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S ommer C orporate M e di a AG Operator’s Manual CLK-Class Cabriolet Order No. 6515 1298 13 Part No. 209 584 98 83 USA Edition A 2006 Ê4ÀtÃsCË 2095849883 Operator’s Manual CLK-Class Cabriol.
CLK 350 CLK 500 C L K5 5A M G.
Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz. Your selection of our product is a demon- stration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.
Contents Introduction .......... ........ ....... .......... ....... 9 Product inform ation ......... ............. .......... 9 Operator’s Manual ............. ............. ..... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automo biles .
Contents Safety and Security ..... ........... .......... . 61 Occupant safety.................. ......... ........ 62 Air bags . ........... .......... ........... ......... 63 Seat belts ......... .......... ........... ......... 69 Active head restraints .
Contents Trip computer menu .......... ........... 161 TEL menu* ... ............ ........... ......... 163 Automatic transmission ............ ......... 1 66 Gear selector lever position ......... 168 Driving tips .................. ....... .........
Contents Luggage co ver ........... ....... ........ .... 262 Wind screen .......... ........ ......... ...... 263 Driving systems ............. ............. ....... 265 Cruise control ... .......... ............. ..... 265 Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, Canada only .
Contents Maximum tir e inflation pressure .. 352 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicl es) ......... .... 353 Tire ply material ..... ............... ....... 35 4 Tire and loading terminology ........ 355 Rotating tires ............... .
Contents Towing the vehicle ....... ............. ......... 458 Towing the vehicle .. ............... ....... 458 Installing towing eye b olt............. . 460 Fuses ...... ........... ............ ........... ......... 462 Aids for replacing fuses .
9 Product information 왔 Introduction Product information Please observe the following in your own best interest: We recommend using Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion parts and accessories explicitly approved by us for your vehicle model.
10 Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great deal of useful information. We urge you to read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the vehicle before driving. For your own safety and longer service l ife of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in- structions and warnings contained in this manual.
11 Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Merc edes-Benz automobiles Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or.
12 Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance The Maintenance Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular interv als. Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- vice.
13 Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- eign countries, please be aware that: 앫 service facilities or replace.
14 Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- vide comprehensive su pport information for you, the vehicle operator. Each section has its own reference color. At a glance Here you will find an overvi ew of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
15 Introduction Symbols 왔 Symbols Trademarks: 앫 ESP ® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler. 앫 HomeLink ® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company. 앫 SIRIUS and related marks ar e trade- marks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.
16 Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Proper use of the vehicle requires that you are familiar with the following information and rules: 앫 the safety precauti ons in this manual.
17 Introduction Problems with your vehicle 왔 Problems with your vehicle If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if requ ired.
18 Introduction Reporting safety defects For the USA only: The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant t o the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1 966”.
19 Introduction Vehicle data recording 왔 Vehicle data recordi ng Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehic.
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21 At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control pane l Door control panel.
22 At a glance Cockpit.
23 At a glance Cockpit Item Page 1 Steering wheel gearshift buttons CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG 175 176 2 Combination switch 앫 Turn signals 앫 Windshield wipers 앫 High beam 53 53 52 3 Cruise control lever.
24 At a glance Instrument cluster.
25 At a glance Instrument cluster Item Page 1 L Left turn signal indica- tor lamp 53 2 v ESP ® warnin g lamp 378 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 140 5 l Distance warning lamp Warning lamp without func- tion. It illuminates with the ig- nition on.
26 At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Multifunction display 140 Operating control system 140 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up / to increase ç down /.
27 At a glance Center console 왔 Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Seat heater*, driver’s side Seat ventilation*, driver’s side 122 123 2 Parktronic system* deacti- vation switch (Canada only.
28 At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 284 286 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 35 3 Compartment in center armrest (depending on vehi- cle production date): Desi.
29 At a glance Overhead control panel 왔 Overhead control panel Item Page 1 Tele Aid (emergency call system) button 289 2 Temperature sensor for au- tomatic climate control 3 Right reading lamp on/of.
30 At a glance Door control panel Item Page 1 Door handle 107 2 Seat adjustment 38, 119 3 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 124 4 Switches for opening/c.
31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking.
32 Getting started The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the i nfor- mation given here.
33 Getting started Unlocking Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* With the KEYLESS-GO function, you can lock and unlock the vehicle without using the remote control buttons on the SmartKey and start th e engine without in- serting the Smar tKey in the star ter switch.
34 Getting started Unlocking Starter swi tch positions SmartKey Starter switch 0 For removing SmartKey The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. 2 Ignition (power suppl y for all electrical consumers) and driving position.
35 Getting started Unlocking For more information, see “SmartKey” ( 컄 page 96). For information on starting the engine us- ing the SmartKey, see “Starting with the SmartKey” ( 컄 page 49).
36 Getting started Unlocking Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, th e vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once. This supplies power for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment.
37 Getting started Adjusting 왔 Adjusting Seats Wa r n i n g ! G All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Wa r n i n g ! G Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving.
38 Getting started Adjusting Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located on the respective door. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Backrest tilt 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 34).
39 Getting started Adjusting Head restraint adju sting Manually adjust the head restraint. 왘 Push or pull the head restraint cushion to the desired position.
40 Getting started Adjusting For information on additional convenience features permitting easy entry and exit, see “Easy-entry/exit feature” ( 컄 page 42).
41 Getting started Adjusting Steering wheel Steering wheel adjustment The stalk for steering wheel adjustment is located on the lower left of s teering column. 1 Adjusting steering column, in or out 2 Adjusting steering column, up or down 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 34).
42 Getting started Adjusting Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. When entering and exiting the vehicle, the steering wheel is in its uppermost position. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control system ( 컄 page 160).
43 Getting started Adjusting Mirrors Adjust the interior and exterior rear view mirrors before driving so that you have a good view of the road and traffic condi- tions. Interior rear view mirror 왘 Manually adjust the interior rear view mirror. For more information, see “Rear view mir- rors” ( 컄 page 181).
44 Getting started Adjusting The buttons are located above the exterior lamp switch. 1 Adjustment button 2 Passenger-side exterior rear view mirror button 3 Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror button 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 34).
45 Getting started Driving 왔 Driving Fastenin g the seat belts Wa r n i n g ! G Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor ma ts or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneu- vers, the objects could get caught between the pedals.
46 Getting started Driving The seat belt presenter for driver and pa s- senger makes it easier to put on the seat belt. 1 Seat belt presenter The seat belt presenter slides out when the corresponding door is closed and the igni- tion is switched on ( 컄 page 34).
47 Getting started Driving 왘 Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your h ips. 왘 Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks. 왘 If necessary, tighten the lap portion to a snug fit by pulling shoulder portion up.
48 Getting started Driving The seat belt presenter slides back: 앫 right after you pus hed the latch plate 1 into buckle 3 and heard it click. 앫 after approximately 60 seconds if you did not push latch pl ate 1 into buckle 3 . 앫 if your door is opened.
49 Getting started Driving Starting with the SmartKey 왘 Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P . 왘 Do not depress accelerator. 왘 Turn the SmartKey in the start er switch to position 3 ( 컄 page 34) and release it again immediately (“touch-start”).
50 Getting started Driving Starting difficulties If the engine does not start as described, carry out the following steps: 왘 If you are starting the engine with the SmartKey, turn SmartKey in starter switch to position 0 and repeat starting procedure.
51 Getting started Driving Driving 왘 Depress the brake pedal. 왘 Move gear selector lever to position D or R . 왘 Release the brake pedal. 왘 Carefully depress the accelerator pedal. Once the vehicle is in motion, the auto- matic central locking system engages and the locking knobs drop down.
52 Getting started Driving For more information on driving, see “Driv- ing instructions” ( 컄 page 307). Switching on headlamps For more information on head lamps, see “Lighting” ( 컄 page 127). Low beam headlamps The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
53 Getting started Driving 왘 Push combination switch in direction of arrow 1 . The high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on ( 컄 page 24). Turn signals The combination switch is l ocated on the left of the steering column.
54 Getting started Driving Switching on windshield wi pers 왘 Turn the combination switch to the de- sired position depending on the intensity of the rain. 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed Intermittent wiping Intermittent wiping interval is dependent on wetness of windshield.
55 Getting started Driving Wiping with windshi eld washer fluid 왘 Press the combination switch in direc- tion of arrow 1 past the resistance point. The windshield wipers operate with washer fluid. For information on filling up the washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*” ( 컄 page 329).
56 Getting started Driving Problems while driving The engine runs erratically and misfires 앫 An ignition cable may be damaged. 앫 The engine electronics may not be op- erating properly. 앫 Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it.
57 Getting started Parking and locking 왔 Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows: Parking b rake 1 Release handle 2 Parking brake pedal 왘 Step firmly on parking brake pedal 2 .
58 Getting started Parking and locking Switching off headlamps 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( 컄 page 52). For more information, see “Lighting” ( 컄 page 127).
59 Getting started Parking and locking Turning off the engine with KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton to shut off the engine. With the driver's door closed, the start- er switch is now in position 1 .
60 Getting started Parking and locking 왘 Exit the vehicle, take the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and close all doors and the trunk lid. Locking with the SmartKey 왘 Press lock button ‹ on the SmartKey ( 컄 page 32). With the trunk and both doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times.
61 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems.
62 Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im- portant facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle. 앫 Seat be lts ( 컄 page 69) 앫 Child restrain.
63 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Air bags Wa r n i n g ! G In the event that the 1 indicator lamp comes on during driving or doe s not come on at all, the SRS self-check has detected a malfunction.
64 Safety and Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G To reduce the risk of injury when the front air bags inflate, it is very important for the driver and front passenger to always be in a properly seated position and to wear their respective seat belts.
65 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G Accident researc h shows that the s afest place for children in an automobile is in the rear seat.
66 Safety and Security Occupant safety Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency tensioning device and air bag We caution you not to rely on the pres- ence of the air bags in order to avoid wearing your seat belt.
67 Safety an d Security Occupant safety When you sell your vehicle, we strongly urge you to give notice to the subsequent owner that it is equipped with an SRS by alerting th em to the applicable section in the Operator’s Manual.
68 Safety and Security Occupant safety The front passenger front air bag will only be deployed if: 앫 the system, based on OCS weight sen- sor readings, senses that the front pas- senger seat is occu.
69 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Seat belts The use of seat belts and infant and child restraint systems is required by law in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.
70 Safety and Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G Damaged seat belts or be lts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring po ints must also be checked. Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz.
71 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Enhanced seat belt reminder system When the engine is started the seat belt telltale < illuminates for a maximum of six seconds and a warning chime sounds to remind you and your passengers to fas- ten your seat belts.
72 Safety and Security Occupant safety Emergency tensi oning devi ce (ETD), seat belt force limiter The seat belts are equipped with emergen- cy tensioning devices and belt force limiters.
73 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Active head restraints The active head restraints are intended to offer the driver and front passenger in- creased protection from head and neck in- jury.
74 Safety and Security Occupant safety Roll bars The roll bars are integrated into the rear head restraints. The roll bars raise automatically in an acci- dent or in a critical driving situation. You can manually lower the roll bars again when the soft top is open ( 컄 page 424).
75 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Children in the ve hicle If an infant or child i s traveling with you in the vehicle: 앫 Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child. 앫 Make sure that the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
76 Safety and Security Occupant safety ! A statement by the child restraint man- ufacturer of compliance with this stan- dard can be found on the instruction label on th e restra int and i n the inst ruc- tion manual provided with the restraint.
77 Safety an d Security Occupant safety 앫 If you must instal l a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstanc es require you to do so, make sure that the 56 indicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger fro nt air bag is deactivated.
78 Safety and Security Occupant safety Occupant Classification System The O ccupant C lassification S ystem (OCS) automatically turns the front p assenger front air bag on or off based on the classi- fied occupant weight category determined by weight sensor readings from the front passenger seat.
