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Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK-Class Cabriolet Operator's Manual

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Bart E Spraker

January 22, 2025

Have a 2005 Merceda clk500 Was running when I got it. I was trying to fix a back blinker and did something to cause it to not start it's been to a couple shops, but they don't even know what's wrong with it, does this mean it needs to be reprogramed.

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Mr. Anderson

May 14, 2025

The context does not mention any need to reprogram a 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Cabriolet if it won't start after attempting to fix a back blinker. It only advises replacing malfunctioning bulbs or visiting an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for certain lighting issues.

Therefore, based on the provided information, there is no indication that reprogramming is required.

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Summary of Contents for Mercedes-Benz 2005 CLK-Class Cabriolet

Page 1 Operator’s Manual CLK-Class Cabriolet...
Page 2 CLK 320 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG...
Page 3 Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef- forts of many skilled engineers and crafts- men. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passen-...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Product information... 9 Operator’s Manual ... 10 Service and warranty information .. 10 Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles ... 11 Maintenance ... 12 Roadside Assistance ... 12 Change of address or ownership... 12 Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada ...
Page 5 Contents Safety and Security ... 59 Occupant safety... 60 Air bags ... 61 Seat belts ... 67 Roll bars ... 71 Children in the vehicle... 72 Blocking of rear side window operation... 82 Panic alarm ... 83 Activating ... 83 Deactivating ...
Page 6 Control system ... 133 Multifunction display... 133 Multifunction steering wheel... 134 Menus ... 136 Standard display menu ... 138 AUDIO menu ... 139 NAV* menu... 141 Vehicle status message memory menu ... 141 Settings menu... 142 Trip computer menu... 158 TEL menu* ...
Page 7 Contents Soft top... 244 Opening and closing the soft top . 244 Driving systems ... 255 Cruise control... 255 Parktronic system (Parking assist)*... 260 Loading ... 264 Ski sack*... 264 Loading instructions... 268 Useful features ... 269 Storage compartments... 269 Ashtrays ...
Page 8 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. vehicles) ... 333 Tire ply material ... 335 Tire and loading terminology... 335 Rotating tires ... 339 Winter driving ... 340 Winter tires ... 340 Block heater* (Canada only) ... 341 Snow chains... 341 Maintenance...
Page 9 Contents Technical data... 439 Parts service ... 440 Warranty coverage... 441 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet... 441 Identification labels... 442 Layout of poly-V-belt drive ... 443 CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. 443 Engine... 444 Rims and tires... 445 Same size tires ...
Page 10: 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. We have tested these parts to determine their reliability, safety and special suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Page 11: Operator's Manual
Therefore, you may find explanations for optional equipment not installed in your vehicle. If you have any questions about the operation of any equipment, your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper proce- dures. We continuously strive to improve our...
Page 12: Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
30 calendar days. Written notification should be sent to us, not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer Assistance Center, One Mercedes Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.
Page 13: Maintenance
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser- vice. The service advisor will record each service in the booklet for you. Roadside Assistance...
Page 14: Operating Your Vehicle Outside The Usa Or Canada
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or...
Page 15: Where To Find It
Here you will find all the information you need for your first drive. You should read this section first if this is your first Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent- ing or borrowing this vehicle. Safety and Security Here you will find descriptions of the safety and security features in your vehicle.
Page 16: Symbols
Symbols The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual: Optional equipment is identified with an asterisk. Since standard equipment varies between models, the descriptions and illustrations in this manual may differ slightly from the actual equipment of your vehicle. Warning! Warning notices draw your attention to haz- ards that may endanger your health or life,...
Page 17: Operating Safety
Electronic malfunctions could seriously impair the operating safety of your vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for repairs or modifications to electronic components. Other improper work or modifications on the vehicle could also have a negative impact on the operating safety of the vehicle.
Page 18: Problems With Your Vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is...
Page 19: Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Page 20: Vehicle Data Recording
Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic recording devices (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system, may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
Page 22: At A Glance
At a glance Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel...
Page 23: Cockpit
At a glance Cockpit...
Page 24 Item Page 1 Steering wheel gearshift buttons (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG) 2 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Starter switch 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicators 8 Overhead control panel Item Page...
Page 25: Instrument Cluster
At a glance Instrument cluster...
Page 26: Distance Warning
Item Page 1 L Left turn signal indi- cator lamp 2 v ESP warning lamp 3 Speedometer 4 Multifunction display 5 l Distance warning lamp Warning lamp without func- tion. It illuminates with the ignition on. It should go out when the engine is running.
Page 27: Multifunction Steering Wheel
At a glance Multifunction steering wheel Item Page 1 Multifunction display Operating control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button æ up / to increase ç down / to decrease 3 Telephone*: Press button s to take a call to dial a call t to end a call to reject an incom-...
Page 28: Important Notice For California Center Console
Center console Upper part Item Page 1 Seat heater*, driver’s side Seat ventilation*, driver’s side 2 Parktronic (Parking as- sist)* deactivation switch 3 ESP control switch 4 Hazard warning flasher switch - switching on/off 5 Central locking switch Central unlocking switch 6 Switch for lowering rear seat head restraints 7 Tow-away alarm switch...
Page 29: Lower Part
At a glance Center console Lower part Item Page 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Storage compartment 4 Soft top switch 5 Program mode selector switch for automatic trans- mission Automatic shift program Manual shift program (CLK 55 AMG) 6 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission...
Page 30: Overhead Control Panel
Overhead control panel 1 Tele Aid (emergency call 2 Hands-free microphone for 3 Temperature sensor for au- 4 Right reading lamp on/off 5 Interior lighting control 6 Interior rear view mirror 7 Garage door opener 8 Left reading lamp on/off Item Page system) button...
Page 31: Door Control Panel
At a glance Door control panel Item Page 1 Door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for stor- ing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel set- tings) 4 Switches for opening/clos- ing front door windows 5 Rear window override switch 6 Switches for opening/clos- ing rear windows...
Page 32: Getting Started
Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...
Page 33: Unlocking
Getting started Unlocking The “Getting started” section provides an overview of the vehicle’s most basic func- tions. First-time Mercedes-Benz owners should pay special attention to the infor- mation given here. If you are already familiar with the basic functions described here, the “Controls in detail”...
Page 34: Unlocking With Keyless-Go
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* If your vehicle is equipped with the KEYLESS-GO function, your vehicle checks whether the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid when you pull the door handle. If your SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid, the doors will unlock, and you can open them. The function of the SmartKey overrules the KEYLESS-GO function.
Page 35: Starter Switch Positions
Getting started Unlocking Starter switch positions Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 36 If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the battery may not be sufficiently charged. Check the battery and charge it if necessary ( page 427). Get a jump start ( page 430). To prevent accelerated battery dis- charge or a completely discharged bat- tery, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is...
Page 37 Getting started Unlocking Position 0 Before you press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button, the vehicle’s on-board electronics have status 0 (as with SmartKey removed). Position 1 Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but- ton once. This supplies power to some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment. If you now press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button once again, the ignition (position 2)
Page 38: Adjusting
Adjusting Warning! All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fas- tening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion. Seats Warning! Do not adjust the driver’s seat while driving. Adjusting the seat while driving could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Page 39 Getting started Adjusting Seat adjustment The seat adjustment switches are located in each door. 1 Head restraint height 2 Seat height 3 Seat cushion tilt 4 Seat fore and aft adjustment 5 Backrest tilt Switch on the ignition ( page 34). Open the respective door.
Page 40 Warning! For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust head restraint so that the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the poten- tial for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation.
Page 41: Steering Wheel
Getting started Adjusting Folding backrests forward Pull release lever 1 forward and fold the seat backrest forward. The head restraint will automatically move down. Folding backrests back Fold and press the backrest rearward until it engages in driving position. The head restraint returns to its previ- ous position.
Page 42: Mirrors
Adjusting steering column in or out Move stalk forward or back in the direction of arrow 1 until a comfort- able steering wheel position is reached with your arms slightly bent at the elbow. Adjusting steering column up or down Move stalk up or down in the direction of arrow 2.
Page 43 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 Switch on the ignition ( page 34). Press button 3 for the driver’s side exterior rear view mirror or button 2 for the passenger-side exterior rear view mirror.
Page 44: Driving
Driving Warning! Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot- well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear- ance for the pedals. During sudden driving or braking maneu- vers, the objects could get caught between the pedals.
Page 45 Getting started Driving Warning! Never let more people ride in the vehicle than there are seat belts available. Be sure everyone riding in the vehicle is correctly restrained with a separate seat belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time.
Page 46 1 Latch plate 2 Release button 3 Buckle With a smooth motion, pull the belt out of the seat belt presenter. Place the shoulder portion of the belt across the top of your shoulder and the lap portion across your hips. Push latch plate 1 into buckle 3 until it clicks.
Page 47: Starting The Engine
In a crash they may not be able to provide adequate protection. Damaged seat belts or belts that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The seat belt presenter slides back: right after you pushed the latch plate 1 into buckle 3 and heard it click.
Page 48 Automatic transmission Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission P Park position with gear selector lever lock R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position For more information, see “Automatic transmission” ( page 163). Starting with the SmartKey Make sure the gear selector lever is set to P.
Page 49 Get a jump start ( page 430). If the engine does not start after several starting attempts, there could be a mal- function in the engine electronics or in the fuel supply system. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 50 Parking brake 1 Parking brake release handle 2 Parking brake pedal Release the parking brake by pulling on handle 1. The indicator lamp ; (USA only) or 3 (Canada only) in the clock goes out. Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle.
Page 51: Switching On Headlamps
Getting started Driving Wait for the gear selection process to complete before setting the vehicle in motion. Warning! It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
Page 52: Turn Signals
Turn exterior lamp switch to position B. The low beam headlamp indicator lamp B in the instrument cluster comes on ( page 24). High beam The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Push combination switch in direction of arrow 1.
Page 53: Windshield Wipers
Getting started Driving Windshield wipers The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 Single wipe 2 Switching on windshield wipers Switch on the ignition ( page 34). Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to the de- sired position depending on the intensity of the rain.
Page 54 Remove blockage. Turn the windshield wipers on again. If windshield wipers fail to function at all in switch position I, set the combination switch to the next highest wiper speed have the windshield wipers checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 55: Problems While Driving
Unburned gasoline may have entered the catalytic converter and damaged it. Give very little gas. Have the problem repaired by an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. The coolant temperature is above 248°F (120°C) The coolant is too hot and is no longer cooling the engine.
Page 56: Parking And Locking
Parking and locking You have now completed your first drive. You have properly stopped and parked your vehicle. End your drive as follows: Warning! With the engine not running, there is no power assistance for the brake and steering systems. In this case, it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle.
Page 57: Switching Off Headlamps
Getting started Parking and locking Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat- tended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Page 58 Press the seat belt release button ( page 45). Allow the retractor to completely re- wind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. With the SmartKey removed and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not switched off.
Page 59 Getting started Parking and locking If you hear a warning signal you have either forgotten to switch off the vehicle’s exterior lamps before opening the driver’s door, or tried to turn off the engine while the gear selector lever is not in P. Turn off the lights or place the gear se- lector lever in P.
Page 60: Safety And Security
Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti-theft systems...
Page 61: Occupant Safety
Safety and Security Occupant safety In this section you will learn the most im- portant facts about the restraint system components of the vehicle. Seat belts ( page 67) Child restraints ( page 72) Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH) ( page 80) Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) with Air bags ( page 61)
Page 62: Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz Center. If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details. Safety and Security...
Page 63 If you have any prob- lems, please see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not lean your head or chest close to Failure to follow these instructions can re- the steering wheel or dashboard.
Page 64 Mercedes-Benz Center at an additional cost. Please contact your local authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call our Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1-800-367-6372) for details. Safety and Security Occupant safety...
Page 65 Only use belts in- stalled or supplied by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Air bags and emergency tensioning de- vices (ETDs) are designed to function on a one-time-only basis. An air bag or ETD that is deployed must be replaced.
Page 66 Only use seat covers which have been bag deployment. Work on the SRS must tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for therefore only be performed by qualified your vehicle model. Using other seat covers technicians. Contact an authorized may interfere with or prevent the Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 67 Safety and Security Occupant safety The front air bags in this vehicle have been designed to inflate in two stages. This allows the air bag to have different rates of inflation that are based on the rate of relevant vehicle deceleration as assessed by the air bag control unit.
Page 68: Seat Belts
Warning! Only use seat covers which have been tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz for your vehicle model. Using other seat covers may interfere with or prevent the deployment of the head-thorax air bags. Contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.
Page 69 Safety and Security Occupant safety For information on infants and children traveling with you in the vehicle and restraint systems for infants and children, see “Children in the vehicle” ( page 72). Warning! Always fasten your seat belt before driving off.
Page 70 Only use seat belts which have been approved by Mercedes-Benz. Do not make any modifications to the seat belts. This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to failure.
