamp 25, 356
Engine number 442, 462

Easy-entry/exit feature 112

Activating 156

Electrical fuses 436
Electrical outlet in

rear passenger compartment 275

Electrical system

Technical data 450

Electronic Stability Program see ESP Emergency call 911 237

Emergency call system* 277
Emergency calls

Initiating an emergency call 279
With Tele Aid 278
Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) 175

Emergency operations

Closing soft top 403
Locking the vehicle 398
Remote door unlock 283
Unlocking the vehicle 397

Emergency tensioning device see ETD Emission control 300
Emission control information label 442

Index

Engine oil 306, 455

Adding 309
Additives 455
Checking level 307
Consumption 306
Filler cap 309
Filler neck 309
Message in display 380
Messages in display 308
Viscosity 462

Engine oil level see Oil level ESP 25, 86, 462

Messages in display 368
Switching off 87
Switching on 88
Warning lamp 358

ETD 462

Safety guidelines 64

ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 70
Exterior lamp switch 122
Exterior rear view mirrors

Adjusting 41
Parking position for 157

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Index

Fahrenheit

Setting temperature units 145

Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment

Cruise control 259

First aid kit 391
Flat tire 422

Lowering the vehicle 426
Minispare wheel 394
Mounting the Minispare wheel 423
Preparing the vehicle 422

Flexible Service System (Canada vehicles)

see Maintenance service system

Floormates*

Installing 275
Removing 275

Floormats* 275
Fog lamp, rear 125, 415
Fog lamps

Replacing bulbs 414

Fog lamps, front

Messages in display 383
Replacing bulbs 415
Switching on 125

Front air bags 65

476

Front lamps

Messages in display 383–385
Replacing bulbs 414, 416
Switching on 122
Front passenger front

Fuel cap

Message in display 356

Fuel consumption statistics

After start 158
Since last reset 159

air bag off indicator lamp 79, 361

Fuel filler flap 302

Front seat head restraints

Installing 114
Power seat 114
Removing 114

Front seats

Seat heating* 117
Ventilation* 118

FSS (Canada vehicles) see

Maintenance service system

Fuel 303

Additives 457
Fuel reserve warning lamp 359
Gasoline additives 457
Premium

unleaded gasoline 303, 454, 456

Requirements 457
Reserve warning 25
Technical data 453

Fuel additives 457

Locking 302
Opening 399
Unlocking 302

Fuel requirements 457
Fuel reserve tank

Message in display 382

Fuel tank

Capacity 454
Filler flap 302

Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.

Capacities 453

Functions (control system) 134, 137

Resetting 143

Fuse box 437
Fuse chart 436
Fuse extractor 436

Fuses 436

Aids for changing fuses 436
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 438
Fuse box in engine compartment 437
Fuse box

in passenger compartment 437

Fuse chart 436
Fuse extractor 436
Spare fuses 436

Garage door opener 29, 284
Gasoline see Fuel

Gasoline additives 457

GAWR 336
Gear range 462

Automatic transmission 166
Limiting 166
Shifting into optimal 165

Gear range limit

Canceling 165

Gear selector lever 25, 163, 400

Cleaning 351
Position 25
Position

(Automatic transmission) 163, 167

Unlocking manually 400

Global

Locking 96
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 102
Unlocking 96
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 101

Index

Global Positioning System (GPS) 462
Glove box 23, 269

Closing 269
Opening 269

Good visibility 176
GPS 462
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW GVW 336
GVWR 336

477

Index

Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items

Cleaning 351

Hazard warning flasher 127

Switching off 128
Switching on 128
Head restraints 113
Headlamp cleaning system* 312
Headlamps

Automatic control 123
Bi-Xenon 461
Cleaning 348
Cleaning system* 176, 312
Refilling washer fluid 312
Switching off 56
Switching on 50
Washer fluid 460
Washer system* 460

Headliner

Cleaning 351

Head-thorax air bag 66, 463

478

Height adjustment

Head restraints 38
High beam flasher 126

Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 414
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 414

