2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE seat memory

103 Controls in detail
Memory function
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seats, steering wheel and
rear view mirrors to the desired posi-
tion (
page 34).

Turn button2 to selected memory po-
sition.

Press memory button1.

Release memory button and push
button2 within three seconds.
All the settings are stored at the select-
ed position.
Recalling positions from memory
Turn button2 to selected memory po-
sition.

Press and hold button2 until the seat,
steering wheel and rear view mirrors
have fully moved to the stored posi-
tions.
Storing parking position
For easier parking you can adjust the pas-
senger exterior rear view mirror so that you
can see the right rear wheel as soon as you
engage reverse gearR.
The exterior rear view mirror returns to its
previously stored driving position:

10 seconds after you put the gear se-
lector lever out of positionR


immediately once you exceed a speed
of approx. 6 mph (10 km/h)


immediately when you press the button
for driver’s side mirror
iReleasing the button immediately
stops movement to the stored posi-
tions.Warning!
G
Do not operate the power seats using the
memory button if the seat backrest is in an
excessively reclined position. Doing so
could cause damage to front or rear seats.
First move the seat backrest to an upright
position.
iThe mirror parking position feature
(page 135) must be activated and
the passenger side exterior rear view
mirror (
page 38) must be selected at
the time in order for the system to re-
call the stored mirror position when re-
verse gearR is engaged.

133 Controls in detail
Control system

Press
æ
or
ç
to select the de-
sired station selection mode. You can
select:


freq.


memory
selects next stored station
Setting automatic locking
Use this function to activate or deactivate
the automatic central locking. With the au-
tomatic central locking system activated,
the vehicle is centrally locked at vehicle
speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h).

Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to the
Vehi-
cle
submenu.

Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Automatic door lock
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press
æ
or
ç
to switch
Automatic door lock
on or
off
.Convenience submenu
Access the
Convenience
submenu via the
Settings
menu. Use the
Convenience
sub-
menu to change the settings for a number
of convenience features. The following
functions are available:
Activating easy-entry/exit feature
Use this function to activate and deacti-
vate the easy-entry/exit feature. When the
feature is activated, the steering wheel and
driver’s seat will move back to facilitate ex-
iting when you


remove the key from the starter switch


open the driver’s door
However, the engine must be turned off.
Function
Page
Activate easy-entry/exit feature
see
below
Set key dependency
135
Set parking position for exterior
rear view mirror
135

134 Controls in detailControl system
After entering the vehicle, the steering
wheel and seat will move into the position
stored in memory when

the driver’s door is closed


you put the key in the starter switch


press the appropriate stored position
button on the memory switch
(page 102).

Move the selection marker with
the
æ
or
ç
button to
the
Convenience
submenu.

Press button
j
or
k
repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Function Easy-entry feature
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Press
æ
or
ç
to change the
easy-entry/exit setting.
Warning!
G
You must make sure that no one can be-
come trapped or injured by the moving
steering wheel and the driver’s seat when
the easy-entry/exit feature is in operation
and the driver’s door is being opened or the
key is removed from the starter switch. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle,
or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsu-
pervised use of vehicle equipment may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle.
Children could open the driver’s door and
unintentionally activate the easy-entry/exit
feature, which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
iTo cancel seat/steering wheel move-
ment, do one of the following:

Press seat adjustment switch
(page 35)


Move the steering column stalk
(page 37)


Press the memory switch
(page 102)

364 Technical termsMemory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each key or, if so equipped, KEY-
LESS-GO* feature.
Menu
The control system displays are ar-
ranged in menus. Each menu contains
a number of commands for particular
systems. In the Audio menu, for exam-
ple, you will find the commands
Select
radio station
or Operate CD player
.
Using commands you can directly
change the settings for your vehicle.
MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as AN-
TI-KNOCK INDEX.Multifunction display
Display field in the speedometer used
to present information provided by the
control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
of the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gi ne sp ee d ra nge , a s it m ay re su lt i n s e-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Parktronic*
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing


engine


clutch/torque converter


transmission


transfer case


drive shaft


differential


axle shafts/axles
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between regular operationS and
winter operationW.
CLK 55 AMG with steering wheel gear-
shift control and manual shift program.
In addition toS andC (for regularS or
comfortC operation, see above) you
can use theM for manual shift
program.

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

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

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