79 Safety an d Security Occupant safety When the OCS senses th at the front passen- ger seat occupant is classified as being up to or less than the weight of a typical 12-month-old child in a standard.
80 Safety and Security Occupant safety Wa r n i n g ! G According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat- ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible.
81 Safety an d Security Occupant safety The 56 indicator lamp is located in the center console. 1 Front passenger front air bag off indica- tor lamp The 56 indicator lamp 1 will be illuminated, except with the SmartKey removed or in starter switch position 0 .
82 Safety and Security Occupant safety Self-test Occupan t Classification System After turning the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 1 or 2 or pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button once or twice, the 56 indicator lamp located in the center console illuminates.
83 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Child seat anchors – LATCH type This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH (L ower A nchors and T ethers for CH ildren) type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for the installation of a LATCH-type child seat with matching mounting fittings.
84 Safety and Security Occupant safety LATCH-type anchors de sign A The foldable LATCH-type anchors are located between the seat cushion and the backrest. 1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors 3 Release button To fold anchors out: 왘 Grip inner side of anchors 2 and fold forward until they audibly lock in place.
85 Safety an d Security Occupant safety Blocking of rear side window operation You can block the rear side window operation (for instance when you have children riding in the rear pass enger compartment). The override switch is located on the door control panel of th e driver’s door.
86 Safety and Security Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately 2 1 / 2 minutes. 1 Â button Activating 왘 Press and hold button 1 for at least one second. Deactivating 왘 Press button 1 again. or 왘 Insert the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.
87 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems 왔 Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: 앫 ABS (A ntilock B rake S ystem) 앫 BAS .
88 Safety and Security Driving safety systems Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicati ng that the ABS i s in the regulating mode. 왘 Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.
89 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems For more information, see “Practical hints” ( 컄 page 373). ESP ® The Electronic Stab ility Program (ESP ® ) is operational as soon as the engine is run- ning and monitors the vehicle’s traction (force of adhesive friction between the tires and the road surface) and handling.
90 Safety and Security Driving safety systems For more information, see “Practical hints” ( 컄 page 373). Switchin g off the ESP ® To improve the vehicle's traction, turn off the ESP ® in .
91 Safety an d Security Driving safety systems When you switch off the ESP ® 앫 the ESP ® does not stabilize the vehicle 앫 the engine output is not limited, which allows the drive wheels to spin .
92 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Immobilizer The immob ilizer pre vents unau thorize d persons from starting your vehicle. Activating With the SmartKey 왘 Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO* 왘 Turn off the engine by means of the start/stop button ( 컄 page 35) on the gear selector lever.
93 Safety an d Security Anti-theft systems Arming the alarm system The indicator lamp is in the switch for the tow-away alarm in the center console. 1 Indicator lamp 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*. The turn signal lamps flash th ree times to indicate that the alarm system is activated.
94 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Tow-away alarm Once the tow-away alarm is armed, a visual and audible alarm will be triggered when someone attempts to raise the vehicle. Arming tow-away alarm 왘 Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*.
95 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control (CLK 350) Automatic climate control .
96 Controls in detail In the “Controls in detail” section you wil l find detailed information o n how to oper- ate the equipment installed in your vehicle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
97 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Wa r n i n g ! G When leaving the vehicl e, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with ac c e s s t o a n un l o c k e d vehicle.
98 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking 왘 Press button Œ . All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up.
99 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Restoring to fa ctory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about 6 seconds un- til battery check lamp 5 flashes twice. Checking the batt eries 왘 Press button ‹ or Œ . Battery check lamp 5 comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.
100 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: 왘 Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 왘 Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company.
101 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Wa r n i n g ! G When leaving the vehicl e, always take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave ch ildren unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
102 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Important note s on using KEYLE SS-GO* 앫 You can also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey ( 컄 page 96). 앫 You can combine KEYLESS-GO func- tions with normal SmartKey functions (e.g.
103 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 앫 If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is re- moved from the vehicle while the igni- tion is switched on (e.g. if passenger exits the vehicle with the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO), the message Key not recognized will appear in the multifunction display while d riving of f.
104 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global locking 왘 Press the lock button on an outside door handle ( 컄 page 60) or the trunk lid ( 컄 page 106). With the trunk and both doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down.
105 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Restoring to fa ctory setting 왘 Press and hold buttons Œ and ‹ simultaneously for about 6 seconds un- til battery check lamp 5 flashes twice.
106 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 1 Lock button 왘 Press lock button 1 on the trunk lid. With the trunk and both doors closed, all turn signal lamps flash three times. The locking knobs in the doors move down. The anti-theft alarm system is armed.
107 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in- side. Open doors only when conditions are safe to do so. 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handle 왘 Pull on door handle 2 . If door was locked, locking knob 1 w ill move up.
108 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk Opening the trunk from outside A minimum heig ht cl earance of 5.41 ft (1.65 m) is required to open the trunk lid. Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*: The vehicle must be unlocked. The handle is located in the rear license plate recess.
109 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Opening the trunk from the inside You can open the trunk from the inside if the vehicle is stationary. A minimum height clearance of 5.41 ft (1.65 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The remote trunk opening switch is locat- ed on the driver’s d oor (vehicles without trunk opening/closing system*).
110 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk Closing the trunk from the inside automatically* In vehicles with trunk opening/closing sys- tem* you can close the trunk from the in- side using the remote trunk closing* switch.
111 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk from the outsid e manually 1 Handle 2 Handles 왘 Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1 or handles 2 .
112 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk from outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicle with trunk opening/closing sys- tem* you can close the trunk separately 1 Trunk closing switch 왘 Press trunk closing switch 1 brie fly.
113 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk from the outsid e (vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with trunk opening/closing sys- tem* you can close the trunk separately. 1 Trunk closing switch 왘 Make sure you have the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO with you.
114 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Closing the trunk and locking the vehi- cle from the outside (vehicl es with KEYLESS-GO*) In vehicles with trunk opening/closing sys- tem* and KEYLESS-GO, you can close the trunk lid and lock the vehicle si multa- neously.
115 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk emergency release With the emergency release button, the trunk can be opened from inside the trunk. The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid. 1 Emergency release button 왘 Briefly press emergency release button 1 .
116 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Illumination of the emergency release but- ton: 앫 The button will flash for 30 minutes after opening the trunk. 앫 The button will flash for 60 minutes after closing the trunk. Valet lock ing The lock is located next to the handle above the rear license plate recess.
117 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking 왘 Close the trunk ( 컄 page 110). 왘 Pull the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ( 컄 page 419). 왘 Insert the mechanical key in the trunk lid lock. 왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 2 and remove the mechani- cal key in that position to lock the trunk.
118 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Locking and unlocking from the inside You can lock or unlo ck the doors and the trunk from inside using the central locking or unlocking switch. This can be useful, for example, if you want to lock the vehi cle before starting to drive.
119 Controls in detail Seats 왔 Seats For information on seat adjustment, see “Adjusting” ( 컄 page 37). Front seat active head restraints You cannot remove the active head re- straints on the driver’s and passenger’s seats. For removal of the active head restraints we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
120 Controls in detail Seats Raising rear head re straints 1 Rear seat head restraint 왘 Pull head restraint 1 to its highest position. Lowering rear head restraints with switch in the center console 1 Rear head restraint lowering switch 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 34).
121 Controls in detail Seats Multicontour seat* The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support.
122 Controls in detail Seats Seat heating* Both switches for the front seats are located in the center console. 1 Seat heating switch The red indicator lamps on the switch 1 show which heating level you have select- ed. 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 34).
123 Controls in detail Seats Seat ventilation* Both switches for the front seats are located in the center console. 1 Seat ventilation switch The blue indicator lamps in the switch 1 show which ventilation level you have selected: 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 34).
124 Controls in detail Memory function Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should check and adju st the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and seat back- rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate control, reach and comfort. The head restraint should also be adjuste d for proper height.
125 Controls in detail Memory function Storing positions into memory 왘 Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired positi on ( 컄 page 37). 왘 Turn memory position switch 2 to the desired memory position. 왘 Press memory button 1 .
126 Controls in detail Memory function Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position For easier parking, you can adjust the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so that you can see the right rear wheel as soon as you engage reverse gear R .
127 Controls in detail Lighting 왔 Lighting For information on how to switch on the headlamps and use the turn signals, see “Switching on headlamps” ( 컄 page 52) and “Turn signals” ( 컄 page 53). Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
128 Controls in detail Lighting Manual headlamp mode The low beam headlamps and the parking lamps can be switched on and off with the exterior lamp switch.
129 Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M or U . When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are switched on.
130 Controls in detail Lighting Fog lamps Front fog lam ps 왘 Switch on the low beam headlamps ( 컄 page 52). 왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to first stop. The front fog lamps switch on. The green indicator lamp ‡ in the exterior lamp switch comes on ( 컄 page 127).
131 Controls in detail Lighting Rear fog lamp (driv er’s side only) 왘 Switch on the front fog lamps ( 컄 page 130). 왘 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop. The rear fog lamp is switched on. The yellow indicator lamp † in the exterior lamp switch comes on ( 컄 page 127).
132 Controls in detail Lighting Corner-illuminat ing front fog lamp s* (CLK with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) The corner-illuminating front fog lamps im- prove illumination of the road into which you are turning.
133 Controls in detail Lighting Driving rearward Switching on corner -illuminating front fog lamps 왘 Place the gear selector lever in position R . The inverse front fog lamp comes on automatically depending on the steer- ing direction and steering angle.
134 Controls in detail Lighting Interior lighting The controls are located in the overhead control panel. 1 Left front reading la mp 2 Rocker switch for automatic control system 3 Right front reading lamp Activating automati c control 왘 Press the rocker switch 2 to the cen- ter position.
135 Controls in detail Lighting Manual control Switching all front interior lights on and off 왘 Press the W symbol on rocker switch 2 . The front interior lights come on. 왘 Press rocker switch 2 to center position to activate the automatic control.
136 Controls in detail Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” ( 컄 page 24). 1 Reset button The instrument cluste r is activated when .
137 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Coolant temperatur e indicator The coolant temperature indicator is on the right side in the instrument cluster ( 컄 page 24). During severe operating conditions, e.g. stop-and-go traffic, the coolant tempera- ture may rise close to 120°C.
138 Controls in detail Instrument cluster Tachometer The red marking on the tachometer ( 컄 page 24) denotes excessive engine speed. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.
139 Controls in detail Control system 왔 Control system The control system is activated as soon as the SmartKey in the starter switch is turned to position 1 or as soon as the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button is in position 1 .
140 Controls in detail Control system Multifunctio n display 1 Outside temperature 2 Trip odometer 3 Current shift program mode 4 Main odometer 5 Current gear selector lever posi- tion/gear range For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display, see “Menus” ( 컄 page 142).
141 Controls in detail Control system Pressing any of the buttons on the multi- function steering wheel will alter what is shown in the multifunction display. The information available in the multi func- tion display is arranged in menus, each containing a number of functions or sub- menus.
142 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus. The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus.
143 Controls in detail Control system Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Menu 4 Menu 5 Menu 6 Menu 7 Commands/submenus Standard display AUDIO NAV* Vehicle status message memory 1 1 The vehicle status message memory menu is only displaye d if there is a messag e stored.
144 Controls in detail Control system Standard display menu In the standard display, the outside tem- perature and the trip odometer are shown in the multifunction display. 1 Outside temperature 2 Trip odometer If you see another display, press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the standard display appears.
145 Controls in detail Control system AUDIO menu The functions in the Audio menu operate the audio equipment which you currently have turned on. If no audio equipment is currently turned on, the message Audio off is shown in the multifunction display.
146 Controls in detail Control system Operate the CD player 왘 Turn on the radio and select CD ( 컄 page 227). Vehicles with COMAND*: Refer to sepa rate operating instructions. 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the multifunc- tion display.
147 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button è or ÿ repeatedly until the vehicle status message memory appears in the multifunction display.
