2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 COUPE child restraint

102 Controls in detailMemory function
Memory function
The memory button and stored position
switch are located on the door.
You can store up to three different settings
per SmartKey or SmartKey with KEY-
LESS-GO*.
The following settings are saved for each
stored position:

Driver’s seat, backrest and restraint
position


Settings for multicontour seat*


Steering wheel position


Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
position


Passenger side exterior rear view mir-
ror position
These key dependent memory settings can
be deactivated if desired (
page 135).1Memory button
2Stored position button

Be sure that the ignition is switched on
or the relevant door is open and the
SmartKey is inserted in the starter
switch.
!Prior to operating the vehicle, the driv-
er should check and adjust the seat
height, seat position fore and aft, and
seat backrest angle if necessary, to en-
sure adequate control, reach and com-
fort. The head restraint should also be
adjusted for proper height. Also see air-
bag section (
page 57) for proper seat
positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, opera-
tion and comfort. Both the inside and
outside rear view mirrors should be ad-
justed for adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in a properly
secured restraint system that complies
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213
and 210.2.
Warning!
G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

282 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Lamp in center consoleProblem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
7
The indicator lamp lights up.
A BabySmart
TM child seat is installed on the
front passenger seat. Therefore the front
passenger airbag is switched off.

Have the system checked as soon as
possible by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
The system is malfunctioning when there is
no BabySmart
TM child seat installed on the
front passenger seat.
7
The indicator lamp does not light
up with a BabySmart
TM child
seat properly installed on the
front passenger seat.
The system is malfunctioning.

Make sure that there is nothing be-
tween seat cushion and child seat and
check installation of the child seat.

If the light remains out, have the sys-
tem checked as soon as possible by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not use the BabySmart
TM restraint
to transport children on the front pas-
senger seat until the system has been
repaired.

361 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed (indicator
lamp
7
in the center console lights
up). See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.
BabySmartTM
compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger side airbag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed.BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.

365 Technical terms
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics
Transmission of vehicle data and cur-
rent location to the Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Center for sub-
scribers to Tele Aid service.
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.
Restraint systems
Seat belts, belt tensioners, airbags and
child restraint systems. As indepen-
dent systems, their protective func-
tions complement one another.RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the transmission selector le-
ver from being inadvertently moved out
of positionP without key turned and
brake pedal depressed.
Speedshift
Steering wheel gearshift control and
manual shift program. In the manual
shift program mode you can change
the gears yourself on the steering
wheel or by using the selector lever.
SRS
(S
upplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Seat belts, emergency tensioning de-
vice and airbags. Though independent
systems, they are closely interfaced to
provide effective occupant protection.

371 Index
Child safety 66
Airbags 58
Infant and child restraint systems 62,
66
LATCH child seat mounts 71
Child safety switch see Blocking of rear
window operation 72
Child seat mounts see LATCH child seat
mounts 71
Cigarette lighter 224Cleaning
Cup holder 273
Distronic* system sensor cover 271
Gear selector lever 273
Hard plastic trim items 273
Headlamps 151
Headliner 273
Instrument cluster 273
Leather upholstery 273
Light alloy wheels 272
Parktronic* system sensor 272
Plastic and rubber parts 273
Seat belts 273
Steering wheel 273
Windows 272
Windshield 48
Wiper blades 272
Clock 23, 128Closing
Cup holder 220, 221
Glove box 219
Hood 254
Side windows 187
Side windows with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Sliding/pop-up roof 190, 314
Sliding/pop-up roof with KEY-
LESS-GO* 189, 192
Sliding/pop-up roof with SmartKey
191
Sliding/pop-up roof* with KEY-
LESS-GO* 91
Trunk 94
Windows 187
Windows with KEYLESS-GO* 189, 192
Windows with SmartKey 188
Closing sliding/pop-up roof
In an emergency 314
Cockpit 20, 362
Cockpit management and data system
(COMAND*) 362
COMAND* 362
COMAND* see separate operating instruc-
tions

377 Index
GPS 363
GPS see COMAND* 233
H
Hand-held transmitter
Programming integrated remote con-
trol 236
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 273
Hazard warning flasher 108
Switching off 108
Switching on 108
Head restraints 97
Headlamp cleaning system* 259
Headlamps
Automatic control 106
Bi-Xenon 361
Cleaning 271
Cleaning system* 151, 259
Refilling washer fluid 259
Switching off 51
Switching on 46
Washer fluid 357
Washer system* 357
Headliner
Cleaning 273Heated seats* 101
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36
Steering wheel 37
High beam flasher 47, 108
High beam headlamps
Messages in display 298
Replacing bulbs 317, 319
Switching on 108
High mounted brake lamp 317
Hood 253
Closing 254
Message in display 296
Opening 253
Hydroplaning 245
I
Identification labels 342
Ignition 31, 33
Switching on 44
Immobilizer 79
Activating 79
Deactivating 79
Indicator lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warningInfant and child restraint systems 66
Installing 70
LATCH child seat mounts 71
Information
About service and warranty 10
Button for Tele Aid* 232
Inside rear view mirror
Adjusting 38
Antiglare 149
Installing
Infant and child restraint systems 70
Towing eye bolt 336
Wiper blades 323
Instrument cluster 22, 111, 363
Cleaning 273
Coolant temperature display 112
Illumination 111
Lamps in 276–280
Multifunction display 114
Outside temperature indicator 113
Selecting language 127
Instruments and controls see Cockpit 20

381 Index
Mirrors
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror
149
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-
tion 150
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-
tions 135
Inside rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior mirror parking position
103
MON 251
MON (Motor Octane Number) 364
Mph or km/h in speedometer 126
Multicontour seat* 100
Multifunction display 114, 364
Selecting language 127
Standard display 118
Multifunction display messages
ABS 284
BAS 285
Battery 303
Brake fluid 287
Brake pads 286
Check engine 280Coolant 290
Coolant level 289
Display 304
Distronic* 292
Doors 292
Engine 280
ESP 293
Fuel reserve tank 296
Hood 296
Key 296
Lamps 296–299
Parking brake 299
Selector lever 292
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 288
Steering gear oil level 300
Tele Aid 301
Telephone* 301
Trunk 301
Washer fluid 301
Multifunction steering wheel 24, 115, 364
Buttons 115N
Navigation system
Operating 121
See separate COMAND* operating in-
structions
Night security illumination 107
O
Occupant safety 56
Airbags 57
Children and airbags 58
Children in the vehicle 66
Fastening the seat belt 40
Infant and child restraint systems 66
LATCH child seat mounts 71
Seat belts 40, 60
Odometer, main 23
Oil
Adding 255
Checking level 254
Consumption 254
Filler neck 255
Viscosity 363
Oil level
Checking 252

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