Mercedes-Benz 2002 CLK 320 Operator's Manual

Operator’s ManualCLK-Class Cabriolet

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

99Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO1 ‹ Lock button2 Š Opening button for trunk lid3 Mechanical key locking tab4 Œ Unlock

100Controls in detailLocking and unlockingImportant notes on using KEYLESS-GO*앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey (

101Controls in detailLocking and unlockingaccording to the position of the Smart-Key in the starter switch, even stopping the engine.앫 If the SmartKey

102Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking왘 Press lock button at door handle (컄 page 58) or trunk lid (컄 page 104).With the hood, trunk

103Controls in detailLocking and unlockingRestoring to factory setting왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about six seconds until batt

104Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking using the lock button at trunk lid1 Lock button at trunk lid왘 Press the lock button 1 at trun

105Controls in detailLocking and unlockingThe trunk can also be opened from its in-side in an emergency, see “Trunk lid emer-gency release” (컄 page 10

106Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the trunkOpening the trunk from outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*)A minimum height clearance of

107Controls in detailLocking and unlockingOpening the trunk from the insideYou can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary.A minim

108Controls in detailLocking and unlockingTrunk design B1 Handle2 Handles왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1 or handles 2.왘 Close trunk li

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

109Controls in detailLocking and unlockingTrunk lid emergency releaseThe emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid.1 Emergenc

110Controls in detailLocking and unlockingAutomatic central lockingThe doors and the trunk automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the

111Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSwitch design B1 Central locking switch2 Central unlocking switchLocking왘 Press central locking switch 1.If

112Controls in detailSeatsFor information on seat adjustment, see “Adjusting” (컄 page 37).Easy-entry/exit featureThis feature allows for easier entry

113Controls in detailSeatsWhen entering the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel or, depending on your selection, t

114Controls in detailSeatsFront seat head restraints1 Head restraint switch왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).Removing front seat head restraints왘 P

115Controls in detailSeatsRaising rear head restraints1 Rear seat head restraint왘 Pull head restraint 1 to its highest position.Lowering rear head res

116Controls in detailSeatsMulticontour seat*The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to pr

117Controls in detailSeatsSeat heating*Both switches for the front seats are located in the center console.1 Seat heating switchThe red indicator lamp

118Controls in detailSeatsSeat ventilation*Both switches for the front seats are located in the center console.1 Seat ventilation switchThe blue indic

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

119Controls in detailMemory function왔 Memory functionYou can store up to three different settings per SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.The follow

120Controls in detailMemory functionThe memory button and memory position switch are located on the door.1 Memory button2 Memory position switch왘 Swit

121Controls in detailMemory functionStoring exterior rear view mirror park-ing positionFor easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior

122Controls in detailLightingFor information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” (컄 page 50) and

123Controls in detailLightingManual headlamp modeThe low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch

124Controls in detailLightingDaytime running lamp mode왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M or U.When the engine is running, the low beam head

125Controls in detailLightingFog lampsFront fog lamps왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps (컄 page 50).왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop.

126Controls in detailLightingCombination switchThe combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.Combination switch1 High beam2 Hig

127Controls in detailLightingDriving forwardSwitching on cornering fog lamps왘 Depending on whether you are turning left or right, switch on the left o

128Controls in detailLightingSwitching on hazard warning flasher왘 Press hazard warning flasher switch 1.All turn signals are flashing.Switching off ha

12IntroductionOperator’s ManualMaintenanceThe Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular in

129Controls in detailLightingDeactivating automatic control왘 Press the = symbol on rocker switch 2.The interior lighting remains switched off in darkn

130Controls in detailInstrument clusterFor a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” (컄 page 24).1 Reset buttonThe

131Controls in detailInstrument clusterCoolant temperature indicatorThe coolant temperature indicator is on the right side in the instrument cluster (

132Controls in detailInstrument clusterTachometerThe red marking on the tachometer (컄 page 24) denotes excessive engine speed.To help protect the engi

133Controls in detailControl system왔 Control systemThe control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position

134Controls in detailControl systemMultifunction steering wheelThe displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are co

135Controls in detailControl systemIt is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being arranged in a circular pattern.앫

136Controls 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

137Controls in detailControl systemMenus, submenus and functionsMenu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7Commands/submenusStandard dis-playAUDI

138Controls in detailControl systemStandard display menuIn the standard display, the outside tem-perature and the trip odometer are shown in the multi

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

139Controls in detailControl systemDisplay digital speedometer왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the digital speedometer appears in the multifunct

140Controls in detailControl systemSelect satellite radio station* (USA only)The satellite radio is treated as a radio application.왘 Select satellite

141Controls in detailControl systemNAV* menuThe Nav menu contains the functions needed to operate your navigation system.왘 Press button è or ÿ repeate

142Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button k or j.The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred. For malfu

143Controls in detailControl systemSubmenus in the Settings menu왘 Press button k or j.The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction disp

144Controls in detailControl systemThe table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making indivi

145Controls in detailControl systemInstrument cluster submenuAccess the Instr. cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instr. clus-ter submenu

146Controls in detailControl systemSelecting language왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. cluster submenu.왘 Press button j or

147Controls in detailControl systemSelecting display (speed display or out-side temperature) for standard display왘 Move the selection marker with butt

148Controls in detailControl system왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu.왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the

14IntroductionWhere to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-vide comprehensive support information for you, the vehicle operator. Each sec

149Controls in detailControl system왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu.왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the

150Controls in detailControl system왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set date month appears in the multifunction display.The selectio

151Controls in detailControl systemSetting the date (year)This function can only be seen in vehicles with audio system.왘 Move the selection marker wit

152Controls in detailControl systemSetting daytime running lamp mode (USA only)왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu.

153Controls in detailControl systemSetting locator lightingWith the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U, the

154Controls in detailControl system왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu.왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the m

155Controls in detailControl system왘 Press æ or ç to select the de-sired lamp-on time period.You can select:앫0 s, the delayed shut-off feature is deac

156Controls in detailControl systemConvenience submenuAccess the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Convenience sub-menu to change the

157Controls in detailControl systemThe following settings are available for the easy-entry/exit feature:Setting key-dependencyUse this function to set

158Controls in detailControl systemTrip computer menuUse the trip computer menu to call up sta-tistical data on your vehicle.The following information

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

159Controls in detailControl systemFuel consumption since last reset왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the first function of the Trip com-puter me

160Controls 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

161Controls in detailControl systemAnswering a callWhen your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the multifunct

162Controls in detailControl system1 Name from the phone book왘 Press button s.The system dials the selected phone number.앫 If the connection is succes

163Controls in detailAutomatic transmission왔 Automatic transmissionFor more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Automatic tran

164Controls in detailAutomatic transmission1 Current gear range/gear selector lever position2 Current program modeThe current gear range/gear selector

165Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionOne-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear

166Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear rangesWith the gear selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission’s gear range by press

167Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionGear selector lever positionEffectì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked.