Page 71 When disposing of the emergency tension- ing device, our safety instructions must be followed. These are available at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Automatic comfort-fit feature seat belt An automatic comfort-fit feature for front seats reduces the retracting force of the...
Page 72: Roll Bars
You can manually lower the roll bars again when the soft top is open ( page 402). With the soft top closed, contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the roll bars lowered. Do not attempt to lower the roll bars manually with the soft top closed.
Page 73: Children In The Vehicle
Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Center. Infant and child restraint systems We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
Page 74 Warning! A statement by the child restraint man- ufacturer of compliance with this stan- According to accident statistics, children dard can be found on the instruction are safer when properly restrained in the label on the restraint and in the instruc- rear seating positions than in the front seat- tion manual provided with the restraint.
Page 75 Safety and Security Occupant safety If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat be- cause circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 56 indi- cator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deac- tivated.
Page 76 Mercedes-Benz Center. Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes-Benz may be used. Both driver and the front passenger should always use the 56 indicator lamp as an indication of whether or not the front...
Page 77 Safety and Security Occupant safety Warning! If the 56 indicator lamp illuminates when an adult or someone larger than a small individual is in the front passenger seat, have the front passenger re-position himself or herself in the seat until the 56 indicator lamp goes out.
Page 78 If the 56 indicator lamp is illuminat- ed, the front passenger front air bag is deactivated and will not be deployed. If the 56 indicator lamp is not illumi- nated, the front passenger front air bag is activated and will be deployed: in the event of certain frontal impacts if impact exceeds a preset deployment threshold...
Page 79 Safety and Security Occupant safety If you must install a rear-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstances require you to do so, make sure that the 56 in- dicator lamp is illuminated, indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated.
Page 80 In order to ensure proper operation of the air bag system and OCS: Have the system checked as soon as possible by qualified technicians. Con- tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Safety and Security Occupant safety Sit properly belted in a nearly upright position with your back against the seat backrest.
Page 81 Warning! If the 56 indicator lamp should not illuminate, the system is not functioning. You must see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating any child on the front passenger seat. More information can be found in the “Practical hints”...
Page 82 To fold anchors out 1 Indicates the position of the anchors 2 Anchors 3 Release button Grip inner side of anchors 2 and fold forward until they audibly lock in place. Install child seat according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchors 2.
Page 83: Blocking Of Rear Side Window Operation
Safety and Security Occupant safety Blocking of rear side window operation You can block the rear door window oper- ation (for instance when you have children riding in the rear passenger compartment). The override switch is located on the door control panel of the driver’s door.
Page 84: Panic Alarm
Panic alarm An audible alarm and flashing exterior lamps will operate for approximately minutes. 1 Â button Activating Press and hold button 1 for at least one second. Deactivating Press button 1 again. Insert SmartKey in starter switch. USA only: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 85: Driving Safety Systems
Safety and Security Driving safety systems In this section you will find information on the following driving safety systems: ABS (Antilock Brake System) BAS (Brake Assist System) ESP (Electronic Stability Program) In winter operation, the maximum ef- fectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, and the ESP is only achieved with winter tires (M+S tires) or snow chains as required.
Page 86: Bas
Braking At the instant one of the wheels is about to lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in the regulating mode. Keep firm and steady pressure on the brake pedal while experiencing the pulsation.
Page 87: Esp
Safety and Security Driving safety systems Warning! The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase braking efficiency beyond that afforded by the condition of the vehicle brakes and tires or the traction. The BAS cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns, fol- lowing another vehicle too closely, or hydro-...
Page 88 Warning! The ESP cannot prevent the natural laws of physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can it increase the traction afforded. The ESP cannot prevent accidents, including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
Page 89 ESP switched off. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Switching on the ESP Press switch 1 again. The ESP warning lamp v in the in- strument cluster goes out.
Page 90: Anti-Theft Systems
(yet the vehicle’s battery is charged), visual and audible alarm is triggered when the system is not operational. Contact someone opens an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call 1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA), or 1-800-387-0100 (in Canada). The alarm system will also be triggered...
Page 91 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems If the alarm stays on for more than 30 seconds, a call to the Response Center is initiated automatically by the Tele Aid system ( page 277) provided Tele Aid service was subscribed to and properly activated, and that necessary cellular service and GPS coverage are available.
Page 92: Tow-Away Alarm
Canceling the alarm To cancel the alarm: With the SmartKey Press the Œ or ‹ button on the SmartKey. Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. With KEYLESS-GO* Pull the outside door handle. Press the KEYLESS-GO start/stop button. 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.
Page 93 Safety and Security Anti-theft systems Disarming tow-away alarm To prevent triggering the tow-away alarm, switch off the tow-away alarm feature before towing the vehicle, or when parking on a surface subject to movement, such as a ferry or auto train. The switch is located on the center console.
Page 94: Controls In Detail
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control (CLK 320) Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Audio system Power windows Soft top Driving systems Loading Useful features...
Page 95: Locking And Unlocking
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking In the “Controls in detail” section you will find detailed information on how to oper- ate the equipment installed on your vehi- cle. If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle, this section will be of particular interest to you.
Page 96 Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside, which could result in an accident and/or serious injury.
Page 97 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Factory setting Global unlocking Press button Œ. All turn signal lamps flash once. The locking knobs in the doors move up. The anti-theft alarm system is disarmed. The vehicle will lock again automatically and rearm the anti-theft alarm system within approximately 40 seconds of unlocking if: neither door nor trunk is opened...
Page 98 ( page 427). Use the mechanical key to lock the driver’s door ( page 398). If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Press button ‹ or Œ. Battery check lamp 5 comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey batteries are in order.
Page 99: Smartkey With Keyless-Go
Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company. If necessary, have the mechanical lock replaced. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replace- ment. SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come...
Page 100 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO 1 ‹ Lock button 2 Š Opening button for trunk lid 3 Mechanical key locking tab 4 Œ Unlock button 5 Battery check lamp 6 Â Panic button ( page 83) When the passenger outside door han- dle is pulled, the vehicle is centrally un- locked.
Page 101 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Canada only: This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any inter- ference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 102 according to the position of the Smart- Key in the starter switch, even stopping the engine. If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is positioned farther away from the vehi- cle, the system may no longer recog- nize the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO. The vehicle then cannot be locked or the engine started via the KEYLESS-GO Factory setting...
Page 103 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking The vehicle could inadvertently be unlocked if the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is within 3 ft (1 m) of the vehicle and: the door handle is splashed with water, or you attempt to clean the door handle.
Page 104 SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries ( page 412). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. If the batteries are checked within sig- nal range of the vehicle, pressing the ‹...
Page 105 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Global locking using the lock button at trunk lid To prevent a possible inadvertent lockout, the trunk lid will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is recognized inside the vehicle or in the trunk. 1 Lock button at trunk lid Press the lock button 1 at trunk lid.
Page 106: Opening The Doors From The Inside
Report the loss immediately to your car insurance company. Have the mechanical lock replaced if necessary. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement. Opening the doors from the inside You can open a locked door from the in- side.
Page 107: Opening The Trunk
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking If you open a door, the side windows on that side of the vehicle will lower slight- ly. The windows close again when you close the door. Opening the trunk Opening the trunk from outside (vehicles without KEYLESS-GO*) A minimum height clearance of 5.41 ft (1.65 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
Page 108: Closing The Trunk
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 lid switch is located on the driver’s door.
Page 109 Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Trunk design B 1 Handle 2 Handles Lower trunk lid by pulling firmly on handle 1 or handles 2. Close trunk lid with hands placed flat on the trunk lid. Warning! To prevent possible personal injury, always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk lid opening when closing the trunk.
Page 110: Trunk Lid Emergency Release
Trunk lid emergency release The emergency release button is located on the inside of the trunk lid. 1 Emergency release button Briefly press emergency release button 1. The trunk lid unlocks and the trunk lid opens. The trunk lid swings open upwards au- tomatically.
Page 111: Automatic Central Locking
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Automatic central locking The doors and the trunk automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more. You can open a locked door from the inside.
Page 112 Switch design B 1 Central locking switch 2 Central unlocking switch Locking You can open a locked door from the inside. Open door only when conditions are safe to do so. If the vehicle was previously centrally locked with the SmartKey or the Unlocking SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*, it will not unlock using the central unlocking...
Page 113: Seats
Controls in detail Seats For information on seat adjustment, see “Adjusting” ( page 37). Easy-entry/exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle. The easy-entry/exit feature can be activated or deactivated in the Convenience submenu of the control system ( page 156).
Page 114: Removing And Installing Front Seat Head Restraints
If the current seat position falls into a factory-set position range and the system recognizes the current seat position to be rearward enough for easy entry and exit, the driver’s seat will not move to the rear when the easy-entry/exit feature is activated. When entering the vehicle, with the easy-entry/exit feature activated, the steering wheel or, depending on your...
Page 115: Rear Seat Head Restraints
Controls in detail Seats Tilt the seat backrest to the rear for easier removal and installation of the head restraints. Front seat head restraints 1 Head restraint switch Switch on the ignition ( page 34). Removing front seat head restraints Press switch 1 upwards and hold until the head restraint is fully extended.
Page 116 If the roll bars have released and the soft top is open, you can lower the roll bars manually ( page 402) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the roll bars lowered.
Page 117: Multicontour Seat
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. The seat cushion movement, backrest cushion height and curvature can be continuously varied with switches on the side of the seat after starting the engine.
Page 118: Seat Heating
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- Level Three indicator lamps on. After approximately five minutes, seat heating is automatically switched to level 2.
Page 119: Seat Ventilation
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: Level Three indicator lamps on Two indicator lamps on One indicator lamp on No indicator lamp on...
Page 120: Memory Function
Memory function You can store up to three different settings per SmartKey or SmartKey with Prior to operating the vehicle, the KEYLESS-GO*. driver should check and adjust the seat height, seat position fore and aft, and The following settings are stored when seat backrest angle if necessary, to using the buttons on the driver’s door: ensure adequate control, reach and...
Page 121: Storing Positions Into Memory
Controls in detail Memory function The memory button and memory position switch are located on the door. 1 Memory button 2 Memory position switch Switch on the ignition ( page 34). Open the respective door and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Storing positions into memory Adjust the seats, steering wheel and exterior rear view mirrors to the...
Page 122: Storing Exterior Rear View Mirror Parking Position
Storing exterior rear view mirror park- ing 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. For information on activating the parking position feature, see “Setting parking posi- tion for exterior rear view mirror”...
Page 123: Lighting
Relevant information can be obtained at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Exterior lamp switch The exterior lamp switch is located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.
Page 124 With the SmartKey removed from the starter switch or the engine turned off with KEYLESS-GO* and the driver’s door open, a warning sounds if the parking lamps or low beam headlamps are switched on. The message Turn off lamps! appears in the multifunction display.
Page 125 Controls in detail Lighting Daytime running lamp mode Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M or U. When the engine is running, the low beam headlamps are switched on. In low ambient light conditions, the following lamps will switch on additionally: Tail and parking lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps...
Page 126 Fog lamps Warning! In low ambient lighting or foggy conditions, only switch from position U to B with the vehicle at a standstill. Switching from U to B will briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so while driving in low ambient lighting conditions may result in an accident.
Page 127: Combination Switch
Controls in detail Lighting Combination switch The combination switch is located on the left of the steering column. Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher High beam Turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or U ( page 122). Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 to switch on the high beam.
Page 128: Hazard Warning Flasher
Driving forward Switching on cornering fog lamps Depending on whether you are turning left or right, switch on the left or right turn signal ( page 51). The respective front fog lamp comes on and illuminates the road into which you are turning.
Page 129: Interior Lighting
Controls in detail Lighting Switching on hazard warning flasher Press hazard warning flasher switch 1. All turn signals are flashing. With the hazard warning flasher activated and the combination switch set for either left or right turn, only the respective turn signals will operate when the ignition is switched on.
Page 130: Door Entry Lamps
Deactivating automatic control Press the = symbol on rocker switch 2. The interior lighting remains switched off in darkness, even when you: unlock the vehicle open a door remove the SmartKey from the starter switch Manual control Switching all front interior lights on and Press the W symbol on rocker switch 2.
Page 131: Instrument Cluster
Controls in detail Instrument cluster For a full view illustration of the instrument cluster, see “Instrument cluster” ( page 24). 1 Reset button The instrument cluster is activated when open a door switch on the ignition ( page 36) press reset button 1 switch on the exterior lamps You can change the instrument cluster settings in the Instrument cluster submenu...
Page 132: Coolant Temperature Indicator
The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 120°C. Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in detail Instrument cluster Trip odometer Make sure you are viewing the stan- dard display in the multifunction dis- play ( page 138).
Page 133: Tachometer
Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as it may result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. To help protect the engine, the fuel supply is interrupted if the engine is operated within the red marking.
Page 134: Control System
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. The control system enables you call up information about your vehicle change vehicle settings For example, you can use the control sys- tem to find out when your vehicle is next...
