2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 CABRIOLET window

429 Practical hints
Battery
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the start / stop button until
the engine shuts off.

Open the driver’s door.

Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover3.

Connect the battery negative lead2.

Reinstall the filter box (
page 427).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
Warning!
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Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit* specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the bat-
tery in its installed position. Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability. Charge battery
in accordance with the separate instruc-
tions for the accessory battery charger*.
!NEVER invert the terminal connections!!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnect-
ing):

Set the clock (
page 147) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator’s manual).


Resynchronize the side windows
(page 243).

467 Index
A
ABS 25, 84, 461
Malfunction indicator lamp 354
Messages in display 366
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 170
Accessory weight 335
Accident
In case of 54
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 188, 198
Air recirculation mode 186, 196
Anti-theft alarm system 90
Automatic climate control* 191
Central locking (control system) 155
Charcoal filter 197
Climate control 181
Climate control system 183
Defrosting 185
Automatic climate control* 195
Easy-entry/exit feature 156ESP 88
Exterior headlamps 50
Exterior lamps 123
Exterior rear
view mirror parking position 177
Front and rear fog lamp 125
Hazard warning flasher 128
Headlamps 50
High beams 126
Ignition 34
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 36
Immobilizer 56, 89
Rear window defroster 179
Residual heat 199
Seat ventilation* 118
Tow-away alarm 91
Windshield wipers 52
Adding
Coolant 310
Engine oil 309
Additional turn signals 414
Adjustable air vents, rear
passenger compartment 189, 200Adjusting 37
Air distribution 184, 194
Air volume 184, 194
Backrest tilt 38
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Head restraint height 38
Head restraint tilt 39
Instrument cluster illumination 130
Interior rear view mirror 41
Mirrors 41
Multicontour seat* 116
Seat cushion depth 116
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
Adjusting air
distribution and volume 184
Adjusting sound functions 205
Adjusting the volume 205
Aids for changing fuses 436

469 Index
Automatic climate control 190
Activating 191
Adjusting air distribution 194
Air recirculation mode 195
Deactivating 191
Defrosting 195
Rear window defroster 179
Setting the temperature 193
Automatic headlamp mode 123
Automatic lighting control
Activating 128
Deactivating 129
Automatic locking when driving 110
Automatic shift program 169Automatic transmission 163
Accelerator position 170
Comfort program mode 169
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 175
Fluid level 309
Gear ranges 166
Gear selector lever 163
Gear selector lever position 163, 167
Gear shifting malfunctions 175
Kickdown 170
Manual shifting 165
One-touch gearshifting 165
Program mode selector switch 169
Starting the engine 47
Transmission fluid 309
Auxiliary fuse box 438B
Backup lamps 415, 420
Bulbs 415
Bar 336
BAS 85, 461
Messages in display 367
Batteries, SmartKey
Check lamp 97, 103
Checking 97, 103
Replacing 412
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Check lamp 97, 103
Checking 97, 103
Replacing 413
Battery discharged
Jump starting 430
Battery, vehicle 311, 427
Charging 428
Disconnecting 428
Messages in display 374
Reconnecting 429
Reinstalling 428
Removing 428
Bead 336
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 461
Block heater* 341

470 IndexBlocking
Rear window operation 82
Bolts
For Minispare wheel 396
Brake assist system (BAS) 461
Brake fluid 456
Message in display 375
Brake lamp bulbs 415
Brake lamp, high mounted 415
Brake pads
Message in display 375
Brakes 292
Warning lamp 355
Break-in period 290Bulbs, replacing 414
Additional turn signals 414
Backup lamps 415
Brake lamps 415
Fog lamps 414
Front lamps 414
High beam (Bi-Xenon*) 414
High beam (Halogen) 414
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 414
High beam flasher (Halogen) 414
High mounted brake lamp 415
License plate lamps 415, 420
Low beam (Bi-Xenon*) 414
Low beam (Halogen) 414
Parking lamps 414, 415, 417, 419
Rear fog lamp 415, 420
Side marker lamps 414, 419
Standing lamps 414, 415, 417, 419
Tail lamp assemblies 415, 420
Turn signal lamps 414, 415
Button
Audio system 204C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 461
Calling up
Maintenance service indicator 343
Range (distance to empty) 159
CAN system 461
Canceling
Cruise control 257
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 453
Catalytic converter 300
CD changer* 218
CD changer* operation 220
CD operation 218
CD player
Operating 140
Center console 27
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 361
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 145

