2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG CABRIOLET manual radio set

Contents
Control system .................................. 133
Multifunction display .................... 133
Multifunction steering wheel ........ 134
Menus .......................................... 136
Standard display menu ................ 138
AUDIO menu ................................ 139
NAV* menu .................................. 141
Vehicle status
message memory menu ............... 141
Settings menu .............................. 142
Trip computer menu..................... 158
TEL menu* ................................... 160
Automatic transmission ..................... 163
One-touch gearshifting................. 165
Gear ranges ................................. 166
Gear selector lever position ......... 167
Automatic shift program .............. 169
Driving tips ................................... 170
Steering wheel gearshift control
- CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG ......... 171
Manual shift program
CLK 55 AMG ................................ 173
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 175Good visibility ..................................... 176
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 176
Rear view mirrors.......................... 176
Sun visors ..................................... 178
Rear window defroster .................. 179
Climate control (CLK 320) .................. 180
Deactivating the
climate control system ................. 183
Setting the temperature................ 183
Adjusting air
distribution and volume ................ 184
Defrosting ..................................... 185
Air recirculation mode .................. 186
Air conditioning............................. 187
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 189
Automatic climate control
(CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)..................... 190
Deactivating the automatic
climate control system ................. 193
Setting the temperature................ 193
Adjusting air distribution............... 194
Adjusting air volume ..................... 194
Defrosting ..................................... 195
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 195
Air recirculation mode .................. 195Charcoal filter ............................... 197
Air conditioning ............................ 198
Residual heat and ventilation*
(available on Automatic climate
control panel design A only) ......... 199
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents ...................... 200
Audio system...................................... 201
Audio and telephone, operation .... 201
Operating safety ........................... 201
Sound system* ............................. 201
Operating and display elements ... 202
Button and soft key operation ...... 204
Operation...................................... 204
Radio operation ............................ 209
Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only) ..................................... 213
CD mode....................................... 218
GSM network phones ................... 224
TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 231
Emergency calls “911” ................. 237
Power windows .................................. 239
Opening and
closing the windows ..................... 239
Synchronizing power windows ...... 243

203 Controls in detail
Audio system
Item
Page
1
CD changer mode selector
AUX mode selector
218
208
2
Single CD mode selector
219
3
Radio mode selector
4
Mute function (radio)
212
Pause (CD)
223
5
Volume distribution
207
6
Sound settings
205
7
Display
8
Alphanumeric keypad
Item
Page
9
Speed dialing memory
(telephone) in descending
order
a
Accepting a call
(telephone)
229
b
Telephone mode selector
224
c
Speed dialing memory
(telephone) in ascending
order
226
d
Terminating a call
(telephone)
230
e
CD slot
f
CD ejection
220
Item
Page
g
Soft keys
204
h
Volume
205
j
Switching on/off
204
k
Manual tuning / seek
tuning (radio)
210
Track search, reverse (CD)
223
l
Manual tuning / seek
tuning (radio)
210
Track search,
fast forward (CD)
223

206 Controls in detailAudio systemSound system*
You can either program the sound settings
manually (
page 205) or choose settings
via preset sound characteristics.
You can select from among the following
settings:


STANDARD
: conventional stereo sound.


SURROUND
: the sound is set for better
three-dimensional acoustic character-
istics.


SPEECH
: the sound is optimized for the
spoken word.

Press O button repeatedly until STANDARD
, SURROUND
or
SPEECH
appears
in the display.

Press X or Y soft key repeatedly
until the desired sound setting has
been reached.
The sound is set accordingly.
or

Press
RES
soft key briefly.
The sound setting is reset depending
on the sound source activated.


Radio mode:
STANDARD


CD/AUX mode:
SURROUND


Telephone:
SPEECH
The radio switches back to the stan-
dard radio menu eight seconds after
the last soft key is pressed.Returning sound functions to factory
settings

Press O button to call up settings
menu in the display.

Press
RES
soft key briefly; the respec-
tive sound function is reset to its center
level.
or

Press and hold
RES
soft key until
RESET

appears in the display.
The sound settings for bass and treble
are returned to their center level and
the volume is set to a predefined level.

215 Controls in detail
Audio system
Selecting a station
The following options are available:

Selecting a station using the selected
category (
page 216).


Tuning via station presets
(page 215).


Tuning via scan search (
page 216).


Tuning via manual channel input
(page 215).


Tuning via the program category list
(page 216).Tuning via station presets
Ten satellite radio station presets are avail-
able.
You can access the presets via number
keys.
Accessing via number keys

Enter number of preset you wish to se-
lect, e.g. 1.
The radio plays the station stored un-
der this number and the PTY function
changes to the category corresponding
to the station.Tuning via manual channel input
Example: tuning in channel 16
Press *.
Input line appears in the main radio
menu.

Use number keys to enter desired
channel within eight seconds,
e.g.1 6.
The system tunes to channel 16.
The station you have selected begins to
play.iYou can only enter available channel
numbers.

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

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