2008 Mercedes-benz CLK Class Coupe Owners Manual

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Sommer\ Corporate\ Media\ AG Operator’s Manual CLK-Class Order No. 6515 1326 13 Part No. 209 584 98 96 USA Edition A 2008 2 0 9 5 8 4 9 8 9 6 CLK 350 CLK 550 CLK 63 AMG Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service. Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen- gers, we ask you to make a small invest- ment of time: 앫 Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference. 앫 Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are de- signed to acquaint you with the opera- tion of your Mercedes-Benz. 앫 Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants. We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A DaimlerChrysler Company At a glance .......................................... 21 Exterior view (Coupe) ........................... 22 Exterior view (Cabriolet) ....................... 24 Cockpit................................................. 26 Instrument cluster ................................ 28 Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30 Center console ..................................... 31 Upper part ...................................... 31 Lower part ...................................... 32 Overhead control panel ........................ 33 Door control panel................................ 34 Introduction.......................................... 9 Product information................................ 9 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11 Maintenance .................................. 12 Roadside Assistance ...................... 12 Change of address or ownership.... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada............ 13 Where to find it.................................... 14 Symbols............................................... 15 Operating safety .................................. 16 Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16 Problems with your vehicle.................. 17 Reporting safety defects...................... 18 Reporting safety defects ................ 18 Vehicle data recording......................... 19 Information regarding electronic recording devices........................... 19 Contents Getting started................................... 35 Unlocking ............................................. 36 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 37 Starter switch positions.................. 38 Adjusting .............................................. 41 Seats .............................................. 41 Steering wheel................................ 44 Mirrors............................................ 47 Driving.................................................. 48 Fastening the seat belts ................. 48 Starting the engine ......................... 51 Parking brake ................................. 53 Driving ............................................ 54 Switching on headlamps................. 55 Turn signals .................................... 56 Windshield wipers........................... 56 Problems while driving.................... 58 Parking and locking.............................. 59 Parking brake ................................. 59 Switching off headlamps................. 60 Turning off the engine..................... 60 Releasing seat belts........................ 61 Locking ........................................... 61 Contents Safety and Security ........................... 63 Occupant safety................................... 64 Air bags .......................................... 65 Occupant Classification System..... 72 Seat belts ....................................... 77 Active head restraints .................... 81 Roll bars (only CLK cabriolet) ......... 82 Children in the vehicle.................... 83 Blocking of rear side window operation ................... 88 Panic alarm.......................................... 89 Activating ....................................... 89 Deactivating ................................... 89 Driving safety systems......................... 90 ABS ................................................ 90 BAS ................................................ 92 ESP®............................................... 92 Anti-theft systems................................ 97 Immobilizer..................................... 97 Anti-theft alarm system.................. 97 Controls in detail ............................... 99 Locking and unlocking....................... 100 SmartKey ..................................... 100 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 103 Checking the batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 108 Loss of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 109 Opening the doors from the inside 109 Opening the trunk ........................ 110 Closing the trunk.......................... 112 Trunk emergency release ............. 117 Valet locking ................................ 118 Automatic central locking ............ 118 Locking and unlocking from the inside............................. 119 Seats ................................................. 120 Front seat active head restraints . 120 Rear seat head restraints (CLK coupe) ................................. 120 Rear seat head restraints (CLK cabriolet) ............................. 123 Multicontour seat*....................... 124 Seat heating*............................... 125 Seat ventilation*.......................... 126 Memory function ............................... 127 Storing positions into memory..... 128 Recalling positions from memory. 128 Lighting ............................................. 129 Exterior lamp switch .................... 129 Combination switch ..................... 133 Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (With Bi-Xenon* headlamps only)........................... 133 Hazard warning flasher ................ 135 Interior lighting ............................ 136 Door entry lamps ......................... 137 Trunk lamp................................... 137 Instrument cluster ............................. 138 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination .................................. 138 Coolant temperature indicator..... 139 Resetting trip odometer............... 139 Tachometer.................................. 140 Clock............................................ 140 Outside temperature indicator..... 140 Control system .................................. 