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396 Practical hintsFusesAuxiliary fuse box in trunk
The auxiliary fuse box is located in the
trunk on the left hand side.
1Trim coverOpening auxiliary fuse box
To open, pull trim cover1 in the direc-
tion of the rear light and outward.
Closing auxiliary fuse box
Press trim cover1 back into place.Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the cargo area.
Spare extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the trunk
underneath the trunk floor cover in the
storage well casing (
page 344).
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429 Index
Automatic climate control 172
Adjusting air distribution 176
Air recirculation mode 178
Defrosting 177
Rear window defroster 171
Setting the temperature 175
Automatic headlamp mode 120
Automatic lighting control
Activating 124
Deactivating 125
Automatic locking when driving 107Automatic transmission 157
Accelerator position 163
Comfort (C) program mode 163, 164
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 166
Fluid level 291
Gear ranges 159
Gear selector lever position 157, 160
Gear shifting malfunctions 166
Kickdown 163
Manual (M) program mode 164
Manual shift program
mode (CLK 55 AMG) 164
One-touch gearshifting 158
Program mode selector switch 163
Program mode selector
switch CLK 55 AMG 164
Speedshift (CLK 55 AMG) 161
Sport (S) program mode 163, 164
Starting the engine 44
Steering wheel gearshift
control (CLK 55 AMG) 161
Transmission fluid 291
Auxiliary fuse box 396B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 71, 419
Compatible child seats 71, 419
Self-test 72
Backup lamps 373, 378
Bulbs 373
BAS 78, 419
Messages in display 322, 323
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 350
Check lamp 89, 94
Checking 90, 95
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 351
Check lamp 89, 94
Checking 90, 95
Battery discharged
Jump starting 388
Battery, vehicle 294, 385
Charging 386
Disconnecting 386
Messages in display 326
Reconnecting 387
Reinstalling 386
Removing 386
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435 Index
Setting last stored speed
("Resume" function) 235
Setting the current speed 234
Warning and indicator lamps 231
Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 125
Door handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 264
Doors
Message in display 331
Opening from inside vehicle 97
Opening from outside 89, 94
Downhill driving
Cruise control 227
Downshifting
Manual shift program mode
(CLK 55 AMG) 165
One-touch gearshifting 158
Steering wheel gearshift
control (CLK 55 AMG) 162
Drinking and driving 273Driving
General instructions 40, 273
Hydroplaning 277
In winter 279
Problems 51
Safety systems 76
Through standing water 280
Traveling abroad 280
With Distronic* 238
Driving instructions 273
Driving off 275
Driving safety systems
ABS 77
BAS 78
ESP 79
Driving system
Parktronic* 241
Driving systems 226
Cruise control 226
Distronic* 229
Driving safety systems 76E
Easy-entry/exit feature 109
Activating 150
Interrupting movement 150
Electrical fuses 394
Electrical system
Technical data 407
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call system* 257
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 260
Telephone* 208
With Tele Aid* 258
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 166
Emergency operations
Closing soft top 355
Closing soft top with
add. locking mechanism 364
Closing soft top without
add. locking mechanism 357
Locking the vehicle 349
Remote door unlock 264
Unlocking the vehicle 348
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
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436 IndexEmission control 282
Emission control label 400
Ending
A call (telephone*) 155
Engine
Compartment 287
Message in display 314
Starting 44
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 44
Starting with the SmartKey 44
Technical data 402
Turning off 54
Engine cleaning 306
Engine compartment 287
Fuse box in 395
Hood 287
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 23, 314
Engine number 421Engine oil 288, 412
Adding 291
Additives 412
Checking level 289
Consumption 288
Filler cap 291
Filler neck 291
Message in display 332
Messages in display 290
Viscosity 421
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 23, 79, 421
Messages in display 324
Switching off 80
Switching on 81
Warning lamp 316, 317
ETD 421
Safety guidelines 62
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 67
Exterior lamp switch 119
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 39
Parking position for 151F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 142
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 228
Distronic* 235
First aid kit 343
Flat tire 380
Lowering the vehicle 384
Minispare wheel 346
Mounting the Minispare wheel 380
Preparing the vehicle 380
Flexible Service System (FSS) 302, 421
Floormates*
Installing 255
Removing 255
Floormats* 255
Fog lamp, rear 122, 373
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 373
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 335
Replacing bulbs 374
Switching on 122
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437 Index
Front airbags 63
Front lamps
Messages in display 335–336
Replacing bulbs 373, 374
Switching on 119
Front seat head restraints
Installing 110
Power seat 110
Removing 110
Front seats
Seat heating* 114
Ventilation* 113
FSS (Flexible Service System) 302, 421
Fuel 285
Additives 413
Fuel reserve warning lamp 317
Gasoline additives 413
Premium unleaded
gasoline 285, 411, 413
Requirements 413