148 Controls in detail Control system Settings menu In the Settings menu there are two functions: 앫 The function Reset to factory settings? , with which you can reset all the settings to the original factory settings. 앫 A collection of submenus wi th which you can make individual settings for your vehicle.
149 Controls in detail Control system Submenus in the Settings menu 왘 Press button j . The collection of the submenus appears in the multifunction display. 왘 Press button ç . The selection marker moves to the next submenu. The submenus are arrang ed by hierarchy.
150 Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. Detailed instructions on making individual settings can be found on the following pages.
151 Controls in detail Control system Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. cluster submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Instr. clus- ter submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: Selecting speedometer display mode 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr.
152 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button æ or ç to select the language to be used for the multifunction display messages. Available languages: 앫 German ( Deutsch ) 앫 English ( Engl.
153 Controls in detail Control system Time/Date submenu Access the Time/Date submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Time/Date submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: Setting time (hours) This function can only be seen in vehicles with audio system.
154 Controls in detail Control system Setting time (minutes) This function can only be seen in vehicles with audio system. 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Clock, minutes Confirm by press.
155 Controls in detail Control system Setting the date (day) This function can only be seen in vehicles with audio system. 왘 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set date day appears in the multifunction display.
156 Controls in detail Control system Lighting submenu Access the Lighting submenu via the Set- tings menu. Use the Lighting submenu to change th e lamp an d lighti ng settings on your vehicle.
157 Controls in detail Control system For more information on the daytime run- ning lamp mode, see “Li ghting” ( 컄 page 127). Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting f eature acti vat.
158 Controls in detail Control system Setting night security illumination (Headlamps delayed shu t-off) Use this function to set whether you would like the exterior lamps to illuminate during darkness after exiting the vehicle and all doors closed.
159 Controls in detail Control system Setting interior ligh ting delayed s hut-off Use this function to set whether you would like the interior lighting to remain lit during darkness after you have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch. If acti- vated it remains lit fo r 10 seconds.
160 Controls in detail Control system Convenienc e submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Convenience sub- menu to change the settings for a number of convenience features.
161 Controls in detail Control system Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror Use the Mirror adjustment parking aid function to select whether the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mi rror should be turned downward during parking maneu- vers, when reverse gear R is engaged.
162 Controls in detail Control system 1 Distance driven since start 2 Time elapsed since start 3 Average speed since start 4 Average fuel consumption since start Fuel consumption since last reset 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the first function of the trip com- puter menu appears in the multif unctio n displa y.
163 Controls in detail Control system Calling up range (distance to empty) 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). 왘 Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the first function of the trip com- puter menu appears in the multifunction display. 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Range appears in the multifunction display.
164 Controls in detail Control system Which messages will appear in the multifunction display depends on whether your telephone is switched on or off: 앫 If the telephone is off, the message Tel off appears in the multifunction display. 앫 If the telephone is on: The telephone will then search for a network.
165 Controls in detail Control system 왘 Press button j or k repeatedly until the desired name appears in the multifunction display. The stored names are displayed in ascending or descending alphabetical order. 1 Name from the phone book 왘 Press button s .
166 Controls in detail Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmissi on see “Automatic transmission” ( 컄 page 48). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down.
167 Controls in detail Automatic transmission 1 Current gear range/gear selector lever position 2 Current program mode The current gear range/gear selector lever position and program mode ( C / S ) or ( M / C / S ) appear in the multifunction display.
168 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever position Effect ì Park position Gear selector lever position when the vehicle is parked. Place gear selector lever in position P only when vehicle is stopped. The park position is not in tended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked.
169 Controls in detail Automatic transmission ! Coasting the vehicle, or driving for any other reason with gear selector lever in N can result in transmission damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. War n i n g ! G Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not full y engaged in position P is dangerous.
170 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Driving t ips Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavio r: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration.
171 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in position D and driving in the automatic shift program C or S ( 컄 page 172), you can select a gear range for .
172 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the cen ter console.
173 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission, you can change the gears manually and limit or extend the gear range for automatic shifting with the gear selector lever in position D and driving in the automatic program mode C or S .
174 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting The steering wheel gearshift control pro- vides an alternative method for changing the gears manua.
175 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel ge arshift con trol CLK 500 The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the steering wheel. 1 Button, inside: downshift 2 Button, outside: upshift Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the inside 1 of one of the buttons on the steering wheel.
176 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control CLK 55 AMG The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the lef t and righ t of the steering wheel.
177 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Upshifting 왘 Briefly press button 2 on the right side of the steering wheel. The transmission will shift to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmission when you are driving in the automati c program mode ( C or S ).
178 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program CLK 5 5 AMG In addition to the automatic shift program C or S , your vehicle i s equipped with the manual shift program M .
179 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Activating manual shift program 왘 Press program mode selector switch 1 repeatedly until the M for manual program mode M appears in the multifunction display. The transmission switches to the manual program mode M .
180 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Downshifting 왘 Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. or 왘 Briefly press button 1 on the left side of the steering wheel ( 컄 page 176). The transmission shifts to the next lower gear.
181 Controls in detail Good visibility 왔 Good visibility For information on the windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” ( 컄 page 53). Headlamp c leaning system* The button is located on the left side of the dashboard. 1 Headlamp washer button 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36).
182 Controls in detail Good visibility Auto-dimming rear view mirrors* The reflection brightness of the exterior rear view mirror on the driver’s side and the interior rear view mirror will respond .
183 Controls in detail Good visibility Activating exterior rear view mirror parking position Follow these steps to activate the mirror parking position so that the passenger-side exterior rear vie w mirror will be turned downward to the stored position.
184 Controls in detail Good visibility Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. 왘 Swing su n visor 4 down when you experience glare. 1 Mirror lamp 2 Mirror cover 3 Mounting 4 Sun visor 왘 To use the illuminated mirror, lift up mirror cover 2 .
185 Controls in detail Good visibility Rear window defroster The rear window defroster uses a large amount of power. To keep the battery drain to a minimum, switch off the defroster as soon as the rear window is clear. The defroster is automatically deactivated after appr oximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation depending on the outside temperature.
186 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 350).
187 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 350) Canada only USA on ly Item 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Thumbwheel for air v olume control for center air v ents 3 Right side air vent, adjustabl.
188 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 350) The climate control is operational when- ever the engine is running. You can oper- ate the climate control system in either the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depending on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature.
189 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 350) Deactivating the climate control system Deactivating 왘 Set air volume control 1 ( 컄 page 187) to position 0 .
190 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 350) Setting the temper ature Use temperature controls 2 and 3 ( 컄 page 187) to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. You should raise or lower the temperature setting in small incre- ments, preferably star ting at 72°F (22°C).
191 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 350) Adjusting air volume Six blower speeds are available. 왘 Press button U ( 컄 page 187). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. The automatic air volume control is switched off. The air volume is con- trolled according to the currently se- lected control setting.
192 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 350) Windshield fogged on the outside 왘 Switch the windshield wipers on ( 컄 page 54). 왘 Press button U ( 컄 page 187). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Air distribution and air vol- ume are adjusted automatically.
193 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 350) Deactivating 왘 Press button , ( 컄 page 187). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Wa r n i n g ! G Never operate the side windows if there is the possibility of anyo ne being harmed by the closing proced ure.
194 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 350) Air conditioning The cooling function, is only operational when the engine is running, cool s the vehi- cle interior down to the selected tempera- ture. The cooling function also dehumidifies the air in the vehi cle interior, thus preventing the windows from fogging up.
195 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 350) Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents The air conditioning for the rear passenger compartment is contro lled via the climate control panel ( 컄 page 187). The air vents for the rear passenger compartment are located in the rear center console.
196 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG).
197 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Canada only USA on ly Item 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Thumbwheel for air v olume control for center air v ents 3 Right sid.
198 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) The automatic cl imate control is operation- al whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climate c ontrol system in ei- ther the automatic or manual mode.
199 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Deactivating the automati c climate control s ystem Deactivating 왘 Press button ´ ( 컄 page 1 97). The indicator lamp on the button ´ comes on. Reactivating 왘 Press button ´ ( 컄 page 197).
200 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Setting the temper ature Use temperature controls 3 and d for the left side or 6 and b for the right side ( 컄 page 197) to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment.
201 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) 왘 Turn air distribution control 1 or 8 ( 컄 page 197) t o the desired symb ol. The indicator lamp on the button U goes out. The automati c air distri bution is switched off. The air distribution is controlled according to the selected control setting.
202 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) The air conditioning switches automatically to th e following functions: 앫 cooling on the dehumidify 앫 maximum blowing and hea.
203 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to pre vent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside (e.g. before driving through a tunnel). This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment.
204 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Deactivating 왘 Press button , ( 컄 page 197). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. Charcoal filter An activated charcoal filter markedly reduces bad odors and removes pollutants from air entering the passenger compart- ment.
205 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Activating 왘 Press button e ( 컄 page 197). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. Deactivating 왘 Press button e ( 컄 page 197). The indicator lamp on the button goes out.
206 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Air conditioning The cooling function, only operational when the engine is running, cool s the vehi- cle interior down to the selected tempera- ture. The cooling function also dehumidifies the air in the vehi cle interior, thus preventing the windows from fogging up.
207 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Residual heat and ventilation* (Canada only) With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue to heat or ventilate the interi or for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes use of the residual heat produced by the engine.
208 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Rear passenge r compartment adjustable air vents The air conditioning for the rear passenger compartment is controlled via the auto- matic climate control panel ( 컄 page 197). The air vents for the rear passenger compartment are located in the rear center console.
209 Controls in detail Audio system 왔 Audio system Audio and telephone*, operatio n These instructions are intended to help you become familiar with your Mercedes-Benz audio system. They con- tain useful tips and a detailed description of the user functions.
210 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements.
211 Controls in detail Audio system Item Page 1 CD changer mode selector AUX mode selector 227 216 2 Single CD mode selector 228 3 Radio mode selector 4 Mute function (radio) 220 Pause (CD) 233 5 Volu.
212 Controls in detail Audio system Button and soft key operation In these instructions, the alphanumeric keypad (right side of radio panel) and the function buttons (left side of radio panel) are referred to as “buttons”. The four keys below the display panel are referred to as “soft keys”.
213 Controls in detail Audio system Adjusting the volume 왘 Turn rotary control of N button. The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned. Adjusting sound functions The bass and treble functions are called up by pressing the O button.
214 Controls in detail Audio system Sound system* You can either program the sound settings manually ( 컄 page 213) or choose settings via preset sound characteristics. You can select from among the following settings: 앫 STANDARD : conventional stereo sound.
215 Controls in detail Audio system Adjusting volume distribution Call up fader and balance functions by pressing the P button. Fader 왘 Press P button repeatedly until FADER appears in the display. 왘 Press V or W soft key. The volume is distributed accordingly between the front and rear of the vehi - cle.
216 Controls in detail Audio system Returning volume di stribution to facto- ry settings 왘 Press P button to call up settings menu in the display. 왘 Press RES soft key briefly; the respec- tive volume distribution is reset to its center (flat) level.
217 Controls in detail Audio system Radio operation Selecting radio mode 왘 Press b button. Calling up wavebands You can choose from among the FM, AM and WB wavebands. Weather band ( 컄 page 221). Calling up wavebands for radios with out SAT* 왘 Press FM or AM soft key to switch be- tween FM and AM.
218 Controls in detail Audio system Selecting a stat ion The following options are available for se- lecting a station: 앫 Direct frequency input ( 컄 page 218) 앫 Manual tuning ( 컄 page 2 18) .
219 Controls in detail Audio system Automatic seek tuning 왘 Select desired waveband. 왘 Press S or T button briefly. The radio will tune to the next highest or next lowest receivable frequency. Scan search 앫 Starting scan search 왘 Select desired waveband.