141 Multifunction display.................... 141 Multifunction steering wheel........ 142 Menus.......................................... 144 Contents Standard display menu ................ 147 AMG menu ................................... 148 AUDIO menu ................................ 151 Navi* menu.................................. 153 Vehicle status message memory menu............... 154 Settings menu.............................. 155 Trip computer menu..................... 167 TEL* menu ................................... 169 Automatic transmission..................... 172 Gear selector lever....................... 172 Shifting procedure ....................... 173 Gear selector lever positions ....... 174 Driving tips................................... 176 Gear ranges ................................. 177 Automatic shift program .............. 178 Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ................. 179 Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting* ... 180 Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG ................................ 182 Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 184 Good visibility ..................................... 185 Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 185 Rear view mirrors.......................... 185 Sun visors ..................................... 187 Rear window sunshade* (CLK coupe: Canada only)............. 188 Rear window defroster.................. 189 Climate control................................... 190 Deactivating the climate control system .......................................... 193 Operating the climate control system in automatic mode............ 193 Setting the temperature................ 194 Adjusting air distribution............... 194 Adjusting air volume ..................... 195 Front defroster.............................. 195 Air recirculation mode .................. 196 Air conditioning............................. 198 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents....................... 199 Automatic climate control .................. 200 Deactivating the automatic climate control system ................. 203 Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode........................ 203 Setting the temperature ............... 204 Adjusting air distribution .............. 205 Adjusting air volume ..................... 206 Front defroster ............................. 206 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL........ 207 Air recirculation mode .................. 207 Charcoal filter ............................... 209 Air conditioning ............................ 210 Residual heat and ventilation* (Canada only)................................ 211 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents ...................... 212 Audio system...................................... 213 Audio and telephone*, operation.. 213 Operating safety ........................... 213 Sound system* ............................. 213 Operating and display elements ... 214 Button and soft key operation ...... 216 Operation...................................... 216 Radio operation ............................ 221 Satellite radio* ............................. 225 CD mode....................................... 229 GSM network phones ................... 236 TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 242 Emergency calls “911” ................. 248 Contents Power windows.................................. 250 Opening and closing the windows 250 Synchronizing power windows ..... 252 Summer opening feature.............. 253 Convenience closing feature ........ 254 Opening and closing all side windows with the soft top switch (CLK cabriolet) ............................. 255 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* (Coupe)... 256 Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 256 Synchronizing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 258 Soft top (Cabriolet) ............................ 259 Opening and closing the soft top . 259 Opening and closing the soft top with the SmartKey........................ 263 Luggage cover.............................. 264 Wind screen ................................. 265 Driving systems ................................. 267 Cruise control............................... 267 Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all models........................ 271 Loading.............................................. 275 Roof rack (CLK coupe only).......... 275 Ski bag* (Canada only) ................ 276 Split rear bench seat (CLK coupe only).......................... 281 Loading instructions..................... 283 Cargo tie-down rings (CLK coupe only).......................... 284 Useful features .................................. 285 Storage compartments ................ 285 Center armrest............................. 287 Armrest in the rear passenger compartment....... 287 Cup holders.................................. 288 Ashtrays....................................... 289 Cigarette lighter ........................... 290 Power outlet in the rear passenger compartment....... 291 Floormats*................................... 291 Telephone* .................................. 292 Tele Aid ........................................ 295 Garage door opener* ................... 301 Operation ......................................... 307 The first 1000 miles (1500 km) ........ 308 Driving instructions ........................... 309 Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 309 Drinking and driving..................... 309 Pedals .......................................... 309 Power assistance ......................... 310 Brakes.......................................... 310 Driving off .................................... 312 Parking......................................... 312 Tires............................................. 313 Hydroplaning................................ 314 Tire traction ................................. 314 Tire speed rating .......................... 315 Winter driving instructions ........... 316 Standing water............................. 317 Passenger compartment.............. 317 Driving abroad ............................. 317 Control and operation of radio transmitters .................... 317 Catalytic converter....................... 318 Emission control .......................... 318 Coolant temperature.................... 