2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 COUPE Storage compartment

Contents
Automatic transmission ..................... 141
One-touch gearshifting................. 142
Gear ranges ................................. 143
Gear selector lever position ......... 144
Program mode selector switch..... 145
Accelerator position ..................... 146
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 146
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift) and manual
shift program CLK 55 AMG .......... 146
Good visibility .................................... 149
Rear view mirror........................... 149
Parking position ........................... 150
Windshield wipers ........................ 151
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 151
Sun visors .................................... 152
Rear window sunshade* .............. 153
Automatic climate control ................. 154
Setting the temperature ............... 157
Adjusting air distribution .............. 158
Adjusting air volume .................... 159
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ....... 159
Defrosting .................................... 159
Air recirculation mode.................. 160
Charcoal filter .............................. 161Rear window defroster .................. 162
Air conditioning............................. 163
Residual heat and ventilation* ...... 163
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 164
Audio system ...................................... 165
Audio and telephone, operation .... 165
Operating safety ........................... 165
Operating and display elements.... 166
Button and soft key operation....... 168
Operation ...................................... 168
Radio mode................................... 171
Cassette mode.............................. 174
CD changer* operating mode ....... 178
Telephone* operation ................... 182
Power windows .................................. 187
Opening and closing the windows. 187
Synchronizing power windows ...... 189
Sliding/pop-up roof* .......................... 190
Opening and closing the
sliding/pop-up roof....................... 190
Synchronizing the
sliding / pop-up roof ...................... 192
Driving systems .................................. 193
Cruise control ............................... 193
Distronic* ..................................... 196PARKTRONIC system* .................. 208
Loading .............................................. 212
Roof rack ...................................... 212
Ski sack* ...................................... 212
Split rear bench seat .................... 215
Loading instructions ..................... 217
Cargo tie-down rings..................... 218
Useful features ................................... 219
Interior storage spaces ................. 219
Ashtrays........................................ 223
Cigarette lighter ............................ 224
Floormats* ................................... 225
Telephone* ................................... 226
Tele Aid ......................................... 227
Garage door opener ...................... 235

26 At a glanceCenter consoleLower part
Item
Page
1
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button
33
2
Storage compartment
221
3
Thumbwheel for setting
distance in Distronic*
203
4
Distance warning func-
tion* on/off switch
204
Item
Page
5
Program mode selector for
automatic transmission
145,
147
6
Selector lever for
automatic transmission
141

219 Controls in detail
Useful features
Useful features
Interior storage spaces Glove box
1Glove box
2Glove box lid releaseOpening the glove box

Pull lid release2.
The glove box lid opens downward.
Closing the glove box

Push lid up to close.
Warning!
G
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when stowing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the cargo compartment if
possible. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher
than the seat backs.
Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy
objects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.
iThe glove box lid contains a compart-
ment for eyeglasses.
Close the compartment for glasses first
before closing the glove box.
Audio system/COMAND* with CD
changer*: The CD changer is located in
the glove box.

221 Controls in detail
Useful features
Opening cup holder
Push front of sliding compartment1.
The cup holder slides out.
Closing cup holder

Push sliding compartment1 back until
it engages.Armrest storage space
Opening compartment in armrest

Lift armrest by handle1.
Closing

Lower armrest until it locks into place.Opening telephone compartment

Lift armrest by pushing button2 or 3.
Closing telephone compartment

Lower armrest until it locks into place.
Locking compartment

Remove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (
page 310).

Turn the compartment lock to
position5.
Unlocking compartment

Turn the compartment lock to
position4.

Insert the mechanical key in the Smart-
Key.
!Do not store any items between the
telephone holder and the cover for the
blower. Otherwise these items could
be damaged when the holder is closed.
Use the space in the front door pocket
for stowing.

313 Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the
plus (+) side facing up.

Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until it locks into place.
Fuel filler flap
1Release lever
Remove the right side trim panel in the
trunk.

Reach inside in direction of arrow 2.

Turn release knob 1 clockwise as far as
it will go.
The fuel filler flap can be opened.Manually unlocking the transmission
selector lever
In case of power failure, the transmission
selector lever can be manually unlocked,
e.g. to tow the vehicle.
Open the storage compartment in front
of the center armrest.

Take out cover 1.

Insert a pin into the opening of
division2 and pry the division out.

Insert a tool3 (e.g. screwdriver) into
the opening.

Perform the following two steps simul-
taneously:
Push pin3 forward in the direction
of the arrow.

Move selector lever from
positionP.

Reinstall the division and cover after re-
moving the tool from the opening.iThe selector lever is locked again when
moving it to positionP.

368 IndexAir pressure see Tire inflation pressure 262
Air recirculation mode 160
Activating 160
Deactivating 160
Air vents, rear passenger compartment
Adjustable 164
Air volume
Adjusting 159
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 282
Airbags 57
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation sys-
tem 361
BabySmartTM deactivation system 68
Children 58
Front 61
Passenger 61
Safety guidelines 60
Side impact 61
Window curtain 61
Alarm
Audible 73, 80
Canceling 80
Visual 80
Alarm system
Anti-theft 80Alignment bolt 326
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 361
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 356
Antiglare
Automatic 149
Antilock brake system (ABS) 361
Anti-theft alarm system
Arming 80
Canceling alarm 80
Disarming 80
Anti-theft systems 79
Anti-theft alarm system 80
Immobilizer 79
Tow-away alarm 81
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning 245
Armrest
Storage spaces 221
Ashtray 223
At the gas station 251
ATF (automatic transmission fluid) 256
AUDIO menu 119
Selecting radio station 120Audio system
Audio and telephone, operation 165
Button and soft key operation 168
Cassette mode 174
CD mode 178
Operating and display elements 166
Operating safety 165
Operation 168
Radio mode 171
Switching off 168
Switching on 168
Telephone operation 182
Audio systems 165
Automatic antiglare for rear view mirror
149
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating (control sys-
tem) 133
Automatic climate control 154
Adjusting air distribution 158
Air recirculation mode 160
Defrosting 159
Rear window defroster 162
Setting the temperature 157
Automatic headlamp mode 106

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

388 IndexSpeedometer 23
Displaying gear range 143
Displays 198
Settings units 126
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 126
Speedshift
Downshifting 148
Upshifting 147
Speedshift, CLK 55 AMG 146
Split rear bench seat 215
SRS 64, 365
Indicator lamp 278
Standing lamps 105
Replacing bulbs 317, 319, 321
Standing water
Driving instructions 247
Starter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 44
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43
Station (radio)
Search 120
Station selection
Setting 132Steering column
Height adjustment 38
Length adjustment 38
Steering gear oil
Message in display 300
Steering wheel
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 273
Electrical adjustment 37
Height adjustment 38
Steering wheel gearshift control
Downshifting 148
Upshifting 147
Steering wheel gearshift control (Speed-
shift), CLK 55 AMG 146
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 235
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof 191
Windows 188
Storage bags 222
Storage compartments
Glove box 219
Storage spaces
Cup holder 220, 221Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 103
Submenus
Convenience 133
For settings 116
In control system 118
Instrument cluster 126, 128
Lighting 129
Resetting functions in Control system
124
Selecting 124
Settings menu 124
Vehicle 132
Sun visors 152
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) 365
Switching off
Audio system 168
Automatic central locking (control sys-
tem) 133
Engine 51
ESP 78
Hazard warning flasher 108
Headlamps 51
Seat heating 101