Page 135: Multifunction Steering Wheel
Controls in detail Control system Multifunction steering wheel The displays in the multifunction display and the settings in the control system are controlled by the buttons on the multifunc- tion steering wheel ( page 26). 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume: Press button...
Page 136 It is helpful to think of the menus, and the functions within each menu, as being arranged in a circular pattern. If you press button è or ÿ repeatedly, you will pass through each menu one after the other. If you press button k or j repeatedly, you will pass through each function display, one after the other, in the current menu.
Page 137: Menus
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.
Page 138 Menus, submenus and functions Menu 1 Menu 2 Menu 3 Standard dis- AUDIO NAV* play ( page 138) ( page 139) ( page 141) Digital speed- Select radio Activate route ometer station guidance Call up mainte- Select satellite nance service radio station* display (USA only)
Page 139: Standard Display Menu
Controls in detail Control system The headings used in the menus table are designed to facilitate navigation within the system and are not neces- sarily identical to those shown in the control system displays. The first function displayed in each menu will automatically show you which part of the system you are in.
Page 140: Press Button J Or K Repeatedly
Display digital speedometer Press button j or k repeatedly until the digital speedometer appears in the multifunction display. The current vehicle speed is shown in the multifunction display and the sta- tus line appears. 1 Digital Speedometer 2 Status line with outside temperature 3 Trip odometer You can have the digital speedometer displayed instead of the outside tem-...
Page 141 Controls in detail Control system Select satellite radio station* (USA only) The satellite radio is treated as a radio application. Select satellite radio with the corresponding soft key (SAT) in the radio menu. 1 SAT mode and preset number 2 Setting for station selection using memory 3 Channel name or number Press button k or j repeatedly...
Page 142: Nav* Menu
Mercedes-Benz Center to address the malfunction and warning messages ( page 363). Controls in detail Control system Press button è...
Page 143: Settings Menu
Controls in detail Control system Press button k or j. The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in which they have occurred. For malfunction and warning messages, see “Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display” ( page 363). Should the vehicle’s system record any conditions while driving, the number of messages will reappear in the multifunc-...
Page 144 Submenus in the Settings menu The settings you have changed will not be reset unless you confirm the action by pressing the reset button a second time. After approximately five seconds, Settings... menu reappears in the multifunction display. For safety reasons, the following functions are not reset while driving: func- Lamp circuit headlamp...
Page 145 Controls in detail Control system The table below shows what settings can be changed within the various menus. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TIME/DATE Selecting temperature Setting time (hours) display mode Selecting speedometer Setting time (minutes) display mode Selecting language Setting the date (month) Exterior lamps delayed Selecting display (speed Setting the date (day) display or outside...
Page 146 Instrument cluster submenu Access the Instr. cluster submenu via Settings menu. Use the Instr. clus- submenu to change the instrument cluster display settings. The following functions are available: Function Page Selecting temperature display mode Selecting speedometer display mode Selecting language Selecting display (speed display or outside temperature) for the status line...
Page 147 Controls in detail Control system Selecting language Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. cluster submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message appears in Language the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
Page 148 Selecting display (speed display or out- side temperature) for standard display Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Instr. cluster submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Basic display appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the current setting.
Page 149 Controls in detail Control system Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the /Date Time submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Clock, hours appears in the Confirm by press. R multifunction display. The selection marker is on the hour setting.
Page 150 Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Clock, minutes appears in the Confirm by press. R multifunction display. The selection marker is on the minutes setting.
Page 151 Controls in detail Control system Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Set date month appears in the multifunction display. The selection marker is on the month setting. Press button æ or ç to set the month. Setting the date (day) This function can only be seen in vehicles with audio system.
Page 152 Setting the date (year) This function can only be seen in vehicles with audio system. Vehicles with COMAND*: For information on setting the date in COMAND, refer to the separate COMAND operating instructions. Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Time/Date submenu.
Page 153 Controls in detail Control system Setting daytime running lamp mode (USA only) This function is not available in countries where the daytime running lamp mode is mandatory and therefore in a constant mode. Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu.
Page 154 Setting locator lighting With the locator lighting feature activated and the exterior lamp switch in position U, the following lamps will switch on when the vehicle is unlocked with the SmartKey during darkness: Parking lamps Tail lamps License plate lamps Side marker lamps Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the...
Page 155 Controls in detail Control system You can reactivate this function within ten minutes by opening a door. Move the selection marker with button æ or ç to the Lighting submenu. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Headlamps delayed appears in the multifunction shut-off display.
Page 156 Vehicle submenu Access the Settings to make general vehicle settings. The following function is available: Press æ or ç to select the de- Function sired lamp-on time period. Setting automatic locking You can select: , the delayed shut-off feature is deactivated.
Page 157 Controls in detail Control system Convenience submenu Access the Convenience submenu via the Settings menu. Use the Convenience sub- menu to change the settings for a number of convenience features. The following functions are available: Function Page Activating easy-entry/exit feature Setting key-dependency Setting parking position for exte- rior rear view mirror...
Page 158 The following settings are available for the easy-entry/exit feature: The easy-entry/exit feature is deactivated. Only the steering Steering col. column is moved. Both the steering Steer. col. + seat column and the seat are moved. Setting key-dependency Use this function to set whether the memory settings for the seats, the steering wheel and the mirrors should be stored separately for each SmartKey...
Page 159: Trip Computer Menu
Controls in detail Control system Trip computer menu Use the trip computer menu to call up sta- tistical data on your vehicle. The following information is available: Function Page Fuel consumption statistics after start Fuel consumption statistics since last reset Call up range (distance to empty) 159 Fuel consumption statistics after start Press button ÿ...
Page 160 Fuel consumption since last reset Press button ÿ or è repeatedly until the first function of the Trip com- puter menu appears in the multifunction display. Press button j or k repeatedly until the message appears After reset in the multifunction display. 1 Distance driven since last reset 2 Time elapsed since last reset 3 Average speed since last reset...
Page 161: Tel Menu
Controls in detail Control system TEL menu* Warning! A driver’s attention to the road must always be his/her primary focus when driving. For your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call.
Page 162 Answering a call When your telephone is ready to receive calls, you can answer a call at any time. In the multifunction display you will then see the message: Press button s. You have answered the call. The duration of the call appears in the multifunction display.
Page 163 Controls in detail Control system 1 Name from the phone book If you press and hold button j or k for longer than one second, the system scrolls rapidly through the list of names until you release the button again. Cancel the quick search mode by pressing t.
Page 164: Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission For more information on driving with an automatic transmission, see “Automatic transmission” ( page 47). Your vehicle’s transmission adapts its gear shifting process to your individual driving style by continually adjusting the shift points up or down. These shift point adjust- ments are performed based on current operating and driving conditions.
Page 165 Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When the gear selector lever is in position D, you can influence transmission...
Page 166: One-Touch Gearshifting
One-touch gearshifting Even with an automatic transmission you can change the gears manually when the gear selector lever is in position D. Downshifting Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D- direction. The transmission will shift from the current gear to the next lower gear as permitted by the shift program.
Page 167: Gear Ranges
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Gear ranges With the gear selector lever in position D, you can limit the transmission’s gear range by pressing the gear selector lever to the left (D-), and reverse the gear range limit by pressing the gear selector lever to the right (D+).
Page 168: Gear Selector Lever Position
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 intended to serve as a brake when the vehicle is parked.
Page 169 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. Warning! Getting out of your vehicle with the gear selector lever not fully engaged in position P is dangerous.
Page 170: Automatic Shift Program
Automatic shift program The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Program mode selector switch C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving The current gear selector lever position and the selected program mode ( ) are indicated in the multifunction display ( page 164).
Page 171: Driving Tips
Controls in detail Automatic transmission Driving tips Accelerator position Your driving style influences the transmission’s shifting behavior: Less throttle Earlier upshifting More throttle Later upshifting Kickdown Use kickdown when you want maximum acceleration. Press the accelerator past the point of resistance.
Page 172: Steering Wheel Gearshift Control Clk 500 And Clk 55 Amg
Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Button, inside: downshift 2 Button, outside: upshift...
Page 173 Controls in detail Automatic transmission Downshifting Warning! On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. Press the inside 1 of one of the buttons on the steering wheel.
Page 174: Clk 55 Amg
P only when the vehicle is stopped. Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 175 Controls in detail Automatic transmission The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 1 Program mode selector switch M Manual For manual gear shifting C Comfort For comfort driving S Sport For standard driving The current gear selector lever position and the selected program mode ( are indicated in the multifunction display...
Page 176: (Limp Home Mode)
( page 24). Otherwise the engine could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Briefly press the gear selector lever to the right in the D+ direction ( page 165).
Page 177: Good Visibility
Controls in detail Good visibility For information on the windshield wipers, see “Windshield wipers” ( page 52). Headlamp cleaning system* The switch is located on the left side of the dashboard. 1 Headlamp washer switch Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Press switch 1.
Page 178 Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle paint finish can be completely removed only while in the liquid state and by applying plenty of water. Warning! Exercise care when using the passen- ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror surface is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider field of view).
Page 179: Sun Visors
Controls in detail Good visibility Sun visors The sun visors protect you from sun glare while driving. Warning! Do not use the vanity mirror while driving. Keep the mirrors in the sun visors closed while vehicle is in motion. Reflected glare can endanger you and others.
Page 180: Rear Window Defroster
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 approximately 6 to 17 minutes of operation depending on the outside temperature.
Page 181: Climate Control (Clk 320)
Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 320)
Page 182 Item 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for center air vents 3 Right side air vent, adjustable 4 Climate control panel 5 Right center air vent, adjustable 6 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side center air vent 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side center air vent 8 Left center air vent, adjustable...
Page 183 Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 320) 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.
Page 184: Deactivating The Climate Control System
Deactivating the climate control system Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution) may require replacement of the filter before its scheduled interval. Deactivating A clogged filter will reduce the air volume to the interior. If the vehicle interior is hot, ventilate the interior before driving off, see “Opening (Summer opening feature)”...
Page 185: Adjusting Air Distribution And Volume
Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 320) Increasing Turn temperature control 2 or 3 ( page 181) slightly to the right. The climate control system will corre- spondingly adjust the interior air tem- perature. Decreasing Turn temperature control 2 or 3 ( page 181) slightly to the left.
Page 186: Defrosting
Windshield fogged on the outside Switch the windshield wipers on ( page 52). Switch to manual mode. Turn the air distribution control 4 to a or Y ( page 181). Defrosting These settings should only be selected for a short time. Activating Press button P or 0 ( page 181).
Page 187: Air Recirculation Mode
Controls in detail Climate control (CLK 320) Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside. This setting cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment. Warning! When the outside temperature is below 41°F (5°C), only switch to air...
Page 188: Air Conditioning
Deactivating Press button , ( page 181). The indicator lamp on the button goes out. If you keep button , pressed the side windows will return to their previous position. The air recirculation mode is deactivated automatically: after five minutes if the outside temperature is below approximately 41°F (5°C) after five minutes if the air conditioning...
Page 189 CFCs which are harmful to the ozone layer. If the air conditioning cannot be turned on again, this indicates that the air conditioning is losing refrigerant. The compressor has turned itself off. Have the air conditioning checked at the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 190: Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Vents
Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents The air conditioning for the rear passenger compartment is controlled via the climate control panel ( page 181). The temperature at the center air vents for the rear passenger compartment 2 and 3 is the same as at the dashboard center air vents.
Page 191: (Clk 500/Clk 55 Amg)
Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)
Page 192 Item 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for center air vents 3 Right side air vent, adjustable 4 Automatic climate control panel 5 Right center air vent, adjustable 6 Thumbwheel for air volume control for right side center air vent 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side center air vent...
Page 193 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) The automatic climate control is operation- al whenever the engine is running. You can operate the climate control system in ei- ther the automatic or manual mode. The system cools or heats the interior depend- ing on the selected interior temperature and the current outside temperature.
Page 194: Deactivating The Automatic Climate Control System
Deactivating the automatic climate control system Deactivating It is possible to deactivate the automatic climate control system. Press button ´ ( page 191). The indicator lamp on the button ´ comes on. The automatic climate control system is deactivated. When the air conditioning is switched off, the outside air supply and circula- tion are also switched off.
Page 195: Adjusting Air Distribution
Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Adjusting air distribution Use the button U for automatic mode or air distribution controls 1 and 8 ( page 191) to separately adjust the air distribution on each side of the passenger compartment.
Page 196: Defrosting
Adjusting automatically Press button U ( page 191). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. The air volume is controlled automati- cally for the entire vehicle, and the air distribution is controlled automatically for each separate half of the vehicle. Defrosting These settings should only be selected for a short time.
Page 197 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Activating Press button , ( page 191). The indicator lamp on the button comes on. If you keep button , pressed, the side windows will close. Warning! Never operate the side windows if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure.
