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487 Index
Resetting
All functions (control system) 142
All functions of a submenu 143
Fuel consumption 159
Maintenance service indicator 344
Trip odometer 131
Residual heat utilization 199, 464
Residual ventilation 199
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization) 464
Restraint system see
Infant and child restraint systems
Restraint systems 465
Rim 337
Rims 445
Roadside Assistance 12
Tele Aid 280
Roll bar 71, 465
Lowering manually 402
Messages in display 387
Operating manually 401
Warning lamp 359
RON 303
RON (Research Octane Number) 465
Rubber parts
Cleaning 352S
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 84
Satellite radio
additional text information 217
general information 213
manual channel input 215
storing of station 217
Seat belt force limiter 70
Seat belts 67
Cleaning 351
Fastening 43
Proper use of 45, 69
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 359
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 116
Seat heating* 117
Switching on/off 117
Seat ventilation* 118
Switching on/off 118Seating capacity 318
Seats 112
Adjusting 37
Easy entry/exit feature 112
Multicontour seat* 116
Seat heating* 117
Seat ventilation* 118
Selecting
Display 146
station (satellite radio) 215
Selecting display 147
Selecting radio mode 209
Selector lever
Lock 47
Message in display 373
Self-test
OCS 80
Tele Aid 277
Service
Parts service 440
Service (maintenance) 342
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488 IndexService and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 441
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 314
Service System see
Maintenance service system
Setting
Convenience functions 144, 156
Cruise control 256
Date (day) 150
Date (month) 149
Date (year) 151
Daytime running lamp mode 152
Higher speed in cruise control 258
Hours (clock) 148
Individual vehicle settings 142
Interior lighting
delayed switch-off 154
Key-dependent memory 157
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 151
Language, multifunction display 146
Locator lighting 153
Lower speed in cruise control 258
Miles/kilometers
in speedometer 145Minutes (clock) 148
Parking position for
exterior rear view mirrors 157
Radio station 215
Slower speed in cruise control 258
Speedometer display mode 145
Temperature (Interior) 183
Temperature (interior) 193
Temperature indicator 145
To last stored speed
(“Resume” function)
in cruise control 259
Units
Speedometer 145
Temperature 145
Setting current speed
Cruise control 256
Setting the temperature 183Settings
Convenience functions 156
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 101
Factory, SmartKey 96
Individual (SmartKey) 157
Lighting (control system) 151
Menus and submenus 135
Resetting all (control system) 142
Resetting in the submenu 143
Selective 96, 102
Settings menu
Functions in 142
Individual vehicle settings 142
Submenus 143
Shift lock 465
Shifting
Gear selector lever 163
Gear selector lever positions 167
Into optimal gear range
(Automatic transmission) 165
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 414, 415, 419
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490 IndexSoft top 244, 465
Cleaning 347
Closing (SmartKey) 252
Closing (switch) 248
Emergency operations 403
Locking after raising/lowering 250
Luggage cover 245
Manual operations 403
Message in display 389
Opening (SmartKey) 251
Opening (switch) 247
Opening and closing 244
Opening and closing
windows with 241
Unlocked status when stopped 250
Unlocked status while driving 250
Wind screen 253
Soft top switch 247, 248
Sound system 201
Sound system* 206
Spare fuses 436
Spare parts service see Parts service
Speed
Setting current 256Speed settings
Cruise control 258
To last stored speed
(“Resume” function)
in Cruise control 259
Speed shift 465
Speedometer 25
Settings units 145
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 145
SRS 69, 465
Indicator lamp 360
SRS indicator lamp 61
Standing lamps 122
Replacing bulbs 414, 415, 417, 419
Standing water
Driving instructions 298
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties 48
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 46
Station (satellite radio)
selecting 215Steering column
In/out adjustment 41
Up/down adjustment 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 389
Steering wheel 40
Adjusting 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 351
Height adjustment 41
Steering wheel gearshift control 171
CLK 500 only 171
CLK 55 AMG only 172
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 283
Stopping
Windows 241
Storage bags 272
Storage box 271
Storage compartments 269
Armrest 270
Cup holder 272
Glove box 269
Parcel net 272
Storage bags 272
Storage box 271
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492 IndexTele Aid 277
Emergency calls 278
Information 281
Initiating an
emergency call manually 279
Messages in display 388
Remote door unlock 283
Roadside Assistance 280
Stolen vehicle tracking services 283
System self-check 277
Tele Aid System 277
Upgrade signals 282
Tele Aid System 466
Telematics* 466
Telephone* 26, 276
Answering a call 161
Dialing a number
from the phone book 161
Ending a call 161
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book* 161
Messages in display 390
Operating 160
Operation 224
Redialing 162Temperature
Display mode 145
Setting interior temperature 183
Setting units in display 145
Tires 323
Tightening torque 466
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 426
Time
Setting hours 147
Setting minutes 148
TIN 338
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 338
Tire and Loading Information 317
Tire and loading terminology 335
Tire care and maintenance 314
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 304, 322, 324
Tire inspection 314
Tire load rating 338
Tire ply composition
and material used 338
Tire speed rating 296, 328, 338
Tire terminology 335
Tire traction 296Tires 313, 445
Direction of rotation 316
Driving instructions 295
Retreads 313
Rims and tires 445
Rotating 339
Service life 314
Temperature 323, 334
Tread depth 315, 340
Wear pattern 339
Winter 340
Tools 391
Tow-away alarm 27, 91
Disarming 92
Disarming for transport 91
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
CLK 320/CLK 500 434
CLK 55 AMG 435
Installing 434
Installing (CLK 55 AMG) 435
Towing the vehicle 432
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 283
Traction 169, 338
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 299
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494 IndexUpgrade signals
Tele Aid 282
Uphill driving
Cruise control 257
Upholstery
Cleaning 352
Upshifting 165
Useful features 269
Ashtray (Center console) 273
Ashtray (Rear seat) 273
Cigarette lighter 274
Electrical outlet 275
Floormats* 275
Storage compartments 269
Tele Aid 277
Telephone* 276V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 442
Vehicle
Individual settings 142, 144
Locking 27
Locking in an emergency 398
Lowering 426
Service battery 427
Towing 432
Unlocking 27
Unlocking in an emergency 397
Vehicle battery 311, 427
Messages in display 374
Vehicle capacity weight 338
Vehicle care 345
Cup holder 351
Engine cleaning 347
Gear selector lever 351
Hard plastic trim items 351
Headlamps 348
Instrument cluster 351
Leather upholstery 352
Light alloy wheels 350
Nubuck leather upholstery
(CLK 55 AMG) 352
Ornamental moldings 348Paintwork 346
Parktronic system* sensor 349
Plastic and rubber parts 352
Power washer 346
Seat belts 351
Soft top 347
Steering wheel 351
Tail lamps 348
Tar stains 346
Upholstery 352
Vehicle washing 347
Window cleaning 350
Wiper blades 349
Wood trims 352
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 442
Vehicle jack 393
Vehicle lighting
Checking 304
Vehicle loading terminology 335
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 338
Vehicle status message memory 141
Calling up 141
Displaying 141
Vehicle status messages 363
Vehicle tool kit 391
Alignment bolt 391
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Service and Literature
Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center has trained technicians and original Mercedes-Benz parts to service your vehicle properly. For
expert advice and quality service, see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If you are interested in obtaining service literature for your vehicle, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. We consider
this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to modify the technical details of the vehicle as given in the data and illustrations of this Operator’s Manual. Re-
printing, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior authorization in writing.
Title illustration no. P00.01-2472-31
Press time July 2, 2004
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.