2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE key

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.

367 Index
A
ABS 23, 74, 361
ABS control 75
Malfunction indicator lamp 277
Messages in display 284
Warning lamp 277
Accelerator position, automatic transmis-
sion 146
Accident
In case of 49
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 163
Air recirculation mode 160
Anti-theft alarm system 80
Automatic climate control 155
Central locking (control system) 133
Charcoal filter 161
Distance warning function* 205
Distronic* 201
Easy-entry/exit feature 133
ESP 78
Exterior headlamps 46
Exterior lamps 106
Front and rear fog lamp 106
Hazard warning flasher 108
Headlamps 46High beams 108
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button 33
Immobilizer 51, 79
Rear window defroster 162
Residual heat 163
Seat heater* 101
Tow-away alarm 81
Windshield wipers 48
Activating steering wheel gearshift control
147
Downshifting 148
Upshifting 147
Adding
Coolant 257
Engine oil 255
Additional turn signals 317
Adjustable air vents, rear passenger com-
partment 164Adjusting 34
Air distribution 158
Air volume 159
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 38
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Inside rear view mirror 38
Instrument cluster illumination 111
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 100
Seat cushion depth 100
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 35
Seats 34
Steering column height 38
Steering column length 38
Steering wheel 37
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 163
Turning on 163
Air conditioning refrigerant 353
Air distribution
Adjusting 158

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

369 Index
Automatic lighting control
Activating 109
Deactivating 109
Automatic locking when driving 95
Automatic transmission 141
Accelerator position 146
Activating steering wheel gearshift
control 147
Deactivating steering wheel gearshift
control 148
Emergency operation (Limp Home
Mode) 146
Fluid level 256
Gear ranges 143
Gear selector lever position 144
Gear shifting malfunctions 146
Kickdown 146
Manual shift program, CLK 55 AMG
146
One-touch gearshifting 142
Program mode selector switch 145
Selector lever position 141
Speedshift, CLK 55 AMG 146
Starting the engine 43
Steering wheel gearshift control
(Speedshift), CLK 55 AMG 146Transmission fluid 256
Winter program mode 145, 147
Auxiliary fuse box 338
B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 68
Compatible child seats 68, 361
Self-test 68
BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system
361
Backrest
Folding forward 216
Folding rearward 217
Backup lamps 317, 322
Bulbs 317
BAS 76, 361
Messages in display 285
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 312
Check lamp 85
Checking 86
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 312
Checking 86
Battery discharged
Jump starting 332Battery, vehicle 258, 329
Charging 330
Disconnecting 330
Messages in display 303
Reconnecting 331
Reinstalling 330
Removing 330
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 361
Block heater* 265
Blocking
Rear window operation 72
Bolts
For Minispare wheel 309
Brake assist system (BAS) 361
Brake fluid 353
Brake lamp bulbs 317
Brake lamp, high mounted 317
Brake pads
Message in display 286
Brakes 242
Warning lamp 279
Break-in period 240

370 IndexBulbs, replacing 316
Additional turn signals 317
Backup lamps 317
Brake lamps 317
Fog lamps 317
Front lamps 317
High beam 317
High mounted brake lamp 317
License plate lamps 317, 322
Low beam 317
Parking lamps 317, 319, 321
Rear fog lamp 317
Rear fog lamps 322
Side marker lamps 317, 321
Standing lamps 317, 319, 321
Tail lamp assemblies 317, 322
Turn signal lamps 317
Button
Audio system 168C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 362
Calling up
Distronic* settings 121
Range (distance to empty) 137
Service indicator 267
CAN system 362
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 351
Cargo tie-down rings 218
Casette mode
Playing cassettes 174
Cassette player
Operating 121
Catalytic converter 248
CD changer* 178
CD mode 178
CD player
Operating 120
Center console 25
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 282
Lower part 26
Upper part 25
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 126Central locking
Automatic 95
From inside 95
Switch 95
Switching on/off (control system) 133
Unlocking from inside 95
Central locking switch 95
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey with KEY-
LESS-GO*) 312
Batteries (SmartKey) 312
Key setting 133
Changing CDs 178
Charcoal filter 161
Activating 161
Deactivating 161
Charging
Vehicle battery 330
CHECK ENGINE malfunction indicator
lamp 280
Checking
Coolant level 256
Oil level 252, 254
Tire inflate pressure 252
Vehicle lighting 252

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

372 IndexCombination switch 107
High beam flasher 47, 108
Turn signals 47
Windshield wipers 47
Consumer information 358
Control and operation of radio transmitters
248
Control system 114, 362
AUDIO menu 119
Convenience submenu 133
Display digital speedometer 119
Distronic* menu 121
Functions 115, 118
Instrument cluster submenu 126, 128
Lighting submenu 129
Malfunction memory menu 122
Menus 117, 118, 364
Multifunction display 114
Multifunction steering wheel 115
NAVI menu 121
Selecting radio system 120
Settings menu 123
Standard display menu 119
Submenus 116, 118
TEL* menu 138
Trip computer menu 136Vehicle submenu 132
Convenience submenu 133
Activating easy-entry/exit feature 133
Setting key dependency 135
Setting parking position for exterior
rear view mirror 135
Coolant 256, 355
Adding 257
Anticorrosion/antifreeze quantity 355
Capacities 351
Checking level 256
Messages in display 289, 290
Temperature 250
Temperature display 112
Warning lamp 281, 290
Coolant level
Checking 256
Cruise control 193, 362
Canceling 194
Driving downhill 194
Driving uphill 194
Fine adjustment 195
Lever 200
Saving current speed 194
Setting speeds 195
Cruise control lever 193Cup holder
Cleaning 273
Closing 220, 221
In rear seat armrest 220
In the dashboard 220
Opening 220, 221
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 362
D
Daytime running lamp mode 106
Setting 129, 130
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 163
Air recirculation mode 160
Alarm 80
Anti-theft alarm system 80
Automatic climate control 155
Central locking (control system) 133
Cruise control 194
Defrost 159
Distance warning function* 205
Distronic* 203
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 52
Engine with the key 51
ESP 78
Exterior lamps 106
Hazard warning flasher 108

375 Index
Emergency tensioning device see ETD 65,
363
Emission control 249
Emission control label 342
Ending
A call (telephone) 139
Engine
Compartment 253
Message in display 280
Starting 43
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 44
Starting with the key 44
Technical data 344
Turning off with the key 51
Engine cleaning 270
Engine compartment 253
Fuse box in 337
Hood 253
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23, 280
Engine number 363Engine oil 254, 353
Adding 255
Additives 353
Checking level 254
Consumption 254
Display messages 294
Filler neck 255
Messages in display 256
Viscosity 363
Engine oil level see Oil level 252
ESP 23, 76, 363
Messages in display 293
Switching off 78
Switching on 78
Warning lamp 276
ETD 363
Safety guidelines 60
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 65
Exterior lamp switch 105
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 38
Parking position for 135, 150F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 126
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 195
Distronic* 202
First aid kit 305
Flat tire 324
Lowering the vehicle 328
Minispare wheel 307
Mounting the Minispare wheel 324
Preparing the vehicle 324
Flexible Service System (FSS) 266, 363
Floormats* 225
Fog lamp, rear 107, 317
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 317
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 298
Replacing bulbs 318
Switching on 107
Front airbags 61