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23 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
L
Left turn signal indi-
cator lamp
48
2
v
ESP warning lamp
316
3
Speedometer
4
Multifunction display 
with:
129
Basic display with outside 
temperature display
134,
144
Status indicator with mal-
function warning message
134,
138
Trip odometer
127
5
l
Distance warning 
lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates with the 
ignition on. It should go out 
when the engine is running.
316
Item
Page
6
K
Right turn signal indi-
cator lamp
48
7
Coolant temperature indi-
cator with:
127
Ï 
Coolant temperature 
warning lamp
315,
329
8
Tachometer with:
127
1
Supplemental 
restraint system 
indicator lamp
318,
339
-
Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) warning 
lamp
312
<
Seat belt non-usage 
warning lamp
318,
339
A
High beam headlamp 
indicator
123
9
Main odometer with:
Gear selector lever posi-
tion 
129
Program mode 
129
Item
Page
a
Clock with:
144
;
Brake warning lamp, 
except Canada
313
3
Brake warning lamp, 
Canada only
?
Engine malfunction 
indicator lamp
314
C
Roll bar warning lamp
b
Fuel display with:W
Fuel reserve warning 
lamp
317
c
Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer
126
Adjusting instrument 
cluster illumination
126
Confirming new time set-
tings
144 
     
        
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46 Getting startedDrivingParking brake 
1Parking brake pedal
2Parking brake release handle
Release the parking brake by pulling on 
handle2.
The indicator lamp ; (USA only) 
or3 (Canada only) in the clock 
goes out.Driving
Depress the brake pedal.
Move gear selector lever in 
positionDorR.
Release the brake pedal.
Carefully depress the accelerator 
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automat-
ic central locking system engages and the 
locking knobs drop down.After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts at a higher engine revolution. 
This allows the catalytic converter to reach 
its operating temperature earlier.Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the 
SmartKey from the starter switch, take the 
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and 
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an 
unlocked vehicle. Children could release the 
parking brake, which could result in an acci-
dent and/or serious personal injury.
iYou can open a locked door from the 
inside. Open doors only when condi-
tions are safe to do so.
You can deactivate the automatic lock-
ing using the control system 
(page 149).
!If you hear a warning signal when driv-
ing off, you have forgotten to release 
the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.iWait for the gear selection process to 
complete before setting the vehicle in 
motion. 
     
        
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144 Controls in detailControl systemSelecting display (speed display or out-
side temperature) for standard display
Move the selection marker with 
theæ orç button to the 
Instr. 
cluster
 submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until you see this message in the dis-
play: 
Basic display
.
The selection marker is on the current 
setting.
Pressæ orç to select the dis-
play permanently shown in the multi-
function display.Time submenu
This function is only available in vehicles 
with audio system.
Access the 
Time
 submenu via the 
Settings
 
menu. Use the 
Time
 submenu to change 
the time display settings. The following 
functions are available:Set time (hours)
Move the selection marker with 
theæ orç button to the 
Time
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until you see this message in the dis-
play: 
Clock, hours
.
The selection marker is on the hour set-
ting.
Pressæ orç to set the hour.
Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster to confirm.
The hour is set and stored.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time, re-
fer to the separate COMAND operating 
instructions.
Function
Page
Set time (hours)
144
Set time (minutes)
145 
     
        
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145 Controls in detail
Control system
Set time (minutes)
Move the selection marker with 
theæ orç button to the 
Time
 
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until you see this message in the dis-
play: 
Clock, minutes
.
The selection marker is on the minute 
setting.
Pressæ orç to set the minutes.
Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster to confirm.
The minutes are set and stored.Lighting submenu
Access the 
Lighting
 submenu via the 
Set-
tings
 menu. Use the 
Lighting 
submenu 
to change the lamp and lighting settings on 
your vehicle. The following functions are 
available:Setting daytime running lamp mode 
(USA only)
Move the selection marker with 
theæ orç button to the 
Light-
ing
 submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly 
until you see this message in the dis-
play: 
Lamp circuit headlamp
.
The selection marker is on the current 
setting.
Pressæ orç to select 
manual
 or 
daytime running lamp (
constant
) 
mode. This function is not available in 
countries where daytime running 
lamps are mandatory.
Function
Page
Set daytime running lamp mode 
(USA only)
145
Set locator lighting
146
Exterior lamps delayed 
switch-off
147
Interior lighting delayed 
switch-off
148
 
     
        
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431 Index
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 142
Central locking
Automatic 107
From inside 108
Locking from inside 108
Switch 108
Switching on/off 
(control system) 149
Unlocking from inside 108
Central locking switch 108
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey with 
KEYLESS-GO*) 351
Batteries (SmartKey) 350
Key setting 149
Changing CDs 199
Charcoal filter 179
Activating 179
Deactivating 180
Charging
Vehicle battery 386
CHECK ENGINE 
malfunction indicator lamp 314Checking
Coolant level 292
Oil level 286, 289
Tire inflate pressure 286
Vehicle lighting 286
Child safety 69
Airbags 60
Infant and child 
restraint systems 64, 69
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Child safety switch see 
Blocking of rear window operation
Child seat anchors see 
LATCH child seat anchors
Cigarette lighter 254Cleaning
Cup holder 309
Distronic* system sensor cover 308
Gear selector lever 309
Hard plastic trim items 310
Headlamps 167
Headliner 310
Instrument cluster 309
Leather upholstery 310
Light alloy wheels 309
Nubuck leather upholstery 
(CLK 55 AMG) 310
Parktronic* system sensor 308
Plastic and rubber parts 310
Seat belts 310
Soft top 306
Steering wheel 309
Upholstery 310
Windows 309
Windshield 50
Wiper blades 308
Wood trims 310
CLK 55 AMG
Manual shift program mode 164
Clock 23, 144 
     
        
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448 IndexSeat heating* 114
Switching on/off rapid heating 
with seat ventilation* 115
Switching on/off rapid heating 
without seat ventilation* 114
Switching on/off seat heating 
with seat ventilation* 115
Switching on/off seat heating 
without seat ventilation* 114
with seat ventilation* 115
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Seats 109
Adjusting 34
Easy entry/exit feature 109
Multicontour seat* 112
Seat heating* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Selecting
Display 143
Selecting display 144Selector lever
Lock 44
Message in display 325
Self-test
BabySmart
TM 
airbag deactivation system 72
Tele Aid* 258
Service
Calling up the service indicator 303
Major service (Service B) 302
Minor service (Service A) 302
Overdue 302
Spare parts 398
Types 302
When due 302
Service (maintenance) 302
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 399
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 302
Calling up 303
Clearing 302, 303
Service life (tires) 297
Service System see FSSSetting
Convenience functions 141, 149
Cruise control 227
Daytime running 
lamp mode 145, 146
Distronic* time interval 236
Following distance in Distronic* 236
Higher speed in cruise control 228
Higher speed in Distronic* 234
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 228
Lower speed in Distronic* 235
Miles/kilometers 
in speedometer 142
Minutes (clock) 145
Parking position for exterior 
rear view mirrors 151