168Controls in detailAutomatic transmission!Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with gear selector lever in N can result in transmis

16IntroductionOperating safetyProper use of the vehicleProper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rul

169Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionAutomatic shift programThe program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console.

170Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionDriving tipsAccelerator positionYour driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior:Less thr

171Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionSteering wheel gearshift control CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMGWhen driving in the automatic program modes C or S,

172Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionDownshifting왘 Press the inside 1 of one of the buttons on the steering wheel.The transmission will shift to

173Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionDownshifting왘 Press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel.The transmission will shift to the next

174Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionThe program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console.1 Program mode selector

175Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionUpshifting왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction (컄 page 165).or왘 Press b

176Controls in detailGood visibilityFor information on the windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” (컄 page 52).Headlamp cleaning system*The switch

177Controls in detailGood visibilityActivating exterior rear view mirror parking positionFollow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so

178Controls in detailGood visibilitySun visorsThe sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving.왘 Swing sun visors down when you experience glar

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

179Controls in detailGood visibilityRear window defrosterThe rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimu

180Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 320)

181Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 320)Depending on production date, your vehi-cle is equipped with either climate control panel design A or B.

182Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 320)The climate control is operational when-ever the engine is running. You can oper-ate the climate control

183Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 320)Deactivating the climate control systemDeactivating왘 Set air volume control 1 (컄 page 181) to position 0

184Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 320)Increasing왘 Turn temperature control 2 or 3 (컄 page 181) slightly to the right.The climate control syste

185Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 320)Windshield fogged on the outside왘 Switch the windshield wipers on (컄 page 52).왘 Switch to manual mode.왘

186Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 320)Air recirculation modeSwitch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the veh

187Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 320)Deactivating왘 Press button , (컄 page 181).The indicator lamp on the button goes out.The air recirculatio

188Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 320)DeactivatingIt is possible to deactivate the air condi-tioning (cooling) function of the climate control

18IntroductionReporting safety defectsFor the USA only:The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Feder

189Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 320)Rear passenger compartment adjustable air ventsThe air conditioning for the rear passenger compartment i

190Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)

191Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)Depending on production date, your vehi-cle is equipped with either automatic clima

192Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)The automatic climate control is operation-al whenever the engine is running. You c

193Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)Deactivating the automatic climate control systemDeactivatingIt is possible to deac

194Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)Adjusting air distributionUse the button U for automatic mode or air distribution c

195Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)Adjusting automatically왘 Press button U (컄 page 191).The indicator lamp on the butt

196Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)Activating왘 Press button , (컄 page 191).The indicator lamp on the button comes on.D

197Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)At outside temperatures above 79°F (26°C) the system will not automatically switch

198Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)Air conditioningThe air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and

CLK 320CLK 500CLK55AMG

19IntroductionVehicle data recording왔 Vehicle data recordingInformation regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to Californi

199Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)Residual heat and ventilation* (available on Automatic climate control panel design

200Controls in detailAutomatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)Rear passenger compartment adjustable air ventsThe air conditioning for the rear pa

201Controls in detailAudio system왔 Audio systemAudio and telephone, operationThese instructions are intended to help you become familiar with your Mer

202Controls in detailAudio systemOperating and display elements

203Controls in detailAudio systemItem Page1 CD changer mode selectorAUX mode selector2182082 Single CD mode selector 2193 Radio mode selector4 Mute f

204Controls in detailAudio systemButton and soft key operationIn these instructions, the alphanumeric keypad (right side of radio panel) and the funct

205Controls in detailAudio systemAdjusting the volume왘 Turn rotary control of N button.The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction

206Controls in detailAudio systemSound system*You can either program the sound settings manually (컄 page 205) or choose settings via preset sound char

207Controls in detailAudio systemVehicles with sound system*:The sound setting is reset depending on the sound source activated.앫 Radio mode: STANDARD

208Controls in detailAudio systemReturning volume distribution to facto-ry settings왘 Press P button to call up settings menu in the display.왘 Press RE

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209Controls in detailAudio systemRadio operationSelecting radio mode왘 Press b button.Calling up wavebandsYou can choose from among the FM, AM and WB w

210Controls in detailAudio systemSelecting a stationThe following options are available for se-lecting a station:앫 Direct frequency input (컄 page 210)

211Controls in detailAudio systemScan search앫 Starting scan search왘 Select desired waveband.왘 Press SC soft key.SC will appear in the display. The rad

212Controls in detailAudio system앫 Calling up stations왘 Press desired station button 1 to R.앫 Leaving the Autostore memory level왘 Press FM or AMsoft k

213Controls in detailAudio systemIntroduction to satellite radio* (USA only)SIRIUS satellite radio provides 100 chan-nels of digital-quality radio, am

214Controls in detailAudio systemCalling up the SAT main menu왘 Press SAT soft key.SAT is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the display.Prior

215Controls in detailAudio systemSelecting a stationThe following options are available:앫 Selecting a station using the selected category (컄 page 216)

216Controls in detailAudio systemTuning via the program category listThe category list contains all currently re-ceivable categories of programs. It i

217Controls in detailAudio systemObtaining additional text informationAdditional text information (artist, title) re-lated to the current channel can

218Controls in detailAudio systemCD modeSafety precautionsGeneral notesThe system may not be able to play audio CDs with copy protection.Playing copie

21At a glanceCockpitInstrument clusterMultifunction steering wheelCenter consoleOverhead control panelDoor control panel

219Controls in detailAudio systemDo not use CDs with an eight cm diameter, not even with a CD adapter. Attempting to play CDs with an eight cm diamete

220Controls in detailAudio systemEjecting a CD왘 Make sure the system is switched on.왘 Press EJECT button.The system ejects the CD. NO CD will appear i

221Controls in detailAudio system왘 Push tray into magazine in direction of arrow.왘 Push magazine into CD changer 2 in direction of arrow and close sli

222Controls in detailAudio systemSelecting CDs in the audio unit with CD changer*왘 You can select from among the inserted CDs with buttons R to 6.R =

223Controls in detailAudio systemFast forward/reverse앫 Fast forward왘 Press and hold S button until desired point has been reached.앫 Reverse왘 Press and

224Controls in detailAudio system앫 Switching on pause function왘 Press U button.The CD changer* mode is interrupt-ed and PAUSE appears in the dis-play.