Page 198: Charcoal Filter
At outside temperatures above 79°F (26°C) the system will not automatically switch back to outside air. A quantity of outside air is added after approximately 30 minutes. Charcoal filter An activated charcoal filter markedly reduces bad odors and removes pollutants from air entering the passenger compart- ment.
Page 199: Air Conditioning
Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Air conditioning The air conditioning is operational while the engine is running and cools the interior air to the temperature set by the operator. Condensation may drip out from under- neath the vehicle.
Page 200: Residual Heat And Ventilation
Have the air conditioning checked at for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz use of the residual heat produced by the Center. engine.
Page 201: Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Vents
Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents The air conditioning for the rear passenger compartment is controlled via the auto- matic climate control panel ( page 191). The temperature at the center air vents for the rear passenger compartment 2 and 3 is the same as at the dashboard center air vents.
Page 202: Audio System
Audio system Audio and telephone, operation 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. Warning! In order to avoid distraction which could...
Page 203: Operating And Display Elements
Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements...
Page 204 Item Page 1 CD changer mode selector AUX mode selector 2 Single CD mode selector 3 Radio mode selector 4 Mute function (radio) Pause (CD) 5 Volume distribution 6 Sound settings 7 Display 8 Alphanumeric keypad Item Page 9 Speed dialing memory (telephone) in descending order a Accepting a call...
Page 205: Button And Soft Key Operation
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”.
Page 206 Turn rotary control of N button. The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned. If your vehicle equipment includes a Mercedes-Benz specified mobile telephone*, you can adjust its volume separately from the volume of the audio system while the telephone is being used.
Page 207 Controls in detail Audio system Sound system* You can either program the sound settings manually ( page 205) or choose settings via preset sound characteristics. You can select from among the following settings: : conventional stereo sound. STANDARD SURROUND : the sound is set for better three-dimensional acoustic character- istics.
Page 208 Vehicles with sound system*: The sound setting is reset depending on the sound source activated. Radio mode: STANDARD CD/AUX mode: SURROUND Telephone: SPEECH The radio switches back to the stan- dard radio menu four seconds after the last soft key is pressed. Adjusting volume distribution Call up fader and balance functions by pressing the P button.
Page 209 Feature description is based on preliminary information at time of print- ing. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for availability. You can adjust the volume ( page 205), the sound settings ( page 205) and the volume distribution ( page 207) for the AUX input.
Page 210: Radio Operation
Radio operation Selecting radio mode Press b button. Calling up wavebands You can choose from among the FM, AM and WB wavebands. Weather band ( page 212). FM waveband: 87.7...107.9 mHz AM waveband: 530...1710 kHz Calling up wavebands for radios without SAT* Press soft key to switch be-...
Page 211: Press * Button
Controls in detail Audio system Selecting a station The following options are available for se- lecting a station: Direct frequency input ( page 210) Manual tuning ( page 210) Automatic seek tuning ( page 210) Scan search ( page 211) Station memory ( page 211) Automatic station memory (Autostore) ( page 211)
Page 212 Scan search Starting scan search Select desired waveband. Press soft key. SC will appear in the display. The radio briefly tunes in all receivable stations on the waveband selected. Ending scan search soft key or S or T. Press The station last played will be se- lected and disappears from the display.
Page 213 Controls in detail Audio system Calling up stations Press desired station button 1 to R. Leaving the Autostore memory level Press soft key briefly. Interrupting radio mode The radio mode is interrupted by an incom- ing call on the telephone* ( page 229). Mute on Press U button.
Page 214: Introduction To Satellite Radio* (Usa Only)
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for details and availability for your vehicle. Note that categories and channels shown in illustrations are dependent on...
Page 215 Controls in detail Audio system Calling up the SAT main menu Press soft key. is displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the display. Prior to activation of the satellite radio service ( page 214). After activation of satellite radio ser- vice ( page 214).
Page 216 Selecting a station The following options are available: Selecting a station using the selected category ( page 216). Tuning via station presets ( page 215). Tuning via scan search ( page 216). Tuning via manual channel input ( page 215). Tuning via the program category list ( page 216).
Page 217 Controls in detail Audio system Tuning via the program category list The category list contains all currently re- ceivable categories of programs. It is arranged alphabetically. Selecting a category Press soft key. The current PTY category of the sta- tion is displayed. Press soft key.
Page 218 Obtaining additional text information Additional text information (artist, title) re- lated to the current channel can be dis- played. Press soft key. The title being played is displayed. Press soft key again. The name of the artist performing the title being played is displayed. If a button is not pressed within four seconds, the radio will return to the standard display.
Page 219: Cd Mode
In certain situations, the CDs can then no longer be ejected and cause dam- age to the drive. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Your CD drive or CD changer* has been designed to play CDs which corre- spond to the EN 60908 standard.
Page 220 CDs with an eight cm diameter or playing such CDs with an adapter may cause damage to the CD drive. Such dam- age is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Should excessively high or low tempera- tures occur while in CD changer mode*,...
Page 221 Controls in detail Audio system If a CD has been inserted incorrectly or cannot be read, will appear WRONG CD0 in the display. Ejecting a CD Make sure the system is switched on. Press EJECT button. The system ejects the CD. will NO CD appear in the display.
Page 222 Push tray into magazine in direction of arrow. CDs which have been inserted improp- erly or are unreadable will not be played. Push magazine into CD changer 2 in direction of arrow and close sliding door. Playing CDs Single CD player in the audio unit Press i button.
Page 223 Controls in detail Audio system Selecting CDs in the audio unit with CD changer* You can select from among the inserted CDs with buttons R to 6. R = CD player in the audio unit 1 to 6 = CDs in the CD changer* The magazine slot number of the se- lected CD appears next to...
Page 224 Fast forward/reverse Fast forward Press and hold S button until desired point has been reached. Reverse Press and hold T button until desired point has been reached. The track number and the relative time of the track is shown in the display dur- ing the search.
Page 225: Gsm Network Phones
Controls in detail Audio system Switching on pause function Press U button. The CD changer* mode is interrupt- ed and appears in the dis- PAUSE play. Switching off pause function Press U button. The CD changer* mode is active again. Track and time display Press soft key.
Page 226 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. Further operating instructions not covered here can be found in the operating instruc- tions for the multifunction steering wheel and the cellular telephone*.
Page 227 Controls in detail Audio system If the PIN is entered incorrectly three times, will appear in the dis- NEED PUK play. Enter PUK via your telephone. Please refer to the separate telephone operating instructions for more infor- mation. Adjusting the volume Turn rotary control of N button dur- ing a telephone call.
Page 228 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. soft key or press ‚ or Press ƒ.
Page 229 Controls in detail Audio system Viewing the telephone number of a telephone book entry Search for desired entry. Press soft key. The telephone number of the phone book entry appears in the display. Returning calls received soft key or press ‚ or Press ƒ.
Page 230 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. If you have activated the automatic re- dial function on your telephone, the number of the person being called is automatically redialed after a short waiting period if there is a busy signal.
Page 231 Controls in detail Audio system Terminating a call Press t button. The current call is terminated and the muted audio source becomes active again. Talking with two callers at the same time If you wish to receive or place another call during an already active call, you can ac- cept or place the second call and switch between the callers or combine them into...
Page 232: Tdma Or Cdma Network Phones
44 feet (approximately 14 m) every second. Observe all legal requirements. 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.
Page 233 Controls in detail Audio system Press soft key after entering correct code. The telephone is unlocked. If you have entered an incorrect code, you must enter the correct code. Switching off the telephone Press h button for approx. three seconds. PROCESSING appears in the display until the telephone is off.
Page 234 This is only possible, however, when the call information transmitted in- cludes the number of the person call- ing. If the telephone number is not transmitted, NO NUMBER will be stored in the phone book. Searching and calling up phone book entries by name.
Page 235 Controls in detail Audio system Viewing the telephone number of a phone book entry Search for desired entry. Press soft key. The telephone number of the phone book entry appears in the display. Returning calls received soft key or press ‚ or Press Speed dial ƒ.
Page 236 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. If you have activated the automatic re- dial function on your mobile telephone, the number of the person being called is automatically redialed after a short waiting period if there is a busy signal.
Page 237 Controls in detail Audio system Terminating a call Press t button. The current call is terminated and the muted audio source becomes active again. Accepting a second incoming call If you receive another call during an al- ready active call, you can accept the sec- ond call and switch between the two.
Page 238: Emergency Calls "911
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.
Page 239 Controls in detail Audio system Placing a “911” emergency call using audio head unit with the phone un- locked Press h button to switch to tele- phone operation. Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit. Press s button for dialing to begin. DIALING appears in the audio display while the telephone establishes the...
Page 240: Opening And Closing The Windows
Power windows Opening and closing the windows 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.
Page 241 Controls in detail Power windows You can also open or close the win- dows using the: Soft top switch ( page 241). SmartKey (summer opening/con- venience feature) ( page 242). button , in the control panel of the climate control ( page 181) or automatic climate control ( page 191).
Page 242 If the upward movement of a door win- dow is blocked during the closing pro- cedure, the door window will stop and open slightly. Remove the obstruction, pull the switch again past the resistance point and release. If the door window still does not close when there is no obstruction, then pull the switch and hold it.
Page 243 Controls in detail Power windows Opening Press soft top switch 1 twice. Press the switch briefly the first time. Then press the switch a second time and hold it until the side windows have reached the desired position. Closing Pull soft top switch 1 twice. Pull the switch briefly the first time.
Page 244: Synchronizing Power Windows
Opening (Summer opening feature) Press and hold button Œ after unlocking the vehicle. The windows and soft top begin to open after approximately one second. Release the Œ button to stop procedure. Closing (Convenience feature) Press and hold button ‹ after locking the vehicle.
Page 245: Soft Top
Controls in detail 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. Warning! Before operating the switch for the soft top, make sure no persons can be injured by the moving parts (roll bars, soft top frame, and soft top compartment cover).
Page 246 Luggage cover The luggage cover is located in the trunk. 1 Luggage cover Open the trunk Latch luggage cover Pull luggage cover 1 out in direction of arrow until it engages in place. Folding back luggage cover Press luggage cover 1 in direction of rear seat.
Page 247 Controls in detail Soft top Ski sack roller blind* The ski sack roller blind is located in the trunk. Closing ski sack roller blind 1 Left hinge 2 Right hinge 3 Pull strap Pull ski sack roller blind downward us- ing pull strap 3.
Page 248 If the roll bars have released and the soft top is closed, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the roll bars lowered. Do not at- tempt to lower the roll bars manually with the soft top closed.
Page 249 Do not lower a frozen soft top until thawed and dry. Lowering a frozen soft top may result in damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Warning! Do not place anything on the soft top com- partment cover.
Page 250 In the multifunc- bars manually ( page 402) or contact tion display you will see K, and the mes- an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center sage Top being lowered! appears. After to have the roll bars lowered. about 15 seconds the roof hydraulics lose pressure.
Page 251 Controls in detail Soft top Locking the soft top after raising/low- ering Warning! The soft top is not fully closed and locked or not fully opened if: the message Top in operation! is shown in the multifunction display a warning sounds for 10 seconds and the message Lock top is shown in the multifunction display when starting to drive...
Page 252 Warning! If the soft top does not completely open or close, the roof hydraulics will lose pressure and the soft top is lowered after approximately seven minutes when the ignition is switched on. after approximately 15 seconds when the ignition is switched off. Shortly before the soft top is lowered, a warning will sound.
Page 253 Controls in detail Soft top Opening (Summer opening feature) Press and hold button Œ until the soft top is completely open. 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 If the opening procedure is finished, the multifunction display will briefly...
Page 254 Wind screen Warning! The wind screen can restrict the driver’s vi- sion to the rear of the vehicle. To prevent a possible accident when visibility is limited (e.g. in darkness), the upper part of the wind screen should be folded back. The wind screen deflects drafts away from the driver and passenger when the soft top is lowered.
Page 255 Controls in detail Soft top 6 Retaining lugs 7 Mounting fixture on right side 8 Catch Fold retaining lugs 6 out. 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.
Page 256: Driving Systems
Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle are de- scribed on the following pages: Cruise control, with which the vehicle can maintain a preset speed Parktronic*, which serves as a parking assistant For information on the BAS, ABS, and ESP driving systems, see “Driving safety sys- tems”...
Page 257 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 Warning! CLK 500: Cruise control brakes automatically so that the set speed is not exceeded. The brake pedal is depressed automatically to do this.
Page 258 Canceling cruise control On uphill or downhill grades, cruise There are several ways to cancel cruise control may not be able to maintain the control: set speed. Once the grade eases, the set speed will be resumed. CLK 320/CLK 55 AMG: If the engine’s braking power does not brake the vehicle sufficiently on down- hill grades, the automatic transmission...
Page 259 Controls in detail Driving systems the vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h). ESP is in operation or switched off with the ESP switch ( page 87). you move the gear selector lever to position N while driving. The segments in the multifunction dis- play ( page 256) go out, and an acoustic warning sounds.
