Page 309 of 464
309 Operation
Vehicle care
Window cleaning
Fold wiper arm forward until it snapes
into place.
Use a window cleaning solution on all
glass surfaces.An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
mended.
Light alloy wheels
Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care
should be used for regular cleaning of the
light alloy wheels.
If possible, clean wheels once a week with
Mercedes-Benz approved Wheel Care, us-
ing a soft bristle brush and a strong spray
of water.
Follow instructions on container.Instrument cluster
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution. Wipe with a cloth moist-
ened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.
Steering wheel and gear selector lever
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly
or clean with Mercedes-Benz approved
Leather Care.
Cup holder
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution. Wipe with a cloth moist-
ened in lukewarm solution. Do not use
scouring agents.!Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Hold onto the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.Warning!
G
For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch before
cleaning the windshield. Otherwise the wip-
er motor might suddenly turn on and cause
injury.
!Fold the windshield wiper arms back
onto the windshield before turning the
SmartKey in the starter switch.
Hold onto the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.
iOnly use acid-free cleaning materials.
Acid may cause corrosion or damage
the clear coat.
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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
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432 IndexClosing
Cup holder 251
Glove box 250
Hood 288
Side windows 211
Side windows
with KEYLESS-GO* 96, 214
Ski sack roller blind* 217, 248
Soft top 215
Soft top (SmartKey) 223
Soft top (switch) 219
Soft top in an emergency 355
Soft top in an emergency
(with add. locking mechanism) 364
Soft top in an emergency (without
add. locking mechanism) 357
Soft top with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Trunk 100
Windows 210
Windows with KEYLESS-GO* 214
Windows with SmartKey 213
Windows with soft top switch 212
Closing from the inside
Trunk 101Cockpit 20, 420
Cockpit management
and data system (COMAND*) 420
COMAND* 420
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Combination switch 123
High beam flasher 48, 123
Turn signals 48
Windshield wipers 48
Comfort driving
Transmission program
mode C (Comfort) 163, 164
Consumer information 417
Control and operation
of radio transmitters 281Control system 129, 420
AUDIO menu 134
Convenience submenu 149
Display digital speedometer 134
Distronic* menu 137
Functions 130, 133
Instrument cluster
submenu 142, 144
Lighting submenu 145
Malfunction memory menu 138
Menus 132, 133, 422
Multifunction display 129
Multifunction steering wheel 130
NAV menu 137
Selecting radio system 135
Selecting satellite radio* system 135
Settings menu 139
Standard display menu 134
Submenus 131, 133
TEL* menu 154
Trip computer menu 152
Vehicle submenu 148
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449 Index
Slower speed in cruise control 228
Speed in Distronic* 234
Speedometer display mode 142
Station selection mode 149
Temperature (interior) 175
Temperature indicator 142
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in cruise control 228
Units
Speedometer 142
Temperature 142
Setting current speed
Cruise control 227
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 137, 232
Convenience functions 149
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 94
Factory, SmartKey 89
Individual (SmartKey) 151
Lighting (control system) 145
Menus and submenus 131
Resetting all (control system) 139
Resetting in the submenu 140
Selective 89, 94Settings menu
Functions in 139
Individual vehicle settings 139
Submenus 140
Shift lock 424
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 160
Into optimal gear range 158
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 373, 377
Side windows
Automatic opening 211
Cleaning 309
Closing 210, 211, 212, 213
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 96, 214
Closing with SmartKey 213
Closing with soft top switch 212
Opening 210, 211, 212, 213
Opening fully 211
Opening with SmartKey 213
Opening with soft top switch 212
Stopping 212
Synchronizing power windows 214Signal strength (telephone*) 154
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 50
Single wipe 49
Ski sack roller blind* 217
Closing 217, 248
Opening 217, 245
Ski sack* 245
Removing 248
Unfolding and loading 245
Unloading and folding 247
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452 IndexSubmenus
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 148
Sun visors 170
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 424
Switching off
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 149
Engine 54
ESP 80
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 54Switching on
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 149
ESP 81
Front fog lamps 122
Front lamps 119
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 47
High beams 123
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Windshield wipers 48
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 137
Synchronizing
Power windows 214T
Tachometer 23, 127
Overspeed range 127
Overspeed range (CLK 55 AMG) 127
Tail lamps
Cleaning 307
Replacing bulbs 373, 378
Tar stains 305
Technical data 412
Brake fluid 412
Coolant 410
Coolants 414
Electrical system 407
Engine 402
Engine oil 412
Engine oil additives 412
Fuel requirements 413
Fuels 410
Gasoline additives 413
Lubricants 410
Main dimensions 408
Premium unleaded gasoline 413
Rims and tires 403
Weights 409
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 411, 416
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457 Index
Windshield
Defogging 176
Refilling washer fluid 295
Replacing wiper blades 379
Washer fluid 295, 416
Washer system 416
Windshield washer fluid 416
Message in display 342
Mixing ratio 416
Refilling 295
Wiping with 50
Windshield washer system 416
Windshield wipers 48, 167
Fast wiper speed 49
Intermittent wiping 49
Replacing wiper blades 379
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield
washer fluid 50Winter driving 300
Block heater* 301
Snow chains 301
Tires 300
Winter driving instructions 279
Winter tires 300
Wiper blades
Cleaning 308
Installing 379
Removing 379
Replacing 379
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 50
Interval 49
With windshield washer fluid 50
Wood trims
Cleaning 310X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 419