225Controls in detailAudio systemUsing your Mercedes-Benz specified mo-bile telephone*, a number of functions and operating steps can be performed and

226Controls in detailAudio systemAdjusting the volume왘 Turn rotary control of N button dur-ing a telephone call.The volume will increase or decrease d

227Controls in detailAudio system앫 Searching and calling up telephone book entries by nameYou can access your mobile tele-phone’s phone book using the

228Controls in detailAudio system앫 Viewing the telephone number of a telephone book entry왘 Search for desired entry.왘 Press NUM soft key.The telephone

22At a glanceCockpit

229Controls in detailAudio systemRedialIf the number you have dialed is busy, you can again place calls to the last ten tele-phone numbers dialed usin

230Controls in detailAudio systemTerminating a call왘 Press t button.The current call is terminated and the muted audio source becomes active again.Tal

231Controls in detailAudio systemTDMA or CDMA network phones Using your Mercedes-Benz specified mo-bile telephone*, a number of functions and operatin

232Controls in detailAudio system왘 Press OK soft key after entering correct code.The telephone is unlocked. If you have entered an incorrect code, you

233Controls in detailAudio system앫 Searching and calling up phone book entries by name.You can access your mobile tele-phone’s phone book with the aud

234Controls in detailAudio system앫 Viewing the telephone number of a phone book entry왘 Search for desired entry.왘 Press NUM soft key.The telephone num

235Controls in detailAudio systemRedialIf the number you have dialed is busy, you can again place calls to the last ten tele-phone numbers dialed usin

236Controls in detailAudio systemTerminating a call왘 Press t button.The current call is terminated and the muted audio source becomes active again.Acc

237Controls in detailAudio systemEmergency calls “911”The following describes how to dial a “911” emergency call using the audio system head unit when

238Controls in detailAudio systemPlacing a “911” emergency call using audio head unit with the phone un-locked왘 Press h button to switch to tele-phone

23At a glanceCockpitItem Page1 Steering wheel gearshift buttons (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG)1712 Combination switch앫 Turn signals앫 Windshield wipers앫 High be

239Controls in detailPower windows왔 Power windowsOpening and closing the windowsThe side windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for

240Controls in detailPower windows왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 34).Opening the windows왘 Press switch 1 to 4 to the resistance point.The correspond

241Controls in detailPower windowsStopping windows왘 Press or pull respective switch again.Opening and closing the windows with the soft top switchThe

242Controls in detailPower windowsOpening 왘 Press soft top switch 1 twice. Press the switch briefly the first time. Then press the switch a second tim

243Controls in detailPower windowsOpening (Summer opening feature)왘 Press and hold button Œ after unlocking the vehicle.The windows and soft top begin

244Controls in detailSoft topOpening and closing the soft topFor safety reasons, the soft top can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is standi

245Controls in detailSoft topLuggage coverThe luggage cover is located in the trunk.1 Luggage cover왘 Open the trunkLatch luggage cover왘 Pull luggage c

246Controls in detailSoft topSki sack roller blind*The ski sack roller blind is located in the trunk.Closing ski sack roller blind1 Left hinge2 Right

247Controls in detailSoft topOpening the soft top1 Soft top openingBefore pulling on the soft top switch, you must make sure:앫 the parking brake is en

248Controls in detailSoft topClosing the soft top1 Soft top closingBefore pressing the soft top switch, you must make sure:앫 the parking brake is enga

24At a glanceInstrument cluster

249Controls in detailSoft top왘 Press the soft top switch as indicated by the arrow 1 until the soft top is completely closed and locked.During the clo

250Controls in detailSoft topLocking the soft top after raising/low-eringIf the soft top is not properly locked, lock it as described below.Unlocked s

251Controls in detailSoft topOpening and closing the soft top with the SmartKeyThe windows will also be opened or closed when you operate the soft top

252Controls in detailSoft topOpening (Summer opening feature)왘 Press and hold button Œ until the soft top is completely open.The windows and soft top

253Controls in detailSoft topWind screenThe wind screen deflects drafts away from the driver and passenger when the soft top is lowered. It is stored

254Controls in detailSoft top6 Retaining lugs7 Mounting fixture on right side8 Catch왘 Fold retaining lugs 6 out.왘 Slide pre-assembled wind screen into

255Controls in detailDriving systems왔 Driving systemsThe driving systems of your vehicle are de-scribed on the following pages:앫 Cruise control, with

256Controls in detailDriving systems1 Set current or higher speed2 Set current or lower speed3 Cancel cruise control4 Resume to last set speedSetting

257Controls in detailDriving systemsCanceling cruise controlThere are several ways to cancel cruise control:왘 Step on the brake pedal.Cruise control i

258Controls in detailDriving systemsSetting a higher speed왘 Lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 (컄 page 256) and hold it up until th

25At a glanceInstrument clusterItem Page1 L Left turn signal indi-cator lamp512 v ESP warning lamp 3583 Speedometer4 Multifunction display 1335 l Dist

259Controls in detailDriving systemsFine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) incrementsFaster왘 Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di-rection of

260Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic system (Parking assist)*The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during

261Controls in detailDriving systemsFront sensorsRear sensorsMinimum distanceIf the system detects an obstacle in this range, all the distance warning

262Controls in detailDriving systemsWarning indicatorsVisual signals indicate to the driver the rel-ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle

263Controls in detailDriving systemsSwitching the Parktronic system on/offThe Parktronic system can be switched off manually.The Parktronic switch is

264Controls in detailLoadingSki sack*Unfolding and loading왘 Close soft top completely (컄 page 248).왘 Open trunk lid.왘 Fold luggage cover back in direc

265Controls in detailLoading7 Hook and loop fastener왘 Unfasten hook and loop fastener 7.왘 Pull ski sack into passenger compart-ment and unfold.8 Flap9

266Controls 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

267Controls in detailLoadingClosing ski sack roller blind1 Left hinge2 Right hinge3 Pull strap왘 Pull ski sack roller blind downward us-ing pull strap

