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399 Technical terms
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRSFSS
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Service indicator in the multifunction
display that informs the driver when
the next vehicle maintenance service is
due.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector le-
ver.
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.KEYLESS-GO*
System for entering and operating the
vehicle without the use of a SmartKey.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Line of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone.
Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
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402 Technical termsTele Aid System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is ap-
proved.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the
road via the tires.VIN
(V
ehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).
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403 Index
A
ABS 23, 76, 397
Malfunction indicator lamp 306
Messages in display 315
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 163
Accident
In case of 50
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 181
Air recirculation mode 178
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Automatic climate control 173
Central locking (control system) 149
Charcoal filter 179, 180
Distance warning function* 230
Distronic* 225, 226
Easy-entry/exit feature 150
ESP 80
Exterior headlamps 47
Exterior lamps 120
Exterior rear view
mirror parking position 168
Front and rear fog lamp 121, 122
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 47High beams 123
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 33
Immobilizer 53, 81
Manual shift program
CLK 55 AMG 164
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Rear window defroster 171
Residual heat 181
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Steering wheel gearshift
control (CLK 55 AMG) 164
Tow-away alarm 83
Trunk lid opening limiter*
(control system) 149
Windshield wipers 49Adding
Coolant 287
Engine oil 285
Additional turn signals 351
Adjustable air vents,
rear passenger compartment 182
Adjusting 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
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409 Index
Convenience submenu 149
Activating
easy-entry/exit feature 150
Setting key-dependency 151
Setting parking position
for exterior rear view mirror 151
Coolant 286, 392
Adding 287
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 392
Capacities 388
Checking level 286
Messages in display 322
Temperature 277
Temperature indicator 127
Warning lamp 309, 323
Coolant level
Checking 286Cruise control 218, 398
Canceling 219
Driving downhill 219
Driving uphill 219
Fine adjustment 220
Lever 225
Messages in display 317
Setting current speed 219
Setting to last stored speed
("Resume" function) 220
Cruise control lever 218
Cup holder
Cleaning 303
Closing 245
In rear seat armrest 245
In the dashboard 245
Opening 245
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 398D
Daytime running lamp mode 121
Setting 145, 146
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 181
Air recirculation mode 179
Alarm 82
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Automatic climate control 173
Central locking (control system) 149
Defrosting 177
Distance warning function* 230
Distronic* 225, 228
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 54
Engine with the SmartKey 53
ESP 79
Exterior lamps 120
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 53
Immobilizer 81
Interior lighting
delayed switch-off 148
Manual shift programm
CLK 55 AMG 165
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
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411 Index
Distance warning lamp 310
Driving hints 230
Fine adjustment 227
Increasing distance 229
Increasing time interval 228
Intermittent signal tone 223
Menu 224
Messages in display 317
Sensor cover 301
Setting a higher speed 226
Setting a lower speed 227
Setting following distance 228
Setting the current speed 226
Setting to last stored speed
("Resume" function) 227
Warning and indicator lamps 223Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 125
Door handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 258
Doors
Message in display 325
Opening from inside vehicle 95
Opening from outside 87, 92
Downhill driving
Cruise control 219
Downshifting
Manual shift program mode
(CLK 55 AMG) 165
One-touch gearshifting 158
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 55 AMG) 162
Drinking and driving 267Driving
General instructions 40, 267
Hydroplaning 271
In winter 273
Problems 50
Safety systems 76
Through standing water 274
Traveling abroad 274
With Distronic* 230
Driving instructions 267
Driving off 269
Driving safety systems
ABS 76
BAS 77
ESP 78
Driving system
Parktronic* 233
Driving systems 218
Cruise control 218
Distronic* 221
Driving safety systems 76
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412 IndexE
Easy-entry/exit feature 107
Activating 150
Interrupting movement 150
Electrical fuses 372
Electrical system
Technical data 385
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call system* 251
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 254
Telephone* 208
With Tele Aid 252
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 165
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 348
Locking the vehicle 344
Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 348
Remote door unlock 258
Unlocking the vehicle 343
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 276
Emission control label 378Ending
A call (telephone) 155
Engine
Compartment 281
Message in display 308
Starting 44
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 44
Starting with the SmartKey 44
Technical data 380
Turning off 53
Engine cleaning 300
Engine compartment 281
Fuse box in 373
Hood 281
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 23, 308
Engine number 399Engine oil 283, 390
Adding 285
Additives 390
Checking level 283
Consumption 283
Filler cap 285
Filler neck 285
Message in display 326
Messages in display 284
Viscosity 399
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 23, 78, 399
Messages in display 318
Switching off 79
Switching on 80
Warning lamp 310, 311
ETD 399
Safety guidelines 62
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 67
Exterior lamp switch 119
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 39
Parking position for 151
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416 IndexJ
Jack 337, 339
Jump starting 366K
Key, mechanical 343
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing the batteries 346
Key-dependency memory
Settings 151
KEYLESS-GO* 399
Activating ignition with 33
Closing side windows with 94
Closing sliding/pop-up roof*
with 94, 213, 217
Closing windows with 213, 217
Factory setting 92
Global locking 92
Global unlocking 92
Important notes 90
Locking the vehicle 93
Messages in display 328
Remote controls 89
Starting the engine 44
Turning off the engine 54
Unlocking with 32
Unlocking, trunk lid 94
Kickdown 163, 399
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 142
Km/h or mph in speedometer 142L
Labels, identification 378
Lamp bulbs, exterior 350
Lamp sensor
Messages in display 330
Lamps, exterior
Front 351
Light sensor 330
Messages in display 329–332
Rear 351
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 306
Battery (SmartKey) 87, 92
Brakes 307
Center console 313
CHECK ENGINE 308
Coolant 309, 322
Distance warning 310
Distronic* 223, 229
Engine diagnostics 308
ESP 310, 311
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419 Index
Menus 130
AUDIO 134
Control system 400
Distronic* 137, 224
In control system 132, 133
Malfunction memory 138
NAV 137
Settings menu 139
Standard display 134
Submenus 131
TEL* 154
Trip computer 152
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 142
Minispare wheel 340
Mounting 358
Removing 340
Storing 340
Technical data 384
Wheel bolts 342Mirrors
Activating exterior rear
view mirror parking position 168
Adjusting 38
Automatic antiglare
for rear view mirror 167
Exterior rear view mirror 39
Exterior rear view
mirror parking positions 151
Interior rear view mirror 38
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking position 118
MON 279
MON (Motor Octane Number) 400
Mph or km/h in speedometer 142
Multicontour seat* 112
Multifunction display 129, 400
Selecting language 143
Standard display 133Multifunction display messages
ABS 315
BAS 316
Battery 320
Brake fluid 321
Brake pads 321
Check engine 308
Coolant 323
Coolant level 322
Cruise control 317
Display 325
Distronic* 317
Doors 325
Engine 308
Engine oil 326
ESP 318
Fog lamps, front 329
Fuel reserve tank 328
Gear selector lever 319
High beam headlamps 330
Hood 328
Key 328
Lamp sensor 330
Lamps 330