2004 Mercedes-benz CLK Class Coupe Owners Manual

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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 de- sire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and oc- cupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company At a glance .......................................... 19 Cockpit................................................. 20 Instrument cluster ................................ 22 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24 Center console ..................................... 25 Upper part ...................................... 25 Lower part ...................................... 26 Overhead control panel ........................ 27 Door control panel................................ 28 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 Contents Getting started................................... 29 Unlocking ............................................. 30 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 32 Adjusting .............................................. 34 Seats .............................................. 34 Steering wheel................................ 37 Mirrors............................................ 38 Driving.................................................. 40 Fastening the seat belts ................. 40 Starting the engine ......................... 43 Switching on headlamps................. 47 Turn signals and high beam ............ 48 Windshield wipers........................... 48 Problems while driving.................... 50 Parking and locking.............................. 51 Parking brake ................................. 52 Switching off headlamps................. 53 Turning off the engine..................... 53 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 57 Occupant safety................................... 58 Airbags ........................................... 59 Seat belts ....................................... 64 Children in the vehicle.................... 68 Blocking of rear side window operation........................... 74 Panic alarm.......................................... 75 Activating ....................................... 75 Deactivating ................................... 75 Driving safety systems......................... 76 ABS ................................................ 76 BAS ................................................ 77 ESP................................................. 78 Anti-theft systems................................ 81 Immobilizer..................................... 81 Anti-theft alarm system.................. 82 Tow-away alarm ............................. 83 Memory function ............................... 116 Storing positions into memory..... 117 Recalling positions from memory. 117 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ................ 118 Lighting ............................................. 119 Exterior lamp switch .................... 119 Combination switch ..................... 123 Hazard warning flasher ................ 123 Interior lighting ............................ 124 Door entry lamps ......................... 125 Instrument cluster ............................. 126 Instrument cluster illumination .... 126 Coolant temperature indicator..... 127 Trip odometer .............................. 127 Tachometer.................................. 128 Outside temperature indicator..... 128 Controls in detail ............................... 85 Locking and unlocking......................... 86 SmartKeys...................................... 86 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 89 Opening the doors from the inside............................... 95 Opening the trunk .......................... 96 Closing the trunk............................ 97 Trunk lid opening/closing system* .............. 98 Trunk lid emergency release ........ 103 Separately locking the trunk ........ 104 Separately unlocking the trunk .... 105 Automatic central locking ............ 105 Locking and unlocking from the inside............................. 106 Seats ................................................. 107 Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 107 Removing and installing front seat head restraints............. 108 Rear seats head restraints ........... 109 Multicontour seat*....................... 112 Seat ventilation* .......................... 113 Seat heating*............................... 114 Control system .................................. 129 Multifunction display.................... 129 Multifunction steering wheel........ 130 Menus .......................................... 132 Standard display menu ................ 134 AUDIO menu ................................ 134 NAV menu.................................... 137 Distronic* menu........................... 137 Malfunction memory menu .......... 138 Settings menu.............................. 139 Trip computer menu..................... 152 TEL menu* ................................... 154 Automatic transmission..................... 157 One-touch gearshifting................. 158 Gear ranges ................................. 159 Gear selector lever position ......... 160 Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) CLK 55 AMG ............ 161 Program mode selector switch..... 163 Accelerator position..................... 163 Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG ................................ 164 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ...................... 165 Good visibility ..................................... 166 Windshield wipers......................... 166 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 166 Rear view mirror ........................... 167 Sun visors ..................................... 169 Rear window sunshade* ............... 170 Rear window defroster.................. 171 Automatic climate control .................. 172 Setting the temperature................ 175 Adjusting air distribution............... 176 Adjusting air volume ..................... 177 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 177 Defrosting ..................................... 177 Air recirculation mode .................. 178 Charcoal filter ............................... 179 Deactivating the climate control system ................. 180 Air conditioning............................. 181 Residual heat and ventilation*...... 181 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 182 Contents Audio system...................................... 183 Audio and telephone, operation.... 183 Operating safety ........................... 183 Operating and display elements ... 184 Button and soft key operation ...... 186 Operation...................................... 186 Radio operation ............................ 189 Satellite radio (SAT)* (USA only)... 192 Cassette operation ....................... 196 CD changer* operation................. 199 Telephone* operation................... 203 Power windows .................................. 210 Opening and closing the windows ..................... 210 Synchronizing power windows...... 213 Sliding/pop-up roof*.......................... 214 Opening and closing the sliding/pop-up roof ................ 214 Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof...................... 217 Driving systems.................................. 218 Cruise control ............................... 218 Distronic* ..................................... 221 Parktronic (Parking assist)*.......... 233 Contents Loading .............................................. 237 Roof rack...................................... 237 Ski sack*...................................... 237 Split rear bench seat .................... 240 Loading instructions..................... 242 Cargo tie-down rings .................... 243 Useful features .................................. 244 Interior storage spaces ................ 244 Ashtrays ....................................... 247 Cigarette lighter ........................... 248 Floormats* ................................... 249 Telephone*................................... 250 Tele Aid ........................................ 251 Garage door opener ..................... 259 Operation ......................................... 265 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 266 Driving instructions............................ 267 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 267 Drinking and driving ..................... 