319 Contents At the gas station .............................. 320 Refueling...................................... 320 Check regularly and before a long trip................... 322 Engine compartment ......................... 323 Hood ............................................ 323 Engine oil ..................................... 325 Transmission fluid level................ 327 Coolant ........................................ 328 Battery ......................................... 329 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*......... 330 Tires and wheels................................ 331 Important guidelines .................... 331 Tire care and maintenance........... 332 Direction of rotation..................... 334 Loading the vehicle ...................... 334 Recommended tire inflation pressure................... 339 Checking tire inflation pressure ... 341 MOExtended system* .................. 348 Tire labeling.................................. 348 Load identification ....................... 352 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 353 Maximum tire load ....................... 354 Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 355 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles).............. 356 Tire ply material ............................ 357 Tire and loading terminology......... 358 Rotating tires ................................ 361 Winter driving ..................................... 362 Winter tires ................................... 362 Block heater (Canada only)........... 363 Snow chains.................................. 363 Maintenance....................................... 364 Maintenance service indicator message......................... 364 Clearing the maintenance service indicator message ............ 365 Maintenance service term exceeded.................. 365 Calling up the maintenance service indicator display ............... 366 Resetting the maintenance service indicator ........................... 366 Vehicle care........................................ 367 Cleaning and care of vehicle......... 367 Practical hints .................................. 377 What to do if …? ................................. 378 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 378 Lamp in center console ................ 390 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display .......... 392 Where will I find...? ............................. 421 First aid kit.................................... 421 Storage compartment underneath the trunk floor............ 421 TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)........... 422 Vehicle tool kit.............................. 422 Minispare wheel............................ 425 Spare wheel bolts ......................... 426 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 427 Unlocking the vehicle ................... 427 Locking the vehicle....................... 428 Manually unlocking the gear selector lever.................. 429 Opening/closing in an emergency (Cabriolet) ............... 430 Operating roll bars manually......... 430 Soft top emergency operation ...... 432 Contents Resetting activated head restraints ... 440 Resetting activated head restraints.............. 440 Replacing SmartKey batteries............ 441 SmartKey / SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....................... 442 Replacing bulbs ................................. 443 Bulbs ............................................ 444 Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 446 Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 448 Replacing wiper blades ...................... 450 Removing and installing wiper blades................................. 450 Flat tire .............................................. 452 Preparing the vehicle.................... 452 Sealing tires with TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)....................... 452 Mounting the Minispare wheel ..... 458 MOExtended system*................... 463 Battery ............................................... 464 Disconnecting the battery ............ 465 Removing the battery ................... 465 Charging and reinstalling the battery ................. 466 Reconnecting the battery ............. 466 Jump starting ..................................... 467 Towing the vehicle ............................. 469 Towing the vehicle ....................... 469 Installing towing eye bolt ............. 470 Fuses ................................................. 472 Fuse box in passenger compartment .......... 472 Fuse box in engine compartment ................ 473 Fuse box in trunk ........................................ 474 Technical data ................................. 475 Parts service...................................... 476 Warranty coverage............................. 477 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ..................... 477 Identification labels ........................... 478 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 480 CLK 350 / CLK 550 ..................... 480 CLK 63 AMG ................................ 480 Engine................................................ 481 Rims and tires.................................... 482 Same size tires............................. 483 Mixed size tires ............................ 484 Minispare wheel........................... 486 Electrical system ............................... 487 Main dimensions and weights ........... 488 Main dimensions.......................... 488 Weights........................................ 488 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 489 Capacities .................................... 489 Engine oils ................................... 491 Engine oil additives ...................... 491 Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 491 Brake fluid.................................... 491 Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 492 Fuel requirements........................ 492 Gasoline additives........................ 493 Coolants ...................................... 494 Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*.. 496 Index................................................. 497 Introduction Product information Product information 왔 Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. We are unable to make an assessment for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them, even if in indi- vidual cases an official approval or authori- zation by governmental or other agencies should exist. Use of such parts and acces- sories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them. Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive informa- tion, also on permissible technical modifi- cations, and where proper installation will be performed. Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service life of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in dam- age to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail- ure to follow instructions is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your vehicle may have some or all of the equipment described in this manual. Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. We continuously strive to improve our product, and ask for your understanding that we reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- mation, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual might differ from your vehicle. Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instruc- tions wherever necessary. Since they are special-order items, the descriptions and illustrations herein may vary slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. If there are any equipment details that are not shown or described in this Operator’s Manual, any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to inform you of correct care and operating procedures. The Operator’s Manual and Maintenance Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle. Service and warranty information The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your Mercedes-Benz, including: 앫 New Car Limited Warranty 앫 Emission System Warranty 앫 Emission Performance Warranty 앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only) 앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws) 10 (1) the same substantial defect or mal- function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- fect or malfunction has been subject to repair two or more times, and you have directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in writing of the need for its repair, (2) the same substantial defect or mal- function of a less serious nature than category (1) has been subject to repair four or more times and you have direct- ly notified us in writing of the need for its repair, or Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price or lease price, if Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au- thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix one or more substantial defects or mal- functions in the vehicle that are covered by its express warranty after a reasonable number of repair attempts. During the pe- riod of 18 months from original delivery of the vehicle or the accumulation of 18000 miles (approximately 29000 km) on the odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs: Introduction Operator’s Manual (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason of repair of the same or different sub- stantial defects or malfunctions for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days. Written notification should not be sent to a dealer, it should be addressed to Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Customer Assistance Center One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- vice. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program provides factory trained technical help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to the toll-free Roadside Assistance number 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA) 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada) will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program Brochure in your vehicle literature portfolio. If you change your address, be sure to send in the “Change of Address Notice” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in your own interest that we can contact you should the need arise. If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all literature with the vehicle to make it avail- able to the next operator. If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used Car” found in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available, 앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- alytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts, 앫 gasoline may have a considerably low- er octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage. Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to: In the USA: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC European Delivery Department One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. European Delivery Department 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 Introduction Operator’s Manual 13 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overview of your vehi- cle’s interior and exterior main features. Getting started Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features of your vehicle. 14 Controls in detail Here you will find detailed information about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle. This section expands on the “Getting started” section and also describes techni- cal innovations. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you. Operation Here you will find all the information you need for the proper operation of your vehicle. Practical hints This section provides fast assistance for dealing with problems you may encounter. Technical data All important technical data for your vehi- cle can be found in this section. Indexes The table of contents and the index are de- signed to help you find information quickly and easily. The following publications are part of your vehicle documentation: 앫 this Operator’s Manual 앫 the Maintenance Booklet Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehicle. 왔 Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. 앫 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. 앫 SIRIUS and related marks are trade- marks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc. The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life, or the health or life of others. ! Highlights hazards that may result in dam- age to your vehicle. i Helpful hints or further information you may find useful. Introduction Symbols 왘 This symbol points to instructions for you to follow. 왘 A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure. 