268Controls in detailLoadingLoading instructionsThe total load weight including vehicle oc-cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex-ceed the load limit

26At a glanceMultifunction steering wheelItem Page1 Multifunction display 133Operating control system1342 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume:

269Controls in detailUseful features왔 Useful featuresStorage compartmentsGlove box1 Glove box2 Glove box lid releaseOpening the glove box왘 Pull lid re

270Controls in detailUseful featuresArmrest storage compartments1 Handle2 Button (passenger side)3 Button (driver side)4 Compartment lock (lock positi

271Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage boxThe storage box is in front of the armrest storage compartment.1 Storage boxOpening storage box왘 Pull s

272Controls in detailUseful features1 CoverOpening cup holder왘 Push cover 1.The cup holder opens automatically.Closing cup holder왘 Push the cup holder

273Controls in detailUseful featuresAshtraysCenter console ashtray1 Cover plate2 Sliding button3 Ashtray insertOpening ashtray왘 Briefly press the bott

274Controls in detailUseful featuresOpening ashtray왘 Pull at top of cover 3.Removing ashtray insert왘 Push button 1 to disengage ashtray insert 2 and r

275Controls in detailUseful featuresElectrical outlet in the rear passenger compartment1 Electrical outlet2 Cover왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).

276Controls in detailUseful featuresTelephone*Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-phone or a citizens band unit, should only be used inside th

277Controls in detailUseful featuresTele AidThe Tele Aid system(Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand)The Tele Aid system consists of three types o

278Controls in detailUseful featuresmessage Tele Aid malfunction Drive to workshop appears in the multifunction dis-play.Emergency callsAn emergency c

27At a glanceCenter console왔 Center consoleUpper partItem Page1 Seat heater*, driver’s sideSeat ventilation*, driver’s side1171182 Parktronic (Parking

279Controls in detailUseful featuresInitiating an emergency call manually1 Cover2 SOS button왘 Briefly press on cover 1.The cover will open.왘 Press SOS

280Controls in detailUseful featuresRoadside Assistance button •The Roadside Assistance button • is located below the center armrest cover.왘 Press and

281Controls in detailUseful featuresInformation button ¡The Information button ¡ is located be-low the center armrest cover.왘 Press and hold the ¡ but

282Controls in detailUseful featuresUpgrade signalsAn emergency call is possible even if other services are active.!If the indicator lamps do not star

283Controls in detailUseful featuresRemote door unlockIn case you have locked your vehicle unin-tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the re

284Controls in detailUseful featuresGarage door openerThe built-in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices, f

285Controls in detailUseful featuresiCertain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener. If you should experience diffi-

286Controls in detailUseful featuresProgramming or reprogramming the in-tegrated remote controlStep 1:왘 Switch on the ignition (컄 page 36).Step 2:왘 If

287Controls in detailUseful featuresStep 7:왘 To program the remaining two buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.Rolling code programmin

288Controls in detailUseful featuresGate operator/Canadian programmingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit

28At a glanceCenter consoleLower partItem Page1 AshtrayCigarette lighter2732742 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button353 Storage compartment 2704 Soft top swi

289OperationThe first 1000 miles (1500 km)Driving instructionsAt the gas stationEngine compartmentTires and wheelsWinter drivingMaintenanceVehicle car

290OperationIn the “Operation” section you will find de-tailed information on operating, maintain-ing and caring for your vehicle.The first 1000 miles

291OperationDriving instructions왔 Driving instructionsDrive sensibly – save fuelFuel consumption, to a great extent, de-pends on driving habits and op

292OperationDriving instructionsBrakes To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advi

293OperationDriving instructionsAfter hard braking, it is advisable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately parking, so that the air stream

294OperationDriving instructionsDriving offApply the brakes to test them briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear

295OperationDriving instructionsTires Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumfe

296OperationDriving instructionsTire tractionThe safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road.You should pay parti

297OperationDriving instructionsCLK 320 with Appearance PackageYour vehicle is factory equipped with “W”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168

298OperationDriving instructionsRoad salts and chemicals can adversely af-fect braking efficiency. Increased pedal force may become necessary to produ

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 ou

29At a glanceOverhead control panel왔 Overhead control panelItem Page1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button2772 Hands-free microphone for Tele Aid (

299OperationDriving instructionsPassenger compartmentDriving abroadAbroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If yo

300OperationDriving instructionsCatalytic converterYour Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in c

301OperationDriving instructionsCoolant temperatureDuring severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may rise c

302OperationAt the gas stationRefuelingThe fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehicle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the v

303OperationAt the gas station왘 Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise.You will hear when fuel cap is tightened.왘 Close fuel filler flap.Warning! GO

304OperationAt the gas stationCheck regularly and before a long trip1 Coolant level2 Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)3 Windshield washer and headl

305OperationEngine compartment왔 Engine compartmentHoodOpeningThe hood lock release lever is located to the left of the steering wheel under the dashbo

306OperationEngine compartmentClosing왘 Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 1 ft (30 cm).The hood will lock audibly.왘 Check to make sure t

307OperationEngine compartmentChecking engine oil level with the control systemWhen checking the oil level앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground

308OperationEngine compartmentOther display messagesIf the SmartKey is not turned to position 2 in the starter switch, the following message will appe

30At a glanceDoor control panelItem Page1 Door handle 1052 Seat adjustment 38,1123 Memory function (for stor-ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wh

309OperationEngine compartmentAdding engine oil1 Filler cap왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck.왘 Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to ove

310OperationEngine compartmentCoolantThe engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicle mu

311OperationEngine compartmentBatteryYour vehicle’s battery is located in the engine compartment on the right-hand side (컄 page 427).The battery shoul

312OperationEngine compartmentWindshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartme

313OperationTires and wheels왔 Tires and wheelsSee an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summ

314OperationTires and wheelsTire care and maintenanceRegularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. For more informa-tion on chec

315OperationTires and wheelsTread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread de

316OperationTires and wheelsDirection of rotationUnidirectional tires offer added advan-tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor-mance. To benefit, h

317OperationTires and wheels1 Driver’s door B-pillarFollowing is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the two placards with r

318OperationTires and wheelsPlacard (Example B)1 Load limit information on the Vehicle Tire Information placardThe placard showing the load limit info

31Getting startedUnlockingAdjustingDrivingParking and locking

319OperationTires and wheelsSteps for determining correct load limitThe following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Tit