High beam headlamps

Messages in display 384
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 414
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 414, 416
Replacing bulbs for

high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 418

Switching on 126

High mounted brake lamp 415
Hood 305

Closing 306
Message in display 382
Opening 305
Hydroplaning 295

Identification labels 442
Ignition 34, 36

Switching on 47

Immobilizer 89

Activating 89
Deactivating 89

Infant and child restraint systems 72

LATCH child seat anchors 80

Information

About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid 281

Inside rear view mirror

Auto-dimming 176

Installing

Floormates* 275
Towing eye bolt 434
Towing eye bolt (CLK 55 AMG) 435
Wind screen 253
Wiper blades 421

Instrument cluster 24, 130, 463

Cleaning 351
Coolant temperature indicator 131
Illumination 130
Lamps in 354–360
Multifunction display 133
Outside temperature indicator 132
Selecting language 146

Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 128

Activating automatic control 128
Deactivating automatic control 129
Delayed switch-off 154
Manual operation 129

Interior rear view mirror

Adjusting 41

Intermittent wipe 53

Jack 391, 393
Jump starting 430

Key 209
Key, mechanical 397
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Replacing the batteries 413

Key-dependency memory

Settings 157

KEYLESS-GO* 463

Activating ignition with 36
Closing side windows with 243
Closing windows with 243
Factory setting 101
Global locking 102
Global unlocking 101
Important notes 100
Messages in display 382
Remote control 98

Index

Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 33
Unlocking, trunk lid 104

Kickdown 170, 463
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 145
Kilopascal 336
Km/h or mph in speedometer 145

Labels, identification 442
Lamp bulbs, exterior 414
Lamp sensor

Messages in display 384

Lamps, exterior Front 414
Light sensor 384
Messages in display 383–386
Rear 415

479

Index

Lamps, indicator and warning

ABS 354
Battery (SmartKey) 96, 102
Brakes 355
Center console 361
CHECK ENGINE 356
Coolant 357, 376
Engine diagnostics 356
ESP 358
Front passenger front

air bag off indicator lamp 66, 361

Fuel reserve 359
Instrument cluster 354–360
Maintenance service indicator 342
Parktronic system*

warning indicators 262

Roll bar 359
Seat belts 359
SRS 61, 360
Turn signals 25

Language

Multifunction display 146
Setting 146

LATCH child seat anchors 80

Folding back 81

480

Layout of poly-V-belt drive 443
Leather upholstery Cleaning 352

Lever

For cruise control 255

License plate lamps

Messages in display 384
Replacing bulbs 415, 420

Light alloy wheels Cleaning 350
Technical data 446

Light sensor 384
Lighter see Cigarette lighter

Lighting 122

Automatic headlamp mode 123
Combination switch 126
Daytime running lamp mode 124
Door entry lamps 129
Exterior lamp switch 122
Front fog lamps 125
High beam flasher 126
High beams 126
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior 128
Locator lighting 124
Low beam 122
Manual headlamp mode 123
Night security illumination 124
Parking lamps 122
Rear fog lamp 125
Settings (control system) 151

Limiting the gear range 166
Limp Home Mode 175
Loading 264

Instructions 268
Ski sack* 264

Loading terminology 335
Loading the vehicle 316

Locator lighting 124

Setting 153

Lock buttons 463

Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 58

Locking 55, 94

Fuel filler flap 302
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 102
Global, SmartKey 96
Vehicle in an emergency 398

Loss of Service and

Warranty Information Booklet 441

Loss of SmartKey 98
Loss of SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 105
Low beam headlamps

Main dimensions 451
Maintenance 12, 342
Maintenance service 342

Basic service (Service A) 342
Calling up the

maintenance service indicator 343

Extended service (Service B) 342
Overdue 343
Types 342
When due 342

Maintenance service indicator 342

Calling up 343
Clearing 343
Resetting 344

Messages in display 384
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 414
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 414, 416

Maintenance service system 342
Maintenance system (U.S. vehicles) 463
Malfunction