Page 260 Fine adjustment in 1 mph (Canada: 1 km/h) increments Faster Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di- rection of arrow 1 ( page 256). Slower Briefly tip the cruise control lever in di- rection of arrow 2 ( page 256). Setting to last stored speed (“Resume”...
Page 261: Parktronic System (Parking Assist)
Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system (Parking assist)* Warning! Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is not intended to, nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always rests with the driver. Special attention must be paid to objects with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes (e.g.
Page 262 Front sensors Center approx. 40 in (100 cm) Corners approx. 24 in (60 cm) Rear sensors Center approx. 48 in (120 cm) Corners approx. 32 in (80 cm) During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to objects located above or below the height of the sensors (e.g. planters or trailer hitches).
Page 263 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. The warning indi- cator for the rear area is integrated be- tween the rear backrests.
Page 264 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on. Have the Parktronic system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Controls in detail Driving systems If only the red distance segments illumi-...
Page 265: Loading
Controls in detail Loading Ski sack* Unfolding and loading Close soft top completely ( page 248). Open trunk lid. Fold luggage cover back in direction of the arrow. 1 Left hinge 2 Right hinge 3 Pull strap Pull ski sack roller blind upward using pull strap 3.
Page 266 7 Hook and loop fastener Unfasten hook and loop fastener 7. Pull ski sack into passenger compart- ment and unfold. 8 Flap 9 Catch Pull down catch 9. Open the flap 8 downwards in the di- rection of the arrow. Controls in detail Loading From trunk, slide skis into ski sack.
Page 267 Controls in detail Loading a Strap Tighten strap a by pulling at the loose end (arrow) until the skis in the ski sack are tightly secured. b Hook c Eye Connect hook b to eye c located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench.
Page 268 For removal of the ski sack we recommend word PRESS can be seen. that you contact an authorized Fold luggage cover back and close it Mercedes-Benz Center. securely ( page 245). Warning! Never drive vehicle with trunk open while the ski sack is removed. Deadly carbon...
Page 269: Loading Instructions
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 door B-pil- lar. The handling characteristics of a fully load- ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis- tribution.
Page 270: Useful Features
Make sure no objects fall into the open- ings of the subwoofer between the rear seats. If necessary, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to remove any objects which may have fallen into the openings. Glove box 1 Glove box...
Page 271 Controls in detail Useful features Armrest storage compartments 1 Handle 2 Button (passenger side) 3 Button (driver side) 4 Compartment lock (lock position) 5 Compartment lock (unlock position) Opening storage compartment Pull handle 1 and lift armrest. Closing storage compartment Press armrest down until it engages into place.
Page 272 Storage box The storage box is in front of the armrest storage compartment. 1 Storage box Warning! Do not use this storage compartment as an ashtray and/or place hot cigarettes or other hot smoking materials in the storage box. Placing such materials in the storage box may cause vehicle damage and/or poten- tially cause a vehicle fire.
Page 273 Controls in detail Useful features 1 Cover Opening cup holder Push cover 1. The cup holder opens automatically. Closing cup holder Push the cup holder back until it engages. Storage bags Storage bags are located on the rear side of the front seats. Warning! Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or ob- jects having sharp edges, in the storage...
Page 274: Ashtrays
Ashtrays Center console ashtray 1 Cover plate 2 Sliding button 3 Ashtray insert Opening ashtray Briefly press the bottom of cover plate 1. The cover plate opens automatically. Removing ashtray insert Warning! Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to se- cure vehicle from movement.
Page 275: Cigarette Lighter
Controls in detail Useful features Opening ashtray Pull at top of cover 3. Removing ashtray insert Push button 1 to disengage ashtray insert 2 and remove it. Reinstalling ashtray insert Push the ashtray insert 2 down into the retainer until it engages. Push at top of cover 3 to close ashtray.
Page 276: Electrical Outlet In The Rear Passenger Compartment
Electrical outlet in the rear passenger compartment 1 Electrical outlet 2 Cover Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Pull at top of cover 2. Flip cover 1 to the left and insert electrical plug (cigarette lighter type). The electrical outlet can be used to accommodate electrical consumers (e.g.
Page 277: Telephone
The external antenna must be approved by Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa- tion on the installation of an approved external antenna. Refer to the radio trans- mitter operation instructions regarding use of an external antenna.
Page 278: Tele Aid
Tele Aid The initial activation of the Tele Aid system may only be performed by completing the subscriber agreement and placing an acquaintance call using the ¡ button. Failure to complete either of these steps will result in a system that is not activated. If you have any questions regarding activation, please call the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
Page 279 If a malfunction is indicated as outlined above, the system may not operate as expected. Have the system checked at the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Emergency calls An emergency call is initiated...
Page 280 Warning! If the indicator lamp in the SOS button is flashing continuously and there was no voice connection to the Response Center established, then the Tele Aid system could not initiate an emergency call (e.g. the rele- vant cellular phone network is not available). The message Call failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately ten seconds.
Page 281 Press and hold the • button (for longer than two seconds). A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance dispatcher will be initiated. The • button will flash while the call is in progress. The message...
Page 282: Information Button
Assistance Center representative and the occupants of the vehicle will be established. Information regarding the operation of your vehicle, the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or Mercedes-Benz USA products and services is available to you. For more details concerning the Tele Aid system, please visit www.mbusa.com and...
Page 283 Tele Aid system has detected a malfunction or the service is not currently active, and may not initiate a call. Visit an Mercedes-Benz Center and have the system checked or contact the Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada) as soon as possible.
Page 284 In case you have locked your vehicle unin- tentionally (e.g. SmartKey inside vehicle), and the reserve SmartKey is not handy: Contact the Mercedes-Benz Response Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). You will be asked to provide your pass- word which you provided when you completed the subscriber agreement.
Page 285: Garage Door Opener
Controls in detail Useful features Garage door opener The built-in remote control is capable of operating up to three separately controlled devices, for example garage door openers, gate openers, or other devices compatible ® with HomeLink or some other systems. You can program the signal transmitter buttons.
Page 286 Certain types of garage door openers are incompatible with the integrated opener. If you should experience diffi- culties with programming the transmit- ter, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, or call Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
Page 287 Controls in detail Useful features Programming or reprogramming the in- tegrated remote control Step 1: Switch on the ignition ( page 36). Step 2: If you have previously programmed an integrated signal transmitter button and wish to retain its programming, proceed to step 3.
Page 288 If the indicator lamp 1 blinks rapidly for about two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with pro- gramming steps 8 through 12 as your garage door opener may be equipped with the “rolling code” feature. Step 7: To program the remaining two buttons, repeat the steps above starting with step 3.
Page 289 Controls in detail Useful features Gate operator/Canadian programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) after several seconds of transmission which may not be long enough for the inte- grated signal transmitter to pick up the sig- nal during programming.
Page 290: Operation
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...
Page 291: The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) In the “Operation” section you will find de- tailed information on operating, maintain- ing and caring for your vehicle. The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the break-in period, the more satis- fied you will be with its performance later Drive your vehicle during the first 1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but...
Page 292: Driving Instructions
Maintenance Booklet and as required by the Maintenance System (U.S. vehi- cles) or FSS (Canada vehicles). Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuel consumption is also increased by driving in cold weather, in stop-and-go traffic, on short trips and in hilly area.
Page 293: Brakes
Have the brake system inspected immedi- ately. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. All checks and service work on the brake system should be carried out by qualified technicians only. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only install brake pads and brake fluid rec- ommended by Mercedes-Benz.
Page 294 Warning! If other than recommended brake pads are installed, or other than recommended brake fluid is used, the braking properties of the vehicle can be degraded to an extent that safe braking is substantially impaired. This could result in an accident. When driving down long and steep grades, relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to use the...
Page 295: Driving Off
ESP switched off. Doing so may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Simultaneously depressing the acceler- ator pedal and applying the brake re- duces engine performance and causes premature brake wear and drivetrain wear.
Page 296: Tires
Inspect the tires and the vehicle underbody for possible damage. If the vehicle or tires appear unsafe, have it towed to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center or tire dealer for re- pairs. Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six...
Page 297: Tire Traction
If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will be substantially reduced. Under such weather conditions, drive, steer and brake with extreme caution. Mercedes-Benz recommends M+S rated radial-ply tires with a minimum tread depth of approximately in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the winter season to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics.
Page 298: Winter Driving Instructions
CLK 320 with Appearance Package 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). CLK 500 Your vehicle is factory equipped with “Y”-rated tires, which have a speed rating of 186 mph (300 km/h).
Page 299: Standing Water
Any such dam- age is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 300: Passenger Compartment
The trunk is the preferred place to carry objects. 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.
Page 301: Catalytic Converter
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. Keep your vehicle in proper...
Page 302: Coolant Temperature
The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature over 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Operation Driving instructions Warning! Driving when your engine is badly over-...
Page 303: At The Gas Station
Operation At the gas station Refueling Warning! Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous. It burns violently and can cause serious inju- ry. Whenever you are around gasoline, avoid inhaling fumes and skin contact, extinguish all smoking materials. Never allow sparks, flame or smoking materials near gasoline! Failure to remove the fuel cap slowly could result in personal injury.
Page 304 Warning! Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pressure in the system which could cause a gas discharge. This could cause the gas to spray back out when removing the fuel pump nozzle, which could cause personal injury. Replace fuel cap by turning it clockwise.
Page 305: Check Regularly And Before A Long Trip
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately. Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the problem. For more information, see also “Practi- cal hints”...
Page 306: Engine Compartment
Engine compartment Hood Warning! Do not pull the release lever while the vehi- cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could be forced open by passing air flow. Opening The hood lock release lever is located to the left of the steering wheel under the dashboard.
Page 307: Engine Oil
Do not use any special lubricant addi- tives, as these may damage the drive assemblies. Using special additives not approved by Mercedes-Benz may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More information on this subject is available at any Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 308 Checking engine oil level with the control system When checking the oil level the vehicle must be parked on level ground with the engine at operating tempera- ture, the vehicle must have been stationary for at least five minutes with the engine turned off with the engine not at operating tem- perature yet, the vehicle must have...
Page 309 Mercedes-Benz Center. Excess oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. More information on messages in the display concerning engine oil can be found in the “Practical hints”...
Page 310: Transmission Fluid Level
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehi- cles) will result in engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 1 Filler cap Unscrew filler cap 1 from filler neck.
Page 311: Coolant
Operation Engine compartment Coolant The engine coolant is a mixture of water and anticorrosion/antifreeze. To check the coolant level, the vehicle must be parked on level ground and the engine must be cool. The coolant expansion tank is located on the passenger side of the engine compartment.
Page 312: Battery
When replacing the battery, always use batteries approved by Mercedes-Benz. If you do not intend to operate your vehicle for an extended period of time, consult an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center about steps you need to observe.
Page 313: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System
Operation Engine compartment Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning 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 washer reservoir. It has a capacity of approx.
Page 314: Tires And Wheels
When replacing rims, only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the particular rim type. Failure to do so can result in the bolts loosening and possibly an accident.
Page 315: Tire Care And Maintenance
Operation Tires and wheels Tire care and maintenance Warning! Regularly check the tires for damage. Dam- aged tires can cause tire inflation pressure loss. As a result, you could lose control of your vehicle. Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained damage, replace them.
Page 316 Tread depth Do not allow your tires to wear down too far. Adhesion properties on wet roads are sharply reduced at tread depths under in (3 mm). Treadwear indicators (TWI) are required by law. These indicators are located in six places on the tread circumference and become visible at a tread depth of approx- imately...
Page 317: Direction Of Rotation
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.
Page 318 1 Driver’s door B-pillar Following is a discussion on how to work with the information contained on the two placards with regards to loading your vehi- cle. Tire and Loading Information Warning! Do not overload the tires by exceeding the specified load limit or vehicle capacity weight as indicated on the placard on the driver’s door B-pillar.
Page 319 Operation Tires and wheels Placard (Example B) 1 Load limit information on the Vehicle Tire Information placard The placard showing the load limit informa- tion is located on the driver’s door B-pillar. If your vehicle is equipped with the Vehicle Tire Information placard (Example B), locate the heading “Vehicle Capacity Weight”...
Page 320 Steps for determining correct load limit The following steps have been developed as required of all manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the “National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”. Step 1 (Vehicles equipped with placard Example A) Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should...
Page 321 Operation Tires and wheels Example Combined Number of Seating weight limit occupants configura- of occu- (driver and tion pants and passengers) cargo from placard 1500 lbs front: 2 rear: 2 1500 lbs front: 1 rear: 2 1500 lbs front:1 The higher the weight of all occupants, the less cargo and luggage load capacity is available.
Page 322 The tongue load typically is ten percent of the trailer weight and every- thing loaded in it. Your Mercedes-Benz has been designed primarily to carry passengers and their cargo. Mercedes-Benz does not recom- mend trailer towing with your vehicle.