컄 page 컄컄 컄컄 -> This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic. This continuation symbol marks a warning which is continued on the next page. This continuation symbol marks a procedure which is continued on the next page. This symbol is used to indicate cross-references to term defini- tions. Display Words appearing in the multi- function display and Audio dis- play are printed in the type shown here. 15 Introduction Operating safety Warning! Warning! Proper use of the vehicle Work improperly carried out on electronic components and associated software could cause them to cease functioning. Because the vehicle’s electronic components are interconnected, any modifications made may produce an undesired effect on other systems. Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle. Some safety systems only function while the engine is running. You should therefore never turn off the engine while driving. Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody or tires/wheels, for example when running over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole, may cause serious damage to and impair the operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride distur- bance, or you suspect that damage to your vehicle has occurred, you should turn on your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow down, and drive with caution to an area which is a safe distance from the road. Inspect the vehicle underbody and tires/wheels for possible damage. If the vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or other qualified maintenance or repair facility for further inspection or repairs. Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precautions in this manual 앫 the “Technical data” section in this manual 앫 traffic rules and regulations 앫 motor vehicle laws and safety standards Warning! Various warning labels are attached to your vehicle. These warning labels are intended to make you and others aware of various risks. You should not remove any of these warning labels unless explicitly instructed to do so by information on the label itself. Removal of any of these labels may cause you and others to be unaware of certain risks which may result in an accident and/or personal injury. 16 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us at one of the following addresses: In the USA: Customer Assistance Center Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC One Mercedes Drive Montvale, NJ 07645-0350 In Canada: Customer Relations Department Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc. 98 Vanderhoof Avenue Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9 17 Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Reporting safety defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-426-9153); go to http://www.safecar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safecar.gov. 18 Introduction Vehicle data recording 왔 Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety. DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others 앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes 앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee 앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency 앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or 앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law. Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted via that system. 19 20 At a glance Exterior view (Coupe) Exterior view (Cabriolet) Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel 21 At a glance Exterior view (Coupe) 22 At a glance Exterior view (Coupe) Item 1 Trunk Page Item Page Item 6 Exterior rear view mirror a Hood, opening Unlocking Opening and closing Minispare wheel Vehicle tool kit 2 Rear lamps 3 Rear window, defrosting 4 Fuel filler flap Refueling Gasoline 5 Doors 36 110, 112 425 423 444 189 320 320 492 Locking and unlocking Opening Locking/unlocking in an emergency 36, 62, 100 109 427 Adjusting Auto-dimming rear view mirrors 7 Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pres- sure Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) Tire Pressure Monitoring (USA only) General information Vehicle tool kit Minispare wheel Flat tire 8 Towing Installing towing eye bolt 9 Front lamps 47 186 331 341 342 344 331 422 425 452 469 470 446 Engine oil Coolant Battery b Windshield wipers Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning c Windshield Front window, defrosting Cleaning with wiper fluid Cleaning d Power tilt/sliding sunroof Opening and closing Opening and closing in an emergency Page 323 325 328 329 56 450 373 191, 201 57 373 257 430 23 At a glance Exterior view (Cabriolet) 24 At a glance Exterior view (Cabriolet) Page Item Page Item Page 6 Exterior rear view mirror a Hood, opening Item 1 Trunk Unlocking Opening and closing TIREFIT Kit (CLK 63 AMG) Minispare wheel Vehicle tool kit 2 Rear lamps 3 Rear window, defrosting 4 Fuel filler flap Refueling Gasoline 5 Doors Locking and unlocking Locking/unlocking in an emergency 103 110, 112 422 425 422 448 189 320 320 492 36, 62, 100 427 Adjusting Auto-dimming rear view mirrors 7 Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) Tire Pressure Monitoring (USA only) General information TIREFIT Kit (CLK 63 AMG) Vehicle tool kit Minispare wheel Flat tire 8 Towing Installing towing eye bolt 9 Front lamps 47 186 331 341 342 344 331 452 422 458 452 469 470 446 Engine oil Coolant Battery b Windshield wipers Wiper blades, replacing Wiper blades, cleaning c Windshield 323 325 328 329 56 450 373 Front window, defrosting Cleaning with wiper fluid Cleaning d Soft top 191, 201 57 373 Opening and closing Opening and closing in an emergency Roll bars Cleaning 260 420 82 370 25 At a glance Cockpit 26 Item 1 Steering wheel gearshift paddles* 2 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Starter switch 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator (Canada all vehi- cles, USA only CLK 63 AMG cabriolet) Page 180 56 56 55 267 30, 142 28, 138 38 271 Item 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box a Storage 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 ad- justment l Headlamp washer switch* Page 33 285 285 31, 32 324 45 53 34 53 55, 129 47 185 At a glance Cockpit 27 At a glance Instrument cluster 28 Item 1 L Left turn signal indica- tor lamp 2 v ESP® warning lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 5 l Distance warning lamp Warning lamp without func- tion. It illuminates with the ig- nition on. It should go out when the engine is running. 