Lowering

Roll bar manually 402
Vehicle 426

Lubricants

Technical data 453

Luggage cover 245

Folding back 245, 264
Latch 245

Displaying 141
Vehicle status

message memory 141, 363

Manual headlamp mode 123

Index

Manual operations

Fuel filler flap 399
Interior lighting control 129
Locking the vehicle 398
Roll bar 401
Soft top 403
Unlocking gear selector lever 400
Unlocking the driver’s door 397

Manual shift program 173
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 195
Maximum inflation pressure 337
Maximum load rating 337
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 337
Mechanical key 397
Memory function 119, 463

Recalling

positions from memory 120

Storing exterior rear view

mirror parking positions 121

Storing key-dependent settings 120

481

Index

Menus 134

Mirrors

Multifunction display messages

AUDIO 139
Control system 463
In control system 136, 137
NAV 141
Settings menu 142
Standard display 138
Submenus 135
TEL* 160
Trip computer 158
Vehicle status message memory 141

Microphone

Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer

Setting 145

Minispare wheel 394

Mounting 423
Removing 394
Storing 395
Technical data 449
Wheel bolts 396

Activating exterior rear

view mirror parking position 177

Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for

rear view mirror 176

Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view

mirror parking positions 157

Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view

mirror parking position 121

MON 303
MON (Motor Octane Number) 463
Mph or km/h in speedometer 145
Multicontour seat* 116
Multifunction display 133, 463
Displaying gear range 166
Selecting language 146
Setting date (day) 150
Setting date (month) 149
Setting date (year) 151
Standard display 137

482

ABS 366
BAS 367
Battery 374
Brake fluid 375
Brake pads 375
Check engine 356
Coolant 377
Coolant level 376
Cruise control 368
Display 379
Doors 379
Engine 356
Engine oil 380
ESP 368
Fog lamps, front 383
Fuel cap 356
Fuel reserve tank 382
High beam headlamps 384
Hood 382
Key 382
Lamp sensor 384
Lamps 384
License plate lamp 384
Low beam 384
Parking brake 375

Index

Roll bar 387
Selector lever 373
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 382
Soft top 389
Steering gear oil level 389
Symbol messages 374–390
Tele Aid 388
Telephone* 390
Text messages 365–373
Trunk 390
Washer fluid 390

Multifunction

steering wheel 26, 134, 464

Buttons 134

Navigation system

Operating 141
See separate COMAND* operating instructions

Night security illumination 124
Normal occupant weight 337
Nubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG)

Cleaning 352

Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 337
Occupant safety 60

One-touch gearshifting 165

Canceling gear range limit 165
Downshifting 165
Upshifting 165

Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belts 43
Front passenger front

air bag off indicator lamp 79, 361
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 75
Seat belts 43, 64

OCS 75, 464

Self-test 80

Odometer, main 25
Oil

Adding 309
Checking level 307
Consumption 306
Filler cap 309
Filler neck 309
Viscosity 462

Oil level

Checking 304

Opening

Ashtray (Center console) 273
Ashtray (Rear seat) 274
Cup holder 272
Doors from the inside 105
Fuel filler flap 302
Fuel filler flap manually 399
Glove box 269
Hood 305
Side windows 240
Ski sack roller blind* 246, 264
Soft top 244
Soft top (SmartKey) 251
Soft top (switch) 247
Trunk 106
Trunk from the inside 107
Windows 239
Windows with SmartKey 242
Windows with soft top switch 241

483

Index

Operating

Audio system 201
CD player 140
COMAND* see separate operating instructions Navigation system 141
Radio 139
Radio transmitters 299
Telephone* 160, 201, 224
Vehicle outside

the USA and Canada 13

Operating roll bar manually 401
Operating safety

Audio system 201
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 348
Outside temperature indicator 132
Overdue maintenance service 343
Overhead control panel 29
Override switch

Activating 82
Deactivating 82

Overspeed range 464

484

Paintwork 346
Paintwork code 442
Panic alarm 83

Panic button on SmartKey 83

Parcel net in front passenger

footwell 272
Parking 55, 294
Parking assist* see Parktronic system* Parking brake 49, 55

Engaging 55
Message in display 375
Releasing 49

Parking lamps

Replacing bulbs 414, 415, 417, 419
Switching on 122

Parking position Exterior rear

view mirrors 121, 157, 177

Parktronic system* 260

Cleaning the sensors 349
Malfunction 263
Range of the sensors 260
Switching on/off 263
Warning indicators 262
Warning sounds 262, 263

