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466 IndexClimate control 184
Activating 185
Adjusting air distribution 188
Air recirculation mode 190
Deactivating 185
Defrosting 189
Rear window defroster 183
Clock 25, 152
Closing
Cup holder 275
Glove box 272
Hood 309
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251, 401
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 253
Side windows 248
Trunk 107
Windows 247
Windows
with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Windows
with SmartKey 249Closing power tilt/sliding sunroof*
In an emergency 401
Cockpit 22, 455
Cockpit management
and data system (COMAND*) 456
Cold tire inflation pressure 338
Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only) 394
Collapsible wheel chock 392
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Combination switch 129
High beam flasher 129
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 52
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 170
Control and
operation of radio transmitters 302Control system 137, 456
AUDIO menu 143
Convenience submenu 158
Display digital speedometer 142
Functions 138, 141
Instrument
cluster submenu 149, 151
Lighting submenu 154
Menus 140, 141, 457
Multifunction display 137
Multifunction steering wheel 138
NAV menu 144
Operate CD player 144
Selecting radio system 143
Selecting satellite radio* system 143
Settings menu 146
Standard display menu 142
Submenus 139, 141
TEL* menu 162
Trip computer menu 160
Vehicle status
message memory menu 145
Vehicle submenu 158
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470 IndexF
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 149
Fastening the seat belts 43
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 259
First aid kit 389
Flat tire 412
Collapsible tire
(CLK 55 AMG only) 394
Lowering the vehicle 418
Minispare wheel
(except CLK 55 AMG) 393
Mounting the spare wheel 413
Preparing the vehicle 412
Flexible Service System (Canada vehicles)
see Maintenance service system
Flexible Service System (FSS) 456
Floormats*
Removing 278
Installing 278Fog lamp, rear 128, 405
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 404
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 382
Replacing bulbs 405
Switching on 128
Front air bags 65
Front lamps
Messages in display 382–384
Replacing bulbs 404, 406
Switching on 124
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 77, 360
Front seat head restraints
Installing 114
Power seat 114
Removing 114
Front seats
Seat heating* 119
Ventilation* 120
FSS (Canada vehicles) see
Maintenance service system
FSS (Flexible Service System) 456Fuel 306
Additives 451
Fuel reserve warning lamp 359
Gasoline additives 451
Premium
unleaded gasoline 306, 448, 450
Requirements 451
Reserve warning 25
Technical data 447
Fuel additives 451
Fuel cap
Message in display 356
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 161
Since last reset 161
Fuel filler flap 305
Locking 305
Opening 399
Unlocking 305
Fuel requirements 451
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 381
Fuel tank
Capacity 448
Filler flap 305
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479 Index
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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486 IndexTele Aid 280
Emergency calls 281
Information 284
Initiating an
emergency call manually 282
Messages in display 386
Remote door unlock 286
Roadside Assistance 283
Stolen vehicle tracking services 286
System self-check 280
Tele Aid System 280
Upgrade signals 285
Tele Aid System 460
Telematics* 460
Telephone* 26, 279
Answering a call 163
Dialing a number
from the phone book 163
Ending a call 163
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book* 163
Messages in display 388
Operating 162
Operation 232
Redialing 164Temperature
Display mode 149
Setting interior temperature 187
Setting units in display 149
Tires 326
Tie-down rings (Trunk) 271
Tightening torque 460
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 418
Time
Setting hours 152
Setting minutes 152
Time synchronization*
With head unit 151
TIN 340
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 340
Tire and Loading Information 320
Tire and loading terminology 338
Tire care and maintenance 317
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 307, 325, 327
Tire inspection 317
Tire load rating 340Tire ply composition
and material used 340
Tire speed rating 300, 331, 340, 460
Tire terminology 338
Tire traction 299
Tires 316, 439
Direction of rotation 319
Driving instructions 298
Retreads 316
Rims and tires 439
Rotating 341
Service life 317
Temperature 326, 337
Tread depth 318, 342
Wear pattern 341
Winter 342
Tools 389
Tow-away alarm 27, 91
Arming 91
Disarming 91
Disarming for transport 91