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Convenience submenu 158
Activating
easy-entry/exit feature 159
Setting key-dependency 160
Setting parking position for
exterior rear view mirror 160
Coolant 313, 452
Adding 313
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
quantity 452
Capacities 447
Checking level 313
Messages in display 375
Temperature 304
Temperature indicator 135
Warning lamp 357, 376
Coolant level
Checking 313
Cornering fog lamps* 130
Driving forward 130
Driving rearward 131Cruise control 255, 456
Canceling 257
Driving downhill 257
Driving uphill 257
Fine adjustment 259
Messages in display 367
Setting current speed 256
Setting to last stored speed
("Resume" function) 259
Cruise control lever 255
Cup holder
Cleaning 351
Closing 275
In rear seat armrest 275
In the dashboard 275
Opening 275
Curb weight 338
Customer Assistance Center (CAC) 455D
Date (day)
Setting 153
Date (month)
Setting 153
Date (year)
Setting 154
Daytime running lamp mode 126
Setting 155
Deactivating
Air conditioning (cooling) 192, 204
Air recirculation mode 191, 202
Alarm 91
Anti-theft alarm system 91
Automatic climate control 195
Central locking (control system) 158
Charcoal filter 203
Climate control 185
Climate control system 187
Defrost 200
Defrosting 189
Engine with KEYLESS-GO* 57
Engine with the SmartKey 56
ESP 87
Exterior lamps 125
Hazard warning flasher 131
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E
Easy-entry/exit feature 112
Activating 159
Electrical fuses 429
Electrical outlet in
rear passenger compartment 278
Electrical system
Technical data 444
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call
911 245
Emergency call system* 280
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 282
With Tele Aid 281
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 177
Emergency operations
Closing
power tilt/sliding sunroof* 401
Locking the vehicle 398
Opening
power tilt/sliding sunroof* 401
Remote door unlock 286
Unlocking the vehicle 397Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 304
Emission control information label 436
Ending
A call (telephone) 163
Engine
Compartment 308
Message in display 356
Starting 47
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 47
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Technical data 438
Turning off 56
Engine cleaning 349
Engine compartment 308
Fuse box in 431
Hood 308
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 25, 356
Engine number 436, 456Engine oil 309, 449
Adding 312
Additives 449
Checking level 310
Consumption 309
Filler cap 312
Filler neck 312
Message in display 379
Messages in display 311
Viscosity 456
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 25, 86, 456
Messages in display 367
Switching off 87
Switching on 88
Warning lamp 358
ETD 69, 456
Safety guidelines 64
Exterior lamp switch 124
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position for 160
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 447
Functions (control system) 138, 141
Resetting 147
Fuse box 430, 431
Fuse chart 430
Fuse extractor 430
Fuses 429
Aids for changing fuses 430
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 432
Fuse box in engine compartment 431
Fuse box in
passenger compartment 430
Fuse chart 430
Fuse extractor 430
Spare fuses 430G
Garage door opener 29, 287
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 451
GAWR 338
Gear range 456
Automatic transmission 168
Limiting 168
Shifting into optimal 167
Gear range limit
Canceling 167
Gear selector lever 25, 165, 400
Cleaning 351
Lock 47
Message in display 372
Position 25
Position
(Automatic transmission) 165, 169
Unlocking manually 400Global
Locking 96
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 101
Unlocking 96
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 101
Global Positioning System (GPS) 456
Glove box 23, 272
Closing 272
Opening 272
Good visibility 178
GPS 456
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 338
GVWR 339
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Instrument cluster 24, 134, 457
Cleaning 351
Coolant temperature indicator 135
Illumination 134
Lamps in 354–359
Multifunction display 137
Outside temperature indicator 136
Selecting language 150
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 132
Activating automatic control 132
Deactivating automatic control 132
Delayed switch-off 157
Manual operation 133
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming 178
Interior storage compartments 272
Intermittent wipe 53
J
Jack 389
Jump starting 423K
Key, mechanical 397
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacing the batteries 403
Key-dependency memory
Settings 160
KEYLESS-GO* 457
Activating ignition with 36
Closing power
tilt/sliding sunroof* with 250, 253
Closing windows with 250, 253
Factory setting 101
Global locking 101
Global unlocking 101
Important notes 100
Locking the vehicle 103
Messages in display 381
Remote controls 99
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 33
Unlocking, trunk lid 104
Kickdown 171, 457
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 149
Kilopascal 339
Km/h or mph in speedometer 149L
Labels, identification 436
Lamp bulbs, exterior 404
Lamp sensor
Messages in display 383
Lamps, exterior
Front 404
Light sensor 383
Messages in display 382–385
Rear 405
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 354
Battery (SmartKey) 96, 102
Brakes 355
Center console 360
CHECK ENGINE 356
Coolant 357, 375
Engine diagnostics 356
ESP 358
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 66, 360
Fuel reserve 359
Instrument cluster 354–359
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Maintenance service indicator 344
Parktronic system*
warning indicators 262
Seat belts 359
SRS 61, 359
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 150
Setting 150