220 Controls in detail Audio system Autostore – automatic station memory The Autostore memory function provides an additional memory level. The station memory for manually stored stations is not overwritten. 앫 Calling up Autostore memory level and storing stations 왘 Press AS soft key briefly.
221 Controls in detail Audio system Weather band 왘 Press WB soft key. The weather band station last received is tuned in. Selecting a weather band station directly 왘 Select desired weather band station with buttons 1 to 7 . If a station cannot be tuned in, a search is automatically started.
222 Controls in detail Audio system Introduction to satellite radio* (USA only) SIRIUS satellite radio provides 100 chan- nels of digital-quality radio, among others music, sports, news, and entertainment, free of commercials.
223 Controls in detail Audio system Calling up the SAT main menu 왘 Press SAT soft key. SAT is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the display. Prior to activation of the satellite radio service ( 컄 page 223). After activation of sa tellite radio ser- vice ( 컄 page 223).
224 Controls in detail Audio system Selecting a stat ion The following options are available: 앫 Selecting a station using the selected category ( 컄 page 2 25). 앫 Tuning via station presets ( 컄 page 224). 앫 Tuning via scan search ( 컄 page 225).
225 Controls in detail Audio system Tuning vi a the program categ ory list The category list contains all currently re- ceivable categories of programs. It is arranged alphabetically. 앫 Selecting a categor y 왘 Press PTY soft key. The current PTY category of the sta- tion is displayed.
226 Controls in detail Audio system Obtaining additional text information Additional text information (artist, title) re- lated to the current channel can be dis- played. 왘 Press INF soft key. The title being played is displayed. 왘 Press INF soft key again.
227 Controls in detail Audio system CD mode Safety precautions General notes The system may not be able to play audio CDs with copy protection. Playing copied CDs may cause malfunctions during playback. Wa r n i n g ! G The single CD player and the CD changer* are Class 1 laser products.
228 Controls in detail Audio system Do not use CDs with an eight cm diameter, not even with a CD adapter. Attempting to play CDs with an eight cm diameter or playing such CDs with an adapter may cause damage to the CD drive. Su ch dam- age is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
229 Controls in detail Audio system Ejecting a CD 왘 Make sure the system is switched on. 왘 Press EJECT button. The system ejects the CD. NO CD will appear in the display.
230 Controls in detail Audio system Playing CDs Single CD player in the audio unit 왘 Press i button. CD 0 will appear in the upper left-hand corner of the display. The CD will resume playback at the point where it was switched off. CD changer* 왘 Press Q button.
231 Controls in detail Audio system Selecting CDs in the audio unit wi th CD changer* 왘 You can select from among the inserted CDs with buttons R to 6 .
232 Controls in detail Audio system Fast forward/reverse 앫 Fast forw ard 왘 Press and hold S button until desired point has been reached. 앫 Reverse 왘 Press and hold T button until desired point has been reached. Scan 앫 Startin g scan 왘 Press SC soft key.
233 Controls in detail Audio system Pause function The CD changer* mode is interrupted by an incoming call on the te lephone* ( 컄 page 238). 앫 Switching on pause function 왘 Press U button. The CD changer* mode is interrupt- ed and PAUSE appears in the dis- play.
234 Controls in detail Audio system Using your Mercedes-Benz specified mo- bile telephone*, a number of functions and operating steps can be performed and dis- played in the audio system display.
235 Controls in detail Audio system Adjusting the volume 왘 Turn rotary control of N button dur- ing a telephone call. The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned. Adjusting sound 왘 Adjust sound during a telephone call. Sound adjustment ( 컄 page 213).
236 Controls in detail Audio system 앫 Searching and calling up telephone book entries by name You can access your mobile tele- phone’s phone book using the audio system. You can access both the main entries and the sub-entries of your phone book. 왘 Press MEM soft key or press ‚ or ƒ .
237 Controls in detail Audio system 왘 When you have selected a number, press s button. The call will be made. 앫 Viewing the telephone number of a telephone book entry 왘 Search for desired entry. 왘 Press NUM soft key. The telephone number of the phone book entry appears in the display.
238 Controls in detail Audio system Redial If the number you have dialed is busy, you can again place calls to the last ten tele- phone numbers dialed using the redial function. 앫 Manual redial 왘 Press s button. The telephone number last dialed will appear in the display.
239 Controls in detail Audio system Muting a call It is possible to mute a call; the caller is then no longer able to hear you. 앫 Mute on 왘 Press MUT soft key. 왘 MIC MUTE will appear in the display. 앫 Mute off 왘 Press MUT soft key again. Terminating a call 왘 Press t button.
240 Controls in detail Audio system 앫 Terminating a call 왘 Press t button. The current call is terminated. You are again connected with the caller previously placed on hold. 앫 Combining two calls 왘 Press 3 and s buttons. The calls are combined into one call.
241 Controls in detail Audio system Switching o n the telephon e Switching on the telephone 왘 Press h button. If you have programmed an unlock code for the telephone, you must now enter the code. 왘 Enter code using buttons 1 to R . 왘 If necessary, correct number entered with the CLR soft key.
242 Controls in detail Audio system 왘 If necessary, correct number entered with th e CLR soft key. Press soft key briefly to del ete the last digit entered; press soft key and hold to delete the complete number. 왘 After correct telephone number has been entered, press s button.
243 Controls in detail Audio system 왘 Press button ‚ or ƒ repeat- edly until desired entry has been reached. The stored entries are selected in alphabetical order with th e sub-en- tries. 왘 When you have selected a number, press s button. The call will be made.
244 Controls in detail Audio system 앫 Speed dial If you have stored telephone numbers as speed dial numbers in your tele- phone, you can also enter these with buttons 1 to R on the radio unit. 왘 Press desired button 1 to R briefly. 왘 Press s button.
245 Controls in detail Audio system Accepting an incoming call If the telephone is active in the background (reception symbol is visible in the display), the audio source is muted when an incom- ing call is received.
246 Controls in detail Audio system 앫 Switching between calls 왘 Press s button. This switches between the calls. The non-active call is kept on hold.
247 Controls in detail Audio system Emergency calls “911” The following describes how to dial a “911” emergency call using the audio system head unit when a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile phone* is inserted in the phone cradle*. Unless otherwise specified, the descriptions refer to the audio system head unit.
248 Controls in detail Audio system Placing a “911” emer gency call usin g audio head unit with the phone un - locked 왘 Press h button to switch to te le- phone operation. 왘 Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit. 왘 Press s button for dialing to begin.
249 Controls in detail Power windows 왔 Power windows Opening and closing the wind ows The side windows are opened and closed electrically. The switches for all the side windows are on the driver’s door. The switches for the respective windows are on the front passenger door and the rear side trim panels.
250 Controls in detail Power windows 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 34). Opening the windows 왘 Press switch 1 to 4 to the resistance point. The corresponding window will move downwards until you release the switch. Closing the windows 왘 Pull switch 1 to 4 to the resistance point.
251 Controls in detail Power windows Fully opening the door windows (Express-open) 왘 Press switch 1 or 2 past the resistance point and release. The corresponding window opens completely. Fully closing the door windows (Express-close) 왘 Pull switch 1 or 2 past the resistance point and release.
252 Controls in detail Power windows Summer opening feature If the weather is warm, you can ventilate the vehicle before driving off by simulta- neously: 앫 opening the side windows 앫 opening the s.
253 Controls in detail Power windows Convenience closing feature When you lock the vehicle, you can close the windows and soft top simultaneously. 왘 Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* at the driver’s outside door handle ( 컄 page 252).
254 Controls in detail Power windows Opening and closing all side windows with the soft top switch The soft top switch is located in the center console. 1 Soft top switch As an alternate meth od to using the power window switches, all side windows can be opened or closed using the soft top switch 1 .
255 Controls in detail Soft top 왔 Soft top Opening and closing the soft top For safety reasons, the soft top can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is standing still.
256 Controls in detail Soft top Opening the soft top 1 Soft top, opening Before pulling on the soft top switch, you must make sure: 앫 the parking brake is engaged ( 컄 page 50) 앫 the luggage cove.
257 Controls in detail Soft top Closing the soft top 1 Soft top, closing Before pressing the soft top switch, you must make sure: 앫 the parking brake is engaged ( 컄 page 50) 앫 the trunk lid is closed 앫 the ignition is switched on ( 컄 page 36) i For safety reasons, the soft top cannot be opened while driving.
258 Controls in detail Soft top 왘 Press the soft top switch as indi cated by the arrow 1 until the soft top is completely closed and locked. During the closing procedure the multi- function display shows the message Top in operation . If the soft top is closed and locked, the multifunction display will briefly show the message Top closed .
259 Controls in detail Soft top Locking the soft top af ter raising/low- ering If the soft top is not properly locked, lock i t as described below. Unlocked status noti ced when stopped 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). 왘 To lock the soft top in its fully closed position, press soft top switch.
260 Controls in detail Soft top Opening and closing the soft top with the SmartKey The windows will also be opened or closed when you operate the soft top with the SmartKey. 왘 Aim transmitter eye of the SmartKey or SmartKey with KE YLESS-GO* at the driver’s outside door handle.
261 Controls in detail Soft top Opening (Summer opening feature) 왘 Press and hold button Œ until the soft top is complet ely ope n. The windows and soft top begin to open after approximately one second. During the opening procedure the mul- tifunction display shows the message Top in operation .
262 Controls in detail Soft top Luggage cover The luggage cover is located in the trunk. 1 Luggage co ver 왘 Open the trunk Latch luggage cover 왘 Pull luggage cover 1 out in direction of arrow until it engages in place. Folding back luggage cover 왘 Press luggage cover 1 in direction of rear seat.
263 Controls in detail Soft top Wind screen The wind screen deflects drafts away from the driver and passenger when the soft top is lowered. It is stored in a separate stor- age bag in the trunk. Installing 왘 Remove the wind screen from its stor- age bag.
264 Controls in detail Soft top 6 Retaining lugs 7 Mounting fixture on right side 8 Catch 왘 Fold reta ining lu gs 6 out. 왘 Slide pre-assembled wind screen into mounting fixture on right side 7 using retaining pin on right side. Simulta- neously, retaining lugs 6 should slide into seat belt passage in rear bench seat.
265 Controls in detail Driving systems 왔 Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de- scribed on the following pages: 앫 Cruise control, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed. 앫 Parktronic* (Canada only), which serves as a parking assistant.
266 Controls in detail Driving systems 1 Set current or higher speed 2 Set current or lower speed 3 Cancel cruise control 4 Resume to last set speed Setting current speed 왘 Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed. 왘 Briefly lift 1 or depress 2 the cruise control lever ( 컄 page 266).
267 Controls in detail Driving systems Canceling cruise control There are several ways to cancel cruise control: 왘 Step on the brake pedal. Cruise control is canceled. The last speed set is stored for later use. or 왘 Briefly push the cruise control lever to position 3 .
268 Controls in detail Driving systems Setting a higher speed 왘 Lift the cruise control lever in direction of arrow 1 ( 컄 page 266) and hold it up until the desired speed is reached.
269 Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, Canada only The Parktronic system is an electronic aid designed to assist the driver during park- ing maneuvers. It visu ally and audibly indi- cates the relative distance between the vehicle and an obstacle.
270 Controls in detail Driving systems Range of the sensor s To function properly, the sensors must be free of dirt, ice, snow and slush. Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors, see “Cleaning the Parktronic system* (Canada only) sensors” ( 컄 page 369).
271 Controls in detail Driving systems Warning indicators Visual signals indicate to the driver the rel- ative distance between the sensors and an obstacle. The warning indicator for the front area is located above the center air vents in the dashboard.
272 Controls in detail Driving systems Switching the Parktronic sys tem on/off The Parktronic system can be switched off manually. The Parktronic switch is located in the up- per part of the center console ( 컄 page 27). 1 Parktronic switch 2 Indicator lamp Switching off the Parktronic system 왘 Press Parktronic switch 1 .
