
2 Contents 
Multifunction steering wheel, 
multifunction display  ................. 90
Trip and main odometer 
and sub menu  .............................. 94
Audio systems  .................................. 95
Radio  .............................................. 95
CD player  ....................................... 96
Cassette player  ............................. 97
Telephone  .......................................... 98
Telephone book  ............................ 98
Redialing  ..................................... 100
Incoming call  .............................. 102
Navigation system .......................... 103
Trip computer  ................................. 104
Malfunction message 
memory  ...................................... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting the audio volume ...............110
Flexible service system (FSS)  ....... 111
Engine oil level indicator ...............114
Engine oil consumption  .................115Exterior lamp switch ...................... 116
Night security illumination  .......... 117
Headlamp cleaning system  ........... 118
Combination switch  ....................... 119
Hazard warning flasher 
switch  ..........................................121
Automatic climate control ............ 122
Display and controls  ................. 124
Basic setting - 
automatic mode  ......................... 124
Economy ...................................... 125
Special settings  .......................... 125
Rear window defroster  .............. 126
Air recirculation  ........................ 127
Residual engine 
heat utilization  ........................... 127
Dust filter  .................................... 128
Audio and telephone, 
operation  .................................... 129
Power windows  .............................. 147
Sliding/pop-up roof  ....................... 149Interior lighting  ............................. 151
Rear window sunshade  ................. 152
Sun visors  ....................................... 152
Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153
Interior  ............................................ 153
Storage compartments, 
armrest and cup holder  ........... 153
Glove box  ..................................... 154
Ashtrays  .......................................... 157
Lighter  ............................................. 159
Enlarged cargo area – split folding 
rear seat backrest  ..................... 160
Loading instructions  ..................... 162
Cargo tie down rings  ..................... 163
Parcel net in front 
passenger footwell  .................... 164
Telephone, general  ........................ 164
Cellular telephone  ......................... 165
Garage door opener  ....................... 166
Ski sack  ........................................... 170
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23 Contents – Operation
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Telephone  .......................................... 98
Telephone book  ............................ 98
Redialing  ..................................... 100
Incoming call  .............................. 102
Navigation system .......................... 103
Trip computer  ................................. 104
Malfunction message memory  .... 106
Individual settings ......................... 108
Setting the audio volume ...............110
Flexible service system (FSS)  ....... 111
Engine oil level indicator ...............114
Engine oil consumption  .................115
Exterior lamp switch  ......................116
Night security illumination  ..........117
Headlamp cleaning system  ...........118
Combination switch  .......................119
Hazard warning flasher 
switch .......................................... 121Automatic climate control ............ 122
Display and controls  ................. 124
Basic setting - 
automatic mode  ......................... 124
Economy ...................................... 125
Special settings  .......................... 125
Rear window defroster  .............. 126
Air recirculation  ........................ 127
Residual engine 
heat utilization  ........................... 127
Dust filter  .................................... 128
Audio and telephone, 
operation  .................................... 129
Power windows  .............................. 147
Sliding/pop-up roof  ....................... 149
Interior lighting  .............................. 151
Rear window sunshade  .................152
Sun visors  ........................................152Illuminated vanity mirrors ........... 153
Interior  ............................................ 153
Storage compartments, 
armrest and cup holder  ........... 153
Glove box  ..................................... 154
Ashtrays  .......................................... 157
Lighter  ............................................. 159
Enlarged cargo area – split folding 
rear seat backrest  ..................... 160
Loading instructions  ..................... 162
Cargo tie down rings  ..................... 163
Parcel net in front 
passenger footwell  .................... 164
Telephone, general  ........................ 164
Cellular telephone  ......................... 165
Garage door opener  ....................... 166
Ski sack  ........................................... 170
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48 Seats
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Memory storing and recalling
6Memory button
7Position buttonsStoring
Three sets of seat/head restraint positions may be 
programmed into memory.
Together with the driver’s seat position you can store 
the exterior rear view mirror positions.
After the seat/head restraint and exterior rear view 
mirrors are positioned, push memory button (6), 
release, and within 3 seconds push position button “1”. 
A second and third set of positions for the same seat/
head restraint and exterior rear view mirrors can be 
programmed into memory by pushing first memory 
button (6) and then “2”, respectively “3”.
Note:
See page 81 for instructions on adjustment of mirrors.
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49 Seats
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Recalling
To recall a seat/head restraint and exterior rear view 
mirror position, push and hold position button “1”, “2” 
or “3” until seat/head restraint and exterior rear view 
mirror movement has stopped. The seat/head restraint 
and exterior rear view mirror movement stops when the 
position button is released.