Parts service 440
Passenger air bags 65
Passenger compartment 299

Fuse box in 437
Interior lighting 128
Interior rear view mirror 41
Parcel net in

front passenger footwell 272

Storage bags,

rear side of the front seats 272
Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 291
Phone book*

Loading 161
Quick search 162

Phone number* Dialing 161
Redialing 162

Plastic and rubber parts

Cleaning 352

Playing

CDs 221

Poly-V-belt drive 464

Layout 443

Positions (Memory function)

Recalling from memory 120
Storing into memory 120
Potential problems associated

with underinflated and overinflated tires 325

Power assistance 291
Power seat

Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Front seat head restraints 114
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38

Power train 464
Power washer 346
Power windows 239

Blocking of rear window operation 82
Side windows 239
Synchronizing 243

Practical hints

Collapsible wheel chock 394
First aid kit 391
Fuses 436
Lamp in center console 361
Lamps in instrument cluster 354
Messages in the display 363
Minispare wheel 394
Minispare wheel bolts 396
Towing the vehicle 432
Unlocking/locking

in an emergency 397

Vehicle jack 393
Vehicle tool kit 391

Premium unleaded gasoline 456
Problems

While driving 54
With vehicle 17

Product information 9
Production options weight 337
Program mode selector switch 464

Automatic transmission 169

PSI 337

Index

Quick search

Phone book* 162

Radio

Selecting stations 139

Radio operation 209
Radio see Radio operation Radio transmitters,

control and operation 299

Radio*

Selecting stations (satellite) 140

Range (distance to empty)

Calling up 159
Reading lamp 29
Rear fog lamp 415

Bulb 415
Switching on 125

Rear lamp bulbs

Replacing 420

Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 200
Rear passenger compartment Adjustable air vents 189

485

Index

Rear seat head restraints

Remote control

Replacing

Lowering with lower switch 115
Raising 115

SmartKey 94, 99
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 98

Backup lamp bulbs 420
Batteries (SmartKey

Remote door unlock

With Tele Aid 283

Removing

Ashtray (Center console) 273
Floormates* 275
Minispare wheel 394
Ski sack* 267
Vehicle battery 428
Vehicle tool kit 391
Wheel 424
Wind screen 254
Wiper blades 421

Rear seats

Rear seat head restraints 114

Rear side-impact air bags 67
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 176
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window

Blocking operation 82

Rear window defroster 179

Activating 179
Deactivating 179

Recommended inflation pressure 337
Reconnecting

Vehicle battery 429

Refrigerant

Air conditioning 456

Refueling 302
Regular checks 304
Reinstalling

Ashtray (Center console) 273
Reinstalling vehicle battery 428

486

with KEYLESS-GO*) 413
Batteries (SmartKey) 412
Brake lamp bulbs 420
Bulbs 414
Front lamp bulbs 416
Front turn signal bulbs (Halogen) 417
Fuses 436
High beam bulbs (Halogen) 416
High beam bulbs for

high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 418

License plate lamp bulbs 420
Low beam bulbs (Halogen) 416
Parking lamp bulbs 417, 419
Rear fog lamp bulb 420
Rear lamp bulbs 415, 420
Rear turn signal bulbs 420
Side marker lamp bulbs 419
Standing lamp bulbs 417, 419
Wiper blades 421

Reporting

Safety defects 18

Reset button

in the instrument cluster 143

Resetting

All functions (control system) 142
All functions of a submenu 143
Fuel consumption 159
Maintenance service indicator 344
Trip odometer 131

Residual heat utilization 199, 464
Residual ventilation 199
REST

(Residual engine heat utilization) 464

Restraint system see

Infant and child restraint systems

Restraint systems 465
Rim 337
Rims 445
Roadside Assistance 12

Tele Aid 280
Roll bar 71, 465

Lowering manually 402
Messages in display 387
Operating manually 401
Warning lamp 359

RON 303
RON (Research Octane Number) 465