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417 Index
Fuel reserve 311
Instrument cluster 306–312
PASS. AIRBAG OFF 63, 313
Seat belts 311
Service indicator 296
SRS 59, 312
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 143
Setting 143
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Folding back 73
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 379
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 304
Lever
For cruise control 225
License plate lamps
Messages in display 330
Replacing bulbs 351, 356
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 303
Technical data 382Light sensor 330
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 119
Automatic headlamp mode 120
Combination switch 123
Daytime running lamp mode 121
Door entry lamps 125
Exterior lamp switch 119
Front fog lamps 122
High beam flasher 123
High beams 123
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior 124
Locator lighting 121
Low beam 119
Manual headlamp mode 120
Night security illumination 121
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Settings (control system) 145Limiting the gear range 159
Limp Home Mode 165
Line of fall 399
Loading 237
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Instructions 242
Roof rack 237
Ski sack* 237
Split rear bench seat 240
Locator lighting 121
Setting 146
Lock buttons 399
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 55
Locking 51, 86
Fuel filler flap 278
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 92
Global, SmartKey 87
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 93
Trunk lid, separately 104
Vehicle in an emergency 344
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418 IndexLoss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 377
Loss of SmartKey 89
Loss of SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 95
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 330
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 351
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 351, 353
Lowering
Vehicle 362
Lubricants
Technical data 388M
Main dimensions 386
Maintenance 12, 296
Malfunction
Displaying 138
Malfunction memory 138
Calling up 138
Manual gear shifting
Transmission program
mode M (Manual) 164
Manual headlamp mode 120
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 347
Interior lighting control 125
Locking the vehicle 344
Sliding/pop-up roof* 348
Unlocking gear selector lever 347
Unlocking the driver’s door 343Manual shift program mode (CLK 55 AMG)
Downshifting 165
Upshifting 165
Manual shift programm CLK 55 AMG
Activating 164
Deactivating 165
Manual shift programm mode
CLK 55 AMG 164
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 177
Mechanical key 343
Memory function 116, 400
Recalling positions
from memory 117
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking positions 118
Storing key-dependent settings 117
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421 Index
Opening
Ashtray (Center console) 247
Ashtray (Rear seat) 248
Cup holder 245
Doors from the inside 95
Fuel filler flap 278
Fuel filler flap manually 347
Glove box 244
Hood 281
Side windows 211
Sliding/pop-up roof* 214, 348
Sliding/pop-up roof*
in an emergency 348
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with SmartKey 216
Trunk 96
Trunk from the inside 97
Windows 210
Windows with SmartKey 212Operating
Audio system 183
Cassette player 136
CD player 136
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Navigation system 137
Radio 135
Radio transmitters 275
Telephone* 154, 183, 203
Vehicle outside the
USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 183
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 300
Outside temperature indicator 128
Overdue service 296
Overhead control panel 27
Overspeed range 400P
Paintwork 299
Panic alarm 75
Panic button on SmartKey 75
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 247
Parking 51, 269
Parking assist* see Parktronic*
Parking brake 46, 52
Engaging 52
Message in display 321
Releasing 46
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 351, 353, 355
Switching on 119
Parking position
Exterior rear
view mirrors 118, 151, 168
Parktronic* 233, 400
Sensor 301
Parts see Spare parts service
PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 313
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424 IndexReplacing
Backup lamp bulbs 356
Brake lamp bulbs 356
Bulbs 350
Front lamp bulbs 352
Front turn signal bulbs 355
Front turn signal bulbs (Halogen) 353
Fuses 374
High beam bulb for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 354
High beam bulbs (Halogen) 353
License plate lamp bulbs 356
Low beam bulbs (Halogen) 353
Parking lamp bulbs 353, 355
Rear fog lamp bulbs 356
Rear lamp bulbs 351, 356
Rear turn signal bulbs 356
Side marker lamp bulbs 355
Standing lamp bulbs 353, 355
Wiper blades 357
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset button in the instrument
cluster 139Resetting
All functions (control system) 139
All functions of a submenu 140
Fuel consumption 153
Service indicator (FSS) 297
Trip odometer 127
Residual heat utilization 181, 401
Residual ventilation 181
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization) 401
Restraint system see
Infant and child restraint systems 72
Restraint systems 401
Rims 381
Roadside Assistance
Tele Aid 254
Roadside assistance 12
RON 279
RON (Research Octane Number) 401
Roof rack 237
Rotating wheels 293
Rubber parts
Cleaning 304S
Safety
Occupant 58
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 76
Searching
Radio station 135
Seat belt force limiter 67
Seat belts 64
Cleaning 303
Fastening 40
Proper use of 42, 66
Safety guidelines 62
Warning lamp 311
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 112
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425 Index
Seat heating* 114, 115
Rapid seat heating switching on/off
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating switching on/off
without seat ventilation* 114
Switching on/off
