Mercedes-Benz 2004 CLK-Class Operator's Manual

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10IntroductionOperator’s Manual왔 Operator’s ManualThis Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully

100Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the trunk1 Handle왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1.왘 Close trunk lid with hands placed

101Controls in detailLocking and unlockingThe trunk lid opens. The indicator lamp in the switch comes on and remains lit until the trunk is closed.The

102Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the trunk from outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*)1 Trunk lid closing switch왘 Press trunk lid clo

103Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the trunk from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)1 Trunk lid closing switch왘 Make sure you have

104Controls in detailLocking and unlockingClosing the trunk and locking the vehi-cle from the outside (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*)1 KEYLESS-GO locking/

105Controls in detailLocking and unlockingTrunk lid emergency releaseThe emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid.1 Emergenc

106Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeparately locking the trunkYour vehicle may be equipped with a func-tion permitting the separate locking of

107Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeparately unlocking the trunk왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the SmartKey (컄 page 348).왘 Insert the mechan

108Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLocking and unlocking from the insideYou can lock or unlock the doors and the trunk from inside using the ce

109Controls in detailSeats왔 SeatsInformation on seat adjustment can be found in the “Getting started” section (컄 page 34).Easy-entry/exit featureWith

11IntroductionOperator’s ManualImportant notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobilesUnder California law you may be e

110Controls in detailSeatsRemoving and installing front seat head restraintsInformation on head restraint adjustment can be found in the “Getting star

111Controls in detailSeatsRear seats head restraints Raising rear head restraints1 Rear seat head restraint왘 Pull head restraint 1 to its highest posi

112Controls in detailSeatsMulticontour seat*The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to pr

113Controls in detailSeatsSeat ventilation*Both switches for the front seats are locat-ed in the center console.1 Seat ventilationThe blue indicator l

114Controls in detailSeatsSeat heating*Vehicles without seat ventilation*Both switches for the front seats are locat-ed in the center console.1 Normal

115Controls in detailSeatsVehicles with seat ventilation*Both switches for the front seats are locat-ed in the center console.1 Seat heatingThe red in

116Controls in detailMemory function왔 Memory functionThe memory button and stored position switch are located on the door.You can store up to three di

117Controls in detailMemory functionStoring positions into memory왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and rear view mirrors to the desired posi-tion (컄

118Controls in detailMemory functionStoring exterior rear view mirror park-ing positionFor easier parking, you can adjust the pas-senger-side exterior

119Controls in detailLighting왔 LightingFor notes on how to switch on the head-lamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 47)

12IntroductionOperator’s ManualMaintenanceThe Service Booklet describes all the nec-essary maintenance work which should be performed at regular inter

120Controls in detailLightingManual headlamp modeThe low beam headlamps and parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch. Fo

121Controls in detailLightingDaytime running lamp mode왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position M or U.When the engine is running, the low beam headlamp

122Controls in detailLightingSwitching on fog lampsSwitching on front fog lamps왘 Make sure the low beam headlamps are switched on.왘 Pull out exterior

123Controls in detailLightingCombination switchThe combination switch is located on the left side of the steering column.1 High beam2 High beam flashe

124Controls in detailLightingSwitching off the hazard warning flasher왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch again.Interior lightingThe controls are loc

125Controls in detailLightingDeactivating automatic control왘 Press the = symbol on rocker switch 2.The interior lighting remains switched off in darkn

126Controls in detailInstrument cluster왔 Instrument clusterA full view illustration of the instrument cluster can be found in the “At a glance” sectio

127Controls in detailInstrument clusterCoolant temperature indicator During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tempera

128Controls in detailInstrument clusterOutside temperature indicatorThe outside temperature is displayed in the multifunction display (컄 page 22). For

129Controls in detailControl system왔 Control systemThe control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position

13IntroductionOperator’s ManualOperating your vehicle outside the USA or CanadaIf you plan to operate your vehicle in for-eign countries, please be aw

130Controls in detailControl systemMultifunction steering wheelThe displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are co

131Controls in detailControl systemIt is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being ar-ranged in a circular pattern.앫

132Controls in detailControl systemMenus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus.The table on the next page provides an overview o

133Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Menu 8Commands/submenusStandard dis-p

134Controls in detailControl systemStandard display menuYou can select the functions in the stan-dard display menu with button k or j.The following fu

135Controls in detailControl systemSelect radio station왘 Turn on the radio (컄 page 186). Vehi-cles with COMAND*: Refer to separate operating instructi

136Controls in detailControl systemOperate the CD player*왘 Turn on the radio and select the CD player (컄 page 199). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to se

137Controls in detailControl systemNAV menuThe Nav menu contains the functions need-ed to operate your navigation system.왘 Press button è or ÿ repeate

138Controls in detailControl systemDistronic activatedWhen you activate Distronic, you will see the set speed for about five seconds in the Distronic

139Controls in detailControl systemShould any malfunctions occur while driv-ing, the number of malfunctions will reap-pear in the display when the Sma

14IntroductionWhere to find it왔 Where to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle

140Controls in detailControl systemSubmenus in the Settings menu왘 Press button k or j.In the display you see the collection of the submenus.왘 Press bu

141Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. De-tailed instructions on making indiv

142Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenuAccess the Instr. cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instr. clus-ter submenu

143Controls in detailControl systemSelecting language왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Instr. cluster submenu.왘 Press button j

144Controls in detailControl systemSelecting display (speed display or out-side temperature) for standard display왘 Move the selection marker with the

145Controls in detailControl systemSet time (minutes)왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to the Time submenu.왘 Press button j or k repe

146Controls in detailControl systemWith daytime running lamp mode se-lected and the exterior lamp switch at position 0, the following lamps will come

147Controls in detailControl systemSetting night security illumination (Exterior lamps delayed shut-off)Use the Headlamps delayed shut-off function to

148Controls in detailControl systemInterior lighting delayed shut-offUse this function to set whether and for how long you would like the interior lig

149Controls in detailControl systemSetting station selection modeUse the Audio Search function to select the manual or memory station selection mode f

15IntroductionSymbols왔 SymbolsThe following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:* Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since sta

150Controls in detailControl systemActivating easy-entry/exit featureUse this function to activate and deacti-vate the easy-entry/exit feature. When t

151Controls in detailControl system왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to theConvenience submenu.왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until

152Controls in detailControl system왘 Move the selection marker with the æ or ç button to theConvenience submenu.왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until

153Controls in detailControl systemFuel consumption since last reset왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until you see the first function of the Trip comp

154Controls in detailControl systemTEL menu*You can use the functions in the Tel menu to operate your telephone, provided it is connected to a hands-f

155Controls in detailControl systemAnswering a callWhen your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the display yo

156Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the display.The stored names are displayed in as

157Controls in detailAutomatic transmission왔 Automatic transmissionInformation on driving with an automatic transmission is found in the “Getting star

158Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionOne-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear

159Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear rangesWith the gear selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission’s gear range by press

16IntroductionOperating safety왔 Operating safetyProper use of the vehicleProper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following i

160Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear selector lever positionEffectì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked.

161Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionSteering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) CLK 55 AMGIn the manual shift program mode you can change the

162Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionThe steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel.1 Shift button

163Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionProgram mode selector switchThe program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center con

164Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionManual shift program CLK 55 AMGIn the manual shift program mode you can change the gears manually on the st

165Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionDownshifting왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction (컄 page 158).or왘 Press

166Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionEmergency operation (Limp Home Mode)If vehicle acceleration worsens or the transmission no longer shifts, t

167Controls in detailGood visibility왔 Good visibilityWindshield wipersMore information on the windshield wipers can be found in the “Getting started”

168Controls in detailGood visibilityRear view mirrorMore information on setting the rear view mirrors can be found in the “Getting start-ed” section (

169Controls in detailGood visibilityActivating exterior rear view mirror parking positionFollow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so

17IntroductionProblems with your vehicle왔 Problems with your vehicleIf you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you be

170Controls in detailGood visibilitySun visorsThe sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving.왘 Swing sun visors down when you expe-rience gla

171Controls in detailGood visibilityRear window defrosterThe rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep battery drain to a minimum, s

172Controls in detailAutomatic climate control왔 Automatic climate control

173Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAutomatic climate control panelItem1 Left side air vent, adjustable2 Left center air vent, adjustable3 T

174Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlThe automatic climate control is operation-al whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climat

175Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlSetting the temperatureUse temperature controls (컄 page 173) 1 and 2 for the left side or 7 and 8 for th

176Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAdjusting air distributionUse the air distribution controls 7 and 9 (컄 page 172) to separately adjust th

177Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAdjusting air volumeAdjusting manuallySeven blower speeds are available.왘 Press left M or right Q side o

178Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAir recirculation modeSwitch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the veh

179Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlDeactivating왘 Press button , (컄 page 173).The indicator lamp on the button goes out.Charcoal filterAn ac

18IntroductionReporting safety defects왔 Reporting safety defectsFor the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Ti

180Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlDeactivating왘 Press button e (컄 page 173).The indicator lamp on the button goes out.The system switches

181Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlAir conditioningThe air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior a

182Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlDeactivating왘 Press button ° (컄 page 173).The indicator lamp on button ° goes off.The residual heat is a

183Controls in detailAudio system왔 Audio systemAudio and telephone, operationThese instructions are intended to help you become familiar with your Mer

184Controls in detailAudio systemOperating and display elements

185Controls in detailAudio systemItem Page1 CD mode selector 1992 Manual tuning(radio)189Fast forward/reverse (cassette, CD)198,202Speed dialing memor

186Controls in detailAudio systemButton and soft key operationIn these instructions, the alpha-numeric keypad (right side of radio panel) and the func

187Controls in detailAudio systemBass왘 Regardless of operating mode, press theAUD key repeatedly untilBASS appears on the display.왘 Press+ or- key to

188Controls in detailAudio systemBalance왘 Regardless of operating mode, press theAUD key repeatedly untilBALANCE appears on the display.왘 PressL orR k

189Controls in detailAudio systemYou can select from among the following settings:앫DRV: The tone level is set to the Driver position; sound is directe

19At a glanceCockpitInstrument clusterMultifunction steering wheelCenter consoleOverhead control panelDoor control panel

190Controls in detailAudio systemDirect frequency inputSelect the desired frequency band.왘 Press “ button.왘 Enter desired frequency using buttons 4 to

191Controls in detailAudio systemScan tuning앫 Starting scan tuning왘 Select desired frequency band.왘 Press 2 button.SC will appear on the display. The

192Controls in detailAudio systemWeather band왘 Press theWB key.The weather band station last selected is tuned in.왘 Select the desired weather band st

193Controls in detailAudio systemStarting satellite radio (SAT)왘 Start radio mode.If the radio was in SAT radio mode be-fore being turned off or chang

194Controls in detailAudio systemChannel selectionThe following options are available for se-lecting a channel:앫 Direct channel input (컄 page 194)앫 Ma

195Controls in detailAudio systemProgram type (PTY) modeIn PTY mode, you can tune in and select channels of a specific program type.Calling up PTY mod

196Controls in detailAudio systemCassette operationPlaying cassettes왘 Press 3 button.The display panel folds down and the cassette compartment becomes

197Controls in detailAudio systemCassette eject왘 Press eject button 3.The display folds down and the cas-sette is ejected. The system will switch back

198Controls in detailAudio systemScanning앫 Starting scan왘 Press 2 button.SC will appear on the display.Each track on the cassette will be played brief

199Controls in detailAudio systemDolby NR1 (noise reduction system)To enable optimum sound reproduction of cassettes recorded using Dolby B NR, the Do

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20At a glanceCockpit왔 Cockpit

200Controls in detailAudio systemOnly use original CDs. Using copied CDs may create problems during playback.Clean CDs from time to time with a com-me

201Controls in detailAudio system1 CD2 CD changer3 CD tray4 CD magazine왘 Remove magazine and pull CD tray fully out.왘 Place CD in recess of tray, labe

202Controls in detailAudio systemSkipping tracks forward/backward앫 Skipping tracks forward왘 Press f button.The next track will be played.앫 Skipping tr

203Controls in detailAudio systemRepeatThe repeat function (RPT) repeats the cur-rent track.Switching on repeat:왘 Press theRPT key.RPT is highlighted

204Controls in detailAudio systemSwitching on the telephone왘 Press h button.If you have programmed an unlock code for the telephone, you must enter th

205Controls in detailAudio systemPhone bookThe numbers stored in the phone book can be called up either by name or number.Calling up the phone book왘 P

206Controls in detailAudio systemSearching and selecting phone book en-tries by number왘 Press theNUM key.The current number is marked in the display.왘