Page 323: Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
Operation Tires and wheels Recommended tire inflation pressure Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being over- heated. Do not overinflate tires.
Page 324 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. The tire inflation pressures listed apply to the tires installed as original equipment.
Page 325: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
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 (1.6 km).
Page 326 Warning! Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adversely affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being over- heated. Do not overinflate tires. Overinflated tires can adversely affect handling and ride comfort, wear unevenly, increase stopping distance, and result in sudden deflation (blowout) because they are more likely to...
Page 327: Tire Labeling
Operation Tires and wheels Tire labeling Besides tire name (sales designation) and manufacturer name, a number of markings can be found on a tire. Following are some explanations for the markings on your vehicle’s tires: 1 Uniform Quality Grading Standards ( page 333) 2 DOT, Tire Identification Number (TIN) ( page 330)
Page 328 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. No letter preceding the size designation (as illustrated above): Passenger car tire based on European design standards. Letter “P”...
Page 329 Operation Tires and wheels Tire load rating The tire load rating 5 ( page 326) is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support. For example, a load rating of 91 corre- sponds to a maximum load of 1356 lbs (615 kg) the tire is designed to support.
Page 330 Summer tires Index Speed rating up to 100 mph (160 km/h) up to 106 mph (170 km/h) up to 112 mph (180 km/h) up to 118 mph (190 km/h) up to 130 mph (210 km/h) up to 149 mph (240 km/h) up to 168 mph (270 km/h) up to 186 mph (300 km/h) above 186 mph (300 km/h)
Page 331: Load Identification
Operation Tires and wheels Load identification 1 Load identification For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. 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 ( page 330).
Page 332 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer’s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code (at the option of the tire manufacturer) 5 Date of manufacture For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration.
Page 333: Maximum Tire Load
Operation Tires and wheels Maximum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating For illustration purposes only. Actual data on tires is specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration. The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support.
Page 334: Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.s. Vehicles)
Always follow the recommended tire inflation pressure ( page 322) for proper tire inflation. Warning! Never exceed the max. tire inflation pressure. Follow recommended tire inflation pressures. Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires wear excessively and/or unevenly, adverse- ly affect handling and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail from being overheated.
Page 335 Operation Tires and wheels Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rat- ing based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For ex- ample, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 336: Tire Ply Material
Warning! The temperature grade for this tire is estab- lished for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underin- flation, or excessive loading, either sepa- rately or in combination, can cause excessive heat build-up and possible tire failure.
Page 337 Operation Tires and wheels Another metric unit for air pressure. There are 14.5038 pounds per square inch (psi) to 1 bar; there are 100 kilopascals (kPa) to 1 bar. Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Page 338 Maximum load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds that can be carried by the tire. Maximum loaded vehicle weight The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight and production options weight. Maximum tire inflation pressure This number is the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire under normal driving conditions.
Page 339 Operation Tires and wheels TIN (Tire Identification Number) 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. The TIN is comprised of “Manufacturer’s identifica- tion mark”, “Tire size”, “Tire type code”...
Page 340: Rotating Tires
Wheels could become loose if not tightened with a torque of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm). Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims. For information on wheel change, see the “Practical hints” section ( page 391) and...
Page 341: Winter Driving
Operation Winter driving Before the onset of winter, have your vehicle winterized at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. This service includes: Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze concentration. Addition of cleaning concentrate to the water of the windshield and headlamp cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate “S”...
Page 342: Block Heater* (Canada Only)
Operation Winter driving Only use snow chains that are approved by Mercedes-Benz. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise you on this subject. Use of snow chains may be prohibited depending on location. Always check local and state laws before installing snow chains.
Page 343: Maintenance
Operation 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 display. Failure to have the vehicle maintained in...
Page 344: Clearing The Maintenance Service Indicator
Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles (km) Service A exceeded by XXX days Service A exceeded by X day In addition, a signal sounds when the message appears. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will reset the maintenance service indicator following a completed maintenance service. Operation Maintenance...
Page 345: Maintenance Service Indicator
Resetting the maintenance service indicator In the event that the maintenance service on your vehicle is not carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can have the maintenance service indicator reset. The automotive maintenance facility carrying out the maintenance service will...
Page 346: Vehicle Care
Post-production treatment is neither necessary nor recommended by Mercedes-Benz because of the possibility of incompatibility between materials used in the production process and others applied later.
Page 347 We have selected car-care 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 products at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Scratches, corrosive deposits, corrosion or damage due to negligent or incorrect care cannot always be removed or repaired with the car-care products recommended here.
Page 348 Vehicle washing Do not use hot water or wash your vehicle in direct sunlight. Only use a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Shampoo. Thoroughly spray the vehicle with a dif- fused jet of water. Direct only a very weak spray towards the ventilation intake.
Page 349 They will cause damage which is not cov- ered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited War- ranty. Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of very dirty chrome-plated parts, use a chrome cleaner.
Page 350 1 Parktronic system* sensors Clean the sensors 1 on the bumpers using a mild car wash detergent, such as Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham- poo, with plenty of water and a soft, non-scratchy cloth. When using a steam cleaner or power...
Page 351 Hold onto the wiper when folding the If possible, clean wheels once a week with wiper arm back. If released, the force Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, us- of the impact from the tensioning ing a soft bristle brush and a strong spray spring could crack the windshield.
Page 352 Do not use scouring agents. Steering wheel and gear selector lever Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care. Cup holder Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a washing solution.
Page 353 Carefully dab nubuck leather upholstery with a dry microfiber cloth to remove oil stains. Do not use Mercedes-Benz approved Leather Care or any solvents to clean nubuck leather upholstery. Avoid hard scrubbing on nubuck leath- er upholstery.
Page 354: Practical Hints
Practical hints What to do if …? Where will I find...? Unlocking/locking in an emergency Opening/closing in an emergency Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery Jump starting Towing the vehicle Fuses...
Page 355: What To Do If
Continue driving with added caution. Wheels will lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Failure to follow these instructions in- creases the risk of an accident.
Page 356 Practical hints What to do if …? Release the parking brake ( page 49). Risk of accident! Carefully stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem.
Page 357 Possible cause Suggested solution There is a malfunction in: Have the vehicle checked as soon as possi- ble by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The fuel management system An on-board diagnostic connector is used by The ignition system the service station to link the vehicle to the shop diagnostics system.
Page 358 Have the cooling system checked. If the coolant temperature is below 257°F (125°C), you can continue driving to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Avoid high engine loads (e.g. driving uphill) and stop-and-go driving. Stop as soon as possible and allow the engine and coolant to cool down.
Page 359 Switch the ESP back on ( page 88). If the ESP cannot be switched back on, have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. When driving off, apply as little throt- tle as possible.
Page 360 Refuel at the next gas station ( page 302). Release the roll bars manually. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Fasten your seat belt. The seat belt telltale goes out. Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
Page 361 SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately to have the system checked; otherwise the SRS may not be deployed when needed in an acci-...
Page 362: Lamp In Center Console
The system is malfunctioning. Practical hints What to do if …? Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Also note any messages in the multi- function display and follow corrective steps ( page 369).
Page 363 If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out, have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Do not transport a child on the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Page 364: Vehicle Status Messages In The Multifunction Display
Mercedes-Benz Center. Failure to repair condition noted may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or result in property damage or personal injury. Warning!
Page 365 Practical hints What to do if …? Switching on the ignition causes all instrument cluster lamps (except low beam headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) as well as the multifunction display to come on. Make sure the lamps and the multifunction display are in working order before starting your journey.
Page 366 Continue driving with added caution. Wheels will lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. Wheels will lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability.
Page 367 When the voltage is above this value again, the ABS is operational again. Continue driving with added caution. Wheels will lock during hard braking, reducing steering capability. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 368 Practical hints What to do if …? Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 369: Cruise Control
12 mph (20 km/h). Have cruise control checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Continue driving with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Continue driving with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 370 Display Display messages Front passenger airbag activated see Oper.’s Man. Possible cause Possible solution Front passenger front air bag is activated Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon while driving even though a child, small in- as possible and check the following: dividual, or object below the system's weight threshold is on the front passenger seat, or the front passenger seat is empty.
Page 371 Mercedes-Benz Center. do not have any children12 years old and under and other small individuals use the front passenger seat until the system has...
Page 372 Display Display messages Front passenger airbag deactivated see Oper.’s Man. Possible cause Possible solution Front passenger front air bag is deactivat- Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon ed while driving even though an adult or as possible and check the following: someone larger than a small individual is occupying the front passenger seat.
Page 373 Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not have any passenger use the front passenger seat until the system has been repaired.
Page 374 Display Display message Selector lever in park position Please shift to P or N Possible cause Possible solution 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. You have attempted to switch off the en- gine with the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button while the gear selector lever was in...
Page 375 Do not continue to drive. Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine. Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Drive immediately to the nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Start the engine ( page 46).
Page 376 Release the parking brake ( page 49). Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. Brake pad thickness must be visually checked by a qualified technician at the intervals specified in the Maintenance Booklet.
Page 377 Do not ignore the low engine coolant level warning. Extended driving with the message and symbol displayed may cause serious engine damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant in the cooling system. The engine will overheat, causing major en- gine damage.
Page 378 Only start the engine again after the message disappears. You could other- wise damage the engine. The engine should not be operated with the coolant temperature above 248°F (120°C). Doing so may cause serious engine damage which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 379 Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not continue to drive the vehicle with this message displayed. Doing so could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 380 What to do if …? Continue driving with added caution. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter. Have the electronic systems checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen- ter.
Page 381 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message USA only: Add 1 qt. engine oil at next refueling Canada only: Add 1 liter engine oil at next refueling Engine oil level Reduce oil level! Engine oil level Stop, engine off! Possible cause Possible solution...
Page 382 Have the measuring system checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. The engine oil level warnings should not be ignored. Extended driving with the symbol displayed could result in serious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Page 383 ( page 302). Close the hood ( page 306). Remove the SmartKey from the start- er switch. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Change the batteries ( page 412). Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 384 Take the SmartKey out of the vehicle. Insert SmartKey in the starter switch. Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you when leaving the vehicle. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 385 In the control system, set lamp opera- tion to manual ( page 152). Switch on headlamps using the exteri- or lamp switch. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Page 386 Practical hints What to do if …? Replace the bulb as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 387 A back-up bulb is being used. The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc- tioning. A back-up bulb is being used. Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Turn off the headlamps. Replace the bulb as soon as possible.
Page 388 The roll bar is malfunctioning. Practical hints What to do if …? Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Operate the roll bars manually ( page 401). Have the system checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Page 389 In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi- cated as outlined above, the SRS may not be operational. For your safety, we strongly recommend that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Possible cause The seat belt system is malfunctioning. One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning.
Page 390 Do not add steering oil without checking the steering system. Do not drive the vehicle. Have the system checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Practical hints What to do if …? Possible solution Lock the soft top again ( page 250).
Page 391 Practical hints What to do if …? Display symbol Display message Function Unavailable Ê Trunk open! Close trunk lid Trunk partitioner Please close Washer fluid Check level Possible cause Possible solution This display appears if button t or s on the multifunction steering wheel is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped with a telephone.
Page 392: Where Will I Find
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 Loosen hook and loop fastener 2. Remove first aid kit 1.
Page 393 Practical hints Where will I find...? Loosen retaining screw 1 in the mid- dle of storage well casing 2 by turning it counterclockwise. Remove storage well casing 2. 3 Arrow 4 Minispare wheel 5 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing 6 Vehicle tool kit Remove vehicle tool kit 6.
Page 394 Vehicle jack Warning! The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change. Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by the jack.
Page 395: Minispare Wheel
Practical hints Where will I find...? Setting up the collapsible wheel chock The collapsible wheel chock serves to additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while changing the wheel. 1 Tilt the plate upward 2 Fold the lower plate outward 3 Insert the plate Tilt both plates upward 1.
Page 396 1 Vehicle tool kit Wheel wrench Jack 2 Arrow 3 Minispare wheel, Wheel bolts for Minispare wheel 4 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing Remove vehicle tool kit storage well casing 4. Remove Minispare wheel 3. Storing the Minispare wheel Place Minispare wheel 3 in wheel well.
Page 397 Practical hints Where will I find...? In the case of a flat tire, you may temporarily use the Minispare wheel when observing the following restrictions: Do not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). Drive to the nearest tire repair facility to have the flat tire repaired or replaced as appropriate.
Page 398: Unlocking/Locking In An Emergency
Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the vehicle If you are unable to unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*, open the driver’s door and the trunk using the mechanical key. Unlocking your vehicle with the me- chanical key will trigger the anti-theft alarm system.
Page 399: Locking The Vehicle
Practical hints Unlocking/locking in an emergency Unlocking the trunk A minimum height clearance of 5.41 ft (1.65 m) is required to open the trunk lid. The trunk lid lock is located next to the handle above the rear license plate recess. 1 Unlocking in an emergency 2 Handle Insert the mechanical key into the...