471 Index
Central locking
Automatic 110
From inside 110
Locking from inside 110
Switch 110
Switching on/off
(control system) 155
Unlocking from inside 110
Central locking switch 110
Certification label 442
Changing
CDs 218
Key setting 156
Charcoal filter 197
Activating 197
Deactivating 197
Charging
Vehicle battery 428
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp 356
Checking
Coolant level 310
Oil level 304, 307
Tire inflate pressure 304
Vehicle lighting 304Child safety 72
Air bags 62
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 79
Infant and child
restraint systems 67, 72
LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 75
Child safety switch see
Blocking of rear window operation
Child seat anchors see
LATCH child seat anchors
Cigarette lighter 274Cleaning 345
Cup holder 351
Gear selector lever 351
Hard plastic trim items 351
Headlamps 176
Headliner 351
Instrument cluster 351
Leather upholstery 352
Light alloy wheels 350
Nubuck leather upholstery
(CLK 55 AMG) 352
Parktronic system* sensor 349
Plastic and rubber parts 352
Seat belts 351
Soft top 347
Steering wheel 351
Upholstery 352
Windows 350
Windshield 53
Wiper blades 349
Wood trims 352
Cleaning and care of vehicle 345
Cleaning tires 315
Climate control 180
Clock 25, 148

472 IndexClosing
Cup holder 272
Glove box 269
Hood 306
Side windows 240
Side windows
with KEYLESS-GO* 243
Ski sack roller blind* 246, 267
Soft top 244
Soft top (SmartKey) 252
Soft top (switch) 248
Soft top in an emergency 403
Trunk 107
Windows 239
Windows with KEYLESS-GO* 243
Windows with SmartKey 242
Windows with soft top switch 241
Cockpit 22, 461
Cockpit management
and data system (COMAND*) 461
Cold tire inflation pressure 336
Collapsible wheel chock 394
COMAND* 461
COMAND* see
separate operating instructionsCombination switch 126
High beam flasher 126
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 52
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 169
Control and operation
of radio transmitters 299Control system 133, 461
AUDIO menu 139
Convenience submenu 156
Display digital speedometer 139
Functions 134, 137
Instrument
cluster submenu 145, 147
Lighting submenu 151
Menus 136, 137, 463
Multifunction display 133
Multifunction steering wheel 134
NAV menu 141
Selecting radio system 139
Selecting satellite radio* system 140
Settings menu 142
Standard display menu 138
Submenus 135, 137
TEL* menu 160
Trip computer menu 158
Vehicle status
message memory menu 141
Vehicle submenu 155

474 Index
Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 89
Interior lighting
delayed switch-off 154
Rear window defroster 179
Residual heat 199
Seat ventilation* 118
Tow-away alarm 92
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 185, 194
Defrosting 185, 195
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 154
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 161
Difficulties
While driving see
Problems while driving
With starting 48
Digital speedometer 138
Direction of rotation (tires) 316
Discharged battery
Jump starting 430Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 428
Display
Selecting 146, 147
Display elements
Audio system 202
Displays
Digital speedometer 139
Maintenance service indicator 342
Messages 308, 363
Selecting 146
Showing vehicle
status message memory 141
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 158
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 129
Door handle 30
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 283
Doors
Message in display 379
Opening from inside vehicle 105
Opening from outside 96, 101
DOT 336Downhill driving
Cruise control 257
Downshifting
Automatic transmission 165
Drinking and driving 291
Driving
General instructions 43, 291
Hydroplaning 295
In winter 297
Problems 54
Safety systems 84
Through standing water 298
Traveling abroad 299
Driving instructions 291
Driving off 294
Driving safety systems
ABS 84
BAS 85
ESP 86
Driving systems 255
Cruise control
CLK 320 / CLK 55 AMG 255
Driving safety systems 84
Parktronic system* 260

479 Index
Instrument cluster 24, 130, 463
Cleaning 351
Coolant temperature indicator 131
Illumination 130
Lamps in 354–360
Multifunction display 133
Outside temperature indicator 132
Selecting language 146
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 128
Activating automatic control 128
Deactivating automatic control 129
Delayed switch-off 154
Manual operation 129
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Intermittent wipe 53J
Jack 391, 393
Jump starting 430
K
Key 209
Key, mechanical 397
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacing the batteries 413
Key-dependency memory
Settings 157
KEYLESS-GO* 463
Activating ignition with 36
Closing side windows with 243
Closing windows with 243
Factory setting 101
Global locking 102
Global unlocking 101
Important notes 100
Messages in display 382
Remote control 98Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 33
Unlocking, trunk lid 104
Kickdown 170, 463
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 145
Kilopascal 336
Km/h or mph in speedometer 145
L
Labels, identification 442
Lamp bulbs, exterior 414
Lamp sensor
Messages in display 384
Lamps, exterior
Front 414
Light sensor 384
Messages in display 383–386
Rear 415