2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE windshield wipers

302 OperationVehicle careWiper blades
Fold wiper arm forward until it snaps
into place.

Clean the wiper blade inserts with a
clean cloth and detergent solution.Window cleaning

Fold wiper arm forward until it snaps
into place.

Use a window cleaning solution on all
glass surfaces.
An automotive glass cleaner is recom-
mended.
Warning!
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For safety reasons, switch off wipers and re-
move SmartKey from starter switch before
cleaning the wiper blades. Otherwise the
wiper 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 on to 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 on to the wiper when folding the
wiper arm back. If released, the force
of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.

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

408 IndexClosing
Cup holder 245
Glove box 244
Hood 282
Side windows 211
Side windows
with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Sliding/pop-up roof* 214, 348
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with KEYLESS-GO* 94, 213, 217
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with SmartKey 216
Trunk 97
Windows 210
Windows
with KEYLESS-GO* 213, 217
Windows
with SmartKey 212
Closing from the inside
Trunk 99
Closing sliding/pop-up roof*
In an emergency 348
Cockpit 20, 398
Cockpit management
and data system (COMAND*) 398COMAND* 398
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 395
Control and operation
of radio transmitters 275Control system 129, 398
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, 400
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
Trunk lid opening limiter* 149
Vehicle submenu 148

426 Index
Speed in Distronic* 226
Speedometer display mode 142
Station selection mode 148
Temperature (interior) 175
Temperature indicator 142
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in cruise control 220
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in Distronic* 227
Units
Speedometer 142
Temperature 142
Setting current speed 219
Settings
Calling up Distronic* 137, 224
Convenience functions 149
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 92
Factory, SmartKey 87
Individual (SmartKey) 151
Lighting (control system) 145
Menus and submenus 131
Resetting all (control system) 139
Resetting in the submenu 140
Selective 87, 92Settings menu
Functions in 139
Individual vehicle settings 139
Submenus 140
Shift lock 401
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 160
Into optimal gear range 158
Side impact airbags 64
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 351, 355
Side windows
Automatic opening 211
Cleaning 302
Closing 210, 211, 212
Closing with
KEYLESS-GO* 94, 213, 217
Closing with SmartKey 212
Opening 210, 211, 212
Opening fully 211
Opening with SmartKey 212
Stopping 212
Synchronizing power windows 213
Signal strength (telephone*) 154Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 49
Single wipe 49
Ski sack* 237
Removing 240
Unfolding and loading 237
Unloading and folding 239
Sliding/pop-up roof
Synchronizing 349
Sliding/pop-up roof* 214
Closing 214, 348
Closing with
KEYLESS-GO* 94, 213, 217
Closing with SmartKey 216
Opening 214, 348
Opening with SmartKey 216
Stopping 216
Synchronizing 217

429 Index
Switching on
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 149
ESP 80
Front fog lamps 122
Front lamps 119
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 47
High beams 123
Parking lamps 119
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Rear fog lamp 122
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Trunk lid opening limiter*
(control system) 149
Windshield wipers 48Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 137
Synchronizing
Power windows 213
Sliding/pop-up roof 349
Sliding/pop-up roof* 217T
Tachometer 23, 128
Overspeed range 128
Tail lamps
Cleaning 300
Replacing bulbs 351, 356
Tar stains 299
Technical data 390
Brake fluid 390
Coolant 388
Coolants 392
Electrical system 385
Engine 380
Engine oil 390
Engine oil additives 390
Fuel requirements 391
Fuels 388
Gasoline additives 391
Lubricants 388
Main dimensions 386
Premium unleaded gasoline 391
Rims and tires 381
Weights 387
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 389, 394

433 Index
Vehicle jack 339
Vehicle lighting
Checking 280
Vehicle tool kit 337
Alignment bolt 337
Removing 337
Spare fuses 337
Towing eye bolt 337
Vehicle jack 337
Wheel bolts 337
Wheel wrench 337
Vehicle washing 300
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 402
Voice control system* 402
Hands-free microphone 27W
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 229
Distronic* 223
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 377
Washer fluid see
Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 298
Wear pattern (tires) 293
Weights 387
Wheel bolts
For Minispare wheel 342
Wheel change
Tightening torque 362
Wheels
Rotating 293
Tires and wheels 290
Window curtain airbags 64
Windows see Side windowsWindshield
Defogging 176
Refilling washer fluid 289
Replacing wiper blades 357
Washer fluid 289, 394
Washer system 394
Windshield washer fluid 394
Message in display 336
Mixing ratio 394
Refilling 289
Wiping with 49
Windshield washer system 394
Windshield wipers 48, 166
Fast wiper speed 49
Intermittent wiping 49
Replacing wiper blades 357
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with
windshield washer fluid 49
Winter driving 294
Block heater* 295
Snow chains 295
Tires 294