320OperationTires and wheelsThe higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.For more information, see “T

321OperationTires and wheelsCertification labelEven after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue

322OperationTires and wheelsRecommended tire inflation pressureYour vehicle is equipped with either the Tire and Loading Information placard (Example

323OperationTires and wheelsPlacard (Example B)1 Vehicle Tire Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressuresPlacard (Example B) li

324OperationTires and wheelsChecking tire inflation pressureRegularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month.Check and adjust the ti

325OperationTires and wheelsPotential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tiresUnderinflated tire inflation pressureUnderinflated

326OperationTires and wheelsTire labelingBesides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire.Foll

327OperationTires and wheelsGeneral:Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter prec

328OperationTires and wheelsTire load ratingThe tire load rating 5 (컄 page 326) is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can suppor

32Getting startedThe “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func-tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay

329OperationTires and wheelsSummer tires앫 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “

330OperationTires and wheelsLoad identification1 Load identificationIn addition to tire load rating, special load information may be molded into the t

331OperationTires and wheels1 DOT 2 Manufacturer’s identification mark3 Tire size4 Tire type code (at the option of the tire manufacturer)5 Date of ma

332OperationTires and wheelsMaximum tire load1 Maximum tire load ratingThe maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support.F

333OperationTires and wheelsAlways follow the recommended tire inflation pressure (컄 page 322) for proper tire inflation. Uniform Tire Quality Grading

334OperationTires and wheelsTreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rat-ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled cond

335OperationTires and wheelsTire ply material1 Plies in sidewall2 Plies under treadThis marking tells you about the type of cord and number of plies i

336OperationTires and wheelsBarAnother metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascal

337OperationTires and wheelsMaximum load ratingThe maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire.Maximum loaded vehicle weightT

338OperationTires and wheelsTIN (Tire Identification Number)Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in

33Getting startedUnlockingUnlocking with KEYLESS-GO*If your vehicle is equipped with the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey

339OperationTires and wheelsRotating tiresTire rotation can be performed on vehicles with tires of the same dimension all around. If your vehicle is e

340OperationWinter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes:앫 Chec

341OperationWinter drivingBlock heater* (Canada only)The engine is equipped with a block heater.The electrical cable may be installed at an authorized

342OperationMaintenanceWe strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Mainten

343OperationMaintenanceClearing the maintenance service indicatorThe maintenance service indicator is automatically cleared앫 after 30 seconds when you

344OperationMaintenanceResetting the maintenance service indicator In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an

345OperationVehicle care왔 Vehicle careCleaning and care of vehicleWhile in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subject to varying external i

346OperationVehicle careWe have selected car-care products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always r

347OperationVehicle careEngine cleaningPrior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure to protect electrical compo-nents and connectors from the i

348OperationVehicle 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

34Getting startedUnlockingStarter switch positionsSmartKeyStarter switch0 For removing SmartKey1 Power supply to some electrical con-sumers, such as s

349OperationVehicle careCleaning the Parktronic system* sensors1 Parktronic system* sensors왘 Clean the sensors 1 on the bumpers using a mild car wash

350OperationVehicle careWindow cleaning왘 Fold wiper arm forward until it snapes into place.왘 Use a window cleaning solution on all glass surfaces.An a

351OperationVehicle careInstrument clusterUse a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Wipe with a

352OperationVehicle careUpholsteryUsing aftermarket seat covers or wearing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.)

353Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Where will I find...?Unlocking/locking in an emergencyOpening/closing in an emergencyReplacing batteries in the Smar

354Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Lamps in instrument cluster General information:If any of the following bulbs in the instru-ment cluster fails to co

355Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution;3 (USA only)(Canada only)The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving

356Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionú±(USA only)(Canada only)The yellow engine malfunction indi-cator lamp come

357Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution• The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is running.There is

358Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionv The yellow ESP warning lamp comes on while driving.The ESP is deactivated

35Getting startedUnlockingFor more information, see “SmartKey” (컄 page 94).For information on starting the engine us-ing the SmartKey, see “Starting w

359Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solutionA The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on while driving.The fuel

360Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving.There is a malfunction

361Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Lamp in center consoleProblem Possible cause Suggested solution56 The front passenger front air bag off indicator la

362Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem Possible cause Suggested solution56 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp does not illu-minat

363Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Vehicle status messages in the multifunction displayWarning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction dis

364Practical hintsWhat to do if …?On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that ma

365Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Text messagesDisplay Display message Possible cause Possible solutionABSmalfunctionVisit workshopThe ABS has detecte

366Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionABSAnti-lockbraking systemnot working!The charging voltage h

367Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionBASmalfunctionVisit workshopThe BAS has detected a malfuncti

368Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionCruise con-trolCruise controlDrive to workshopCruise control

36Getting startedUnlockingPosition 0Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with Smart

369Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionFront passengerairbagactivatedsee Oper.’s Man.Front passeng

370Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionFront passengerairbagactivatedsee Oper.’s Man.If performing

371Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionFront passengerairbagdeactivatedsee Oper.’s Man.Front passe

372Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display messages Possible cause Possible solutionFront passengerairbagdeactivatedsee Oper.’s Man.Note that a

373Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display Display message Possible cause Possible solutionPSelector leverin park positionYou have turned off the engin

374Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Symbol messagesDisplay symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution#Visit Workshop!The battery is no long

375Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution2Brake wearVisit workshopThe brake pads have reached

376Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionúVisit workshop!There may be a malfunction in the앫 fu

377Practical 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

378Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution•CoolantStop, engine off!The poly-V-belt could be bro

37Getting startedAdjusting왔 AdjustingSeatsWarning! GAll seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas-tening

379Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionG Display malfunctionVisit workshopThe instrument clu

380Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution: USA only:Add 1 qt. engine oilat next refuelingCanad

381Practical hintsWhat to do if …?When the message Add 1 qt. engine oil at next refueling (Canada: 1 liter) ap-pears while the engine is running and a

382Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionA Reserve fuelThe fuel level has dropped below the re

383Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionI Key recognizedin vehicle!A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO

384Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution. High beam, leftThe left high beam lamp is malfuncti

385Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution. Low beam, rightThe right low beam lamp is malfuncti

386Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution. Tail lamp rightback-up lamp on The right tail lamp

387Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionPlease engage roll-over barThe roll bar is malfunctio

388Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solution<Seat belt systemDrive to WorkshopThe seat belt sy

38Getting startedAdjustingSeat adjustmentThe seat adjustment switches are located in each door.1 Head restraint height2 Seat height3 Seat cushion tilt

389Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutionKLock topThe soft top is not properly locked. 왘 Lock

390Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol Display message Possible cause Possible solutiontFunctionUnavailableThis display appears if button t

391Practical hintsWhere will I find...?왔 Where will I find...?First aid kitThe first aid kit is located in the trunk on the right side secured by a ho

392Practical hintsWhere will I find...?왘 Loosen retaining screw 1 in the mid-dle of storage well casing 2 by turning it counterclockwise.왘 Remove stor

393Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Vehicle jack The vehicle jack is located in the storage compartment underneath the trunk floor.Storage position

394Practical hintsWhere will I find...?Setting up the collapsible wheel chockThe collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle, e.