273 Controls in detail Loading 왔 Loading Ski sack* (Canada only) Unfolding and loading 왘 Close soft top completely ( 컄 page 257). 왘 Open the trunk. 왘 Fold luggage cover back in direction of the arrow. 1 Left hinge 2 Right hinge 3 Pull strap 왘 Pull ski sack roller blind upward using pull strap 3 .
274 Controls in detail Loading 7 Hook and loop fastener 왘 Unfasten hook and loop fastener 7 . 왘 Pull ski sack into passenger compart- ment and unfold. 8 Flap 9 Catch 왘 Pull down catch 9 . 왘 Open the flap 8 downwards in the di- rection of the arrow.
275 Controls in detail Loading a Strap 왘 Tighten strap a by pulling at the loose end (arrow) until the skis in the ski sack are tightly secured. b Hook c Eye 왘 Connect hook b to eye c located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench. 왘 Tighten strap by pulling at the loose end (arrow).
276 Controls in detail Loading Closing ski sack roller blind 1 Left hinge 2 Right hinge 3 Pull strap 왘 Pull ski sack roller blind downward us- ing pull strap 3 .
277 Controls in detail Loading Loading instructions The total load weight including vehicle oc- cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex- ceed the load limit or vehicle capacity weight indicated on the corresponding placard located on the driver’s do or B-pillar ( 컄 page 333).
278 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Storage compartments Glove box 1 Glove box lid 2 Glove box lid release Opening the glove box 왘 Pull glove box lid release 2 . The glove box l id 1 opens downward. Closing the glove box 왘 Push glove box lid 1 up to close.
279 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Storage box (Center armrest design A) The storage box is in front of the armrest storage compartment. 1 Storage box Opening storage box 왘 Pull storage box 1 in the direction of arrow. Closing storage box 왘 Press storage box 1 back until it engages into place.
280 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Ruffled storage bags 1 Ruffled storage bags Storage bags are located on the rear side of the front seats. Parcel net in front passenger footwell 1 Parcel net A small convenience parcel net is located in the front passenger footwell.
281 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Center armrest Depending on vehicle production date, your vehicle is equipped with either arm- rest design A or B Armrest design A 1 Handle 2 Button (passenger .
282 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Locking compartment 왘 Remove the mechanical key from the SmartKe y ( 컄 page 419). 왘 Turn the compartment lock to position 5 . Unlocking compartm ent 왘 Turn the compartment lock to position 4 . 왘 Insert the mechanical key in the Smart Key.
283 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Opening telephone compartment 왘 Slide cover 1 in direction of arrow and open it fully. Closing telephone compartment 왘 Slide cover 1 back. Armrest in the rear passenger compartment 왘 Pull the top of the armrest out and fold it dow n.
284 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Cup holder in the center armr est Only vehicles with center armrest design B ( 컄 page 282). 1 Cup holder in compartment ( 컄 page 282) 2 Cup hold er Cup holder in the dashb oard 1 Cover Opening cup holder 왘 Push cover 1 .
285 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Removing ashtra y insert 왘 Secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake. 왘 Move the gear selector lever to position N . Now you have more room to take out the insert. 왘 Push sliding button 2 to the right.
286 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Opening ashtr ay 왘 Pull at top of cover 3 . Removing ashtray insert 왘 Push button 1 to disengage ashtray insert 2 and remove it. Reinstalling ashtray insert 왘 Push the ashtray insert 2 down into the retainer until it engages.
287 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Power outlet in the rear passe nger compartment 1 Power outlet 2 Cover 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). 왘 Pull at top of cover 2 . 왘 Flip cover 1 to the left and insert electrical plug (cig arette lighter type).
288 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Telephone* Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele- phone or a citizens band unit, should only be used inside the vehicle if they are con- nected to an antenna that is installed on the outside of the vehicle.
289 Controls in detail Useful fe atures You can take and place telephone calls using the s and t buttons on the steering wheel. To carry out other tele- phone functions, use the control system ( 컄 page 163). See separate operating manual for instruc- tions on how to use the telephone.
290 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Shortly after the completion of your Tele Aid acquaintance cal l, you will receive a user ID and password. By visiting www.mbusa.com and selecting “Tele Aid ” (USA only), you will have access to account information, remote door unlock and more.
291 Controls in detail Useful fe atures A voice connection between the Response Center and the occupants of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af- ter the emergency call has been initiated. The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the emergency provided th ey can speak to an occupant of the vehicle.
292 Controls in detail Useful f eatures 왘 Wait for a voice connection to the Response Center. 왘 Close cover 1 after the emergency call is concluded. Roadside Assi stance button • The Roadside Assistance button • is located below the center armrest cover.
293 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Information button ¡ The Information button ¡ is located be- low the center armrest cover. 왘 Press and hold t he ¡ button (for longer than two seconds). A call to the Customer Assistance Center will be initiated.
294 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Call priority If other service calls such as a Roadsi de Assistance call or Information call are ac- tive, an Emergency call is stil l possible. In this case, the Emergency call will take pri- ority and override all other active calls .
295 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Remote door unlock In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: 왘 Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
296 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Stolen Vehicle Recovery services In the event your vehicle was stolen: 왘 Report the incident to the police. The police will issue a numbered incident report. 왘 Pass this number on to the Mercedes-Benz Response Center along with your password issued to you when you subscribed to the service.
297 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Programming the in tegrated remote control Step 1: 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). Step 2: 왘 If you have previously programmed an signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3.
298 Controls in detail Useful f eatures If you later wish to program a second and/or third hand-held transmitter to the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, do not repeat this step and be- gin directly with step 3.
299 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Step 7: 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.
300 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Step 12: 왘 Confirm the garage door operation by pressing the programmed signal trans- mitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ). Step 13: 왘 To program the remaining two signal transmitter buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.
301 Controls in detail Useful fe atures Reprogramming a single signal trans- mitter bu tton To program a device using a signal tr ans- mitter button previously trained, follow these steps: 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). 왘 Press and hold the desired signal transmitter button ( 2 , 3 or 4 ).
302 Controls in detail Useful f eatures Erasing the integrat ed remote control memory 왘 Switch on the ignition ( 컄 page 36). 왘 Simultaneously press and hold down the outer signal transmitter buttons 2 and 4 , for approximately 20 seconds, until the indicator lamp 1 flashes rap- idly.
303 Controls in detail Useful fe atures i Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated remote control. If you should experi- ence further difficulties with program- ming t.
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305 Operation The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care.
306 Operation In the “Operation” section you will find de- tailed information on operating, maintai n- ing and caring for your vehicle. The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) The more cautiously yo u treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later on.
307 Operation Driving instructions 왔 Driving instructions Drive sensibly – save fuel Fuel consumption, to a great extent, de- pends on driving habits and operating con- ditions. To save fuel you should: 앫 Keep tires at the recommended tire inflation pressures.
308 Operation Driving instructions Brakes To help prevent brake disk corrosion after driving on wet road surfaces (particularly salted roads), it is advisable to brake the vehicle with considerable force prior to parking. The heat generate d serves to dry the brakes.
309 Operation Driving instructions After hard braking, it is ad visable to drive on for some time, rather than immediately park, so that the air stream can cool down the brakes faster.
310 Operation Driving instructions Driving o ff Apply the brakes to test them briefly after driving off. Perform this procedure only when the road is clear of other traffic. Warm up the engine gradually. Do not place full load on the engine until the oper- ating temperature has been reached.
311 Operation Driving instructions Tires Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and be- come visible at a tread depth of appr oxi- mately 1 / 16 in (1.6 mm), at which point the tire is considered worn and should be re - placed.
312 Operation Driving instructions Tire traction The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is always lower than on a dry road. You should pay particular attention to the condition of the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to the freezing point.
313 Operation Driving instructions CLK 350, CLK 500 Your vehicle is factory equipped with “W”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 168 mph (270 km/h). An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from exceeding a speed of 130 mph (210 km/ h).
314 Operation Driving instructions For more information, see “Winter driving” ( 컄 page 359). Standing water Passenger compartment Wa r n i n g ! G If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, make sure snow is kept clear of the exhaust pipe and from around the ve hicle with the engine running.
315 Operation Driving instructions Driving abroad Abroad, there is an extensive Mercedes-Benz service network at your disposal. If you plan to drive into areas which are not listed in the index of your Mercedes-Benz Center directory, you should request pertinent information from an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
316 Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Your Mercedes-Benz is equipped with monolithic-type catalytic converters, an important element in conjunction with the oxygen sensors to achieve substantial con- trol of the pollutants in the exhaust emis- sions.
317 Operation Driving instructions Coolant temperature During severe operating conditions and stop-and-go city traffic, the coolant temperature may rise close to approximately 248°F (120°C). The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248°F (120°C).
318 Operation At the gas station Refueling The fuel filler flap is located on the right-hand side of the vehi cle towards the rear. Locking/unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* automatically locks/un- locks the fuel filler flap.
319 Operation At the gas station 왘 Replace fuel cap by turning i t clockwis e until it audibly engages. 왘 Close fuel filler flap. Wa r n i n g ! G Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pressure in the syste m which could cause a gas discharge.
320 Operation At the gas station Check regularly and before a long trip Engine compartment (CLK 500, example) 1 Coolant level 2 Brake fluid (fuse b ox cover removed) 3 Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* Coolant For normal replenishing, use water (pota- ble water quality).
321 Operation Engine compartment 왔 Engine compartment Hood Opening The hood lock release lever is located to the left of the steering wheel under the dashboard. 1 Hood lock release lever 왘 Pull lever 1 downwards. The hood is unlocked. 2 Lever for opening the hood 왘 Push lever 2 on the hood upwards.
322 Operation Engine compartment Closing 왘 Let the hood drop from a height of approximately 1 ft (30 cm). The hood will lock audibly. 왘 Check to make sure the hood is fully closed. If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps, then it is not properly closed.
323 Operation Engine compartment Checking engine oil level with the control s ystem When checking the oil level 앫 the vehicle must be parked on level ground 앫 with the engine at operating tempera-.
324 Operation Engine compartment If you see the message: Observe waiting time 왘 If engine is at operating temperature, wait 5 minutes before repeating check procedure. 왘 If engine is not at operating temperature yet, wait 30 minutes before repeating check procedure.
325 Operation Engine compartment 1 Oil dipstick 2 Upper (max) mark 3 Lower (min) mark To check the engine oil level with the oil dipstick, do the following: 왘 Open the hood ( 컄 page 321). 왘 Pull out oil dipstick 1 . 왘 Wipe oil dipstick 1 clean.
326 Operation Engine compartment CLK 350 1 Filler cap CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG 1 Filler cap 왘 Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck. 왘 Add engine oil as required. Be careful not to overfill with oil. Be careful not to spill any oil when adding. Avoid environmental damage caused by oil entering the ground or water.
327 Operation Engine compartment Coolant The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicl e must be parked on level ground and the engine must be cool. The coolant expansion tank i s located on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
328 Operation Engine compartment Battery Your vehicle’s battery is located in the engine compartment on the right-hand side ( 컄 page 453). The battery should always be sufficiently charged in order to achieve its rated service life. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for battery maintenance intervals.
329 Operation Engine compartment Windshield washer system and headlamp c leaning system * The windshield washer reservoir is located in the engine compartment. 1 Washer fluid reservoir cap Fluid for the windshield washer system and the headlamp cleaning system is supplied from the windshield wa sher reservoir.
330 Operation Tires and wheels See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information on tested and recommended rims and tires for summer and winter operation.
331 Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. For more informa- tion on checking tire inflation pressure see “Recommended tire inflation pressure ” ( 컄 page 339).
332 Operation Tires and wheels Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under 1 / 8 in (3 mm).
333 Operation Tires and wheels Direction of rotation Unidirectional tires offer added advan- tages, such as better hydroplaning perfor- mance. To benefit, however, you must make sure the tires rotate in the direction specified. An arrow on the sidewall indicates the intended direction of rotation (spinning) of the tire.