267 Pedals .......................................... 267 Power assistance ......................... 267 Brakes.......................................... 268 Driving off .................................... 269 Parking......................................... 269 Tires ............................................. 270 Hydroplaning................................ 271 Tire traction.................................. 271 Tire speed rating .......................... 272 Winter driving instructions ........... 273 Standing water............................. 274 Passenger compartment .............. 274 Driving abroad.............................. 274 Control and operation of radio transmitters .................... 275 Catalytic converter....................... 275 Emission control .......................... 276 Coolant temperature.................... 277 At the gas station .............................. 278 Refueling...................................... 278 Check regularly and before a long trip ......................... 280 Engine compartment ......................... 281 Hood ............................................ 281 Engine oil ..................................... 283 Transmission fluid level................ 286 Coolant ........................................ 286 Battery ......................................... 288 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 289 Tires and wheels................................ 290 Important guidelines .................... 291 Life of tires................................... 291 Direction of rotation..................... 291 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 292 Rotating wheels ........................... 293 Winter driving .................................... 294 Winter tires .................................. 294 Block heater*............................... 295 Snow chains................................. 295 Maintenance...................................... 296 Clearing the service indicator ...... 296 Service term exceeded ................ 296 Calling up the service indicator.... 297 Resetting the service indicator..... 297 Vehicle care....................................... 298 Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 298 Practical hints .................................. 305 What to do if …? ................................. 306 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 306 Lamp in center console................. 313 Messages in the display................ 314 Where will I find...? ............................. 337 First aid kit.................................... 337 Vehicle tool kit.............................. 337 Minispare wheel............................ 340 Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 343 Unlocking the vehicle.................... 343 Locking the vehicle ....................... 344 Changing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....................... 345 Fuel filler flap ................................ 347 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever .................. 347 Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 348 Sliding/pop-up roof* .................... 348 Contents Replacing bulbs.................................. 350 Bulbs............................................. 350 Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 352 Side marker lamp bulb.................. 355 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 356 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 357 Removing wiper blades................. 357 Installing wiper blades .................. 357 Flat tire............................................... 358 Preparing the vehicle .................... 358 Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 358 Battery ............................................... 363 Disconnecting the battery ............ 364 Removing the battery ................... 364 Charging and reinstalling battery.. 364 Reconnecting the battery ............. 365 Jump starting...................................... 366 Towing the vehicle.............................. 368 Towing the vehicle ........................ 368 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 370 Fuses.................................................. 372 Fuse box in passenger compartment............... 372 Fuse box in engine compartment . 373 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk ............ 374 Contents Technical data.................................. 375 Spare parts service ............................ 376 Warranty coverage............................. 377 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet...................... 377 Identification labels............................ 378 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 379 CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. 379 Engine................................................ 380 Rims and tires.................................... 381 Same size tires............................. 382 Mixed size tires ............................ 383 Minispare wheel ........................... 384 Electrical system................................ 385 Main dimensions................................ 386 Weights.............................................. 387 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 388 Capacities .................................... 388 Engine oils.................................... 390 Engine oil additives ...................... 390 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 390 Brake fluid.................................... 390 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 391 Fuel requirements ........................ 391 Gasoline additives........................ 391 Coolants....................................... 392 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 394 Consumer information....................... 395 Uniform tire quality grading ......... 395 Technical terms............................... 397 Index................................................. 403 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 suitabili- ty 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 ap- proved by us are available at your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be per- formed. Introduction Operator’s Manual 왔 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 au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. 10 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 Service Book- let 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). (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 calender 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 Service Booklet describes all the nec- essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each ser- vice 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 Cus- tomer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro- gram Brochure in your glove box. If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Informa- tion Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser- vice (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 In- formation Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen- ter (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 your 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 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5 Introduction Operator’s Manual 13 Introduction Where to find it 왔 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 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 vehi- cle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The 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 Service Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehi- cle. 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 in- dicate cross-reference to term definitions. Display Words appearing in the multi- function display are printed in the type shown here. 15 Introduction Operating safety 왔 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 in- terconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other sys- tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri- ously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See your 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 nev- er 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 ve- hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair fa- cility 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 stan- dards 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. Re- moval of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or per- sonal 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 your 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. 