395Practical hintsWhere will I find...?1 Vehicle tool kitWheel wrenchJack2 Arrow 3 Minispare wheel, Wheel bolts for Minispare wheel4 Vehicle tool kit

396Practical hintsWhere will I find...?In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the Minispare wheel when observing the following restrictio

397Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the vehicleIf you are unable to unlock the vehicle wit

398Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunkA minimum height clearance of 5.41 ft (1.65 m) is required to open the trunk lid

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

39Getting startedAdjustingHead restraint tiltManually adjust the angle of the head re-straint.왘 Push or pull on the lower edge of the head restraint c

399Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency1 Locking왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driver’s door lock until it stops.왘 Turn the mechanic

400Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyManually unlocking the gear selector leverIn case of power failure, the gear selector lever can be

401Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왔 Opening/closing in an emergencyOperating roll bars manuallyReleasing roll bars manuallyIf the roll

402Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency2 Hex wrench왘 Insert long side of hex wrench 2 into opening.왘 Using hex wrench 2, press release catch

403Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왘 Press hex wrench down firmly in direc-tion of arrow 3 and hold.왘 Press head restraint down in direc

404Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency왘 Engage parking brake.왘 Lower the side windows.왘 Lower rear head restraints (컄 page 115).왘 For safet

405Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency2 Trim왘 Fold the right-hand side of the trunk floor away.왘 Detach trim 2 along the perforation.3 Lock

406Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency6 Lever7 Soft top storage compartment hingeThe soft top storage compartment hinges are located on the

407Practical 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

408Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency9 Soft top compartment cover왘 One person should stand on the left side of the vehicle and the other o

40Getting startedAdjustingFolding backrests forward왘 Pull release lever 1 forward and fold the seat backrest forward.The head restraint will automatic

409Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyb Windshield frame왘 Lift soft top out of soft top compart-ment and pull it forward to windshield fram

410Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencye Material tensioning framef Soft top compartment cover왘 Lift material tensioning frame e into a vert

411Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyh Locking 왘 Insert hex wrench into soft top locking mechanism screw.왘 Turn the soft top locking mecha

412Practical hintsReplacing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*If the batteries in the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are

413Practical hintsReplacing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*왘 Remove the batteries.3 Battery4 Contact spring왘 Using a lint-free cl

414Practical hintsReplacing bulbsSafe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-fore essential that all bulbs a

415Practical hintsReplacing bulbsRear lamps Notes on bulb replacement앫 Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫 S

416Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first:왘 Turn th

417Practical hintsReplacing bulbsHigh beam bulb왘 Turn housing cover 2 counterclock-wise and remove it.왘 Turn bulb holder 5 with the bulb coun-terclock

418Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront lamps Bi-Xenon*-type1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp2 Housing cover for high beam flasher, parking and standi

41Getting startedAdjustingAdjusting steering column in or out왘 Move stalk forward or back in the direction of arrow 1 until a comfort-able steering wh

419Practical hintsReplacing bulbsFront turn signal lamp bulb왘 Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise and remove it.왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn

420Practical hintsReplacing bulbsReplacing bulbs for rear lampsBefore you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following first:왘 Turn the e

421Practical hintsReplacing wiper blades왔 Replacing wiper bladesRemoving wiper blades왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

422Practical hintsFlat tirePreparing the vehicle왘 Park the vehicle as far as possible from moving traffic on a hard surface.왘 Turn on the hazard warni

423Practical hintsFlat tireMounting the Minispare wheelPreparing the vehiclePrepare the vehicle as described on (컄 page 422).왘 Take the wheel wrench a

424Practical 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

425Practical hintsFlat tireMounting the new wheel1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims2 Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel or other steel rims (located in tru

426Practical hintsFlat tire왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly.Lowering the vehicle왘 Lower vehicle by turning c

427Practical hintsBattery왔 BatteryThe battery is located in the engine compartment on the right hand side.1 ClampsRemoving filter box:왘 Release clamps

428Practical hintsBattery2 Negative terminal3 Positive terminal coverDisconnecting the battery왘 Turn off the engine (컄 page 56).왘 Turn off all electri

42Getting startedAdjustingThe buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch.1 Adjustment button2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button3

429Practical hintsBatteryReconnecting the battery왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch.Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:왘

430Practical hintsJump startingIf the battery is discharged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat-tery of another vehicle. Observe

431Practical hintsJump startingThe battery is located on the right side of the engine compartment. For jump start-ing use the terminals in front of th

432Practical hintsTowing the vehicleTowing the vehicleMercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi-cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using f

433Practical hintsTowing the vehicleWarning! GPrior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make certain that the SmartKey is in starter

434Practical hintsTowing the vehicleInstalling towing eye boltTowing eye bolt CLK 320/CLK 5001 Cover on right side of front bumper2 Cover on right sid

435Practical hintsTowing the vehicleTowing eye bolt CLK 55 AMGTowing eye bolt in front bumperThe cover for the threaded bore in the front bumper is id

436Practical hintsFusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to stop the supply of electricity to a device that is malfunctioning. This helps to

437Practical hintsFusesMainfuse box in passenger compartmentThe main fuse box is located in the passen-ger compartment on the driver’s side of the coc

438Practical hintsFusesOpening fuse box4 Fuse box cover5 Clamps왘 With a dry cloth, remove any moisture from the fuse box.왘 Release clamps 5.왘 Remove c

43Getting startedDriving왔 DrivingFastening the seat beltsWarning! GDo not lay any objects in the driver’s foot-well. Be careful that floor mats or car