Reserve warning 23
Technical data 410
Fuel additives 413
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 152
Since last reset 153Fuel filler flap 284
Locking 284
Opening 352
Unlocking 284
Fuel requirements 413
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 334
Fuel tank
Capacity 411
Filler flap 284
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 410
Functions (control system) 130, 133
Resetting 140
Fuse box 394, 395
Fuse chart 394
Fuse extractor 396
Fuses 394
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 396
Fuse box in
engine compartment 395
Fuse box in
passenger compartment 394
Fuse chart 394
Fuse extractor 396
Spare fuses 396G
Garage door opener 27, 265
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 413
Gear range 421
Shifting into optimal 158
Gear range limit
Canceling 158
Gear ranges 159
Displaying in Speedometer 159
Limiting 159
Gear selector lever 23, 352
Cleaning 309
Position 23, 157, 160
Unlocking manually 352
Global
Locking 89
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Unlocking 89
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Global Positioning System (GPS) 421
Glove box 21, 250
Closing 250
Opening 250
Good visibility 167
GPS 421
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444 IndexOpening from the inside
Trunk 100
Operating
Audio system 183
Cassette player 136
CD player 136
COMAND* see
separate operating instructions
Navigation system 137
Radio 135
Radio transmitters 281
Telephone* 154, 183, 203
Vehicle outside the
USA and Canada 13
Operating roll bar manually 353
Operating safety
Audio system 183
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 307
Outside temperature indicator 128
Overdue service 302
Overhead control panel 27
Overspeed range 423P
Paintwork 305
Panic alarm 75
Panic button on SmartKey 75
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 253
Parking 52, 275
Parking assist* see Parktronic*
Parking brake 46, 53
Engaging 53
Message in display 327
Releasing 46
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 373, 375, 377
Switching on 119
Parking position
Exterior rear
view mirrors 118, 151, 169
Parktronic* 241, 423
Sensor 308
Parts see Spare parts service
PASS. AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 319
Passenger airbags 63Passenger compartment 280
Fuse box in 394
Interior lighting 124
Interior rear view mirror 38
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 253
Storage bags,
rear side of the front seats 252
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 273
Phone book*
Loading 155
Quick search 156
Phone number*
Dialing 155
Redialing 156
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 310
Playing
CDs 201
Poly-V-belt drive 423
Layout 401
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445 Index
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 117
Storing into memory 117
Power assistance 273
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 110
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 423
Power washer 305
Power windows 210
Blocking of rear window operation 74
Side windows 210
Synchronizing 214Practical hints
First aid kit 343
Fuses 394
Lamp in center console 319
Lamps in instrument cluster 312
Messages in the display 320
Minispare wheel 346
Minispare wheel bolts 347
Towing the vehicle 390
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 348
Vehicle jack 345
Vehicle tool kit 343
Premium unleaded gasoline 413
Problems
While driving 51
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 423
Automatic transmission 163
Automatic transmission,
CLK 55 AMG 164Q
Quick search
Phone book* 156
R
Radio
Selecting stations 135
Station search 135
Station selection setting 149
Radio operation 189
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters,
control and operation 281
Radio*
Selecting stations (satellite) 135
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 153
Reading lamp 27
Rear fog lamp 373
Bulb 373
Switching on 122
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 378
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
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446 IndexRear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 182
Rear seat head restraints
Lowering with lower switch 111
Raising 111
Rear seats
Rear seat head restraints 111
Rear side-impact airbags 64
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 168
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 74
Rear window defroster 171
Activating 171
Deactivating 171
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 387
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 412
Refueling 284
Regular checks 286Reinstalling
Ashtray (Center console) 254
Ashtray (Rear seat) 254
Reinstalling vehicle battery 386
Remote controls
SmartKey 88, 92
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 264
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 424
Removing
Ashtray (Center console) 253
Ashtray (Rear seat) 254
Floormates* 255
Minispare wheel 346
Ski sack* 248
Vehicle battery 386
Vehicle tool kit 344
Wheel 382
Wind screen 225
Wiper blades 379Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 378
Brake lamp bulbs 378
Bulbs 372
Front lamp bulbs 374
Front turn signal bulbs (Halogen) 375
Fuses 396
High beam bulbs (Halogen) 375
High beam bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 376
License plate lamp bulbs 378
Low beam bulbs (Halogen) 375
Parking lamp bulbs 375, 377
Rear fog lamp bulb 378
Rear lamp bulbs 373, 378
Rear turn signal bulbs 378
Side marker lamp bulbs 377
Standing lamp bulbs 375, 377
Wiper blades 379