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376 IndexFront lamps
Messages in display 296–299
Replacing bulbs 317, 318
Switching on 105
Front seat head restraints
Installing 98
Power seat 98
Removing 98
Front seats
Heater* 101
FSS (Flexible Service System) 266, 363
Fuel 251
Additives 354
Fuel reserve warning lamp 280
Gasoline additives 354
Premium unleaded gasoline 251, 352,
354
Requirements 354
Reserve warning 23
Technical data 351
Fuel additives 354
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 136
Since last reset 137Fuel filler flap 251
Locking 251
Opening 313
Unlocking 251
Fuel requirements 354
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 296
Fuel tank
Capacity 352
Filler flap 251
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 351
Functions (control system) 115, 118
Resetting 124
Fuse box 337
Fuse chart 337
Fuse extractor 338
Fuses 337
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 338
Fuse box in engine compartment 337
Fuse box in passenger compartment
337
Fuse chart 337
Fuse extractor 338
Spare fuses 338G
Garage door opener 27, 235
Erasing in remote control 238
Integrated remote control 236
Rolling code programming 237
Gasoline see Fuel 251
Gasoline additives 354
Gear range 363
Automatic transmission 143
Limiting 143
Shifting into optimal 142
Gear range limit
Canceling 142
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 273
Position 144
Global
Locking 85
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 90
Unlocking 85
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 89
Global Positioning System (GPS) 363
Glove box 21, 219
Closing 219
Opening 219
Good visibility 149
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378 IndexIntegrated remote control
Canadian programming 237
Erasing memory 238
Hand-held transmitter 236
Operating 238
Rolling code programming 237
Interior lighting 109
Activating automatic control 109
Deactivating automatic control 109
Delayed switch-off 132
Manual operation 110
Interior storage spaces 219
Armrest 221
Glove box 219
Parcel net 222
Storage bags 222
J
Jack 305, 306
Jump starting 332K
Key dependency memory
Settings 135
Key positions in starter switch 31
Key, mechanical 310
Key, SmartKey
Battery check lamp 85
Changing battery 312
Changing the batteries 312
Checking the batteries 86
Factory setting 85
Global locking 85
Global unlocking 85
Loss of 87
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 84
Restoring to factory setting 85
Selective setting 85
Starting the engine 44
Turning off the engine 51
Unlocking with 30
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing the batteries 312
Turning off the engine 52KEYLESS-GO* 363
Activating ignition with 33
Closing side windows 91
Closing sliding/pop-up roof with 189,
192
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 91
Closing windows with 189, 192
Factory setting 89
Global locking 90
Global unlocking 89
Important notes 88
Locking the vehicle 91
Messages in display 288
Remote controls 88
Starting the engine 44
Turning off engine 52
Unlocking with 32
Unlocking, trunk lid 90
Keys 84
Kickdown 146, 363
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 126
Km/h or mph in speedometer 126
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380 IndexLoading 212
Cargo tie-down rings 218
Instructions 217
Roof rack 212
Ski sack* 212
Split rear bench seat 215
Locator lighting 107
Setting 130
Lock button 363
Lock buttons 363
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 53
Locking 50, 84
Fuel filler flap 251
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 90
Global, SmartKey 85
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Trunk lid, separately 94
Vehicle in an emergency 311
Loss of keys 87, 91
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 341
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 296
Replacing bulbs 317, 319
Lowering
Vehicle 328Lubricants
Technical data 351
M
Main dimensions 349
Maintenance 12, 266
Malfunction
Displaying 123
Malfunction memory 122
Calling up 122
Manual headlamp mode 106
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 313
Interior lighting control 110
Locking the vehicle 311
Sliding/pop-up roof 314
Unlocking the driver’s door 310
Unlocking the trunk lid 311
Unlocking transmission selector lever
313
Manual shift program, CLK 55 AMG 146
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 159
Mechanical key 310Memory function 102, 364
Recalling positions from memory 103
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 103
Storing key dependent settings 103
Menus 115
AUDIO 119
Control system 364
Distronic* 121, 199
In control system 117, 118
Malfunction memory 122
NAVI 121
Settings menu 123
Standard display 119
Submenus 116
TEL* 138
Trip computer 136
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 126
Minispare wheel 307
Bolts 309
Mounting 324
Technical data 347
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383 Index
Passenger compartment 247
Fuse box in 337
Inside rear view mirror 38
Interior lighting 109
Parcel net in front passenger footwell
222
Storage bags, rear side of the front
seats 222
Passenger safety see Occupant safety 56
Pedals 241
Phone book*
Loading 139
Quick search 139
Phone number*
Dialing 139
Redialing 140
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 273
Playing
CDs 179
Poly-V-belt drive 364
Layout 343
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 103
Storing into memory 103
Power assistance 241Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 35
Front seat head restraints 98
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 364
Power washer 269
Power windows 187
Blocking of rear window operation 72
Side windows 187
Synchronizing 189
Practical hints
First aid kit 305
Fuses 337
Lamp in center console 282
Lamps in instrument cluster 276
Messages in the display 283
Minispare wheel 307
Spare wheel bolts 309
Towing the vehicle 334
Vehicle jack 306
Vehicle tool kit 305
Premium unleaded gasoline 354Problems
While driving 49
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 364
Automatic transmission 145
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 139
R
Radio
Selecting stations 120
Station search 120
Station selection setting 132
Radio mode 171
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitters, control and operation
248
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 137
Rapid seat heating*
Switching on 101