439Technical dataParts serviceWarranty coverageIdentification labelsLayout of poly-V-belt driveEngineRims and tiresElectrical systemMain dimensionsWei

440Technical dataThe “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle.Parts serviceAll authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers

441Technical dataWarranty coverage왔 Warranty coverageYour vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Inf

442Technical dataIdentification labels1 Certification label (includes Paintwork code)2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 3 Vacuum line routing diagr

443Technical 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

444Technical dataEngineModel CLK 320 (209.465)11The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the cor

445Technical dataRims and tires왔 Rims and tiresOnly use tires and rims which have been specifically developed for your vehicle and tested and approved

446Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires16" tires17" tiresCLK 320 CLK 500CLK 320 (Appearance Package)CLK 55 AMGRims (light alloy) 7J x

447Technical dataRims and tiresMixed size tiresCLK 320 CLK 320 (Appearance Package) CLK 500Front axle:Rims (light alloy) 7 J x 16 H2 71/2 J x 17 H2 71

448Technical dataRims and tiresCLK 55 AMGFront axle:Rims (light alloy) 71/2 Jx18EH2Wheel offset 1.45 in (37 mm)1Summer tires (radial-ply tires)225/40

44Getting 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

449Technical 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

450Technical dataElectrical systemModel CLK 320 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMGGenerator (alternator) 14 V/120 A 14 V/150 A 14 V/150 AStarter motor 14 V/1.4 KW 14

451Technical dataMain dimensions왔 Main dimensionsModel CLK 320 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMGOverall vehicle length 182.8 in (4643 mm) 182.8 in (4 643 mm) 182.8 i

452Technical dataWeightsTrunk load max. 220 lbs (100 kg)

453Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants mus

454Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Cooling system CLK 320CLK 500CLK 55 AMGapprox. 10.7

455Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Engine oilsEngine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability f

456Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Air conditioning refrigerantR-134a (HFC) refrigerant and special PAG lubricating oil are used in the

457Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Fuel requirementsOnly use premium unleaded fuel:앫 The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91

458Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.CoolantsThe engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze, which provides:앫 Corr

45Getting startedDriving1 Latch plate2 Release button3 Buckle왘 With a smooth motion, pull the belt out of the seat belt presenter.왘 Place the shoulder

459Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Anticorrosion/antifreezeYour vehicle contains a number of alumi-num parts. The use of aluminum compo

460Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*Both the windshield washer and headlamp cleani

461Technical termsABS(Antilock Brake System)Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered.Accessor

462Technical termsCruise controlDriving convenience system for auto-matically maintaining the vehicle speed set by the driver.Curb weight(컄 page 336)D

463Technical termsHead-thorax air bagInstalled in the driver and the front pas-senger seat, these air bags protect oc-cupants during side impact colli

464Technical termsMultifunction steering wheelSteering wheel with buttons for operat-ing the control system.Normal occupant weight(컄 page 337)OCS(Occu

465Technical termsRestraint systemsSeat belts, child restraints, lower an-chors and tethers for children (LATCH). As independent systems, their protec

466Technical termsTele Aid System(Telematic Alarm Identification on De-mand)The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man

467IndexAABS 25, 84, 461Malfunction indicator lamp 354Messages in display 366Accelerator position, automatic transmission 170Accessory weight 335Accid

468IndexAir bags 61Children 62Front 65Head-thorax 66Passenger 65Rear side-impact 67Safety guidelines 64Air conditioning (cooling) 187Turning off 188,

46Getting 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

469IndexAutomatic climate control 190Activating 191Adjusting air distribution 194Air recirculation mode 195Deactivating 191Defrosting 195Rear window d

470IndexBlockingRear window operation 82BoltsFor Minispare wheel 396Brake assist system (BAS) 461Brake fluid 456Message in display 375Brake lamp bulbs

471IndexCentral lockingAutomatic 110From inside 110Locking from inside 110Switch 110Switching on/off (control system) 155Unlocking from inside 110Cent

472IndexClosingCup holder 272Glove box 269Hood 306Side windows 240Side windows with KEYLESS-GO* 243Ski sack roller blind* 246, 267Soft top 244Soft top

473IndexConvenience submenu 156Activating easy-entry/exit feature 156Setting key-dependency 157Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror

474IndexHeadlamps 56Immobilizer 89Interior lighting delayed switch-off 154Rear window defroster 179Residual heat 199Seat ventilation* 118Tow-away alar

475IndexEEasy-entry/exit feature 112Activating 156Electrical fuses 436Electrical outlet in rear passenger compartment 275Electrical systemTechnical da

476IndexFFahrenheitSetting temperature units 145Fastening the seat belts 43Fine adjustmentCruise control 259First aid kit 391Flat tire 422Lowering the

477IndexFuses 436Aids for changing fuses 436Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 438Fuse box in engine compartment 437Fuse box in passenger compartment 437Fuse

478IndexHHands-free microphone 29Hard plastic trim itemsCleaning 351Hazard warning flasher 127Switching off 128Switching on 128Head restraints 113Head

47Getting startedDrivingAutomatic transmissionGearshift pattern for automatic transmissionP Park position with gear selector lever lockR Reverse gearN

479IndexInstrument cluster 24, 130, 463Cleaning 351Coolant temperature indicator 131Illumination 130Lamps in 354–360Multifunction display 133Outside t

480IndexLamps, indicator and warningABS 354Battery (SmartKey) 96, 102Brakes 355Center console 361CHECK ENGINE 356Coolant 357, 376Engine diagnostics 35

481IndexLocator lighting 124Setting 153Lock buttons 463Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 58Locking 55, 94Fuel filler flap 302Global with KEYLESS-GO* 102Global

482IndexMenus 134AUDIO 139Control system 463In control system 136, 137NAV 141Settings menu 142Standard display 138Submenus 135TEL* 160Trip computer 15

483IndexRoll bar 387Selector lever 373SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 382Soft top 389Steering gear oil level 389Symbol messages 374–390Tele Aid 388Telephone

484IndexOperatingAudio system 201CD player 140COMAND* see separate operating instructionsNavigation system 141Radio 139Radio transmitters 299Telephone

485IndexPositions (Memory function)Recalling from memory 120Storing into memory 120Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated t

486IndexRear seat head restraintsLowering with lower switch 115Raising 115Rear seatsRear seat head restraints 114Rear side-impact air bags 67Rear view