207Controls in detailAudio systemAutomatic repeat dialing (redial)If a call cannot be connected, press theSND key.REDIAL will appear on the display an

208Controls in detailAudio systemEmergency call왘 Press button 4 longer than one second.왘 A call will be placed to the saved num-ber (e.g. 911).You can

209Controls in detailAudio systemAccepting an incoming call in cassette, CD or radio modeIf the telephone is activated in the back-ground (receiving s

21At a glanceCockpitItem Page1 Headlamp washer switch* 1672 Combination switch앫 Turn signals앫 Windshield wipers앫 High beam4848483 Cruise control lever

210Controls in detailPower windows왔 Power windowsOpening and closing the windowsThe side windows can be opened and closed electrically. The switches f

211Controls in detailPower windows왘 Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button.Opening the wind

212Controls in detailPower windowsStopping windows왘 Press or pull respective switch again.Opening and closing the windows with the soft top switchThe

213Controls in detailPower windows왘 Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or twic

214Controls in detailPower windowsOpening (Summer opening feature)왘 Press and hold button Œ after un-locking the vehicle.The windows and soft top begi

215Controls in detailSoft top왔 Soft topOpening and closing the soft topFor safety reasons, the soft top can only be opened and closed when the vehicle

216Controls in detailSoft topLuggage coverThe luggage cover is located in the trunk.1 Luggage coverLatch luggage cover왘 Pull luggage cover 1 out in di

217Controls in detailSoft top Ski sack roller blind*The ski sack roller blind is located in the trunk.Closing ski sack roller blind1 Left hinge2 Right

218Controls in detailSoft topOpening the soft topSoft top switch1 Indicator lamp2 Soft top openingBefore pulling on the soft top switch, you must make

219Controls in detailSoft topClosing the soft topSoft top switch1 Indicator lamp2 Soft top closingiFor safety reasons, the soft top cannot be opened w

22At a glanceInstrument cluster왔 Instrument cluster

220Controls in detailSoft topBefore pressing the soft top switch, you must make sure:앫 the parking brake is engaged (컄 page 46)앫 the trunk lid is clos

221Controls in detailSoft topUnlocked status noticed when stopped왘 Switch on the ignition.왘 To lock the soft top in its fully closed position, press s

222Controls in detailSoft topOpening and closing the soft top with the SmartKeyThe windows will also be opened or closed when you operate the power wi

223Controls in detailSoft topClosing (Convenience feature)왘 Aim the transmitter eye at the door handle.왘 Press and hold button ‹ until the soft top is

224Controls in detailSoft topInstalling왘 Remove the wind screen from its stor-age bag.1 Upper section2 Lower section왘 Fold sections 1 and 2 together.3

225Controls in detailSoft top왘 Pull catch 8 back and guide left re-taining pin into mounting fixture on left side.왘 Fold upper section of wind screen

226Controls in detailDriving systems왔 Driving systemsThe driving systems of your vehicle are de-scribed on the following pages:앫 Cruise control and Di

227Controls in detailDriving systems1 Set current or higher speed2 Set current or lower speed3 Cancel cruise control4 Resume at last set speedSetting

228Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speed왘 Lift cruise control lever to position 1 and hold it up until the desired speed is reached.

229Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic*When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control system increases the driving convenience afforded

23At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page1 L Left turn signal indi-cator lamp482 v ESP warning lamp 3163 Speedometer4 Multifunction display with:129Bas

230Controls in detailDriving systemsWarning! GDistronic cannot take street and traffic con-ditions into account. Only use Distronic if the road, traff

231Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic displays in the speedometer dial1 Set speedIf Distronic is activated, one or two seg-ments come on aroun

232Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic menu in the control systemIn the Distronic menu you see the current settings for Distronic. What appears

233Controls in detailDriving systemsDistronic deactivatedIf Distronic is deactivated the standard dis-play of Distronic appears in the multifunc-tion

234Controls in detailDriving systemsActivating DistronicYou can activate Distronic if앫 you are driving between 25 mph (40 km/h) and 110 mph (180 km/h)

235Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a lower speed왘 Briefly tip cruise control lever in the di-rection of arrow 2 (컄 page 233) to de-crease veh

236Controls in detailDriving systemsDeactivating DistronicThere are several ways to deactivate the Distronic system:왘 Briefly tip cruise control lever

237Controls in detailDriving systems1 Distance warning function on/off switch2 Control lamp3 Thumbwheel for setting distanceIncreasing distanceIncreas

238Controls in detailDriving systemsActivating왘 Press switch 1.Indicator lamp 2 on the switch comes on. A loudspeaker symbol appears in the multifunct

239Controls in detailDriving systemsThe most likely cause for a malfunctioning system is a dirty sensor (located behind the hood grille), especially a

24At a glanceMultifunction steering wheel왔 Multifunction steering wheelItem Page1 Multifunction display 129Operating control sys-tem1302 Selecting the

240Controls in detailDriving systemsOffset drivingA vehicle traveling in your lane but offset from your direct line of travel may not be detected by D

241Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic (Parking assist)*The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during park-i

242Controls in detailDriving systemsRange of the sensorsTo function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors

243Controls in detailDriving systemsWarning indicatorsVisual signals indicate to the driver the rel-ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle

244Controls in detailDriving systemsSwitching the Parktronic system on/offYou can switch off the Parktronic system manually.The Parktronic switch is l

245Controls in detailLoading왔 LoadingSki sack*Unfolding and loading왘 Close soft top completely (컄 page 219).왘 Open trunk lid.왘 Fold luggage cover back

246Controls in detailLoading7 Velcro strap왘 Unfasten velcro strap 7.왘 Pull ski sack into passenger compart-ment and unfold.8 Flap9 Catch왘 Pull down ca

247Controls in detailLoadinga Strap왘 Tighten strap a by pulling at the loose end (arrow) until the skis in the ski sack are tightly secured.b Hookc Ey

248Controls in detailLoadingClosing ski sack roller blind1 Left hinge2 Right hinge3 Pull strap왘 Pull ski sack roller blind downward us-ing pull strap

249Controls in detailLoadingLoading instructionsThe total load weight including vehicle oc-cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex-ceed the vehicle ca

25At a glanceCenter console왔 Center consoleUpper partItem Page1 Seat heater*, driver’s sideSeat ventilation*, driver’s side1141132 Parking assist* (Pa

250Controls in detailUseful features왔 Useful featuresInterior storage spacesGlove box1 Glove box2 Glove box lid releaseOpening the glove box왘 Pull lid

251Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holder in the dashboard Opening cup holder왘 Push cover 1.The cup holder opens automatically.Closing cup holder

252Controls in detailUseful featuresOpening telephone compartment왘 Lift armrest by pushing button 2 or 3.Closing telephone compartment왘 Lower armrest

253Controls in detailUseful featuresParcel net in front passenger footwellA small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell. I

254Controls in detailUseful featuresReinstalling the ashtray insert왘 Install insert by pushing back into frame until it engages again.Rear seat ashtra

255Controls in detailUseful featuresFloormats*Removing왘 Pull floormats off of retainer pins 2 in direction of arrow 1.왘 Remove the floormats.Installin

256Controls in detailUseful featuresTelephone*Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-phone or a citizens band unit, should only be used inside th

257Controls in detailUseful featuresTele Aid* The Tele Aid system(Telematic Alarm Identification on De-mand)The Tele Aid system consists of three type

258Controls in detailUseful featuresSystem self-checkInitially, after turning the ignition (position 2) on, malfunctions are detected and indicated (t

259Controls in detailUseful featuresWhen the connection is established, the message Emergency call – Call con-nected appears in the multifunction dis-

26At a glanceCenter consoleLower partItem Page1 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button332 Soft top switch 2183 Storage compartment 2514 Thumbwheel for setting

260Controls in detailUseful featuresInitiating an emergency call manually1 Cover2 SOS button왘 Briefly press on cover 1.The cover will open.왘 Press SOS

261Controls in detailUseful featuresA voice connection between the Roadside Assistance dispatcher and the occupants of the vehicle will be established

262Controls in detailUseful featuresInformation button ¡The Information button ¡ is located be-low the center armrest cover.왘 Press and hold the butto

263Controls in detailUseful featuresUpgrade signalsThe Tele Aid system processes calls using the following priority.앫 Automatic emergency – First prio

264Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote door unlockIn case you have locked your vehicle unin-tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the re

265Controls in detailUseful featuresStolen vehicle tracking servicesIn the event your vehicle was stolen:왘 Report the incident to the police.The polic

266Controls in detailUseful featuresWarning! GBefore programming the integrated remote control to a garage door opener or gate op-erator, make sure th

267Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming or reprogramming the in-tegrated remote controlStep 1:왘 Switch on ignition.Step 2:왘 If you have previo

268Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 7:왘 To program the remaining two buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.Rolling code programmin

269Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 12:왘 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed integrated signal transmitter button (2, 3

27At a glanceOverhead control panel왔 Overhead control panelItem Page1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button2572 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (

270Controls in detailUseful featuresErasing the integrated remote control memory왘 Switch on ignition.왘 Simultaneously hold down the signal transmitter

271OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)Driving instructionsAt the gas stationEngine compartmentTires and wheelsWinter drivingMaintenanceVehicle car

272OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)왔In the “Operation” section you will find de-tailed information on operating, maintain-ing and caring for yo

273OperationDriving instructions왔 Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelFuel consumption, to a great extent, de-pends on driving habits and op

274OperationDriving instructionsBrakes To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advi

275OperationDriving instructionsAfter hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately parking, so that the air stream

276OperationDriving instructionsTires Tread wear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumf

277OperationDriving instructionsSpecified tire pressures must be main-tained. This applies particularly if the tires are subject to extreme operating

278OperationDriving instructionsTire speed rating Regardless of the tire rating, local speed limits should be obeyed. Use prudent driv-ing speeds appr

279OperationDriving instructionsWinter driving instructionsThe most important rule for slippery or icy roads is to drive sensibly and to avoid abrupt

28At a glanceDoor control panel왔 Door control panelItem Page1 Door handle 972 Seat adjustment 35,1093 Memory function (for stor-ing seat, exterior mir

280OperationDriving instructionsStanding water Passenger compartment Driving abroadAbroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your

281OperationDriving instructionsControl and operation of radio trans-mittersCOMAND*, radio and telephone*Telephones and two-way radiosRadio transmitte

282OperationDriving instructionsEmission controlCertain systems of the engine serve to keep the toxic components of the exhaust gases within permissib

283OperationDriving instructionsCoolant temperatureDuring severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise

284OperationAt the gas station왔 At the gas stationRefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Loc

285OperationAt the gas station왘 Replace the fuel cap by turning it to the right.You will hear when the fuel cap is tight-ened.왘 Close the fuel filler

286OperationAt the gas stationCheck regularly and before a long trip1 Coolant levelMore information on coolant can be found in the “Operation” section

287OperationEngine compartment왔 Engine compartmentHoodOpening1 Hood lock release왘 Pull lever 1 downwards.The hood is unlocked.2 Lever for opening the

288OperationEngine compartmentClosing왘 Let the hood drop from a height of ap-proximately 1 ft (30 cm).The hood will lock audibly.왘 Make sure the hood

289OperationEngine compartmentChecking engine oil level with the con-trol systemWhen checking the oil level the vehicle must앫 be parked on level groun

29Getting startedUnlockingAdjustingDrivingParking and locking

290OperationEngine compartmentOther display messagesIf the SmartKey is not turned to position 2 in the starter switch, the following message will appe

291OperationEngine compartmentAdding engine oil1 Filler cap왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. Be careful not to overfill with oil.왘 Add engine o

292OperationEngine compartmentCoolantThe engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicle mu

293OperationEngine compartmentThe coolant level is correct if the level앫 for cold coolant: reaches the black top part of the reservoir앫 for warm coola

294OperationEngine compartmentBatteryYour vehicle’s battery is located on the right side of the engine compartment.The battery should always be suffic

295OperationEngine compartmentWindshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartme

296OperationTires and wheels왔 Tires and wheelsSee your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and rec-ommended rims and tires for s

297OperationTires and wheelsImportant guidelines앫 Only use sets of tires and rims of the same type and make.앫 Tires must be of the correct size for th

298OperationTires and wheelsChecking tire inflation pressureCorrect the tire pressure only when tires are cold.Regularly check your tire pressure at i

299OperationTires and wheelsRotating wheelsOn vehicles with the same wheel size all around, wheels can be rotated every 3 000 to 6000 miles (5000 to 1

ContentsIntroduction... 9Product information... 9Operator’s Manual ...