849 Eglinton Avenue East Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5 17 Introduction Reporting safety defects 왔 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 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 19 At a glance Cockpit 왔 Cockpit 20 Item 1 Headlamp washer switch* 2 Combination switch Page 166 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 3 Cruise control lever 앫 Cruise control 앫 Distronic* 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate op- erating instructions 7 Starter switch 48 48 48 218 221 24, 130 22, 126 31 Item 8 Front Parktronic* warning indicator 9 Overhead control panel a Glove box 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 Page 235 27 244 25, 26 281 38 46 28 46 47, 119 39 At a glance Cockpit 21 At a glance Instrument cluster 왔 Instrument cluster 22 Page 48 310 129 134, 144 134, 138 127 310 Item 1 L Left turn signal indi- cator lamp 2 v ESP warning lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display with: Basic display with outside temperature display Status indicator with mal- function warning message Trip odometer 5 l Distance warning lamp Vehicles without Distronic*: Warning lamp without func- tion. It illuminates with the ignition on. It should go out when the engine is running. Item 6 K Right turn signal indi- cator lamp 7 Coolant temperature indi- cator with: Ï Coolant temperature warning lamp 8 Tachometer with: 1 Supplemental restraint system indicator lamp - Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) warning lamp < Seat belt non-usage warning lamp A High beam headlamp indicator Page 48 127 309, 323 128 312, 334 306 311, 333 123 9 Main odometer with: 앫 Gear selector lever posi- 160 tion 앫 Program mode 163 At a glance Instrument cluster Item a Clock with: ; Brake warning lamp, except Canada 3 Brake warning lamp, Canada only Page 144 307 ? Engine malfunction 308 indicator lamp b Fuel display with: W Fuel reserve warning lamp c Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 311 127 126 앫 Confirming new time set- 144 tings 23 Item Page 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next system ÿ for previous system 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control sys- tem 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume ç down / to decrease æ up / to increase 3 Telephone*: Press button í to take a call to dial a call ì to end a call to reject an incom- ing call Page 129 130 155 155 155 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 왔 Multifunction steering wheel 24 왔 Center console Upper part Item 1 Seat heater*, driver’s side Seat ventilation*, driver’s side 2 Parking assist* (Parktronic system*) deactivation switch 3 Rear window sunshade* 4 ESP control switch 5 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 6 Central locking switch 7 Rear head restraints, fold- ing down switch Page 114 236 170 78 123 106 110 At a glance Center console Item 8 Tow-away alarm switch Anti-theft alarm system in- dicator lamp 9 Seat heater*, passenger side Seat ventilation*, passenger side a PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp b Audio system or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) c Automatic climate control Rear window defroster d Ashtray Page 83 84 114 70, 313 134 172, 171 247 25 At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 2 Storage compartment 3 Thumbwheel for setting distance in Distronic* 4 Distance warning func- tion* on/off switch Item 5 Program mode selector for automatic transmission 6 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission Page 163, 164 157 Page 33 246 228 229 26 왔 Overhead control panel At a glance Overhead control panel Item 1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 2 Rear interior lighting on/off 3 Temperature sensor for au- tomatic climate control 4 Sliding/pop-up roof* 5 Right reading lamp on/off 6 Interior lighting control Page 251 125 172 214 125 124 Item 7 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system), telephone* and voice control system* (see separate operating instruc- tions) 8 Rear view mirror 9 Garage door opener a Left reading lamp on/off Page 250 38, 167 259 125 27 At a glance Door control panel 왔 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 Trunk lid opening/closing system switch* 28 Page 95 35, 107 116 212 74 212 97 98 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 29 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 refer- ences are located at the end of each seg- ment. Unlocking 왔 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 75) 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. 왘 Get in the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. 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 “Locking and unlocking” (컄 page 86). 30 Starter switch positions Starter switch 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 3 Starting position Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, 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. The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. Getting started Unlocking If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. 왘 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 363). 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 366). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge and a possible dead battery, al- ways remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. 31 Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* If you have the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid when you pull the door handle. If your SmartKey is valid, the doors will unlock, and you can open them. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. 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. 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. The turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs on the doors move up. If the SmartKey is inside the vehicle, press- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter switch positions. 32 Getting started Unlocking 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal. 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. Ignition (or position 2) 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton twice. This supplies power to all electrical consumers. All the lamps in the instru- ment cluster come on. If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power sup- ply is again switched off. More information can be found in the “Controls in detail” section (컄 page 89). For information on starting the engine us- ing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 44). 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). 33 Getting started Adjusting 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 reclined. Sitting in an excessively re- clined position 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 abdomen or neck. That could cause se- rious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in an upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. 34 Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt (컄 page 40). 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 from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock your vehicle. The power seats can also be operated with the driver’s or passenger door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu- pervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle’s seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er's instructions. 1 BabySmart TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. 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 Getting started Adjusting 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 (컄 page 31). Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press the switch forward or backward or 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO* start/stop button once or twice (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the driver’s or passenger door. in the 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 116) lets you store the setting for the seat posi- tion together with the setting for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. 