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable 215
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384 IndexRear fog lamp 317
Bulb 317
Switching on 107
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 322
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 164
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with release button 99
Folding back with switch 98
Installing 99
Placing upright 99
Rear seats 98
Removing 99
Rear seats
Rear seat head restraints 98
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 149
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 72
Rear window defroster 162
Activating 162
Deactivating 162
Rear window sunshade* 153Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 331
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 353
Regular checks 252
Reinstalling vehicle battery 330
Remote controls
Integrated 236
SmartKey 84
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 88
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid* 234
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 365
Removing
Ski sack 215
Vehicle battery 330
Wheel 326
Wiper blades 323Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 322
Brake lamp bulbs 322
Bulbs 316
Front lamp bulbs 318
Front turn signal bulbs 319
Fuses 338
High beam bulbs 319
License plate lamp bulbs 322
Low beam bulbs 319
Parking lamp bulbs 319, 321
Rear fog lamp bulbs 322
Rear lamp bulbs 317, 322
Rear turn signal bulbs 322
Side marker lamp bulbs 321
Standing lamp bulbs 319, 321
Wiper blades 323
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset knob in the instrument cluster 124
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385 Index
Resetting
All functions (control system) 124
All functions of a submenu 124
Fuel consumption 137
Service indicator (FSS) 267
Stored speed in Distronic* 202
Trip odometer 112
Residual heat utilization 163, 365
Residual ventilation 163
REST (Residual engine heat utilization) 365
Restraint system see Infant and child re-
straint systems 66, 70
Rims 345
Roadside assistance 12
Tele Aid* 231
Rolling code programming 237
RON 251
RON (Research Octane Number) 365
Roof rack 212
Rotating wheels 263
Rubber parts
Cleaning 273S
Safety
Occupant 56
Safety belts see Seat belts 40
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 74
Saving current speed 194
Searching
Radio station 120
Seat belt force limiter 65
Seat belts 62
Cleaning 273
Fastening 40
Proper use of 42, 64
Safety guidelines 60
Warning lamp 280
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 100
Seat heater*
Switching off 101
Switching on 101Seats 97
Adjusting 34
Easy entry/exit feature 97
Heater* 101
Multicontour seat* 100
Rapid seat heating* 101
Split rear bench seat 215
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 218
Selecting
Display 127
Selecting display 128
Selector lever 23
Lock 43
Message in display 292
Position 23, 141
Self-test
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation sys-
tem 68
Tele Aid* 228
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386 IndexService
Calling up the service indicator 267
Major service (Service B) 266
Minor service (Service A) 266
Overdue 266
Spare parts 340
Types 266
When due 266
Service (maintenance) 266
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 341
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 266
Calling up 267
Clearing 266, 267
Service life (tires) 261
Service System see FSS 266
Setting
Convenience functions 125, 133
Cruise control 194
Daytime running lamp mode 129, 130
Distronic* time interval 203
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-
tion 103
Following distance in Distronic* 203
Higher speed in cruise control 195Higher speed in Distronic* 201
Hours (clock) 128
Individual vehicle settings 123
Interior lighting delayed switch-off 132
Key dependent memory 135
Lamps and lighting (control system)
129
Language, multifunction display 127
Locator lighting 130
Lower speed in cruise control 195
Lower speed in Distronic* 202
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 126
Minutes (clock) 129
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 135
Slower speed in cruise control 195
Slower speed in Distronic* 202
Speed in cruise control 195
Speed in Distronic* 201
Speedometer display mode 126
Station selection mode 132
Temperature (interior) 157
Temperature indicator 126
Units
Speedometer 126
Temperature 126Settings
Calling up Distronic* 121, 199
Convenience functions 133
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 89
Factory, SmartKey 85
Individual (SmartKey) 135
Lighting (control system) 129
Menus and submenus 116
Resetting all (control system) 124
Resetting in the submenu 124
Selective 85
Settings menu
Functions in 123
Individual vehicle settings 123
Submenus 124
Shift lock 365
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 144
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 142
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 317, 321
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387 Index
Side windows
Automatic opening 188
Cleaning 272
Closing 187, 188
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 91, 189,
192
Closing with SmartKey 188
Opening 187, 188
Opening fully 188
Opening with SmartKey 188
Stopping 188
Synchronizing power windows 189
Signal strength (telephone*) 138
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 48
Single wipe 48
Ski sack* 212
Removing 215
Unfolding and loading 212
Unloading and folding 214Sliding/pop-up roof 190
Closing 190, 314
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 189, 192
Closing with SmartKey 191
Opening 190, 314
Opening with SmartKey 191
Stopping 191
Synchronizing 192, 315
Sliding/pop-up roof*
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 91
SmartKey
Changing battery 312
Global locking and unlocking 85
Locking and unlocking 84
Opening and closing the slid-
ing/pop-up roof with 191
Opening and closing windows with 188
Unlocking with 30SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing battery 312
Checking the batteries 86
Global locking and unlocking 89, 90
Locking the vehicle 91
Loss of 91
Messages in display 288
Remote controls 88
Restoring to factory setting 85
Unlocking with 32
Snow chains 265
Soft keys
Audio system 168
Spare fuses 338
Spare parts service 340
Speed
Resetting stored speed in Distronic*
202
Saving current 194
Speed settings
Cruise control 195
Distronic* 201, 202