6 K Right turn signal indi- cator lamp 7 Coolant temperature indicator with: • Coolant temperature warning lamp 8 Tachometer with: 1 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) indicator lamp Page 56 384 141 56 139 382 140 64, 387 Item - Antilock Brake Sys- tem (ABS) indicator lamp < Seat belt telltale A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 79, 385 133 B Low beam headlamp 129 indicator lamp 9 Main odometer with: 앫 Gear selector lever position 앫 Program mode a Clock with: ; Brake warning lamp, USA only 174 178 140 380 3 Brake warning lamp, 380 Canada only At a glance Instrument cluster Page 378 Item ú Engine malfunction in- Page 381 dicator lamp, USA only ± Engine malfunction in- 381 dicator lamp, Canada only H Combination low tire 388 pressure/TPMS malfunction telltale C Roll bar warning lamp 385 (CLK cabriolet) b Fuel display with: A Fuel reserve warning 385 lamp c Reset button for: 앫 Resetting trip odometer 앫 Adjusting instrument cluster illumination 139 138 앫 Confirming new time set- 160 tings 29 Page Item 4 Menu systems: Press button è for next menu ÿ for previous menu 5 Moving within a menu: Press button j for next display k for previous display Item 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up / to increase ç down / to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incoming call Page 141 142 170 170 170 170 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel 30 왔 Center console Upper part CLK coupe At a glance Center console Item 1 Seat heater*, driver’s side Seat ventilation*, driver’s side 2 Parktronic system* deacti- vation switch (Canada all vehicles, USA only CLK 63 AMG cabriolet) Page 125 126 274 3 Rear window sunshade* 188 switch (CLK coupe Canada only) 4 ESP® control switch 5 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 6 Central unlocking switch Central locking switch 7 Switch for folding (CLK coupe) or lowering (CLK cabriolet) rear seat head restraints 92 135 119 119 121 Item 8 Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp 9 Seat heater*, passenger side Seat ventilation*, passenger side a Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp b Audio system, or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) c Climate control Automatic climate control Rear window defroster Page 97 125 126 76, 390 151 190 200 189 31 At a glance Center console Lower part CLK cabriolet 32 Item 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Cup holder 4 Storage compartment with cup holder and telephone* compartment in center armrest. 5 Soft top switch (CLK cabriolet) 6 Program mode selector switch for automatic trans- mission 앫 Automatic shift program 앫 Manual shift program (CLK 63 AMG cabriolet) 7 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission Page 289 290 39 287 287 288 287 260 178 182 172 왔 Overhead control panel At a glance Overhead control panel Item 1 Rear interior lighting on/off (CLK coupe) Page 137 2 Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 256 (CLK coupe) 3 Right reading lamp on/off 4 Interior lighting control 5 Interior rear view mirror 6 Garage door opener* 7 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (emergency call system) and telephone* 8 Left reading lamp on/off 9 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 137 136 47, 185 301 292 137 295 CLK coupe 33 At a glance Door control panel 34 Item 1 Inside door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) Page 109 42, 120 127 4 Switches for opening/clos- 250 ing front door windows 5 Rear window override switch 88 6 Switches for opening/clos- 250 ing rear windows 7 Remote trunk opening switch Remote trunk opening/closing* switch 111 111 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking 35 Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail” section will provide you with further information. The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment. Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk 3 Œ Unlock button 4 Â Panic button (컄 page 89) 왘 Press unlock button Œ on the SmartKey. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once. For more information, see “Factory setting” (컄 page 106). 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up. 앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed. 왘 Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. 36 Getting started Unlocking Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. i Opening a door causes the windows on that side of the car to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed. For more information, see “SmartKey” (컄 page 100). Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Pull an outside door handle. With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start the engine without in- serting the SmartKey in the starter switch. i To unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be outside the vehicle, no fur- ther than approximately 3 feet (1 meter) away from the door to be opened. 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. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an acci- dent and/or serious personal injury. 앫 All turn signal lamps flash once. 앫 An acoustic signal sounds once. For more information, see “Factory setting” (컄 page 106). 앫 The locking knobs in the doors move up. 앫 The anti-theft alarm system is dis- armed. 왘 Enter the vehicle. i Opening a door causes the windows on that side of the car to open slightly. They will return to the up position when the door is closed. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 103). 37 Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. SmartKey Starter switch 38 0 For removing SmartKey The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position All lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp in- dicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instru- ment cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster re- mains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 378). 3 Starting position i When you switch on the ignition, the indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam head- lamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective sys- tems are operational. i The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. i If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from starter switch and reinsert. ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficient- ly charged. 앫 Check the battery and charge it if necessary (컄 page 464). 