Page 400: Fuel Filler Flap
1 Locking Insert the mechanical key into the driver’s door lock until it stops. Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 1. The driver’s door is locked. Unlocking/locking in an emergency Fuel filler flap In case the central locking system does not release the fuel filler flap, you can open it manually.
Page 401: Manually Unlocking The Gear Selector Lever
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. Open the storage compartment under the center armrest ( page 270). Take out storage box 1.
Page 402: Opening/Closing In An Emergency
For safety reasons drive only with the roll bars raised until the malfunction is repaired. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Opening/closing in an emergency Close the soft top ( page 248). With the roll bars released, the soft top...
Page 403 The roll bar extends with a loud sound. Repeat this step for the second roll bar. Have the systems checked at an autho- rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Lowering roll bars manually With the soft top open, you can lower the roll bars manually after they have been re- leased.
Page 404: Soft Top Emergency Operation
Manually closing the soft top is a com- plicated and technically demanding procedure. Close the soft top manually in emergency cases only. Otherwise, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Please read the instructions fully before beginning operation and only undertake it with another person and if you feel fully capable of perform- ing the tasks involved.
Page 405 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency Engage parking brake. Lower the side windows. Lower rear head restraints ( page 115). If the rear head restraints cannot be lowered using the rear head restraint lowering switch, the roll bars may have been released.
Page 406 2 Trim Fold the right-hand side of the trunk floor away. Detach trim 2 along the perforation. 3 Locking mechanism Pull locking mechanism 3 out until it stops and rotate it approx. one-quarter of a turn. Make sure the locking mechanism does not retract again.
Page 407 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. Pull the two levers 6 apart and fold levers 6 of soft top storage compart- ment hinge 7 forward on both sides...
Page 408 Place both straps on soft top compart- ment cover. Take hex wrench out of trunk. Close trunk lid. You will only have access to the trunk again when the emergency operation has been completed. Warning! At this point, the remaining procedure needs to be done by two people.
Page 409 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency 9 Soft top compartment cover One person should stand on the left side of the vehicle and the other on the right side. Warning! In the next step, you and your assistant should each take hold of the soft top com- partment cover as shown in the illustration.
Page 410 b Windshield frame Lift soft top out of soft top compart- ment and pull it forward to windshield frame b. c Opening d Locking Take off protective cap on the inner side of the soft top. Insert hex wrench into soft top locking mechanism screw.
Page 411 Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency e Material tensioning frame f Soft top compartment cover Lift material tensioning frame e into a vertical position. Lower soft top compartment cover f. Make sure the soft top compartment cover f does not collide or make con- tact with the material tensioning frame e.
Page 412 Otherwise the soft top may not lock properly. Have the soft top operation checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. If, after completing the soft top emer- gency operation, the trunk cannot be opened using the remote trunk lid re- lease switch in the driver’s door,...
Page 413: Replacing Batteries In The Smartkey/Smartkey With Keyless-Go
CR 2025 or equivalent. When changing batteries, always re- place both batteries. The required replacement batteries are available at any Mercedes-Benz Center. 1 Mechanical key 2 Battery compartment Remove mechanical key 1 ( page 397).
Page 414: Smartkey With Keyless-Go
Remove the batteries. 3 Battery 4 Contact spring Using a lint-free cloth, insert new batteries 3 under the contact spring 4 with the plus (+) side facing Return battery compartment 2 into housing until it locks into place. Slide mechanical key 1 back into the SmartKey.
Page 415: Replacing Bulbs
Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp ad- justment. If the headlamps or front fog lamps are fogged up on the inside as a result of...
Page 416: Replacing Bulbs
Your hands should be dry and free of oil and grease. If the newly installed bulb does not come on, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the LEDs and bulbs for the follow- ing lamps replaced by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 417: Replacing Bulbs For Front Lamps
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for front lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a front lamp, do the following first: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( page 122). Open the hood ( page 305) (except for side marker lamps).
Page 418 High beam bulb Turn housing cover 2 counterclock- wise and remove it. Turn bulb holder 5 with the bulb coun- terclockwise and remove it. Pull the bulb at its socket out of bulb holder 5. Insert the new bulb so that its socket locates in the recess of bulb holder 5 and is level to it.
Page 419 Practical hints Replacing bulbs Front lamps Bi-Xenon*-type Warning! Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xe- non* headlamp. Because of high voltage in xenon lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the lamp and its components. We recommend that you have such work done by a qualified technician.
Page 420 Front turn signal lamp bulb Turn bulb socket 1 counterclockwise and remove it. Press gently onto the bulb and turn counterclockwise out of bulb socket 1. Press the new bulb gently into bulb socket 1 and turn clockwise until it engages.
Page 421: Replacing Bulbs For Rear Lamps
Practical hints Replacing bulbs Replacing bulbs for rear lamps Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear lamp, do the following first: Turn the exterior lamp switch to position M ( page 122). Tail lamp unit Open trunk lid. Swing the trim panel covering the cor- responding rear lights to the side.
Page 422: Replacing Wiper Blades
Make certain that the wiper blades are properly installed. Improperly installed wiper blades may cause windshield damage. For your convenience, we recommend that you have this work carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 423: Flat Tire
50 mph (80 km/h). Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible to have the spare wheel replaced with a regular road wheel. Never operate the vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted.
Page 424: Mounting The Minispare Wheel
Mounting the Minispare wheel Preparing the vehicle Prepare the vehicle as described on ( page 422). Take the wheel wrench and the jack out of the trunk ( page 394). Take the Minispare wheel and wheel bolts out of the trunk ( page 394). Lifting the vehicle Prevent the vehicle from rolling away by blocking wheels with wheel chocks...
Page 425 Practical hints Flat tire 2 Jack 3 Take-up bracket Place jack 2 on firm ground. Position jack 2 under take-up bracket 3 so that it is always vertical (plumb-line) as seen from the side, even if the vehicle is parked on an incline.
Page 426 Damaged wheel hub threads should be re- paired immediately. Do not continue to drive under these circumstances! Contact an au- thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance. Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight- ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to come off.
Page 427 Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last wheel bolt and tighten slightly. Warning! Only use genuine equipment Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel bolts may come loose. Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve- hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could fall off the jack.
Page 428: Battery
SmartKey is in the starter switch. Otherwise the alternator and other electronic components could be se- verely damaged. Have the battery checked regularly by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Refer to Maintenance Booklet for maintenance intervals or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further information.
Page 429: Disconnecting The Battery
Practical hints Battery Warning! With a disconnected battery you will no longer be able to turn the SmartKey in the starter switch and pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the gear selector lever will have no effect the gear selector lever will remain locked in position 2 Negative terminal 3 Positive terminal cover...
Page 430: Reconnecting The Battery
Warning! Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charg- ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
Page 431: Jump Starting
(12 V). Jump start- ing with a more powerful battery could damage the vehicle’s electrical system, which will not be covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Only use jumper cables with sufficient cross-section and insulated terminal clamps.
Page 432 Remove the jumper cables first from the negative terminals 3 and 4 and then from the positive terminals 2 and 1. You can now turn on the lights. Have the battery checked at the near- est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Page 433: Towing The Vehicle
Practical hints Towing the vehicle Towing the vehicle Mercedes-Benz recommends that the vehi- cle be transported with all wheels off the ground using flatbed or appropriate wheel lift/dolly equipment. Use flatbed or wheel lift/dolly equip- ment with SmartKey in starter switch turned to position 0.
Page 434: Towing The Vehicle
Warning! Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground, make certain that the SmartKey is in starter switch position If the SmartKey is left in starter switch posi- tion for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the switch.
Page 435: Installing Towing Eye Bolt
Practical hints Towing the vehicle If the battery is disconnected or discharged the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch. For more informa- tion, see “Battery” ( page 427) and “Jump starting” ( page 430). the gear selector lever will remain locked in position P.
Page 436 Towing eye bolt CLK 55 AMG Towing eye bolt in front bumper The cover for the threaded bore in the front bumper is identical to the cover on the models CLK320/CLK500. To remove and to reinstall cover, see “Tow- ing eye bolt CLK 320/CLK 500” ( page 434).
Page 437: Fuses
( page 436): Fuse chart Spare fuses Fuse extractor Warning! Only use fuses approved for Mercedes-Benz with the specified amperage for the system in question. Otherwise, a short circuit could result and cause a fire. Only install fuses that have been tested...
Page 438: Compartment
Mainfuse box in passenger compartment The main fuse box is located in the passen- ger compartment on the driver’s side of the cockpit. 1 Main fuse box cover Do not use sharp objects such as a screw driver to open the fuse box cover 1 in the cockpit, as this could damage it.
Page 439: Fuse Box In Trunk
Practical hints Fuses Opening fuse box 4 Fuse box cover 5 Clamps With a dry cloth, remove any moisture from the fuse box. Release clamps 5. Remove cover 4. Closing fuse box Make sure that the sealing rubber is properly positioned. Press fuse box cover 4 down and secure with clamps 5.
Page 440: Technical Data
Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly-V-belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions Weights Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Page 441: Parts Service
The “Technical data” section provides the necessary technical data for your vehicle. All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock of genuine Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte- nance and repair work. In addition, strate- gically located parts distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts service.
Page 442: Warranty Coverage
Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the Mercedes-Benz Parts and Accessories warranties, copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz Center. Technical data Warranty coverage...
Page 443: Identification Labels
Technical data Identification labels 1 Certification label (includes Paintwork code) 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 3 Vacuum line routing diagram label 4 Emission control information label, includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 5 VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield) 6 Engine number (engraved on engine) When ordering parts, please specify ve- hicle identification and engine num-...
Page 444: Layout Of Poly-V-Belt Drive
Technical data Layout of poly-V-belt drive Layout of poly-V-belt drive CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG 1 Automatic belt tensioner 2 Power steering pump 3 Air conditioning compressor 4 Crankshaft 5 Coolant pump 6 Generator (alternator) 7 Idler pulley...
Page 445: Engine
Poly-V-belt 2380 mm The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment. Premium fuel required. Performance may vary with fuel octane rating. CLK 500 (209.475)
Page 446: Rims And Tires
Moreover, tires and rims not approved by Mercedes-Benz may, under load, ex- hibit dimensional variations and differ- ent tire deformation characteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts.
Page 447: Same Size Tires
Technical data Rims and tires Same size tires 16" tires CLK 320 Rims (light alloy) 7J x 16 H2 Wheel offset 1.45 in (37 mm) Winter tires (radial-ply 205/55 R16 91H M+S tires) 17" tires CLK 320 (Appearance Package) CLK 500 Rims (light alloy) J x 17 H2 Wheel offset...
Page 448: Mixed Size Tires
Mixed size tires CLK 320 Front axle: Rims (light alloy) 7 J x 16 H2 Wheel offset 1.45 in (37 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply tires) All-season tires 205/55 R16 91H M+S (radial-ply tires) Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) 8 J x 16 H2 Wheel offset 1.26 in (32 mm) Summer tires (radial-ply...
Page 449 Technical data Rims and tires CLK 55 AMG Front axle: Rims (light alloy) J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1.45 in (37 mm) Summer tires 225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load) (radial-ply tires) All-season tires (radial-ply tires) Rear axle: Rims (light alloy) J x 18 EH2 Wheel offset 1.18 in (30 mm)
Page 450: Minispare Wheel
Minispare wheel CLK 320 CLK 320 (Appearance Package) 3.5 B x 16 H2 Wheel offset 0.67 in (17 mm) Tire T 125/90 R 16 98M Must not be used with snow chains. CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG 3.5 B x 17 H2 3.5 B x 17 H2 0.67 in (17 mm) 0.67 in (17 mm)
Page 451: Electrical System
Technical data Electrical system Model CLK 320 Generator (alternator) 14 V/120 A Starter motor 14 V/1.4 KW Battery 12 V/100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch F8 DPP 332 NGK PFR 5R-11 Electrode gap 0.039 in (1.00 mm) Tightening torque 18.5 - 22 lb-ft (25 - 30 Nm) CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG 14 V/150 A...
Page 452: Main Dimensions
Main dimensions Model CLK 320 Overall vehicle length 182.8 in (4643 mm) Overall vehicle width 68.5 in (1740 mm) Overall vehicle height 55.4 in (1406 mm) Overall vehicle height when 80.9 in (2055 mm) opening/closing soft top Wheelbase 106.9 in (2715 mm) Track, front 58.8 in (1493 mm) Track, rear...
Page 453: Weights
Technical data Weights Trunk load max. 220 lbs (100 kg)
Page 454: Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser- vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center. Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Approved engine oils MB Automatic Transmission Fluid Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90...
Page 455 Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Cooling system Fuel tank including a reserve of Air conditioning system Windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system* Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing point or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing point.
Page 456: Engine Oils
For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters, refer to the Factory Ap- proved Service Products pamphlet, or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica- tion other than those expressly required for the Maintenance System (U.S.
