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Remote door unlock
In the case you have your vehicle locked unintentionally
(e.g. key inside vehicle), and the reserve key 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 password
which you provided when you completed the subscriber
agreement.
Then return to your vehicle and press trunk lock for
minimum of 20 seconds until the “SOS” button is
flashing. The message “EMERGENCY CALL •– CALL
CONNECTED” appears in the multifunction display.
As an alternative, you may unlock the vehicle via
Internet using the ID and password sent to you shortly
after the completion of your Acquaintance Call.
The Response Center will then unlock your vehicle with
the remote door unlocking feature.Notes:
The remote door unlock feature is available if the
relevant cellular phone network is available.
The SOS button will flash and the message
“EMERGENCY CALL – CALL CONNECTED” will appear
in the multifunction display to indicate receipt of the
door unlock command.
Once the vehicle is unlocked, a Response Center
spe cialist will attempt to establis h voic e con tact wit h t he
vehicle occupants.
If the trunk lock was pressed for more than 20 seconds
before door unlock authorization was received by the
Response Center, you must wait 15 minutes before
pressing trunk lock again.
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Checking engine oil level (CLK 320 shown)
1Oil dipstick
2Oil filler cap
To check the engine oil level, park vehicle on level
ground, with engine at normal operational temperature.
Check engine oil level approximately 5 minutes after
stopping the engine, allowing for the oil to return to the
oil pan.Wipe oil dipstick clean prior to checking the engine oil
level. Fully insert dipstick in tube, and remove after
three seconds to obtain accurate reading.
Oil level must be between the
lower (min) and upper (max) mark of
the dipstick.
Fill quantity between upper and lower dipstick marking
level is approximately 2.0 US qt (2.0 l).
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be drained
or siphoned. It could cause damage to engine and
catalytic converter not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
See malfunction and warning messages on page 234 if
an engine oil level display appears on the multifunction
display when the engine is running.
Note:
See page 112 for engine oil level indicator.
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Index
AABS (Antilock brake system) ....................................... 218
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
ABS-SYSTEM - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 237
Adjusting headlamp aim ...............................................285
Adjusting telescoping steering column ........................ 77
Air conditioner refrigerant ........................................... 320
Air distribution .............................................................. 124
Air volume ...................................................................... 124
Airbag deactivation system ............................................ 64
Airbag OFF indicator lamp ........................................... 232
Airbags .............................................................................. 67
Alarm system ............................................................. 43, 44
Antenna
Removal ...................................................................... 298
Anticorrosion/antifreeze .................... 212, 258, 318, 323
Antiglare night position ................................................. 78
Antilock brake system (ABS) ....................................... 218
Malfunction indicator lamp ..................................... 231
Antitheft alarm system ................................................... 43
Aquaplaning ...................................................................209Armrest, rear bench ....................................................... 156
Ashtray
Center console, front ................................................ 154
Audio system ..................................................................127
Anti-theft system .......................................................129
Button and soft key operation ................................. 130
Cassette mode ............................................................ 135
CD changer ................................................................. 140
CD mode ..................................................................... 139
Operating and display elements .............................128
Operating safety ........................................................127
Operation .................................................................... 131
Operation – audio and telephone ........................... 127
Radio mode ................................................................ 133
Telephone operation ................................................. 143
Audio systems ................................................................... 93
Cassette player ............................................................ 95
CD player ......................................................................94
Radio .............................................................................93
Automatic central locking .............................................. 36
Automatic climate control ............................................ 120
Air distribution .......................................................... 124
Air recirculation ........................................................125
Air volume ..................................................................124
Basic setting ............................................................... 122
Defogging windows ................................................... 123
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CD changer
See Audio system ...................................................... 140
Cellular telephone ......................................................... 157
Center console .................................................................. 20
Central locking switch .................................................... 35
Central locking system ................................................... 27
Automatic central locking ......................................... 36
Choosing global or selective mode ........................... 30
Electronic key .............................................................. 25
Locking and unlocking .............................................. 29
Mechanical keys .......................................................... 32
Remote control ............................................................ 27
Changing wheels ...........................................................266
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator lamp ............ 228
Check regularly and before a long trip ......................226
Checking engine oil level
Via engine oil level indicator ...................................112
Via oil dipstick ...........................................................256
Child restraint .............................................. 58, 63, 64, 75
Child seat
See Infant and child restraint systems .................... 75
Cleaning and care of the vehicle .................................302
Clock, setting .................................................................. 106
COMAND, radio and telephone ................................... 178
Combination switch .......................................................117
Consumer information .................................................. 324Control and operation of radio transmitters .............. 178
COOLANT (coolant level) - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 240
Coolant level
Adding coolant .......................................................... 258
Checking .................................................................... 257
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant temperature) -
malfunction and warning messages ...................... 241
Coolant temperature gauge ............................................86
Coolants .......................................................................... 322
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity ........................ 322
Cruise control ................................................................. 214
Cup holder
Center console, front ................................................ 153
DDaytime running lamps ................................................ 115
Deep water
Driving instructions ................................................. 213
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine control unit) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 235
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several systems) -
malfunction and warning messages ..................... 235
Display illumination ........................................................85
Doors ..................................................................................33
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TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 247
Telephone .......................................................................... 96
General notes ............................................................. 157
Incoming call ............................................................. 100
Redialing ...................................................................... 98
Telephone book ........................................................... 96
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 178
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 77
Indicator lamp ...........................................................232
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ......................243
The first 1 000 miles ..................................................... 179
Tire inflation pressure .................................................. 271
Tire speed rating ............................................................ 210
Tire traction .................................................................... 210
Tires ................................................................................. 324
Driving instructions ................................................. 208
Rims and tires ........................................................... 314
Rotating wheels ......................................................... 263
Tire inflation pressure ............................................. 271
Tire replacement ....................................................... 262
Winter driving instructions .................................... 211
Tool kit
See Vehicle tools ....................................................... 260Tow-away alarm ................................................................44
Towing the vehicle ......................................................... 276
Transmission .................................................................. 195
Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 279
Traveling abroad ............................................................ 213
Trip and main odometer and sub menu ....................... 92
Trip computer ................................................................. 102
Trip odometer ................................................................... 87
Trunk .................................................................................37
Opening ........................................................................ 30
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Separately locked ........................................................37
Trunk lamp ....................................................................... 39
Trunk lid
Emergency release ................................................ 41, 42
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 117
Turn signals .................................................................... 117
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 150
Vehicle jack ..................................................................... 261
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 260
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