487IndexResettingAll functions (control system) 142All functions of a submenu 143Fuel consumption 159Maintenance service indicator 344Trip odometer 13

488IndexService and Warranty BookletLoss of 441Service and warranty information 10Service life (tires) 314Service System see Maintenance service syste

48Getting startedDriving왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P.왘 Do not depress accelerator.왘 Depress the brake pedal during the starting pro

489IndexSide windowsAutomatic opening 240Cleaning 350Closing 239, 240, 241, 242Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 243Closing with SmartKey 242Closing with soft

490IndexSoft top 244, 465Cleaning 347Closing (SmartKey) 252Closing (switch) 248Emergency operations 403Locking after raising/lowering 250Luggage cover

491IndexStoringMinispare wheel 395station (satellite radio) 217Storing (Memory function)Positions into memory 120Storing tires 315SubmenusConvenience

492IndexTele Aid 277Emergency calls 278Information 281Initiating an emergency call manually 279Messages in display 388Remote door unlock 283Roadside A

493IndexTread 338Tread depth 315Tread depth (tires) 340Treadwear indicators 338Trip computer 158Trip odometerResetting 131TrunkAuxiliary fuse box 438C

494IndexUpgrade signalsTele Aid 282Uphill drivingCruise control 257UpholsteryCleaning 352Upshifting 165Useful features 269Ashtray (Center console) 273

495IndexCollapsible wheel chock 391Fuse Extractor 391Gloves 391Hex wrench (in trunk) 391Removing 391Spare fuses 391Straps for soft top emergency opera

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ContentsSafety and Security... 59Occupant safety... 60Air bags ...

49Getting startedDrivingParking brake 1 Parking brake release handle2 Parking brake pedal왘 Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 1.The indica

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50Getting startedDrivingFor more information on driving, see “Driv-ing instructions” (컄 page 291).Switching on headlampsFor more information on headla

51Getting startedDriving왘 Turn exterior lamp switch to position B.The low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in the instrument cluster comes on (컄 page 24

52Getting startedDrivingWindshield wipersThe combination switch is located on the left of the steering column.Combination switch1 Single wipe2 Switchi

53Getting startedDrivingIntermittent wiping왘 Turn the combination switch to position I.Single wipe왘 Press combination switch briefly in the direction

54Getting startedDrivingProblems while drivingThe engine runs erratically and misfires앫 An ignition cable may be damaged.앫 The engine electronics may

55Getting startedParking and locking왔 Parking and lockingYou have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. E

56Getting startedParking and lockingSwitching off headlamps왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M (컄 page 50).For more information, see “Lighting” (컄 pa

57Getting startedParking and locking왘 Press the seat belt release button (컄 page 45).Allow the retractor to completely re-wind the seat belt by guidin

58Getting 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

ContentsControl system ... 133Multifunction display... 133Multifunction steering wheel... 134M

59Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyPanic alarmDriving safety systemsAnti-theft systems

60Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIn this section you will learn the most im-portant facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle.앫 Se

61Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyAir bagsWarning! GIn the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or does not come on at all, the S

62Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GTo reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and fr

63Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GAccident research shows that the safest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat.It shoul

64Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySafety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bagWe caution you not to rely on the pres

65Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWhen you sell your vehicle, we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with a

66Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe air bags will not deploy in impacts which do not exceed the system’s deploy-ment thresholds. You will then be

67Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyRear side-impact air bags1 Rear side-impact air bagThe rear side-impact air bags 1 are de-ployed: 앫 on the impacte

68Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyiFor information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and c

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69Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GDamaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchorin

70Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyEmergency tensioning device (ETD), seat belt force limiterThe seat belts are equipped with emergen-cy tensioning d

71Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyRoll barsThe roll bars are integrated into the rear head restraints.The roll bars raise automatically in an acci-d

72Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyChildren in the vehicleIf an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle:앫 Secure the child using an infa

73Safety and SecurityOccupant safety!A statement by the child restraint man-ufacturer of compliance with this stan-dard can be found on the instructio

74Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat be-cause circumstances require you

75Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyOccupant Classification SystemThe Occupant Classification System (OCS) automatically turns the front passenger fro

76Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyWarning! GIf the 56 indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the f

77Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyIf the 56 indicator lamp is illuminat-ed, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deploye

78Safety and SecurityOccupant safety앫 If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you

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79Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyThe 56 indicator lamp is located in the center console.1 Front passenger front air bag off indica-tor lampThe 56 i

80Safety and SecurityOccupant safetySelf-test Occupant Classification SystemAfter turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pre

81Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyTo fold anchors out1 Indicates the position of the anchors2 Anchors3 Release button왘 Grip inner side of anchors 2

82Safety and SecurityOccupant safetyBlocking of rear side window operationYou can block the rear door window oper-ation (for instance when you have ch

83Safety and SecurityPanic alarm왔 Panic alarmAn audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 21/2minutes.1 Â buttonActivat

84Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsIn this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems:앫 ABS (Antilock Brake Sys

85Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsBrakingAt the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pe

86Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see “Practical hints” (컄 page 353).ESPThe Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is opera

87Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsFor more information, see “Practical hints” (컄 page 353).Switching off the ESPTo improve the vehicle's

88Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsWhen you switch off the ESP앫 the ESP does not stabilize the vehicle앫 the engine output is not limited, whic

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89Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systems왔 Anti-theft systemsImmobilizerThe immobilizer prevents unauthorized persons from starting your vehicle.Activat

90Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsArming the alarm systemThe indicator lamp is in the switch for the tow-away alarm in the center console.1 Indic

91Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsCanceling the alarmTo cancel the alarm:With the SmartKey왘 Press the Œ or ‹ button on the SmartKey.or왘 Insert th

92Safety and SecurityAnti-theft systemsDisarming tow-away alarmTo prevent triggering the tow-away alarm, switch off the tow-away alarm feature before

93Controls in detailLocking and unlockingSeatsMemory functionLightingInstrument clusterControl systemAutomatic transmissionGood visibilityClimate cont

94Controls in detailIn the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper-ate the equipment installed on your vehi-cle

95Controls in detailLocking and unlockingWarning! GWhen leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and

96Controls in detailLocking and unlockingFactory settingGlobal unlocking왘 Press button Œ.All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the do

97Controls in detailLocking and unlockingGlobal locking왘 Press button ‹.With the hood, trunk and both doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three

98Controls in detailLocking and unlockingUnlocking and opening the trunk lidYou can unlock and open the trunk lid separately.A minimum height clearanc