334 Operation Tires and wheels Tire and Loading Information Your vehicle is equipped with either the Tire and Loading Information placard (Example A) or the Vehicle Tire Information placard (Example B).
335 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) 1 Load limit information on the Vehicle Tire Information pl acard The placard showing the load limit informa- tion is located on the driver’s door B-pill ar.
336 Operation Tires and wheels Steps for determining correct lo ad limit The following steps have been developed as required of all ma nufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
337 Operation Tires and wheels The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available. For more information, see “Trailer tongue load” ( 컄 page 338).
338 Operation Tires and wheels Certification label Even after careful determination of the combined weight of all occupants, cargo and the trailer tongue load (if appl icable) ( 컄 page 338) as to no.
339 Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Your vehicle is equipped with either the Tire and Loading Information plac ard (Example A) or the Vehicle Tire Information placard (Example B) located on the driver’s door B-pillar ( 컄 page 333).
340 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) 1 Vehicle Tire Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures Placard (Example B) lists the recommend- ed cold tire inflation pressures for maxi- mum loaded vehicle weight. T he tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment.
341 Operation Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Regularly check your tire inflation pressure at least once a month. Check and adjust the tire inflation pressure when the tires are cold. The tires can be considered cold if the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours or driven less than one mile (1.
342 Operation Tires and wheels 왘 Install the valve cap. 왘 Repeat this procedure for each tire. Run Flat Indicator* While the vehicle is being driven, the Run Flat Indicator monitors the set tire inflation pressures by evaluating each wheel’s rota- tional speed.
343 Operation Tires and wheels Reactivating the Run Flat Indicator The tire inflation pressure monitor must be reactivated in the following situations: 앫 If you have changed the tire inflation press.
344 Operation Tires and wheels If you wish to confirm activation: 왘 Press button æ . The following message will appear in the multifunction display: Run Flat Indicator reactivated After a certain “learning phase”, the Run Flat Indicator checks the set pressure val- ues for all four tires.
345 Operation Tires and wheels MO Extended system* The MO Extended system allows you to continue driving your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires. You may only use the MO Exten d ed system in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator* ( 컄 page 342).
346 Operation Tires and wheels Tire size designatio n, load and spee d rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect ratio in % 3 Radial tire code 4 Rim diameter 5 Tire load rating 6 Tire speed rating General: Depending on the design standards used, the tire size molded into the sidewall may have no letter or a letter preceding the tire size designation.
347 Operation Tires and wheels Tire code The tire code 3 ( 컄 page 346) indicates the tire construction type. The “R” stands for radial tire type. Letter “D” means diag- onal or bias ply construction; letter “B” means belted-bias ply construction.
348 Operation Tires and wheels Tire speed rating The tire speed rating 6 ( 컄 page 346) indicates the approved maximum speed for the tire. Summer tires 앫 At the tire manufacturer’s option, any tire with a speed capability above 149 mph (240 km/h) can include a “ZR” in the size designation (for exam- ple: 245/40 ZR18).
349 Operation Tires and wheels 앫 Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph (300 km/h) must include a “ZR” in the size designation AND the service description must be placed in parenthesis.
350 Operation Tires and wheels In addition to tire load rating, special load information may be molded into the tire sidewall following the letter designating the tire speed rating 1 ( 컄 page 349). No specification given: absence of any text (like in above example) indicate s a standard load (SL) tire.
351 Operation Tires and wheels DOT (D epartment o f T ransportation) A tire branding symbol 1 ( 컄 page 350) which denotes the tire meets require- ments of the U.S. Department of Transpor- tation. Manufacturer’s identification mark The manufacturer’s identification mark 2 ( 컄 page 350) denotes the tire manufacturer.
352 Operation Tires and wheels For more information on tire load rating ( 컄 page 347). For information on calculating total and cargo load capa cities ( 컄 page 336). Maximum tire in flation pressure 1 Maximum permissible tire inflation pressure This is the maximum permissible tire inflation pressure for the tire.
353 Operation Tires and wheels Uniform Tire Quality Gradi ng Standards (U.S. vehicles) Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.
354 Operation Tires and wheels Temperature The temperature grades are A (the high- est), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel .
355 Operation Tires and wheels Tire and loading terminology Accessory weight The combined weight (in exces s of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, p.
356 Operation Tires and wheels GVWR (G ross V ehicle W eight R ating) This is the maximum permissible vehicle weight of the fully loaded vehicle (weight of the vehicle including all options, passen- gers, fuel, and cargo and, if applicable, trailer tongue load).
357 Operation Tires and wheels TIN (T ire I dentification N umber) Unique identifier which facilitates efforts by tire manufacturers to notify purchasers in recall situations or other safety matters concerning tires and gives purchases the means to easily identify such tires.
358 Operation Tires and wheels Rotating ti res Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles with tires of the same dimension all around. If your vehicle is equipped with tires of the same dimension all .
359 Operation Winter driving 왔 Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes: 앫 Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. 앫 Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system.
360 Operation Winter driving Block heater (Canada only) The engine is equipped with a block heater. The electrical cable may be installed at an authorized Merced es-Benz Center. Snow chains Snow chains should only be driven on snow-covered roads at speeds not to exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
361 Operation Maintenance 왔 Maintenance We strongly recommend that you have your vehicle serviced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with the Maintenance Booklet at the times called for by the maintenance service indicator.
362 Operation Maintenanc e Clearing the maintenance se rvice indicator message The maintenance service indicator mes- sage is automati cally cleared after approx- imately 30 seconds when you switch on the ignition or when reaching the mainte- nance service threshold while driving.
363 Operation Maintenance Resetting the maintenance service indicator In the event that th e maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator reset.
364 Operation Vehicle care Cleaning and ca re of vehicle While in operation, even while parked, your vehicle is subject to varying external influences which, if gone unchecked, can attack the paintwork as well as the underbody and cause lasting damage.
365 Operation Vehicle care We have selected car-car e products and compiled recommendations which are specially matched to our vehicles and which always reflect the latest technology. You can obtain Mercedes-Benz approved car-care produc ts at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
366 Operation Vehicle care 왘 Use the appropriate MB-Touch-Up Stick for quick and provisional repairs of minor paint damage (i.e. chips from stones, vehicle doors, etc.). Engine cleaning Prior to cleaning the engine compartment, make sure to protect electrical compo- nents and connectors from contact with water and cleaning agents.
367 Operation Vehicle care Automatic car wash You can have your car washed in an au to- matic car wash from the start. Automatic car washes without brushes are prefera- ble. If the vehicle is very dirty, prewash it be- fore running it thro ugh the au tomatic ca r wash.
368 Operation Vehicle care Dry cleaning: 왘 Brush the dry top with a soft-b ristled brush. Brush top always from front to rear. Wet cleaning: 왘 Brush the top wi th a soft-bristled brush. Wash with clear water or with a mild detergent and an ample supply of luke- warm wate r by wiping with a soft -bris- tled brush or sponge from front to rear.
369 Operation Vehicle care Headlamps, tail lamps, side markers, turn signal lenses 왘 Use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz appr oved Car Sham- poo, with plenty of water.
370 Operation Vehicle care Cleaning the windows and the wiper blades 왘 Fold the w iper arms forw ard until the y snapes into place. 왘 Clean the wiper blade inserts with a clean cloth and detergent solution. 왘 Use a soft, clean cl oth and a mild win- dow cleaning solution on all outside and inside glass surfaces.
371 Operation Vehicle care Plastic and rubber parts 왘 Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution. Instrument cluster and cup holders 왘 Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution.
372 Operation Vehicle care Upholstery Using aftermarket seat covers or w earing clothing that have the tendency to give off coloring (e.g. when wet, etc.) may cause the upholstery to become permanently dis- colored. By lining the seats with a proper intermediate cover, contact-discoloration will be prevented.
373 Practical hints What to do if …? Where will I find...? Unlocking/locking in an emergency Opening/closing in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacin.
374 Practical hints What to do if …? Lamps in instrument cluster General information: If any of the following bulbs in the instru- ment cluster fails to come on during the bulb self-check when switching on the igni- tion, have the respective bulb checked and replaced if necessary.
375 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/consequence Sug g ested sol ution ; 3 (USA only) (Canada only) The red brake warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound. You are driving with the parking brake set. 왘 Release the parking brake ( 컄 page 50).
376 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested soluti on ú ± (USA only) (Canada only) The yellow engine malfunction indi- cator lamp come s on while driving.
377 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/conseque nce Suggested solution • The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is running. There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir. 왘 Add coolant to prevent engine from overheating ( 컄 page 327).
378 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution v The yellow ESP ® warning lamp comes on while driving. The ESP ® is deactivated. Risk of accident! Adapt your speed and driving to the preva il- ing road conditions.
379 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/conseque nce Suggested solution A The yellow fuel tank reserve warning lamp comes on while driving. The fuel level has gone below the reserve mark. 왘 Refuel at the next gas station ( 컄 page 318).
380 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution 1 The red SRS indicator lamp comes on while driving. There is a malfunction in the restraint sys- tems. The air bags or emergency tensioning devices (ETDs) could deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in an accident.
381 Practical hints What to do if …? Lamp in center console Problem Possible cause/conseq uence Suggested solu tion 56 The front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp illuminates and remains illuminated with the weight of a typical adult or some- one larger than a small indivi dual on the front passenger seat.
382 Practical hints What to do if …? Problem Possible cause/consequence Suggested solution 56 The front passenger front ai r bag off indicator lamp does not illu- minate and/or does not remain illuminated with the weight of a typical 12-month-old child i n a standard child restraint or less on the front passenger seat.
383 Practical hints What to do if …? Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Warning and malfunction messages appear in the multifunction display located in the instrument cluster. Certain warning and malfunction messag- es are accompanied by an audible signal.
384 Practical hints What to do if …? On the pages that follow, you will find a compilation of the most important warning and malfunction messages that may appear in the display.
385 Practical hints What to do if …? Text messages Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on ABS malfunction Visit workshop The ABS has detected a malfunction and has switched off. The ESP ® and the BAS are also deactivated. The brake system is still functioning nor- mally but without the ABS available.
386 Practical hints What to do if …? Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ABS Anti-lock braking system inoperative The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts and the ABS has switched off. The brake system is still functioning nor- mally but without the ABS available.
387 Practical hints What to do if …? Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ESP unavailable See Operator’s Manual The ESP ® was deactivated because of a malfunction or interrupted power supply. The BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are also deac- tivated.
388 Practical hints What to do if …? Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ESP unavailable See Operator’s Manual The charging voltage has fallen below 10 volts. The battery might not be ch arged sufficiently. The ESP ® , BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are deactivated.
389 Practical hints What to do if …? Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front passenger air bag activated see Oper.’s Man.
390 Practical hints What to do if …? Display message Possible cause / consequence Possible solution Front passenger air bag activated see Oper.’s Man.
391 Practical hints What to do if …? Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Front passenger air bag deactivated see Oper.’s Man. Front passenger front air bag is deac- tivated while driving even though an adult or someone larger than a small individual is occupying the front pas- senger seat.
392 Practical hints What to do if …? Display message Possible cause / consequence Possible solution Front passenger air bag deactivated see Oper.’s Man.
393 Practical hints What to do if …? Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on P Selector lever in park position You have turned off the engine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button in gear selector lever position N and opened the driver’s door.
394 Practical hints What to do if …? Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution Run Flat Indicator inactive Run Flat Indicator* is malfunctioning.
395 Practical hints What to do if …? Symbol messages Display symbol Display message Possible c ause/consequence Possible solution # Visit workshop The battery is no longer charging.
396 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution 2 Brake wear Visit workshop The brake pads have reached their wear limit. 왘 Have the brake pads replaced as soon as possible. ; (USA only) ! (Canada only) Release parking brake You are driving with the parking brake set.