Caution!
Do not operate the power seats using the memory 
button if the seat backrest is in an excessively reclined 
position. Doing so could cause damage to front or rear 
seats.
First move the backrest to an upright position.Synchronizing power seats and head restraints
If the power supply was interrupted (battery 
disconnected or empty), the power seats and head 
restraints are no longer adjusted automatically.
To resynchronize the adjustment feature, turn 
electronic key in steering lock to position 2, move the 
seat completely forward and the head restraint fully 
down, and hold respective buttons for approx. 
2seconds.
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54 Seats
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Backrest
1Release lever
Folding forward: 
Lift release lever (1) and fold backrest forward. The seat 
will automatically slide forward and the head restraint 
will move down.
Folding back: 
Lift release lever (1) and fold backrest back. The seat 
and head restraint return to their previous positions.
To interrupt the procedure, activate the power seat 
switch.Notes:
The automatic seat slide is provided with a safety 
feature. The automatic process is interrupted, if the 
backrest of the sliding seat is pushed against an 
occupant or object. The seat will slide forward, stop, and 
make 3 attempts sliding backward.
To halt the automatic process, activate the power seat 
switch.
Investigate and correct the cause of interruption.
Now use memory button or power seat switch to bring 
seat into desired position.
Wa r n i n g !
When leaving the vehicle always remove the 
electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your 
vehicle.The power seats can also be operated with the 
driver’s or passenger door open. Do not leave 
children unattended in the vehicle or with access 
to an  unl ocked vehic l e. Uns upervi s ed us e of  vehi cl e 
equipment may cause serious personal injury.Never place hands under seat or near any moving 
parts during a seat adjustment procedure.
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55 Seats
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Multicontour seat 
(optional CLK 430, Standard CLK 55 AMG))
This vehicle may be equipped with multicontour seats. 
These seats have movable seat cushions, and inflatable 
air cushions built into the backrest to provide additional 
lumbar and side support.We recommend to adjust the multicontour seat in the 
following order:
1Seat cushion depth 
Slide the switch fore or aft until your legs are 
supported comfortably.
2Backrest bottom
3Backrest center
4Side bolster adjustment 
Adjust the side bolster to provide good lateral 
support.
The seat cushion movement and amount of backrest 
cushion height and curvature can be continuously 
varied with regulators (1, 2 and 3) after turning the 
electronic key in steering lock to position 2.
The side bolsters of the backrest can be adjusted with 
rocker switch(4):
•press to the right – increase side support,
•press to the left – decrease side support.
If the engine is turned off, the last cushion setting is 
retained in memory, and automatically adjusts the 
cushion to this setting when the engine is restarted.
1
2
3
4
P91.25-2063-26
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82 Rear view mirrors
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Important!
Electrolyte drops coming into contact with the vehicle 
paint finish can only be completely removed while in 
their liquid state, by applying plenty of water.Storing mirror positions in memory
The exterior rear view mirror positions are stored in 
memory with the seat/head restraint position and can 
be recalled when necessary, see page 48.
Wa r n i n g !
In the case of an accident liquid electrolyte may 
escape the mirror housing when the mirror glass 
breaks.Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not allow the 
liquid to come into contact with eyes, skin, 
clothing, or respiratory system. In cases it does, 
immediately flush affected area with water, and 
seek medical help if necessary.
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83 Rear view mirrors
Technical
data Instruments 
and controlsOperationDrivingInstrument 
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Parking position
The passenger-side exterior mirror can be adjusted and 
programmed to assist the driver during parking 
maneuvers (e.g. to observe the curb or other objects 
close to the vehicle).
With electronic key in steering lock position 2, and the 
exterior rear view mirror switch in the passenger side 
position, the passenger-side mirror will be turned 
downward when placing the gear selector lever in “R” 
Reverse.
The passenger-side mirror position can now be adjusted 
as desired.
At speeds above approx. 6 mph (10 km/h), upon shifting 
gear selector lever from “R” Reverse, or upon pressing 
the driver’s side mirror button, the passenger-side 
mirror will return to its previous position.
Readjust the mirror as desired.One passenger-side mirror position can be stored in 
memory. To do so:
1. Turn electronic key to steering lock position 2.
The vehicle must be stationary.
2. Select passenger-side mirror & and adjust the 
mirror to view the curb.
3. Press green memory button located in switch cluster 
for driver’s seat, see page 48.
4. Within 3 seconds pull the mirror toggle switch 
rearward. The mirror should not move.
Repeat the memory procedure if the mirror moves.
5. The passenger-side mirror will return to its previous 
position after approx. 20 seconds.
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