427 Index
A
ABS 23, 77, 419
Malfunction indicator lamp 312
Messages in display 321
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 163
Accident
In case of 51
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 181
Air recirculation mode 178
Anti-theft alarm system 83
Automatic climate control 173
Central locking (control system) 149
Charcoal filter 179
Distance warning function* 238
Distronic* 233, 234
Easy-entry/exit feature 150
ESP 81
Exterior headlamps 47
Exterior lamps 120
Exterior rear view
mirror parking position 169
Front and rear fog lamp 121, 122
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 47High beams 123
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 33
Immobilizer 54, 82
Manual shift programm
CLK 55 AMG 164
Rear window defroster 171
Residual heat 181
Seat ventilation* 113
Steering wheel gearshift
control (CLK 55 AMG) 164
Tow-away alarm 85
Windshield wipers 49
Adding
Coolant 292
Engine oil 291
Additional turn signals 373
Adjustable air vents,
rear passenger compartment 182Adjusting 34
Air distribution 176
Air volume 177
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 39
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior rear view mirror 38
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 112
Seat cushion depth 112
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 36
Seats 34
Steering column in/out 38
Steering column up/down 38
Steering wheel 37
Air conditioning (cooling)
Turning off 181
Turning on 181
Air conditioning refrigerant 412
Air distribution
Adjusting 176
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
441 Index
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 336
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 373
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 373, 375
Lowering
Roll bar manually 354
Vehicle 384
Lubricants
Technical data 410
Luggage cover 216
Folding back 216, 245
Latch 216M
Main dimensions 408
Maintenance 12, 302
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 352
Interior lighting control 125
Locking the vehicle 349
Roll bar 353
Soft top 355
Soft top with
add. locking mechanism 364
Soft top without
add. locking mechanism 357
Unlocking gear selector lever 352
Unlocking the driver’s door 348Manual 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 348
Memory function 116, 422
Recalling positions
from memory 117
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking positions 118
Storing key-dependent settings 117
