2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE Owner's Manual

425 Index
Seat heating* 114, 115
Rapid seat heating switching on/off
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating switching on/off
without seat ventilation* 114
Switching on/off
with seat ventilation* 115
Switching on/off
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Seats 107
Adjusting 34
Easy entry/exit feature 107
Heating* 114
Multicontour seat* 112
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat heating* 114
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat ventilation* 113
Split rear bench seat 240Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Selecting
Display 143
Selecting display 144
Self-test
BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation system 71
Tele Aid 252
Service
Calling up the service indicator 297
Major service (Service B) 296
Minor service (Service A) 296
Overdue 296
Spare parts 376
Types 296
When due 296
Service (maintenance) 296
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 377
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 296
Calling up 297
Clearing 296, 297
Service life (tires) 291
Service System see FSSSetting
Convenience functions 141, 149
Cruise control 219
Daytime running
lamp mode 145, 146
Distronic* time interval 228
Following distance in Distronic* 228
Higher speed in cruise control 220
Higher speed in Distronic* 226
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 220
Lower speed in Distronic* 227
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 142
Minutes (clock) 145
Parking position for
exterior rear view mirrors 151
Slower speed in cruise control 220

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

427 Index
SmartKey
Battery check lamp 87, 92
Changing the batteries 345
Checking the batteries 88, 93
Factory setting 87
Global locking 87
Global unlocking 87
Locking and unlocking 86
Loss of 89
Message in display 328
Opening and closing the
sliding/pop-up roof* with 216
Opening and closing
windows with 212
Positions in starter switch 31
Remote controls 86, 90
Restoring to factory setting 87, 92
Selective setting 87, 92
Starting the engine 44
Turning off the engine 53
Unlocking with 30SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking the batteries 88, 93
Global locking and unlocking 92
Locking the vehicle 93
Loss of 95
Message in display 328
Messages in display 328
Remote controls 89
Restoring to factory setting 87, 92
Turning off the engine 54
Unlocking with 32
SmartKeys 86
Snow chains 295
Soft keys
Audio system 186
Spare fuses 374
Spare parts service 376
Speed
Setting current 219
Setting to last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in Distronic* 227Speed settings
Cruise control 220
Distronic* 226, 227
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in Cruise control 220
Speed shift 401
Speedometer 23
Displaying gear range 159
Distronic* displays 223
Settings units 142
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 142
Speedshift (CLK 55 AMG) 161
Split rear bench seat 240
SRS 66, 401
Indicator lamp 312
Standard driving
Transmission program
mode S (Sport) 163, 164
Standing lamps 119
Replacing bulbs 351, 353, 355
Standing water
Driving instructions 274

428 IndexStarter switch 21, 31
Positions 31
Starting difficulties 45
Starting position 31
Starting the engine 43
Station (radio)
Search 135
Station selection
Setting 148
Steering column
In/out adjustment 38
Up/down adjustment 38
Steering gear oil
Message in display 335
Steering wheel 37
Adjusting 37
Buttons 24
Cleaning 303
Height adjustment 38
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 55 AMG) 161
Activating 164
Deactivating 165
Downshifting 162
Upshifting 162Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 259
Stopping
Sliding/pop-up roof* 216
Windows 212
Storage bags 247
Storage compartments
Glove box 244
Storage spaces
Cup holder 245
Storing
Minispare wheel 340
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 117
Submenus
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 148Sun visors 169
Sunroof*
Message in display 336
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 401
Switching off
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 149
Engine 53
ESP 79
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 53
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Trunk lid opening limiter*
(control system) 149

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

430 IndexTele Aid 251
Emergency calls 252
Information 256
Initiating an
emergency call manually 254
Messages in display 334
Remote door unlock 258
Roadside Assistance 254
Stolen vehicle tracking services 259
System self-check 252
Tele Aid System 251
Upgrade signals 257
Tele Aid System 402
Telematics* 402
Telephone* 24, 250
Answering a call 155
Dialing a number
from the phone book 155
Emergency call 208
Ending a call 155
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 155
Messages in display 336
Operating 154
Operation 203
Redialing 156Temperature
Display mode 142
Grades of tires 396
Setting interior temperature 175
Setting units in display 142
Tires 292
Tie-down rings (Trunk) 243
Tightening torque 402
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 362
Time
Setting hours 144
Setting minutes 145
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 280, 292
Tire speed rating 272, 402
Tire traction 271Tires 381
Consumer information 395
Direction of rotation 291
Driving instructions 270
Retreads 290
Rims and tires 381
Service life 291
Temperature 292
Temperature grades 396
Tires and wheels 290
Tread depth 294
Wear pattern 293
Winter 294
Tools 337
Tow-away alarm 25, 83
Arming 83
Disarming 83
Disarming for transport 83
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
CLK 320/CLK 500 370
CLK 55 AMG 371
Installing 370
Installing (CLK 55 AMG) 371
Towing the vehicle 368

431 Index
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 259
Traction 163, 395, 402
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 274
Tread depth (tires) 294
Tread wear 395
Trip computer 152
Trip odometer
Resetting 127
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 374
Closing 97
Closing from the inside 99
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 93
Locking separately 104
Message in display 336
Opening 96
Opening from inside vehicle 97
Tie-down rings 243
Trunk lid 96, 99
Trunk lock 344
Unlocking separately 105
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Unlocking with SmartKey 88Trunk lid emergency release 103
Trunk lid opening limiter*
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 149
Trunk lid opening/closing system* 98
Opening limiter*
(control system) 149
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 351
Turn signals 48
Additional in mirrors 351
Cleaning lenses 300
Front bulbs 351, 355
Front bulbs (Halogen) 353
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 351, 356
Turning off
Engine 53U
Units
Setting speedometer units 142
Setting temperature units 142
Unlocking 30, 86
Driver’s door in an emergency 343
Fuel filler flap 278
Gear selector lever manually 347
Global 87
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 92
In an emergency 343
Selective setting 87, 92
Trunk lid with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Trunk lid with SmartKey 88
Trunk lid, separately 105
Vehicle in an emergency 258
With KEYLESS-GO* 32
With the SmartKey 30

432 IndexUpgrade signals
Tele Aid 257
Uphill driving
Cruise control 219
Upholstery
Cleaning 304
Upshifting
Manual shift program mode
(CLK 55 AMG) 165
One-touch gearshifting 158
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 55 AMG) 162
Useful features 244
Ashtray (Center console) 247
Ashtray (Rear seat) 248
Cigarette lighter 248
Floormats* 249
Interior storage spaces 244
Tele Aid 251
Telephone* 250V
Vehicle
Individual settings 139, 141
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 344
Lowering 362
Service battery 363
Towing 368
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 343
Vehicle battery 363Vehicle care 298
Cup holder 303
Distronic* system sensor cover 301
Engine cleaning 300
Gear selector lever 303
Hard plastic trim items 303
Headlamps 300
Instrument cluster 303
Leather upholstery 304
Light alloy wheels 303
Nubuck leather upholstery 304
Ornamental moldings 300
Paintwork 299
Parktronic* system sensor 301
Plastic and rubber parts 304
Power washer 299
Seat belts 303
Steering wheel 303
Tail lamps 300
Tar stains 299
Turn signals 300
Upholstery 304
Vehicle washing 300
Window cleaning 302
Wiper blades 302
Wood trims 304