30Getting startedUnlocking왔The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners

300OperationWinter driving왔 Winter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehi-cle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This servic

301OperationWinter drivingBlock heater*(Canada only)The engine is equipped with a block heat-er.The electrical cable may be installed at your authoriz

302OperationMaintenance왔 MaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance w

303OperationMaintenanceCalling up the service indicator왘 Switch on ignition.The standard display of the control sys-tem appears (컄 page 129).왘 Press b

304OperationVehicle care왔 Vehicle careCleaning and care of vehicleWhile in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subject to varying external i

305OperationVehicle careWe have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always r

306OperationVehicle careEngine cleaningPrior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure to protect electrical compo-nents and connectors from the i

307OperationVehicle careDry cleaning:왘 Brush the dry top with a soft-bristled brush.Brush top always from front to rear.Wet cleaning:왘 Brush the top w

308OperationVehicle careCleaning the Distronic* system sensor cover1 Distronic* system sensor cover왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-B

309OperationVehicle careWindow cleaning왘 Fold wiper arm forward until it snapes into place.왘 Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces.An a

31Getting startedUnlockingStarter switch positionsStarter switch0 For removing SmartKey1 Power supplies to some electrical con-sumers, such as seat ad

310OperationVehicle careHard plastic trim itemsPour Mercedes-Benz approved Interior Care onto soft lint-free cloth and apply with light pressure.Headl

311Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Where will I find...?Unlocking/locking in an emergencyOpening/closing in an emergencyReplacing bulbsReplacing wiper

312Practical hintsWhat to do if …?왔 What to do if …?Lamps in instrument cluster General information:If a bulb in the instrument cluster fails to come

313Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution; (USA only)3 (Canada only)You are driving with the parking brake set. 왘 R

314Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution? The yellow “CHECK ENGINE” malfunction indicator lamp comes on while drivi

315Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution• The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is running.There is

316Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionl The red Distronic indicator lamp comes on while driving.You are too close

317Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionv The yellow ESP warning lamp flashes while driving.The ESP or traction con

318Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution< The red seat belt non-usage warning lamp illuminates briefly after sta

319Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Lamp in center consoleProblem Possible cause Suggested solutionPASS. AIRBAG OFFThe indicator lamp comes on.A BabySma

32Getting startedUnlockingUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO*If you have the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is v

320Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Messages in the displayThe control system shows warning and malfunction messages in the multifunction display.Certai

321Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Text messagesDisplay Display message Possible cause Possible solutionABSAnti-lockbraking systemnot working!The charg

322Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionABSDisplay defective!Visit workshop!The ABS or the ABS displ

323Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionBASnot availableSee operator’s manualThe charging voltage ha

324Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionESPDefective!Visit workshop!The ESP was deactivated because

325Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionPSelector leverin park positionYou have turned off the engin

326Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Symbol messagesDisplay symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution#UndervoltageCharge batteryThe battery

327Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution2Brake wearVisit workshop!The brake pads have reached

328Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution?Visit workshop!There may be a malfunction in the앫 fu

329Practical hintsWhat to do if …?During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant tem-perature may rise close to 248°F (1

33Getting startedUnlocking1 KEYLESS-GO start/stop buttonThe SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be located in the vehicle.Before you press the KEYLESS-GO st

330Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionÏ CoolantStop, engine off!The poly-V-belt could be br

331Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionG Display defectiveVisit workshop!The instrument clus

332Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution: USA only:Add 1 qt. engine oilwhen next refuelingCan

333Practical hintsWhat to do if …?When the message Add 1 qt. engine oil when next refueling (Canada: 1 liter) appears while the engine is running and

334Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionA Reserve fuelThe fuel level has dropped below the re

335Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionI Key recognizedin vehicleA SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*

336Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution. Lamp sensorVisit workshop!The lamp sensor is malfun

337Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution. Rear foglampSubstitute lamp on! The foglamp is malf

338Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution. Turn signal, front rightSubstitute lamp on! The rig

339Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution<Seat belt systemVisit workshop!The seat belt syst

34Getting startedAdjusting왔 AdjustingSeatsWarning! GAll seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-tening

340Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionKLock topThe soft top is not properly locked. 왘 Lock

341Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionL defectiveVisit workshop!One or more main functions

342Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionì FunctionNot availableThis display appears if button

343Practical hintsWhere will I find...?왔 Where will I find...?First aid kitThe first aid kit is stored in right hand side of the trunk underneath the

344Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Removing the vehicle tool kit1 Retaining screw2 Storage well casing왘 Lift trunk floor cover and engage trunk fl

345Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Vehicle jack The vehicle jack is stored in the space un-derneath the trunk floor together with the vehicle tool

346Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Minispare wheelThe Minispare wheel is located in the com-partment underneath the trunk floor.1 Vehicle tool kit

347Practical hintsWhere will I find...?In the case of a flat tire, you may tempo-rarily use the Minispare wheel when ob-serving the following restrict

348Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicleIf you are unable to unlock the vehicle wit

349Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunkA minimum height clearance of 5.41 ft (1.65 m) is required to open the trunk lid

35Getting startedAdjustingSeat adjustmentThe seat adjustment switches are located in each door.1 Head restraint height2 Seat height3 Seat cushion tilt

350Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyChanging batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*If the batteries in the SmartKey or th

351Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency3 Battery4 Contact spring왘 Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-teries under the contact spring

352Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyFuel filler flapIn case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, you can o

353Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왔 Opening/closing in an emergencyOperating roll bars manuallyReleasing roll bars manuallyIf the roll

354Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency2 Hex wrench왘 Insert long side of hex wrench 2 into opening.왘 Using hex wrench 2, press release catch

355Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왘 Press head restraint down in direction of arrow 4.왘 Pull hex wrench 2 out and take weight off head

356Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyYour vehicle may be equipped with an ad-ditional locking mechanism for soft top emergency operation.B

357Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyVehicles without additional locking mechanism왘 Engage parking brake왘 Lower the side windows.왘 Lower r

358Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency3 Lever4 Soft top storage compartment hingeThe soft top storage compartment hinges are located on the

359Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왘 Place both straps on soft top compart-ment cover.왘 Take hex wrench out of trunk.왘 Close trunk lid.Y

36Getting startedAdjustingSeat cushion tilt왘 Press the switch up or down in the di-rection of arrow 3 until your upper legs are lightly supported.Seat

360Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency6 Soft top compartment cover왘 One person should stand on the left side of the vehicle and the other o

361Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency8 Windshield frame왘 Lift soft top out of soft top compart-ment and pull it forward to windshield fram

362Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyb Material tensioning framec Soft top compartment cover왘 Lift material tensioning frame b into a vert

363Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencye Locking 왘 Insert hex wrench into soft top locking mechanism screw.왘 Turn the soft top locking mecha

364Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyVehicles with additional locking mechanism왘 Engage parking brake왘 Lower the side windows.왘 Lower rear

365Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency3 Locking mechanism왘 Pull locking mechanism 3 out until it stops and rotate it approx. one-quarter of

366Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency6 Lever7 Soft top storage compartment hingeThe soft top storage compartment hinges are located on the

367Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왘 Place both straps on soft top compart-ment cover.왘 Take hex wrench out of trunk.왘 Close trunk lid.Y

368Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency9 Soft top compartment cover왘 One person should stand on the left side of the vehicle and the other o

369Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyb Windshield frame왘 Lift soft top out of soft top compart-ment and pull it forward to windshield fram

37Getting startedAdjustingFolding front seat backrests forward1 Release leverFolding backrests forward왘 Pull release lever 1 forward and fold the seat

370Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencye Material tensioning framef Soft top compartment cover왘 Lift material tensioning frame e into a vert

371Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyh Locking 왘 Insert hex wrench into soft top locking mechanism screw.왘 Turn the soft top locking mecha

372Practical hintsReplacing bulbs왔 Replacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential

373Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront lamps Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacementLamp Type1 Halogen headlamps:Low beamBi-Xenon* headlamps:Low and high

374Practical hintsReplacing bulbs앫 Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫 Switch lights off before changing a b

375Practical hintsReplacing bulbsLow beam and high beam bulb왘 Switch off the lights.왘 Open the hood (컄 page 287).왘 Turn housing cover 1 or 2 counter-c

376Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront lamps Bi-Xenon*-type1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp2 Housing cover for high beam flasher lamp3 Housing cover

377Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront turn signal lamp bulb왘 Switch off the lights.왘 Open the hood (컄 page 287).왘 Twist bulb socket 1 counterclockwis

378Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for rear lampsTail lamp assemblies1 Brake lamp2 Turn signal lamp3 Backup lamp4 Standing and side mark

379Practical hintsReplacing wiper blades왔 Replacing wiper bladesRemoving wiper blades왘 Fold the wiper arm forward.1 Lock2 Unlock왘 Pull the tab in dire

38Getting startedAdjustingSteering wheel adjustmentThe stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the steering column (lower left).1 Adjusting

380Practical hintsFlat tire왔 Flat tirePreparing the vehicle왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface.왘 Turn on the h

381Practical hintsFlat tireLifting the vehicle왘 Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks (not included) or other siz

382Practical hintsFlat tire2 Jack3 Take-up bracket왘 Place jack 2 on firm ground.왘 Position jack 2 under take-up bracket 3 so that it is always vertica

383Practical hintsFlat tireMounting the new wheel1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel or other steel rims (located in tru

384Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly.Lowering the vehicle왘 Lower vehicle by turning c

385Practical hintsBattery왔 BatteryThe battery is located on the right side of the engine compartment.Removal of filter box:왘 Release the three clamps

386Practical hintsBatteryDisconnecting the battery1 Negative terminal2 Positive terminal cover왘 Depress parking brake firmly or move gear selector lev

387Practical hintsBatteryReconnecting the battery왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.왘 Connect the positive lead and fasten its cover 2.왘 Connect the

388Practical hintsJump starting왔 Jump startingIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat-tery of another v

389Practical hintsJump startingThe battery is located on the right side of the engine compartment. For jump start-ing use the terminals in front of th

39Getting startedAdjustingExterior rear view mirrorThe buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch.1 Adjustment button2 Passenger-side exterior

390Practical hintsTowing the vehicle왔 Towing the vehicleTowing the vehicleMercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-cle be transported with all wheels of

391Practical hintsTowing the vehicle!To be certain to avoid a possibility of damage to the transmission, however, we recommend the drive shaft be dis-

392Practical hintsTowing the vehicleInstalling towing eye boltTowing eye bolt CLK 320/CLK 5001 Cover on right side of front bumper2 Cover on right sid

393Practical hintsTowing the vehicleTowing eye bolt CLK 55 AMGTowing eye bolt in front bumperThe cover for the threaded bore in the front bumper is id

394Practical hintsFuses왔 FusesFuse box in passenger compartment Opening왘 Pull cover away from fuse box 1 (ar-row).왘 Remove cover rearward.Closing왘 Att

395Practical hintsFusesFuse box in engine compartmentThe fuse box is located in the engine com-partment on the left-hand side.2 Cover3 Screw4 Retainer

396Practical hintsFusesAuxiliary fuse box in trunkThe auxiliary fuse box is located in the trunk on the left hand side.1 Trim coverOpening auxiliary f

397Technical dataSpare parts serviceWarranty coverageIdentification labelsLayout of poly-V-belt driveEngineRims and tiresElectrical systemMain dimensi

398Technical dataSpare parts service왔The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.Spare parts serviceAll author

399Technical dataWarranty coverage왔 Warranty coverageYour vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Inf

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40Getting startedDriving왔 DrivingFastening the seat beltsWarning! GDo not lay any objects in the driver’s foot-well. Be careful that floor mats or car

400Technical dataIdentification labels왔 Identification labels1 Certification label 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 3 Information label, Californ

401Technical dataLayout of poly-V-belt drive왔 Layout of poly-V-belt driveCLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG1 Automatic belt tensioner2 Power steering pump3 Ai

402Technical dataEngine왔 EngineModel CLK 320 (209.465)11The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for

403Technical dataRims and tires왔 Rims and tiresOnly use tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved

404Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires16" tires17" tiresCLK 320 CLK 500CLK 320 (Appearance Package*)CLK 55 AMGRims (light alloy) 7J

405Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tiresCLK 320 CLK 320*CLK 320 (Appearance Package*)CLK 500CLK 55 AMGFront axle:Rims (light alloy) 7 J x 16 H2

406Technical dataRims and tiresMinispare wheelCLK 320CLK 320 (Appearance Package*)CLK 500 CLK 55 AMGRim 3.5 B x 16 H2 3.5 B x 17 H2 3.5 B x 17 H2Wheel

407Technical dataElectrical system왔 Electrical systemModel CLK 320 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMGGenerator (alternator) 14 V/120 A 14 V/150 A 14 V/150 AStarter mo

