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461 Index
A
ABS 25, 84, 455
Malfunction indicator lamp 354
Messages in display 365
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 171
Accessory weight 338
Accident
In case of 54
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 192, 204
Air recirculation mode 190, 201
Anti-theft alarm system 90
Automatic climate control 195
Central locking (control system) 158
Charcoal filter 203
Climate control 185
Climate control system 187
Defrosting 189
Automatic climate control 200
Easy-entry/exit feature 159
Electric air pump 417
ESP 88Exterior headlamps 50
Exterior lamps 125
Exterior rear view
mirror parking position 180
Front and rear fog lamp 128
Hazard warning flasher 131
Headlamps 50
High beams 129
Ignition 34
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 36
Immobilizer 56, 89
Rear window defroster 183
Residual heat 205
Seat heating* 119
Seat ventilation* 120
Tow-away alarm 91, 92
Windshield wipers 52
Adding
Coolant 313
Engine oil 312
Additional turn signals 404
Adjustable air vents, rear
passenger compartment 193, 206Adjusting 37
Air distribution 188, 198
Air volume 199
Backrest tilt 38
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Head restraint height 38
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 134
Interior rear view mirror 41
Mirrors 41
Multicontour seat* 118
Seat cushion depth 118
Seat cushion tilt 38
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Seat height 38
Seats 37
Steering column in/out 41
Steering column up/down 41
Steering wheel 40
Aids for changing fuses 430
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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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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
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484 IndexSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking the batteries 97, 103
Global locking and unlocking 101
Locking the vehicle 103
Loss of 105
Message in display 381
Messages in display 381
Remote controls 99
Restoring to factory setting 97, 102
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 33
Snow chains 343
Soft keys
Audio system 210
Spare fuses 430
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel
Bolts 396
Mounting 413
Speed
Setting current 256
Speed settings
Cruise control 258
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in Cruise control 259Speed shift 459
Speedometer 25
Settings units 149
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 149
Split rear bench seat 267
SRS 68, 459
Indicator lamp 61, 359
Standing lamps 124
Replacing bulbs 404, 405, 407, 409
Standing water
Driving instructions 302
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties 48
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 46
Steering column
In/out adjustment 41
Up/down adjustment 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 387Steering wheel 40
Adjusting 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 351
Height adjustment 41
Steering wheel gearshift control 172
CLK 500 only 173
CLK 55 AMG only 174
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 286
Stopping
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 252
Windows 249
Storage bags 274
Storage compartments 272
Armrest 273
Cup holder 275
Glove box 272
Parcel net 274
Storage bags 274
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 122
Storing tires 318
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489 Index
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