397 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible c ause/consequence Possible solution ú Visit workshop There may be a malfunction in the 앫 fuel injection system 앫 ignition system 앫 exhaust system 앫 fuel system 왘 Have the measuring system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter.
398 Practical hints What to do if …? During severe operating conditions an d stop-and-go city traf fic, the coolant tem- perature may rise close to 248°F (120°C). Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on • Coolant Stop, engine off The coolant is too hot.
399 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on • Coolant Stop, engine off The poly-V-belt could be broken. 왘 Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and immediately turn off the engine.
400 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on 4 Check gas cap See Oper.’s Man. A loss of pressure has been detected in the fuel system. The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky.
401 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on : USA only: Add 1 qt. engine oil at next refueling Canada only: Add 1 liter engine oil at next refueling The engine oil level is too low.
402 Practical hints What to do if …? When the message Add 1 qt. engi ne oil at next refueling (Canada: 1 liter ) ap- pears while the engine is running and at operating temperature, the engine oil level has dropped to approximately the minimum le vel.
403 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution A Reserve fuel The fuel level has dropped below the re- serve mark. 왘 Refuel at the next gas station ( 컄 page 318). Y Hood open You are driving with the hood open.
404 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on I Key recognized in vehicle A SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* left in the vehicle was recognized while locking the vehicle from the outside. 왘 Take the SmartKey out of the vehicle.
405 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Brake lamp, right The right brake lamp is malfunctioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Display malfunction Visit workshop The display for the lamps or the system is malfunctioning.
406 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on . Low beam, left The left low beam lamp is malfunctioning. Halogen headlamp: 왘 Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Bi-Xenon* headlamp: 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
407 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution . Side marker lamp front left The front left side marker lamp is malfunc- tioning. 왘 Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
408 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on . Turn signal, right mirror The right turn signal in the side mirror is malfunctioning. This message will only ap- pear if all light emitting di odes have stopped working.
409 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution ( Lock driver’s seat The driver seat backrest is not engaged. Fold back and push the seat backrest un- til the seat cushion and seat backrest au- dibly engage into the driving position.
410 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on K Lock top The soft top is not properly locked. 왘 Lock the soft top again ( 컄 page 259). Top being opened The soft top is not completely open or closed.
411 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible solution t Function Unavailable This display appears if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone.
412 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Possible cause/consequence Possible soluti on Ê Trunk open This message will appear whenever the trunk is open. 왘 Close the trunk. Close trunk lid This message will appear when the soft top is operated with the trunk open.
413 Practical hints Where will I find...? 왔 Where will I find...? First aid kit The first aid kit is located in the trunk on the right side secured by a hook and loop fastener. 1 First aid kit 2 Hook and loop fastener 왘 Loosen hook and loop fastener 2 .
414 Practical hints Where will I find...? Removing the vehicle tool kit 왘 Lift up trunk floor cover and engage trunk floor handle in upper edge of trunk. 1 Retaining screw 2 Storage well casing 왘 Loosen retaining screw 1 in the mid- dle of storage well casing 2 by turnin g it counterclockwise.
415 Practical hints Where will I find...? Vehicle jack The vehicle jack is located in the storage compartment underneath the trunk floor. Storage position 왘 Remove vehicle jack from its compartment. 왘 Turn crank handle in direction of arrow as far as it will go.
416 Practical hints Where will I find...? Setting up the collapsible wheel c hock The collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. whi le changing the wheel. 1 Tilt the plate upward 2 Fold the l ower plate o utward 3 Insert the plate 왘 Tilt both plates upward 1 .
417 Practical hints Where will I find...? 1 Vehicle tool kit Wheel wrench Jack 2 Arrow 3 Minispare wheel, Wheel bolts for Minispare wheel 4 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing 왘 Remove vehicle tool kit storage well casing 4 . 왘 Remove Minispare wheel 3 .
418 Practical hints Where will I find...? In case of a flat tire, you may temporari ly use the Minispare wheel when observing the following restrictions: 앫 Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). 앫 Drive to the nearest tire repair facility to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
419 Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency 왔 Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYL ESS-GO*, open the driver’s door and the trunk using the mechanical key.
420 Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlockin g the trun k A minimum heig ht cl earance of 5.41 ft (1.65 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
421 Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency 1 Locking 왘 Insert the mechanical key into the driver’s door lock until it stops. 왘 Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 1 . The driver’s door is locked. Fuel filler flap In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, you can open it manually.
422 Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Manually unlocking the gear selector lever In case of power failure, the gear selector lever can be manually unlocked, e.g. to tow the vehicle. Center armrest design A 왘 Open the storage co mpartment under the center armrest ( 컄 page 281).
423 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 왔 Opening/closing in an emergency Operating roll bars manually Releasing roll bars manuall y If the roll bar system is malfunctioning, you can release the roll bars manually. 왘 Close the soft top ( 컄 page 257).
424 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 2 Hex wrench 왘 Insert long side of hex wrench 2 into opening. 왘 Using hex wrench 2 , press release catch down in directi on of arrow. The roll bar extends with a loud sound. 왘 Repeat this step for the second roll bar.
425 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 왘 Press hex wrench down firmly in direc- tion of arrow 3 and hold. 왘 Press head restraint down in direction of arrow 4 . 왘 Pull hex wrench 2 out and take weight off head restraint. 왘 Repeat this procedure on roll bar for second head restraint.
426 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 왘 Engage park ing brake. 왘 Lower the side windows. 왘 Lower rear head restraints ( 컄 page 120). 왘 For safety reasons, remove SmartKey from starter switch. 왘 Open the trunk. 왘 Remove the trunk floo r cover.
427 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 2 Trim 왘 Fold the right-hand side of the trunk floor away. 왘 Detach trim 2 along the perforation. 3 Locking mechanism 왘 Pull locking mechanism 3 out until it stops and rotate it approx. one-quarter of a turn.
428 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 6 Lever 7 Soft top storage compartment hinge The soft top storage compartment hinges are located on the left and right of the space between the soft top compartment cover and the trunk seal.
429 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 왘 Place both straps on soft top compart- ment cover. 왘 Take hex wrench out of trunk. 왘 Close trunk lid. You will only have access to the trunk again when the emergency operation has been completed.
430 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 9 Soft top compartment c over 왘 One person should stand on the left side of the vehicle and the other on the right side. 왘 Pulling the cover back in one smooth motion, lift soft top compartment cover 9 into a vertical position until it stops.
431 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency b Windshield frame 왘 Lift soft top out of soft top compart- ment and pull it forward to windshield frame b . c Opening d Locking 왘 Take off protective cap on the inner side of the soft top. 왘 Insert hex wrench i nto soft top locking mechanism screw.
432 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency e Material tensioning frame f Soft top compartment c over 왘 Lift material tensioning frame e into a vertical position.
433 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency h Locking 왘 Insert hex wrench i nto soft top locking mechanism screw. 왘 Turn the soft top locking mechanism screw with hex wrench counterclock- wise in direction of arrow h as far as it will go. The soft top is locked onto the wind- shield frame.
434 Practical hints Resetting activated head restraints Resetting activated head rest raints If the active head restraints have been trig- gered in a rear-end collision, the active head restraints must be reset. Otherwise, the active head restraints cannot offer any additional protection in the event of anoth- er rear-end collision.
435 Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries 왔 Replacing SmartKey batteries If the batteries in the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis- charged, the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is recommen ded to have the batteries replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
436 Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries SmartKey Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Remove the mechanical key ( 컄 page 419). 1 Mechanical key 2 Slide 3 Battery compartment 왘 Insert the mechanical key 1 in direc- tion of arrow in side opening.
437 Practical hints Replacing SmartKey batteries SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Replacement batteries: Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent. 왘 Remove the mechanical key ( 컄 page 419). 왘 Insert the mechanical key in side open- ing and push grey slide ( 컄 page 436).
438 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Safe vehicle operation depends on proper exterior lighting and signaling. It is there- fore essential that all bulbs and lamp assemblies are in good working order at all times. Correct headlamp adju stment is extremely important.
439 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Rear lamps Notes on bulb replacement 앫 Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type and with the specified watt rating. 앫 Switch lights off before changing a bulb to prevent short circuits. 앫 Always use a clean lint-free cloth when handling bulbs.
440 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( 컄 page 127).
441 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Front turn signal lamp bul b 왘 Turn bulb socket 3 counterclockwise and remove it. 왘 Press gently onto the bulb and turn counterclockwise out of bulb socket 3 . 왘 Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 3 and turn clockwise until it engages.
442 Practical hints Replacing bulbs High beam bulb for high beam flasher 왘 Turn housing cover 2 counterclock- wise and remove it. 왘 Turn bulb holder 4 with the bulb coun- terclockwise and remove it. 왘 Pull the bulb at its socket out of bulb holder 4 .
443 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following first: 왘 Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( 컄 page 127). Tail lam p unit 왘 Open trunk lid. 왘 Swing the trim panel covering the cor- responding rear lights to the side.
444 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Removing and installing wiper blades 왘 Remove SmartKey from starter switch (vehicles with KEYLE SS-GO*: make sure the vehicle's on board electronics have status 0 ). Removing wiper blades 1 Unlocking 2 Tab 왘 Pull the tab 2 in the direction of arrow 1 .
445 Practical hints Replacing wiper blades Installing wiper blades 1 Recess 2 Tab 3 Locking 4 Taper piece 5 Square recess 왘 Lift up the wiper a rm as far as you need to position the wiper blade under the wiper arm and hold it. 왘 Carefully fold the wiper a rm back and make sure that the taper piece 4 slides into the recess 1 at the wiper blade.
446 Practical hints Flat tire Preparing the vehicle 왘 Park the vehicle in a safe distance from moving traffic on a hard, flat surface when possible. 왘 Turn on the hazard warning flashers ( 컄 page 133). 왘 Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are in a straight ahead position.
447 Practical hints Flat tire Mounting the Minispare wheel Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described on ( 컄 page 446). 왘 Take the wheel wrench and the jack out of the trunk ( 컄 page 416). 왘 Take the Minispare wheel and wheel bolts out of the trunk ( 컄 page 416).
448 Practical hints Flat tire 1 Wheel wrench 왘 On wheel to be changed, loosen but do not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap- proximately one full turn with wrench). The jack take-up brackets are located di- rectly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings.
449 Practical hints Flat tire Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt 왘 Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and remove. 왘 Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit.
450 Practical hints Flat tire 왘 Guide the spare wheel onto the align- ment bolt and push it on. 왘 Insert wheel bolts and tighten them slightly. 왘 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. Wa r n i n g ! G Always replace wheel bolts that are dam- aged or rusted.
451 Practical hints Flat tire Lowering the vehicle 왘 Lower vehicle by turning crank coun- terclockwise until the full weight of the vehicle is resting on the ground. 왘 Remove the jack. 1 - 5 Wheel bolts 왘 Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, following the diagonal sequence illustrated ( 1 to 5 ), until all bolts are tight.
452 Practical hints Flat tire MO Extended system* The MO Extended system allows you to continue driving your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires. You may only use the MO Extended system in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator*.
453 Practical hints Battery 왔 Battery The battery is located in the engine compartment on the right hand side. 1 Clamps Removing filter box: 왘 Release clamps 1 . 왘 Remove filter box. Installing filter box: 왘 Insert filter box properly. 왘 Secure it with clamps 1 .
454 Practical hints Battery 2 Negative terminal 3 Positive terminal cover Disconnecting the battery 왘 Turn off the engine ( 컄 page 58). 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers. 왘 Remove SmartKey from st arter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: 왘 Press the start / stop button until the engine shuts off.
455 Practical hints Battery Charging and reinstalling the battery 왘 Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer. 왘 Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the previously described steps in reverse order. Reconnecting the batt ery 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.