408Technical dataMain dimensions왔 Main dimensionsModel CLK 320 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMGOverall vehicle length 182.6 in (4638 mm) 182.6 in (4 638 mm) 182.6 i

409Technical dataWeights왔 WeightsTrunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)

41Getting startedDrivingThe seat belt presenter for driver and pas-senger makes it easier to put on the seat belt.1 Seat belt presenterThe seat belt p

410Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants mus

411Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Cooling system CLK 320CLK 500CLK 55 AMGapprox. 10.7

412Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine oilsEngine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines. Therefore, only

413Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirementsOnly use premium unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM standard

414Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Damage or malfunctions resulting from poor fuel quality or from blending specific fuel additives are

415Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Anticorrosion/antifreezeYour vehicle contains a number of alumi-num parts. The use of aluminum compo

416Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*Both the windshield washer and headlamp cleani

417Technical dataConsumer information왔 Consumer informationThe following text is published as required of all manufacturers of passenger cars un-der T

418Technical dataConsumer informationTemperatureThe temperature grades are A (the high-est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis-tance to the gene

419Technical termsABS(Antilock Brake System)Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered.Alignmen

42Getting startedDriving1 Latch plate2 Release button3 Buckle왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt out of the seat belt presenter.왘 Place the belt ove

420Technical termsCAC(Customer Assistance Center)Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-ter, which can help you with any ques-tions about your vehicle and

421Technical termsEngine numberThe number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro-duced.Engine o

422Technical termsLine of fallThe direct line that an object moves downhill when influenced by the force of gravity alone. Lock buttonButton on the do

423Technical termsOverspeed rangeEngine speeds within the red marking on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-gine speed range, as it may result in se-r

424Technical termsRemote Vehicle DiagnosticsTransmission of vehicle data and cur-rent location to the Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center for sub

425Technical termsTele Aid System(Telematic Alarm Identification on De-mand)The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man

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427IndexAABS 23, 77, 419Malfunction indicator lamp 312Messages in display 321Accelerator position, automatic transmission 163AccidentIn case of 51Acti

428IndexAir pressure see Tire inflation pressureAir recirculation mode 178Activating 178Deactivating 179Air vents, rear passenger compartmentAdjustabl

429IndexAutomatic climate control 172Adjusting air distribution 176Air recirculation mode 178Defrosting 177Rear window defroster 171Setting the temper

43Getting startedDrivingThe seat belt presenter slides back:앫 right after you pushed the latch plate 1 into buckle 3 and heard it click.앫 after approx

430IndexBi-Xenon headlamps* 419Block heater* 301BlockingRear window operation 74BoltsFor Minispare wheel 347Brake assist system (BAS) 419Brake fluid 4

431IndexCentigradeSetting temperature units 142Central lockingAutomatic 107From inside 108Locking from inside 108Switch 108Switching on/off (control s

432IndexClosingCup holder 251Glove box 250Hood 288Side windows 211Side windows with KEYLESS-GO* 96, 214Ski sack roller blind* 217, 248Soft top 215Soft

433IndexConvenience submenu 149Activating easy-entry/exit feature 150Setting key-dependency 151Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror

434IndexResidual heat 182Seat ventilation* 113Steering wheel gearshift control (CLK 55 AMG) 165Tow-away alarm 85DecelerationWith Distronic* 232Deep wa

435IndexSetting last stored speed ("Resume" function) 235Setting the current speed 234Warning and indicator lamps 231Door control panel 28Do

436IndexEmission control 282Emission control label 400EndingA call (telephone*) 155EngineCompartment 287Message in display 314Starting 44Starting with

437IndexFront airbags 63Front lampsMessages in display 335–336Replacing bulbs 373, 374Switching on 119Front seat head restraintsInstalling 110Power se

438IndexHHands-free microphone 27Hard plastic trim itemsCleaning 310Hazard warning flasher 123Switching off 124Switching on 123Head restraints 110Head

439IndexInstrument cluster 22, 126, 421Cleaning 309Coolant temperature indicator 127Illumination 126Lamps in 312–318Multifunction display 129Outside t

44Getting startedDrivingAutomatic transmissionGearshift pattern for automatic transmissionP Park position with gear selector lever lockR Reverse gearN

440IndexService indicator 302SRS 59, 318Turn signals 23LanguageMultifunction display 143Setting 143LATCH child seat anchors 73Folding back 73Layout of

441IndexLow beam headlampsMessages in display 336Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 373Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 373, 375LoweringRoll bar manually 354Vehicle

442IndexMenus 130AUDIO 134Control system 422Distronic* 137, 232In control system 132, 133Malfunction memory 138NAV 137Settings menu 139Standard displa

443IndexRoll bar 338Selector lever 325SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 334Soft top 340Steering gear oil level 341Symbol messages 326–342Tele Aid 341Telephone

444IndexOpening from the insideTrunk 100OperatingAudio system 183Cassette player 136CD player 136COMAND* see separate operating instructionsNavigation

445IndexPositions (Memory function)Recalling from memory 117Storing into memory 117Power assistance 273Power seatAdjusting backrest tilt 36Adjusting h

446IndexRear passenger compartmentAdjustable air vents 182Rear seat head restraintsLowering with lower switch 111Raising 111Rear seatsRear seat head r

447IndexReportingSafety defects 18Reset button in the instrument cluster 139ResettingAll functions (control system) 139All functions of a submenu 140F

448IndexSeat heating* 114Switching on/off rapid heating with seat ventilation* 115Switching on/off rapid heating without seat ventilation* 114Switchin

449IndexSlower speed in cruise control 228Speed in Distronic* 234Speedometer display mode 142Station selection mode 149Temperature (interior) 175Tempe

45Getting startedDriving왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P.왘 Do not depress accelerator왘 Depress the brake pedal during the starting proc

450IndexSmartKey 88Battery check lamp 89, 94Changing the batteries 350Checking the batteries 90, 95Closing soft top 223Factory setting 89Global lockin

451IndexSoft top switch 218, 219Sound system 183Spare fuses 396Spare parts service 398SpeedSetting current 227Setting last stored speed ("Resume&

452IndexSubmenusConvenience 149For settings 131In control system 133Instrument cluster 142, 144Lighting 145Resetting functions in Control system 140Se

453IndexTele AidInformation 262Initiating an emergency call manually 260Messages in display 341Remote door unlock 264Roadside assistance 260Stolen veh

454IndexTowing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)CLK 320/CLK 500 392CLK 55 AMG 393Installing 392Installing (CLK 55 AMG) 393Towing the vehicle 390Tracking ser

455IndexUUnitsSetting speedometer units 142Setting temperature units 142Unlocking 30, 88Driver’s door in an emergency 348Fuel filler flap 284Gear sele

456IndexNubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG) 310Ornamental moldings 307Paintwork 305Parktronic* system sensor 308Plastic and rubber parts 310Power w

457IndexWindshieldDefogging 176Refilling washer fluid 295Replacing wiper blades 379Washer fluid 295, 416Washer system 416Windshield washer fluid 416Me

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46Getting startedDrivingParking brake 1 Parking brake pedal2 Parking brake release handle왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 2.The indica

Service and LiteratureYour authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly.

