2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 COUPE door lock

363 Technical terms
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRSFSS
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Service indicator in the multifunction
display that informs the driver when
the next vehicle maintenance service is
due.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.KEYLESS-GO*
System for entering and operating the
vehicle without the use of a key.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Line of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone.
Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.

374 Index
Resetting stored speed 202
Sensor cover 271
Setting a higher speed 201
Setting a slower speed 202
Setting following distance 203
Setting the current speed 201
Warning and indicator lamps 198
Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 110
Door handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 234
Doors
Message in display 292
Opening from inside vehicle 92
Opening from outside 85, 89
Downhill driving
Cruise control 194
Downshifting 142
Steering wheel gearshift control 148
Drinking and driving 241Driving
General instructions 40, 241
Hydroplaning 245
In winter 246
Problems 49
Safety systems 74
Through standing water 247
Traveling abroad 247
With Distronic* 205
Driving instructions 241
Driving off 243
Driving safety systems
ABS 74
BAS 76
ESP 76
Driving systems 193
Cruise control 193
Distronic* 196
Driving safety systems 74
DTR see Distronic* 362E
Easy-entry/exit feature 97
Activating 133
Interrupting movement 134
Electrical fuses 337
Electrical system
Technical data 348
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 23,
76
Electronic stability program see ESP 363
Emergency call
Telephone 185
Emergency call system* 227
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 230
With Tele Aid* 228
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode)
146
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 314
Locking the vehicle 311
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 314
Remote door unlock 234
Unlocking the trunk lid 311
Unlocking the vehicle 310

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

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

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

389 Index
Switching on
Audio system 168
Automatic central locking (control sys-
tem) 133
ESP 78
Front fog lamps 107
Front lamps 105
Hazard warning flasher 108
Headlamps 46
High beams 108
Parking lamps 105
Rapid seat heating* 101
Rear fog lamp 107
Seat heating* 101
Windshield wipers 47
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 122
Synchronizing
Power windows 189
Sliding/pop-up roof 192, 315T
Tachometer 23, 113
Overspeed range 113
Tail lamps
Cleaning 271
Replacing bulbs 317, 322
Tar stains 269
Technical data 353
Brake fluid 353
Coolant 351
Coolants 355
Electrical system 348
Engine 344
Engine oil 353
Engine oil additives 353
Fuel requirements 354
Fuels 351
Gasoline additives 354
Lubricants 351
Main dimensions 349
Premium unleaded gasoline 354
Rims and tires 345Weights 350
Windshield and headlamp washer sys-
tem 357
Windshield and headlamp* washer sys-
tem 352
Tele Aid
Information 232
Initiating an emergency call manually
230
Messages in display 301
Roadside assistance 231
Tele Aid System 227
Tele Aid System 366
Tele Aid* 227
Emergency calls 228
Remote door unlock 234
Stolen vehicle tracking services 235
System self-check 228
Upgrade signals 233
Telematics* 366
Telephone
Emergency call 185

391 Index
Turn signals 47
Additional in mirrors 317
Cleaning lenses 271
Front bulbs 317, 319, 321
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 317, 322
Turning off
Engine 51
U
Units
Setting speedometer units 126
Setting temperature units 126
Unlocking 30, 84
Driver’s door in an emergency 310
Fuel filler flap 251
Global 85
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 89
In an emergency 310
Selective settings 85
Transmission selector lever manually
313
Trunk in an emergency 311
Trunk lid with KEYLESS-GO* 90
Trunk lid with SmartKey 86
Trunk lid, separately 95
Vehicle in an emergency 234With KEYLESS-GO* 32
With the SmartKey 30
Upgrade signals
Tele Aid* 233
Uphill driving
Cruise control 194
Upshifting
One-touch gearshifting 142
Steering wheel gearshift control 147
Useful features 219
Ashtrays 223
Cigarette lighter 224
Floormats* 225
Garage door opener 235
Interior storage spaces 219
Tele Aid* 227
Telephone* 226
V
Vehicle
Individual settings 123, 125
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 311
Lowering 328
Proper use of 16
Service battery 329
Towing 334Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 310
Vehicle battery 329
Vehicle care 268
Cup holder 273
Distronic* system sensor cover 271
Engine cleaning 270
Gear selector lever 273
Hard plastic trim items 273
Headlamps 271
Instrument cluster 273
Leather upholstery 273
Light alloy wheels 272
Ornamental moldings 271
Paintwork 270
Parktronic* system sensor 272
Plastic and rubber parts 273
Power washer 269
Seat belts 273
Steering wheel 273
Tail lamps 271
Tar stains 269
Turn signals 271
Vehicle washing 270
Window cleaning 272
Wiper blades 272