456 Practical hints Jump starting If the battery is disc harged, the engine can be started with jumper cables and the bat- tery of another vehicle. Observe the follow- ing: 앫 Jump starting should only be performed when the engine and catalytic convert- er are cold.
457 Practical hints Jump starting The battery is located on the right side o f the engine compartment. For jump start- ing, use the terminals in front of the bat- tery. 왘 Make sure the two vehicles do not touch. 왘 Turn off all electrical consumers.
458 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi- cle be transported with all wheel s off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment.
459 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Wa r n i n g ! G Prior to towing the vehicle with al l wheels on the ground, make certa in that the SmartKey is in starter switch position 2 . If the SmartKey is left in starter switch posi- tion 0 for an extended period of time, it ca n no longer be turned i n the switch.
460 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Installing tow ing eye bo lt Towing eye bolt CLK 350 1 Cover on right side of front bumper 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cover: 왘 Press mark on cover 1 or 2 . 왘 Lift cover off to reveal the threaded hole for towing ey e bolt.
461 Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing eye bolt CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG Towing eye bolt in fr ont bumper The cover for the threaded bore in the front bumper is identical to the cover on the CLK 350. To remove and to reinstall cover, see “Tow- ing eye bolt CLK 350” ( 컄 page 460).
462 Practical hints Fuses Fuses are designed to protect the electri- cal circuits in your vehicle from a short cir- cuit. If a fuse is blown, the component(s) and systems secured by that fuse will stop operating.
463 Practical hints Fuses Mainfuse box in passenger compartment The main fuse box is located in the passen- ger compartment on the driver’s side of the cockpit.
464 Practical hints Fuses Opening fuse box 4 Fuse box cover 5 Clamps 왘 With a dry cloth, remove any moistur e from the fuse box. 왘 Release clamps 5 . 왘 Remove fuse box cover 4 . Closing fuse box 왘 Make sure that the sealing rubber is properly positioned.
465 Technica l data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions and weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
466 Technical data The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. Parts service All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- nance and repair work.
467 Technica l data Warranty coverage 왔 Warranty coverage Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the warranties printed in the Service and Warranty Information booklet.
468 Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (includes Paintwork code) 2 Vehicle Identifica tion Number (VIN) 3 Emission control i nformation label, includes both federal and Califor.
469 Technica l data Layout of poly-V-belt drive 왔 Layout of poly-V-belt drive CLK 350 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Automatic belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 C.
470 Technical data Engine Model CLK 350 (209.456) 1 1 The quoted data ap ply only to the s tandard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Ce nter for the corresponding data of all sp ecial bodies and special equipment. CLK 500 (209.475) 1 CLK 55 AMG (209.
471 Technica l data Rims and tires 왔 Rims and tires ! Only use tires which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Tires approved by Mercedes-Benz are devel- oped to provide best possible perfor- mance in conjunction with the driving safety systems on your vehicle such as ABS or ESP ® .
472 Technical data Rims and tires i Further information on tires and rims is available at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with the recommended tire inflation pres- sures is located on the driver’s door B-pillar.
473 Technica l data Rims and tires Same size tires CLK 350 CLK 500 Rims (light allo y) 7.5 J x 17 H2 7.5 J x 17 H2 Wheel offset 1.42 in (3 6 mm) 1.45 in (37 mm) Winter tires 1,3 1 Radial-ply tires 225/45 R17 91 H M+S . 225/45 R1 7 91 H M+S . Winter tires 1,2,3 2 Must be used in con junction with Run Flat Indicator * only.
474 Technical data Rims and tires CLK 55 AMG CLK 55 AMG Rims (light alloy) 7.5 J x 17 H2 7.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel o ffset 1.45 in (37 mm) 1.45 in (37 mm) Winter tires 1,2,3 225/45 R17 91 H M+S . 225/40 R18 92 H XL (Extra Load) M+S . 1 Radial-ply t ires 2 Not available as factory equipment.
475 Technica l data Rims and tires Mixed size tires CLK 350 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG Front axle: Rims (light allo y) 7.5 J x 17 H2 7.5 J x 17 H2 7.5 J x 18 H2 Wheel offset 1.
476 Technical data Rims and tires Minispare wheel All Models Rim 3.5 B x 17 H2 Wheel o ffset 0.67 in (17 mm) Tire 1 1 Must not be used with snow chains. T 125/80 R 17 99M ! Please compare the recommended tire inflation pressure for your vehicle with the tire inflation pressure on the yellow label located on the spare whe el rim.
477 Technica l data Electrical system 왔 Electrical system Model CLK 350 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG Generato r (alternator) 1 4 V/150 A 14 V/150 A 14 V/150 A Starter motor 14 V/1.
478 Technical data Main dimensions and weights Main dimensions Weights Model CLK 350 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG Overall vehicle length 183.3 in (4 657 mm) 183.3 in (4 657 mm) 183.3 in (4 657 mm) Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view mirrors folded out) 78.
479 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 왔 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Capacities Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must matc h. Therefore only use products tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser- vice Products pamphlet , or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
480 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Model Capacity Fuels, coolants, lubrican ts, etc. Cooling system CLK 350 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG approx. 7.5 US qt (7.1 l) approx. 12.8 US qt ( 12.0 l) approx. 12.8 US qt ( 12.0 l) MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent Fuel tank including a reserve of CLK 350 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG 16.
481 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Engine oils Engine oils are specifically tested for their suitability in our engines and durability for our service intervals. Therefore, only use approved engine oils and oil filters re- quired for vehicles with Maintenance System (U.
482 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Premium unleaded gasoline Fuel requirements Only use premium unleaded fuel: 앫 The octane number (posted at the pump) must be 91 min. It is an average of both the Research (R) octane num- ber and the Motor (M) octane number: (R+M) / 2).
483 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Gasoline additives A major concern among engine manufac- turers is carbon build-up caused by gaso- line. Mercedes-Benz recommends only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build-up of carbon depos- its.
484 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Coolants The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion / antifreeze, which provides: 앫 Corrosion protection 앫 Freeze protection .
485 Technica l data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Anticorrosion/antifreeze Your vehicle contains a number of alumi- num parts. The use of aluminum compo- nents in motor vehicle engines necessitates that anticorrosion/antifreeze coolant used in such engines be specifical- ly formulated to protect the aluminum parts.
486 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield wash er system and headlamp cleaning system* Both the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The washer fluid reserv oir has a capacity of approx.
487 Technical terms ABS (A ntilock B rake S ys tem) Prevents the wheels from locking up during braking so that the vehicle can continue to be steered. Accessory weight ( 컄 page 355) Air pressure ( 컄 page 355) Alignment bolt Metal pin with thread. The centering pin is an aid used when changing a tire to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
488 Technical terms Cruise control Driving convenience system for auto- matically maintaining the vehicle speed set by the driver. Curb weight ( 컄 page 355) DOT (D epartment O f T ransportation) ( 컄 page 355) Engine number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro- duced.
489 Technical terms Head-thorax air bag Installed in the driver and the front pas- senger seat, these air bags protect oc- cupants during side impact collisions exceeding a preset threshold. Unlike normal side impact air bags, head-thorax air bags ar e also designed to provide protection for the head area.
490 Technical terms MO E (M ercedes-Benz O riginal E xtended equipment tires) Tires with limited run-fl at characteris- tics. The MO Extended system allows you to continue driving your vehicle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one or more tires.
491 Technical terms Restraint systems Seat belts, child restraints, lower an- chors and tethers for children (LATCH). As independent systems, their protec- tive functions complement one anoth- er. Rim ( 컄 page 356) Roll bars Occupant protection system which consists of tubular steel, integrated in the rear head restraints.
492 Technical terms Tele Aid System (T ele matic A larm I dentification on D e- mand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man- ual emergency, roadside assi stance and information. Tele Aid is initi a lly ac- tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call.
493 Index A ABS 25, 87, 487 Malfunction indicator lamp 374 Messages in display 385 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 170 Accessory weight 355 Accident 56 Active head restr aints 73 Resettin.
494 Index Automatic trans m ission 166 Accelerator position 170 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 180 Gear ranges 171 Gear selector lever 48, 166 Gear selector lever position 166, 168 Gear selector.
495 Index Carpets, cleaning 371 Catalytic converter 316 CD changer* 227 CD player 146, 227 Center console 27 Lower part 28 Upper part 27 Central locking Automatic 117, 159 Locking/unlocking from insid.
496 Index Control system submenus 141, 143, 150 Convenience 160 Instrument cluster 151 Lighting 156 Time/Date 153 Vehicle 159 Controller Area Network see CAN system Coolant 327, 484 Adding 327 Anticor.
497 Index Drinking and driving 307 Driving Abroad 315 Hydroplaning 311 In winter 313 Instructions 45, 307 Problems 56 Safety systems 87 Systems 265 Through standing water 314 Driving off 310 Driving s.
498 Index Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil 322, 481 Adding 325, 481 Additives 481 Changing 325, 481 Checking level 320 Checking level (Dipstick) 324 Consump tion 32 2 Filler cap 326 Filler neck 3.
499 Index Fuel consumption statistics After start 161 Resetting 162 Since last reset 162 Fuel filler flap 318 Locking/unlocking 318 Opening in an emergency 421 Fuel reserve warn ing lamp 25 Fuel tank Capacity 480 Filler flap 318 Message in display 403 Fuel, Premium unleaded gasoline 319, 482 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
500 Index Lamp sensor 405 Locator ligh ting 129 Low beam see Low beam headlamps Manual headlamp mode 128 Messages in display 404–408 Night security illumination 129 Replacing bulbs 440, 443 Switch 5.
501 Index K Key, Mechanical 419 Key, SmartKey 96 Batteries 99, 105 Battery check lamp 98, 104 Changing batteries 436 Factory setting 98, 99 Ignition 34 Locking/unlocking 32, 60, 96 Locking/unlocking, .
502 Index Fuel reserve 25, 379 High beam headlamp 25 Instrument cluster 374–380 Low beam headlamp 25 Maintenance service 361 Parktronic system* warning indicators 271 Roll bar 379 Seat belt telltale.
503 Index MO Extended 490 MO Extended system* 452 MON 319 , 489 Motor Octane Number see MON Multicontour seat* see Seats, Multicontour* Multifunction display 140, 490 Changing settings see Control sys.
504 Index O Occupant Classification System see OCS Occupant distribution 356 Occupant safet y 62 Active head restraints 73 Air bags 63 Children and air bags 64 Children in the vehicle 75 ETD 72 Fasten.
505 Index Passenger safety see Occupant safety Pedals 307 Phone see Telephone Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning 371 Poly-V-belt drive 490 Layout 469 Positions (Memory function) see Seats, P ower Powe.
506 Index High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 438, 442 High beam flasher (Halogen) 438, 440 High beam headlamps (Bi-Xenon*) 438, 441 High beam headlamps (Halogen) 438, 440 High mounted brake lamp 439 Licens.
507 Index Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 467 Service and warranty information 10 Service intervals see Maintenance, Service indicator Service life, Tires 331 Service see Maintenance Service System see Maintenance service system (U.
508 Index Standing lamps 127 Replacing bulbs 438, 439, 441, 442 Standing water, Driving throug h 314 Starter switch 23, 34 Positions 34 Starting difficul ties, Engi ne 50 Starting, Engine 48 Status li.
509 Index Roadside Assistance 292 SOS button 291 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 296 System self-check 290 Tele Aid System 289 Telematics* 492 Telephone* 26, 163, 288 Answering/ending a call 164 Hand.
510 Index Trip computer 161 Trip odometer 137 Trunk Closing from inside 110 Fuse box 464 Lamp 135 Lid 108 Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 106 Luggage co ver 262 Message in display 412 Opening 108 Opening fro.
511 Index Vehicle loading Instructions 277, 333 Load limit 333 Terminology 355 Vehicle maximum load on the tire 357 Vehicle recovery services, Stolen (Tele Aid) 296 Vehicle status message memory 146 V.
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