47Getting startedDrivingSwitching on headlampsExterior lamp switch1 Off2 Low beam headlamps on왘 Turn the switch to B.For more information, see “Exteri

48Getting startedDrivingTurn signals and high beamThe combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.Combination switch1 Turn signal

49Getting startedDrivingSwitching on windshield wipers왘 Turn the combination switch to the de-sired position depending on the inten-sity of the rain.0

ContentsControl system ... 129Multifunction display... 129Multifunction steering wheel... 130M

50Getting startedDrivingWiping with windshield washer fluid왘 Push combination switch in the direc-tion of arrow 1 past the resistance point.The windsh

51Getting startedDrivingProblems while drivingThe engine runs erratically and misfires앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.앫 The engine electronics may

52Getting startedParking and locking왔 Parking and lockingYou have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. E

53Getting startedParking and lockingParking brake1 Parking brake2 Release handle왘 Step firmly on parking brake 1.When the engine is running, the indic

54Getting startedParking and lockingSwitching off headlamps왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M (컄 page 47).For more information, see “Lighting” (컄 pa

55Getting startedParking and locking왘 After exiting the vehicle, press the lock button ‹ on the SmartKey (컄 page 30).All turn signal lamps flash three

56Getting startedParking and locking1 Lock button on the door handle왘 After exiting the vehicle, press lock button 1 on the door handle or on the trun

57Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPanic alarmDriving safety systemsAnti-theft systems

58Safety and SecurityOccupant safety왔 Occupant safetyIn this section you will learn the most im-portant facts about the restraint systems of the vehic

59Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAirbagsWarning! GIn the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come at all, the SRS m

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60Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 Adjust the driver seat as far as possible rearward, still permitting proper opera-tion of vehicle controls. The

61Safety and SecurityOccupant safetydoor or the side where the front head-thorax or rear side-impact airbag inflates. This could result in serious inj

62Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and airbagWhen you sell your vehicle, we strongly

63Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyFront airbags1 Driver airbag2 Passenger airbagDriver and passenger airbags are de-ployed: 앫 in the event of a fron

64Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe front passenger head-thorax airbag will only deploy if the system senses that the front passenger seat is occu

65Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyiFor information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and re-straint systems for infants and

66Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GDamaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchorin

67Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyEmergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiterThe seat belts for the front and rear seats are equipped

68Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAutomatic comfort-fit feature seat beltAn automatic comfort-fit feature for front seats reduces the retracting for

69Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyChildren in the vehicleIf an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle:앫 Secure the child using an infa

ContentsMaintenance... 302Clearing the service indicator ... 302Service term exceeded ... 302Cal

70Safety and SecurityOccupant safety!The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 states, the Dis-trict of Columbia, the U.S. te

71Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBabySmartTM1 airbag deactivation system1 Indicator lampSpecial BabySmartTM compatible child seats, designed for us

72Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySelf-test BabySmartTM1 without special child seat installedAfter turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to pos

73Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyChild seat anchors – LATCH typeThis vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) ty

74Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBlocking of rear side window operation1 Override switch왘 Slide override switch 1 to the right.The rear side window

75Safety and SecurityPanic alarm왔 Panic alarmAn audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 21/2minutes.1 Â buttonActivat

76Safety and SecurityDriving safety systems왔 Driving safety systemsIn this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:앫

77Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsABSThe Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates the brake pressure so that the wheels do not lock during braki

78Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsEmergency brake maneuver왘 Keep continuous full pressure on the brake pedal.For more information, see “Pract

79Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsESPThe Electronic Stability Program (ESP) monitors the vehicle's traction (force of adhesive friction

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80Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see “Practical hints” (컄 page 311).Switching off the ESPTo improve the vehicle's

81Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsTraction control brakes a spinning wheel even when the ESP is deactivated.The ESP always operates when you

82Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems왔 Anti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.Activat

83Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsAnti-theft alarm systemOnce the alarm system has been armed, a visual and audible alarm is triggered when someo

84Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsDisarming the alarm systemThe alarm system is disarmed when you unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLES

85Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming tow-away alarmWhen you lock your vehicle, the tow-away alarm is automatically armed after about 30 secon

86Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsCanceling the alarmTo cancel the alarm:With the SmartKey왘 Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch.or왘 Press t

87Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeatsMemory functionLightingInstrument clusterControl systemAutomatic transmissionGood visibilityAutomatic cl

88Controls in detailLocking and unlocking왔In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper-ate the equipment inst

89Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking왘 Press button Œ.All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the do

9Product information왔IntroductionProduct informationPlease observe the following in your own best interest:We recommend using genuine Mercedes-Benz pa

90Controls in detailLocking and unlockingChecking the batteries왘 Press button ‹ or Œ.Battery check lamp 5 comes on brief-ly to indicate that the Smart

91Controls in detailLocking and unlockingThe trunk lid can also be opened from its inside in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emergency release” (컄 page 1

92Controls in detailLocking and unlockingIf the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is valid, your vehicle unlocks앫 the doors앫 the glove box앫 the trunk lid앫 the

93Controls in detailLocking and unlockingDoing so could impair the function of the KEYLESS-GO system.앫 To lock or unlock the vehicle, the SmartKey wit

94Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking왘 Pull the door handle.The vehicle will lock again automatically within approx

95Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLocking the vehicle1 Lock button at trunk왘 Press the lock button 1.or왘 Press the lock button at the driver’s

96Controls in detailLocking and unlockingUnlocking and opening the trunk lidA minimum height clearance of 5.41 ft (1.65 m) is required to open the tru

97Controls in detailLocking and unlockingLoss of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GOIf you lose your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO, you should do the following:왘

98Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the trunkOpening the trunk from outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*)A minimum height clearance of 5

99Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the trunk from the insideYou can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary.A minimu