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462 Technical termsCruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.
Curb weight
(
page 336)
DOT
(Department O
f Transportation)
(
page 336)
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRS
FSS (Canada vehicles)
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. FSS evaluates en-
gine temperature, oil level, vehicle
speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last
maintenance service, and calls for the
next maintenance service accordingly.GAWR
(G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 336)
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector le-
ver.
GPS
(Global P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
GVW
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
(
page 336)
GVWR
(Gross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 336)
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475 Index
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 112
Activating 156
Electrical fuses 436
Electrical outlet in
rear passenger compartment 275
Electrical system
Technical data 450
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call
911 237
Emergency call system* 277
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 279
With Tele Aid 278
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 175
Emergency operations
Closing soft top 403
Locking the vehicle 398
Remote door unlock 283
Unlocking the vehicle 397
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 300
Emission control information label 442Ending
A call (telephone*) 161
Engine
Compartment 305
Message in display 356
Starting 47
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 47
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Technical data 444
Turning off 56
Engine cleaning 347
Engine compartment 305
Fuse box in 437
Hood 305
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 25, 356
Engine number 442, 462Engine oil 306, 455
Adding 309
Additives 455
Checking level 307
Consumption 306
Filler cap 309
Filler neck 309
Message in display 380
Messages in display 308
Viscosity 462
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 25, 86, 462
Messages in display 368
Switching off 87
Switching on 88
Warning lamp 358
ETD 462
Safety guidelines 64
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 70
Exterior lamp switch 122
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position for 157
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483 Index
Roll bar 387
Selector lever 373
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 382
Soft top 389
Steering gear oil level 389
Symbol messages 374–390
Tele Aid 388
Telephone* 390
Text messages 365–373
Trunk 390
Washer fluid 390
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 134, 464
Buttons 134
N
Navigation system
Operating 141
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 124
Normal occupant weight 337
Nubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG)
Cleaning 352O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 337
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belts 43
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 79, 361
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 75
Seat belts 43, 64
OCS 75, 464
Self-test 80
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 309
Checking level 307
Consumption 306
Filler cap 309
Filler neck 309
Viscosity 462
Oil level
Checking 304One-touch gearshifting 165
Canceling gear range limit 165
Downshifting 165
Upshifting 165
Opening
Ashtray (Center console) 273
Ashtray (Rear seat) 274
Cup holder 272
Doors from the inside 105
Fuel filler flap 302
Fuel filler flap manually 399
Glove box 269
Hood 305
Side windows 240
Ski sack roller blind* 246, 264
Soft top 244
Soft top (SmartKey) 251
Soft top (switch) 247
Trunk 106
Trunk from the inside 107
Windows 239
Windows with SmartKey 242
Windows with soft top switch 241