Page 457: Air Conditioning Refrigerant
Only brake fluid approved by Mercedes-Benz is recommended. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will pro- vide you with additional information. Premium unleaded gasoline To maintain the engine’s durability and performance, premium unleaded gaso- line must be used.
Page 458: Fuel Requirements
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.
Page 459: Coolants
The replacement interval published in the Maintenance Booklet is only applicable if MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze solu- tion or other Mercedes-Benz approved products of equal specification (see Facto- ry Approved Service Products pamphlet) are used to renew the coolant concentra- tion or bring it back up to the proper level.
Page 460 Before the start of the winter season (or once a year in hot southern regions), you should have the anticorrosion/antifreeze concentration checked. The coolant is also regularly checked each time you bring your vehicle to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.
Page 461: Windshield Washer System And Headlamp Cleaning System
Technical data Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system* Both the windshield washer and headlamp cleaning system are supplied from the windshield washer fluid reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of approx. 6.4 US qt (6.0 l). Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”...
Page 462: Technical Terms
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low beam and high beam. (Customer Assistance Center) Mercedes-Benz customer service cen- ter, which can help you with any ques- tions about your vehicle and provide assistance in the event of a break- down.
Page 463 Technical terms Cruise control Driving convenience system for auto- matically maintaining the vehicle speed set by the driver. Curb weight ( page 336) (Department Of Transportation) ( page 336) Engine number The number set by the manufacturer and placed on the cylinder block to uniquely identify each engine pro- duced.
Page 464 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 are also designed to provide protection for the head area. Instrument cluster The displays and indicator/warning lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-...
Page 465 Engine speeds within the red marking on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en- gine speed range, as it may result in se- rious engine damage that is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Parktronic (Parking assist)* System which uses visual and acoustic signals to assist the driver during parking maneuvers.
Page 466 Restraint systems Seat belts, child restraints, lower an- chors and tethers for children (LATCH). As independent systems, their protec- tive functions complement one anoth- ( page 337) Roll bars Occupant protection system which consists of tubular steel, integrated in the rear head restraints. The roll bars are lowered into the car body during normal driving conditions and raised automatically in an accident or in a crit-...
Page 467 Technical terms Tele Aid System (Telematic Alarm Identification on De- mand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and man- ual emergency, roadside assistance and information. Tele Aid is initially ac- tivated by completing a subscriber agreement and placing an acquain- tance call.
Page 468: Index
ABS 25, 84, 461 Malfunction indicator lamp 354 Messages in display 366 Accelerator position, automatic transmission 170 Accessory weight 335 Accident In case of 54 Activating Air conditioning (cooling) 188, 198 Air recirculation mode 186, 196 Anti-theft alarm system 90 Automatic climate control* 191 Central locking (control system) 155 Charcoal filter 197...
Page 469 Index Air bags 61 Children 62 Front 65 Head-thorax 66 Passenger 65 Rear side-impact 67 Safety guidelines 64 Air conditioning (cooling) 187 Turning off 188, 198 Turning on 188, 198 Air conditioning refrigerant 456 Air distribution Adjusting 184, 194 Air pressure 335 Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure Air recirculation mode 186, 195 Activating 186, 196...
Page 470 Automatic climate control 190 Activating 191 Adjusting air distribution 194 Air recirculation mode 195 Deactivating 191 Defrosting 195 Rear window defroster 179 Setting the temperature 193 Automatic headlamp mode 123 Automatic lighting control Activating 128 Deactivating 129 Automatic locking when driving 110 Automatic shift program 169 Automatic transmission 163 Accelerator position 170...
Page 471 Index Blocking Rear window operation 82 Bolts For Minispare wheel 396 Brake assist system (BAS) 461 Brake fluid 456 Message in display 375 Brake lamp bulbs 415 Brake lamp, high mounted 415 Brake pads Message in display 375 Brakes 292 Warning lamp 355 Break-in period 290 Bulbs, replacing 414...
Page 472 Central locking Automatic 110 From inside 110 Locking from inside 110 Switch 110 Switching on/off (control system) 155 Unlocking from inside 110 Central locking switch 110 Certification label 442 Changing CDs 218 Key setting 156 Charcoal filter 197 Activating 197 Deactivating 197 Charging Vehicle battery 428...
Page 473 Index Closing Cup holder 272 Glove box 269 Hood 306 Side windows 240 Side windows with KEYLESS-GO* 243 Ski sack roller blind* 246, 267 Soft top 244 Soft top (SmartKey) 252 Soft top (switch) 248 Soft top in an emergency 403 Trunk 107 Windows 239 Windows with KEYLESS-GO* 243...
Page 474 Convenience submenu 156 Activating easy-entry/exit feature 156 Setting key-dependency 157 Setting parking position for exterior rear view mirror 157 Coolant 310, 458 Adding 310 Anticorrosion/ antifreeze quantity 458 Capacities 453 Checking level 310 Messages in display 376 Temperature 301 Temperature indicator 131 Warning lamp 357, 377 Coolant level Checking 310...
Page 475 Index Headlamps 56 Immobilizer 89 Interior lighting delayed switch-off 154 Rear window defroster 179 Residual heat 199 Seat ventilation* 118 Tow-away alarm 92 Deep water see Standing water Defogging Windshield 185, 194 Defrosting 185, 195 Delayed switch-off Interior lighting 154 Department of Transportation see DOT Dialing A number (telephone) 161...
Page 476 Easy-entry/exit feature 112 Activating 156 Electrical fuses 436 Electrical outlet in rear passenger compartment 275 Electrical system Technical data 450 Electronic Stability Program see ESP Emergency call 911 237 Emergency call system* 277 Emergency calls Initiating an emergency call 279 With Tele Aid 278 Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) 175...
Page 477 Index Fahrenheit Setting temperature units 145 Fastening the seat belts 43 Fine adjustment Cruise control 259 First aid kit 391 Flat tire 422 Lowering the vehicle 426 Minispare wheel 394 Mounting the Minispare wheel 423 Preparing the vehicle 422 Flexible Service System (Canada vehicles) see Maintenance service system Floormates* Installing 275...
Page 478 Fuses 436 Aids for changing fuses 436 Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 438 Fuse box in engine compartment 437 Fuse box in passenger compartment 437 Fuse chart 436 Fuse extractor 436 Spare fuses 436 Garage door opener 29, 284 Gasoline see Fuel Gasoline additives 457 GAWR 336 Gear range 462...
Page 479 Index Hands-free microphone 29 Hard plastic trim items Cleaning 351 Hazard warning flasher 127 Switching off 128 Switching on 128 Head restraints 113 Headlamp cleaning system* 312 Headlamps Automatic control 123 Bi-Xenon 461 Cleaning 348 Cleaning system* 176, 312 Refilling washer fluid 312 Switching off 56 Switching on 50 Washer fluid 460...
Page 480 Instrument cluster 24, 130, 463 Cleaning 351 Coolant temperature indicator 131 Illumination 130 Lamps in 354–360 Multifunction display 133 Outside temperature indicator 132 Selecting language 146 Instruments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 128 Activating automatic control 128 Deactivating automatic control 129 Delayed switch-off 154 Manual operation 129 Interior rear view mirror...
Page 481 Index Lamps, indicator and warning ABS 354 Battery (SmartKey) 96, 102 Brakes 355 Center console 361 CHECK ENGINE 356 Coolant 357, 376 Engine diagnostics 356 ESP 358 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 66, 361 Fuel reserve 359 Instrument cluster 354–360 Maintenance service indicator 342 Parktronic system*...
Page 482 Locator lighting 124 Setting 153 Lock buttons 463 Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 58 Locking 55, 94 Fuel filler flap 302 Global with KEYLESS-GO* 102 Global, SmartKey 96 Vehicle in an emergency 398 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 441 Loss of SmartKey 98 Loss of SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 105 Low beam headlamps...
Page 483 Index Menus 134 AUDIO 139 Control system 463 In control system 136, 137 NAV 141 Settings menu 142 Standard display 138 Submenus 135 TEL* 160 Trip computer 158 Vehicle status message memory 141 Microphone Hands-free microphone 29 Miles/kilometers in speedometer Setting 145 Minispare wheel 394 Mounting 423...
Page 484 Roll bar 387 Selector lever 373 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 382 Soft top 389 Steering gear oil level 389 Symbol messages 374–390 Tele Aid 388 Telephone* 390 Text messages 365–373 Trunk 390 Washer fluid 390 Multifunction steering wheel 26, 134, 464 Buttons 134 Navigation system Operating 141...
Page 485 Index Operating Audio system 201 CD player 140 COMAND* see separate operating instructions Navigation system 141 Radio 139 Radio transmitters 299 Telephone* 160, 201, 224 Vehicle outside the USA and Canada 13 Operating roll bar manually 401 Operating safety Audio system 201 Operator’s Manual 10 Ornamental moldings 348 Outside temperature indicator 132...
Page 486 Positions (Memory function) Recalling from memory 120 Storing into memory 120 Potential problems associated with underinflated and overinflated tires 325 Power assistance 291 Power seat Adjusting backrest tilt 38 Adjusting head restraint height 38 Adjusting head restraint tilt 39 Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38 Adjusting seat height 38 Front seat head restraints 114 Seat fore and aft adjustment 38...
Page 487 Index Rear seat head restraints Lowering with lower switch 115 Raising 115 Rear seats Rear seat head restraints 114 Rear side-impact air bags 67 Rear view mirror auto-dimming 176 Rear view mirrors see Mirrors Rear window Blocking operation 82 Rear window defroster 179 Activating 179 Deactivating 179 Recommended inflation pressure 337...
Page 488 Resetting All functions (control system) 142 All functions of a submenu 143 Fuel consumption 159 Maintenance service indicator 344 Trip odometer 131 Residual heat utilization 199, 464 Residual ventilation 199 REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 464 Restraint system see Infant and child restraint systems Restraint systems 465 Rim 337 Rims 445...
Page 489 Index Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 441 Service and warranty information 10 Service life (tires) 314 Service System see Maintenance service system Setting Convenience functions 144, 156 Cruise control 256 Date (day) 150 Date (month) 149 Date (year) 151 Daytime running lamp mode 152 Higher speed in cruise control 258 Hours (clock) 148...
Page 490 Side windows Automatic opening 240 Cleaning 350 Closing 239, 240, 241, 242 Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 243 Closing with SmartKey 242 Closing with soft top switch 241 Opening 239, 240, 241, 242 Opening fully 240 Opening with SmartKey 242 Opening with soft top switch 241 Stopping 241 Synchronizing power windows 243 Sidewall 337...
Page 491 Index Soft top 244, 465 Cleaning 347 Closing (SmartKey) 252 Closing (switch) 248 Emergency operations 403 Locking after raising/lowering 250 Luggage cover 245 Manual operations 403 Message in display 389 Opening (SmartKey) 251 Opening (switch) 247 Opening and closing 244 Opening and closing windows with 241 Unlocked status when stopped 250...
Page 492 Storing Minispare wheel 395 station (satellite radio) 217 Storing (Memory function) Positions into memory 120 Storing tires 315 Submenus Convenience 156 For settings 135 In control system 137 Instrument cluster 145, 147 Lighting 151 Resetting functions in Control system 143 Selecting 143 Settings menu 143 Vehicle 155...
Page 493 Index Tele Aid 277 Emergency calls 278 Information 281 Initiating an emergency call manually 279 Messages in display 388 Remote door unlock 283 Roadside Assistance 280 Stolen vehicle tracking services 283 System self-check 277 Tele Aid System 277 Upgrade signals 282 Tele Aid System 466 Telematics* 466 Telephone* 26, 276...
Page 494 Tread 338 Tread depth 315 Tread depth (tires) 340 Treadwear indicators 338 Trip computer 158 Trip odometer Resetting 131 Trunk Auxiliary fuse box 438 Closing 107 Luggage cover 245 Message in display 390 Opening 106 Opening from inside vehicle 107 Trunk lid 106 Trunk lock 398 Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 104...
Page 495 Index Upgrade signals Tele Aid 282 Uphill driving Cruise control 257 Upholstery Cleaning 352 Upshifting 165 Useful features 269 Ashtray (Center console) 273 Ashtray (Rear seat) 273 Cigarette lighter 274 Electrical outlet 275 Floormats* 275 Storage compartments 269 Tele Aid 277 Telephone* 276 Vacuum line routing diagram label 442 Vehicle...
Page 496 Collapsible wheel chock 391 Fuse Extractor 391 Gloves 391 Hex wrench (in trunk) 391 Removing 391 Spare fuses 391 Straps for soft top emergency operation 391 Towing eye bolt 391 Vehicle jack 391 Wheel bolts 391 Wheel wrench 391 Vehicle washing 347 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 466 Warning indicators Parktronic system* 262...
Page 504 If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Page 506 Ê4tÁs;Ë 2095849683 Order No. 6515 1294 13 Part No. 209 584 96 83 USA Edition B 2005...

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