with seat ventilation* 115
Switching on/off
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Seats 107
Adjusting 34
Easy entry/exit feature 107
Heating* 114
Multicontour seat* 112
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat heating* 114
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat ventilation* 113
Split rear bench seat 240Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Selecting
Display 143
Selecting display 144
Self-test
BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation system 71
Tele Aid 252
Service
Calling up the service indicator 297
Major service (Service B) 296
Minor service (Service A) 296
Overdue 296
Spare parts 376
Types 296
When due 296
Service (maintenance) 296
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 377
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 296
Calling up 297
Clearing 296, 297
Service life (tires) 291
Service System see FSSSetting
Convenience functions 141, 149
Cruise control 219
Daytime running
lamp mode 145, 146
Distronic* time interval 228
Following distance in Distronic* 228
Higher speed in cruise control 220
Higher speed in Distronic* 226
Hours (clock) 144
Individual vehicle settings 139
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 148
Key-dependent memory 151
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 145
Language, multifunction display 143
Locator lighting 146
Lower speed in cruise control 220
Lower speed in Distronic* 227
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 142
Minutes (clock) 145
Parking position for
exterior rear view mirrors 151
Slower speed in cruise control 220
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427 Index
SmartKey
Battery check lamp 87, 92
Changing the batteries 345
Checking the batteries 88, 93
Factory setting 87
Global locking 87
Global unlocking 87
Locking and unlocking 86
Loss of 89
Message in display 328
Opening and closing the
sliding/pop-up roof* with 216
Opening and closing
windows with 212
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 86, 90
Restoring to factory setting 87, 92
Selective setting 87, 92
Starting the engine 44
Turning off the engine 53
Unlocking with 30SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking the batteries 88, 93
Global locking and unlocking 92
Locking the vehicle 93
Loss of 95
Message in display 328
Messages in display 328
Remote controls 89
Restoring to factory setting 87, 92
Turning off the engine 54
Unlocking with 32
SmartKeys 86
Snow chains 295
Soft keys
Audio system 186
Spare fuses 374
Spare parts service 376
Speed
Setting current 219
Setting to last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in Distronic* 227Speed settings
Cruise control 220
Distronic* 226, 227
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in Cruise control 220
Speed shift 401
Speedometer 23
Displaying gear range 159
Distronic* displays 223
Settings units 142
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 142
Speedshift (CLK 55 AMG) 161
Split rear bench seat 240
SRS 66, 401
Indicator lamp 312
Standard driving
Transmission program
mode S (Sport) 163, 164
Standing lamps 119
Replacing bulbs 351, 353, 355
Standing water
Driving instructions 274
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428 IndexStarter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43
Station (radio)
Search 135
Station selection
Setting 148
Steering column
In/out adjustment 38
Up/down adjustment 38
Steering gear oil
Message in display 335
Steering wheel 37
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 303
Height adjustment 38
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 55 AMG) 161
Activating 164
Deactivating 165
Downshifting 162
Upshifting 162Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 259
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 216
Windows 212
Storage bags 247
Storage compartments
Glove box 244
Storage spaces
Cup holder 245
Storing
Minispare wheel 340
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 117
Submenus
Convenience 149
For settings 131
In control system 133
Instrument cluster 142, 144
Lighting 145
Resetting functions
in Control system 140
Selecting 140
Settings menu 140
Vehicle 148Sun visors 169
Sunroof*
Message in display 336
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 401
Switching off
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 149
Engine 53
ESP 79
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 53
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Trunk lid opening limiter*
(control system) 149
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430 IndexTele Aid 251
Emergency calls 252
Information 256
Initiating an
emergency call manually 254
Messages in display 334
Remote door unlock 258
Roadside Assistance 254
Stolen vehicle tracking services 259
System self-check 252
Tele Aid System 251
Upgrade signals 257
Tele Aid System 402
Telematics* 402
Telephone* 24, 250
Answering a call 155
Dialing a number
from the phone book 155
Emergency call 208
Ending a call 155
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 155
Messages in display 336
Operating 154
Operation 203
Redialing 156Temperature
Display mode 142
Grades of tires 396
Setting interior temperature 175
Setting units in display 142
Tires 292
Tie-down rings (Trunk) 243
Tightening torque 402
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 362
Time
Setting hours 144
Setting minutes 145
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 280, 292
Tire speed rating 272, 402
Tire traction 271Tires 381
Consumer information 395
Direction of rotation 291
Driving instructions 270
Retreads 290
Rims and tires 381
Service life 291
Temperature 292
Temperature grades 396
Tires and wheels 290
Tread depth 294
Wear pattern 293
Winter 294
Tools 337
Tow-away alarm 25, 83
Arming 83
Disarming 83
Disarming for transport 83
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
CLK 320/CLK 500 370
CLK 55 AMG 371
Installing 370
Installing (CLK 55 AMG) 371
Towing the vehicle 368