2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE high beam

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

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

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

379 Index
L
Labels, identification 342
Lamp bulbs, exterior 316
Lamps, exterior
Front 317
Light sensor 296
Messages in display 296–299
Rear 317
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 277
Airbag Off 61
Battery (SmartKey) 85
Brakes 279
CHECK ENGINE 280
Coolant 281, 289
DTR* 198
Engine diagnostics 280
ESP 276
Fuel reserve 280
Instrument cluster 276–281
Seat belts 280
Service indicator 266
SRS 57
Turn signals 23Language
Multifunction display 127
Setting 127
LATCH child seat mounts 71
Folding back 71
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 343
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 273
Lever
For cruise control 200
License plate lamps
Messages in display 298
Replacing bulbs 317, 322
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 272
Technical data 345
Light sensor 296
Lighter see Cigarette lighter 224Lighting 105
Automatic headlamp mode 106
Combination switch 108
Daytime running lamp mode 106
Door entry lamps 110
Exterior lamp switch 105
Front fog lamps 107
High beam flasher 108
High beams 108
Instrument cluster illumination 111
Interior 109
Locator lighting 107
Low beam 105
Manual headlamp mode 106
Night security illumination 107
Parking lamps 105
Rear fog lamp 107
Settings (control system) 129
Limiting the gear range 143
Limp Home Mode 146
Line of fall 363

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