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Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 84
Seat belt force limiter 69
Seat belts 67
Cleaning 352
Fastening 43
Proper use of 45, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 359
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 118
Seat heating* 119
Switching off 119
Switching on 119
Seat ventilation* 120
Switching off 120
Switching on 120
Seating capacity 321Seats 112
Adjusting 37
Easy entry/exit feature 112
Multicontour seat* 118
Seat heating* 119
Seat ventilation* 120
Split rear bench seat 267
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 271
Selecting
Automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time
(DST) summer/winter) 153
Display 150
Selecting display 151
Self-test
OCS 78
Tele Aid 280
Service
Parts service 434
Service (maintenance) 344
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 435
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 317Service System see
Maintenance service system
Setting
Convenience functions 148, 158
Cruise control 256
Date (day) 153
Date (month) 153
Date (year) 154
Daytime running lamp mode 155
Higher speed in cruise control 258
Hours (clock) 152
Individual vehicle settings 146
Interior lighting
delayed switch-off 157
Key-dependent memory 160
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 154
Language, multifunction display 150
Locator lighting 156
Lower speed in cruise control 258
Miles/kilometers
in speedometer 149
Minutes (clock) 152
Parking position for
exterior rear view mirrors 160
Slower speed in cruise control 258
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Speedometer display mode 149
Temperature (Interior) 187
Temperature (interior) 197
Temperature indicator 149
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in cruise control 259
Units
Speedometer 149
Temperature 149
Setting current speed 256
Setting the temperature 187
Settings
Convenience functions 158
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 101
Factory, SmartKey 96
Individual (SmartKey) 160
Lighting (control system) 154
Menus and submenus 139
Resetting all (control system) 146
Resetting in the submenu 147
Selective 96, 102
Settings menu
Functions in 146
Individual vehicle settings 146
Submenus 147Shift lock 459
Shifting
Gear selector lever 165
Gear selector lever positions 169
Into optimal gear range
(Automatic transmission) 167
Side impact air bags 66
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 404, 405, 409
Side windows
Automatic opening 248
Cleaning 351
Closing 247, 248, 249
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Closing with SmartKey 249
Opening 247, 248, 249
Opening fully 248
Opening with SmartKey 249
Stopping 249
Synchronizing power windows 250
Sidewall 339
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53Ski sack* 264
Removing 267
Unfolding and loading 264
Unloading and folding 266
SmartKey 94
Battery check lamp 96, 102
Checking the batteries 97, 103
Factory setting 96
Global locking 96
Global unlocking 96
Locking and unlocking 94
Loss of 98
Message in display 381
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* with 253
Opening and closing
windows with 249
Positions in starter switch 34
Remote controls 94
Replacing the batteries 402
Restoring to factory setting 97, 102
Selective setting 96, 102
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking with 32
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Submenus
Control system 141
Convenience 158
For settings 139
Instrument cluster 149, 151
Lighting 154
Resetting functions
in Control system 147
Selecting 147
Settings menu 147
Vehicle 158
Sun visors 181
Sunroof*
Message in display 388
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching off
Audio system 210
Automatic central locking
(control system) 158
Engine 56
ESP 87
Hazard warning flasher 131
Headlamps 56
Parktronic system* 263Switching on
Audio system 210
Automatic central locking
(control system) 158
ESP 88
Front fog lamps 128
Front lamps 124
Hazard warning flasher 131
Headlamps 50
High beams 129
Parking lamps 124
Parktronic system* 263
Rear fog lamp 128
Windshield wipers 52
Synchronizing
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 254
Power windows 250T
Tachometer 25, 136
Overspeed range 136
Tail lamps
Cleaning 349
Replacing bulbs 405, 410
Tar stains 348
Technical data 450
Brake fluid 450
Coolant 447
Coolants 452
Electrical system 444
Engine 438
Engine oil 449
Engine oil additives 449
Fuel requirements 451
Fuels 447
Gasoline additives 451
Lubricants 447
Main dimensions 445
Premium unleaded gasoline 450
Rims and tires 439
Weights 446
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 448, 454
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Tele Aid 285
Uphill driving
Cruise control 257
Upholstery
Cleaning 352
Upshifting 167
Useful features 272
Ashtray (Center console) 276
Ashtray (Rear seat) 276
Cigarette lighter 277
Electrical outlet 278
Floormats* 278
Storage compartments 272
Tele Aid 280
Telephone* 279V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 436
Vehicle
Individual settings 146, 148
Locking 27
Locking in an emergency 398
Lowering 418
Service battery 420
Towing 425
Unlocking 27
Unlocking in an emergency 397
Vehicle battery 314, 420
Messages in display 373
Vehicle capacity weight 340Vehicle care 347
Cup holder 351
Engine cleaning 349
Gear selector lever 351
Hard plastic trim items 351
Headlamps 349
Instrument cluster 351
Leather upholstery 352
Light alloy wheels 351
Nubuck leather upholstery
(CLK 55 AMG) 352
Ornamental moldings 349
Paintwork 348
Parktronic system* sensor 350
Plastic and rubber parts 352
Power washer 348
Seat belts 352
Steering wheel 351
Tail lamps 349
Tar stains 348
Turn signals 349
Upholstery 352
Vehicle washing 349
Window cleaning 351
Wiper blades 350
Wood trims 352
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Vehicle identification number (VIN) 436
Vehicle jack 391
Vehicle lighting
Checking 307
Vehicle loading terminology 338
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 340
Vehicle status message memory 145
Calling up 145
Displaying 145
Vehicle status messages 362Vehicle tool kit 389
Alignment bolt 389
Collapsible wheel chock 389
Gloves 389
Jack 389
Protective wrap
(CLK 55 AMG only) 389
Removing (CLK 55 AMG only) 390
Removing (except CLK 55 AMG) 389
Spare fuses 389
Spare wheel bolts 389
Towing eye bolt 389
Valve extractor
(CLK 55 AMG only) 389
Vehicle jack 389
Wheel wrench 389
Vehicle washing 349
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 460
Voice control system* 460
Hands-free microphone 29W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system* 262
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 67
Parking brake 49
Parktronic system* 262, 263
Warranty coverage 435
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 347
Wear pattern (tires) 341
Weights 446
Wheel bolts 396
Wheel change
Tightening torque 418
Wheels
Tires and wheels 316
Window curtain air bags 66
Windows see Side windows