앫 Get a jump start (컄 page 467). To prevent accelerated battery discharge or a completely discharged battery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. For more information, see “SmartKey” (컄 page 100). For information on starting the engine us- ing the SmartKey, see “Starting with the SmartKey” (컄 page 52). SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton on the gear selector lever corresponds to turning the SmartKey to the various starter positions. If you firmly depress the brake pedal dur- ing pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the engine starts automatically. You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey. i The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function. Getting started Unlocking KEYLESS-GO start/stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle. 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P. 왘 Do not depress the brake pedal. 39 Getting started Unlocking Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. i 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. 40 Ignition (or position 2) 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton twice. This supplies power for all electrical consumers. All the lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless acti- vated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and re- placed if necessary. If a lamp in the in- strument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to “Lamps in instrument cluster” (컄 page 378). i If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once, the power supply is again switched off. i When you switch on the ignition, the indica- tor and warning lamps (except low beam head- lamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. The indicator and warning lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam head- lamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps if activated) will go out when the engine is running. This indicates that the respective sys- tems are operational. For more information, see “SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 103). For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, see “Starting with KEYLESS-GO*” (컄 page 52). 왔 Adjusting Warning! Warning! Warning! Getting started Adjusting All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat back in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide un- der the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the ab- domen or neck. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat back and seat belts provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and belts are properly positioned on the body. Your seat must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Observe the following points: 앫 Adjust the backrest until your arms are slightly angled when holding the steer- ing wheel. 앫 Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator/brake pedal safely. The po- sition should be as far back as possible with the driver still able to operate controls properly. 앫 Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. 앫 Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is be- ing adjusted. Failure to do so could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the starter switch, or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* removed from the vehicle, the power seats can be operated when the respective door is open. Therefore, do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi- cle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 41 Getting started Adjusting Warning! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible. Regardless of seating position, children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly secured in an appropriate infant, or toddler restraint, or booster seat recommended for the size and weight of the child. For additional information, see “Children in the vehicle” (컄 page 83). A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is significantly increased if the child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle and/or the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. 42 Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located on the respective door. i The memory function (컄 page 127) lets you store the settings for the seat position together with the settings for the steering wheel and the exterior rear view mirrors. Seat fore and aft adjustment 왘 Press switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 4. ! When moving the seats, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats; oth- erwise you could damage the seats. Seat height 왘 Press switch up or down in the direc- tion of arrow 2. Seat cushion tilt 왘 Press switch up or down in the direc- tion of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Backrest tilt 왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 38). or 왘 Open the respective door. Seat backrest tilt 왘 Press switch forward or backward in the direction of arrow 5. Head restraint height 왘 Press switch up or down in the direc- tion of arrow 1. Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the po- tential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. Head restraint adjusting Folding front seat backrests forward Getting started Adjusting Manually adjust the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull the head restraint cushion to the desired position. For more information, see “Seats” (컄 page 120). 1 Release lever Folding backrests forward 왘 Pull release lever 1 forward and fold the backrest forward. The head restraint will automatically move down. 43 Getting started Adjusting 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. i 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. Pivot backrest forward by pulling the re- lease lever until the seat moves in a combined forward and upward movement. ! When moving the seat, make sure there are no items in the footwell or behind the seats. Oth- erwise you could damage the seats. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. 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. Never place hands under seat or near any moving parts during a seat adjustment procedure. Warning! For information on additional convenience features permitting easy entry and exit, see “Easy-entry/exit feature” (컄 page 45). The seat belts provide protection only with the backrest locked in place. Therefore, the backrest must be locked in place with the vehicle in motion. Do not drive the vehicle when the backrest is not locked in place.

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2008 Mercedes-benz CLK Class Coupe Owners Manual