LATCH child seat anchors 80
Folding back 81
Folding out 81
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 437
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 352
License plate lamps
Messages in display 383
Replacing bulbs 405, 410
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 351
Technical data 440
Light sensor 383
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 124
Automatic headlamp mode 125
Combination switch 129
Cornering fog lamps* 130
Daytime running lamp mode 126
Door entry lamps 133
Exterior lamp switch 124
Front fog lamps 128
High beam flasher 129
High beams 129
Instrument cluster illumination 134
Interior 132
Locator lighting 127
Low beam 124
Manual headlamp mode 125
Night security illumination 127
Parking lamps 124
Rear fog lamp 128
Settings (control system) 154
Limiting the gear range 168
Limp Home Mode 177
Line of fall 457Loading 264
Cargo tie-down rings 271
Instructions 269
Roof rack 264
Ski sack* 264
Split rear bench seat 267
Loading terminology 338
Loading the vehicle 319
Locator lighting 127
Setting 156
Lock buttons 457
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 58
Locking 55, 94
Fuel filler flap 305
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 101
Global, SmartKey 96
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Vehicle in an emergency 398
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 435
Loss of SmartKey 98
Loss of SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* 105
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Parking brake 374
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 381
Steering gear oil level 387
Sunroof* 388
Symbol messages 373–388
Tele Aid 386
Telephone* 388
Text messages 364–372
Trunk 388
Washer fluid 388
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 138, 458
Buttons 138N
Navigation system
Operating 144
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 127
Normal occupant weight 339
Nubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG)
Cleaning 352
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 339
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 70
Fastening the seat belts 43
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 77, 360
Infant and child restraint systems 70
LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 73
Seat belts 43, 64OCS 73, 458
Self-test 78
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 312
Checking level 310
Consumption 309
Filler cap 312
Filler neck 312
Viscosity 456
Oil level
Checking 307
One-touch gearshifting 167
Canceling gear range limit 167
Downshifting 167
Upshifting 167
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Parts service 434
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 302
Fuse box in 430
Interior lighting 132
Interior rear view mirror 41
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 274
Rear armrest 274
Storage bags, rear side
of the front seats 274
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 295
Phone book*
Loading 163
Quick search 164
Phone number*
Dialing 163
Redialing 164
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 352
Playing
CDs 228Poly-V-belt drive 458
Layout 437
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 122
Storing into memory 122
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 327
Power assistance 295
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Front seat head restraints 114
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251
Closing 251, 401
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Closing with SmartKey 253
Opening 251, 401
Opening with SmartKey 253
Stopping 252
Synchronizing 254Power train 458
Power washer 348
Power windows 247
Blocking of rear window operation 82
Side windows 247
Synchronizing 250
Practical hints
Collapsible tire
(CLK 55 AMG only) 394
Collapsible wheel chock 392
First aid kit 389
Fuses 429
Lamp in center console 360
Lamps in instrument cluster 354
Messages in the display 362
Minispare wheel
(except CLK 55 AMG) 393
Spare wheel bolts 396
Towing the vehicle 425
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 397
Vehicle jack 389, 391
Vehicle tool kit 389
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Reinstalling
Ashtray (Center console) 276
Ashtray (Rear seat) 277
Vehicle battery 422
Remote controls
SmartKey 94
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 99
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 286
Removing
Ashtray (Center console) 276
Ashtray (Rear seat) 277
Floormats* 278
Ski sack* 267
Vehicle battery 421
Vehicle tool kit
(CLK 55 AMG only) 390
Vehicle tool kit
(except CLK 55 AMG) 389
Wheel 415
Wiper blades 411Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 410
Batteries (SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*) 403
Batteries (SmartKey) 402
Brake lamp bulbs 410
Bulbs 404
Front lamp bulbs 406
Front turn signal bulbs (Halogen) 407
Fuses 430
High beam bulbs (Halogen) 406
High beam bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 408
License plate lamp bulbs 410
Low beam bulbs (Halogen) 406
Parking lamp bulbs 407, 409
Rear fog lamp bulb 410
Rear lamp bulbs 405, 410
Rear turn signal bulbs 410
Side marker lamp bulbs 409
Standing lamp bulbs 407, 409
Wiper blades 411
Reporting
Safety defects 18Reset button
in the instrument cluster 146, 147
Resetting
All functions (control system) 146
All functions of a submenu 147
Fuel consumption 161
Maintenance service indicator 346
Trip odometer 135
Residual heat utilization 205, 459
Residual ventilation 205
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization) 459
Restraint system see
Infant and child restraint systems 79
Restraint systems 459
Rim 339
Rims 439
Roadside Assistance 12, 283
Information button 284
Tele Aid 280
RON
(Research Octane Number) 306, 459
Roof rack 264
Rubber parts
Cleaning 352