35 Getting started Adjusting Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press the switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 5 until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steering wheel. Seat height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 2. Head restraint height 왘 Press the switch up or down in the di- rection of arrow 1. Warning! 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 acci- dent. Head restraint tilt 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 107). 36 Folding backrests forward 왘 Pull release lever 1 forward and fold the 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 107). Folding front seat backrests forward 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 move- ment. Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Warning! 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 from the starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and lock your vehicle. The steering wheel adjustment feature can also be operated with the driver’s door open. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equip- ment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 37 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left). 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 (컄 page 31). or 왘 Press the KEYLESS GO* start/stop button once or twice (컄 page 33). or 왘 Open the driver’s door. 38 Adjusting steering column in or out 왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direc- tion of arrow 1 until a comfortable 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 116) lets you store the setting for the steering wheel together with the setting for the seat position and exterior rear view mirrors. 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. Warning! 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. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mir- ror” (컄 page 167) Exterior rear view mirror Warning! Exercise care when using the passenger side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Check your in- terior rear view mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can only be completely removed while in their liq- uid state and by applying plenty of wa- ter The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. 1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mir- ror button 3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 왘 Make sure the ignition is switched on. All the lamps in the instrument cluster come on. 왘 Press button 3 for the left mirror or button 2 for the right mirror. 왘 Push adjustment button 1 up, down, left or right according to the desired setting. Getting started Adjusting If an exterior rear view mirror was forc- ibly 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 posi- tioned and you can adjust the mirror normally. The memory function (컄 page 116) 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 mir- rors will be heated automatically. For more information, see “Activating exte- rior rear view mirror parking position” (컄 page 168). 39 Getting started Driving 왔 Driving Warning! Fastening the seat belts 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. 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. 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 airbags can only protect as ex- pected if the occupants are using their seat belts (컄 page 58). Warning! Children 12 years old and under must never ride in the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz authorized BabySmartTM1 compatible child seat, which operates with the BabySmartTM system installed in the ve- hicle to deactivate the passenger front air- bag when it is properly installed. Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it in- flates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal injury will result. 1 BabySmart TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. 40 According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing positions. Infants and small children must ride in back seats and be seated in an appropriate infant or child restraint system, which is properly secured with the vehicle's seat belt and top tether strap, or secured via lower anchors and top tether strap, fully in accordance with the child seat manufactur- er's instructions. A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly re- strained with a separate seat belt. Warning! Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest reclined. Sitting in an excessively reclined position 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 abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best re- straint when the wearer is in an upright po- sition and the belt is properly positioned on the body. Warning! Read and observe the additional warning no- tices printed in the “Safety and Security” section (컄 page 62). Getting started Driving 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 SmartKey in the starter switch or KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button are in position 1 or 2. 41 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 belt over your shoulder. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to 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 or pass under the arm). on your hips (over hip joint) and not across the abdomen. 앫 Place the seat backrest in a nearly up- right position. 앫 Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time. 앫 Do not fasten a seat belt around a per- son and another object at the same time. 앫 Check your seat belt during travel to ensure that it is properly positioned. 앫 Ensure that the seat belt is always fit- ted snugly. You should avoid wearing bulky clothing, such as winter coats, when traveling in the vehicle. Getting started Driving 1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle 42 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. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. plate 1 into buckle 3 and heard it click. Warning! 앫 after approximately 30 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. 43 Getting started Driving Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” (컄 page 157). 44 Starting with KEYLESS-GO* You can start your vehicle without the SmartKey in the starter switch using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button on the gear selector lever. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. Starting with the SmartKey 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress accelerator 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 3 (컄 page 31) and release it again immediately (“touch-start”). The engine then starts automatically. 왘 Depress the brake pedal. The gear selector lever lock is released. For information on turning off the engine with the SmartKey, see (컄 page 53). 1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress accelerator 왘 Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure. The gear selector lever lock is released. 왘 Press KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 once. The engine starts automatically if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is in the vehicle. For information on turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO, see “Turning off the en- gine with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 54). Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure. 왘 If you are starting the engine with KEYLESS-GO*: Close any doors that may be open to allow for better detec- tion of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Or: Start the engine with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*. Getting started Driving 왘 Repeat the starting procedure (컄 page 43). Remember that extended starting attempts can drain the battery. 왘 Get a jump start (컄 page 366). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. 왘 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 45 Getting started Driving Parking brake 1 Parking brake pedal 2 Parking brake release handle 왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 2. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the clock goes out. 46 Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, 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. Children could release the parking brake, which could result in an acci- dent and/or serious personal injury. Driving 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Move gear selector lever in position D or R. 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal.

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2004 Mercedes-benz CLK Class Coupe Owners Manual