2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE sunroof

473 Index
Instrument cluster 24, 134, 457
Cleaning 351
Coolant temperature indicator 135
Illumination 134
Lamps in 354–359
Multifunction display 137
Outside temperature indicator 136
Selecting language 150
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 132
Activating automatic control 132
Deactivating automatic control 132
Delayed switch-off 157
Manual operation 133
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming 178
Interior storage compartments 272
Intermittent wipe 53
J
Jack 389
Jump starting 423K
Key, mechanical 397
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacing the batteries 403
Key-dependency memory
Settings 160
KEYLESS-GO* 457
Activating ignition with 36
Closing power
tilt/sliding sunroof* with 250, 253
Closing windows with 250, 253
Factory setting 101
Global locking 101
Global unlocking 101
Important notes 100
Locking the vehicle 103
Messages in display 381
Remote controls 99
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 33
Unlocking, trunk lid 104
Kickdown 171, 457
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 149
Kilopascal 339
Km/h or mph in speedometer 149L
Labels, identification 436
Lamp bulbs, exterior 404
Lamp sensor
Messages in display 383
Lamps, exterior
Front 404
Light sensor 383
Messages in display 382–385
Rear 405
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 354
Battery (SmartKey) 96, 102
Brakes 355
Center console 360
CHECK ENGINE 356
Coolant 357, 375
Engine diagnostics 356
ESP 358
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 66, 360
Fuel reserve 359
Instrument cluster 354–359

475 Index
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 383
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 404
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 404, 406
Lowering
Vehicle 418
Lubricants
Technical data 447M
Main dimensions 445
Maintenance 12, 344
Maintenance service 344
Basic service (Service A) 344
Calling up the
maintenance service indicator 345
Extended service (Service B) 344
Overdue 345
Types 344
When due 344
Maintenance service indicator 344
Calling up 345
Clearing 345
Resetting 346
Maintenance service system 344
Maintenance system 457
Malfunction
Vehicle status message memory 362
Manual headlamp mode 125Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 399
Interior lighting control 133
Locking the vehicle 398
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 401
Unlocking gear selector lever 400
Unlocking the driver’s door 397
Manual shift program 175
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 200
Maximum inflation pressure 339
Maximum load rating 339
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 339
Mechanical key 397
Memory function 121, 457
Recalling
positions from memory 122
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking positions 123
Storing key-dependent settings 122

477 Index
Parking brake 374
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 381
Steering gear oil level 387
Sunroof* 388
Symbol messages 373–388
Tele Aid 386
Telephone* 388
Text messages 364–372
Trunk 388
Washer fluid 388
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 138, 458
Buttons 138N
Navigation system
Operating 144
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 127
Normal occupant weight 339
Nubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG)
Cleaning 352
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 339
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 70
Fastening the seat belts 43
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 77, 360
Infant and child restraint systems 70
LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 73
Seat belts 43, 64OCS 73, 458
Self-test 78
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 312
Checking level 310
Consumption 309
Filler cap 312
Filler neck 312
Viscosity 456
Oil level
Checking 307
One-touch gearshifting 167
Canceling gear range limit 167
Downshifting 167
Upshifting 167

478 IndexOpening
Ashtray (Center console) 276
Ashtray (Rear seat) 277
Cup holder 275
Doors from the inside 105
Fuel filler flap 305
Fuel filler flap manually 399
Glove box 272
Hood 308
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251, 401
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
in an emergency 401
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 253
Side windows 248
Trunk 106
Trunk from the inside 107
Windows 247
Windows with SmartKey 249Operating
Audio system 207
CD player 144
COMAND* see
separate operating instructions
Navigation system 144
Radio 143
Radio transmitters 302
Telephone* 162, 207, 232
Vehicle outside the
USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 207
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 349
Outside temperature indicator 136
Overdue maintenance service 345
Overhead control panel 29
Override switch
Activating 82
Deactivating 82
Overspeed range 458P
Paintwork 348
Panic alarm 83
Panic button on SmartKey 83
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 274
Parking 55, 297
Parking assist* see Parktronic system*
Parking brake 49, 55
Engaging 55
Message in display 374
Releasing 49
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 404, 405, 407, 409
Switching on 124
Parking position
Exterior rear
view mirrors 123, 160, 180
Parktronic system* 260, 458
Cleaning the sensors 350
Malfunction 263
Range of the sensors 260
Switching on/off 263
Warning indicators 262
Warning sounds 262, 263

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

483 Index
Speedometer display mode 149
Temperature (Interior) 187
Temperature (interior) 197
Temperature indicator 149
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in cruise control 259
Units
Speedometer 149
Temperature 149
Setting current speed 256
Setting the temperature 187
Settings
Convenience functions 158
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 101
Factory, SmartKey 96
Individual (SmartKey) 160
Lighting (control system) 154
Menus and submenus 139
Resetting all (control system) 146
Resetting in the submenu 147
Selective 96, 102
Settings menu
Functions in 146
Individual vehicle settings 146
Submenus 147Shift lock 459
Shifting
Gear selector lever 165
Gear selector lever positions 169
Into optimal gear range
(Automatic transmission) 167
Side impact air bags 66
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 404, 405, 409
Side windows
Automatic opening 248
Cleaning 351
Closing 247, 248, 249
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Closing with SmartKey 249
Opening 247, 248, 249
Opening fully 248
Opening with SmartKey 249
Stopping 249
Synchronizing power windows 250
Sidewall 339
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53Ski sack* 264
Removing 267
Unfolding and loading 264
Unloading and folding 266
SmartKey 94
Battery check lamp 96, 102
Checking the batteries 97, 103
Factory setting 96
Global locking 96
Global unlocking 96
Locking and unlocking 94
Loss of 98
Message in display 381
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* with 253
Opening and closing
windows with 249
Positions in starter switch 34
Remote controls 94
Replacing the batteries 402
Restoring to factory setting 97, 102
Selective setting 96, 102
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking with 32

484 IndexSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking the batteries 97, 103
Global locking and unlocking 101
Locking the vehicle 103
Loss of 105
Message in display 381
Messages in display 381
Remote controls 99
Restoring to factory setting 97, 102
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 33
Snow chains 343
Soft keys
Audio system 210
Spare fuses 430
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel
Bolts 396
Mounting 413
Speed
Setting current 256
Speed settings
Cruise control 258
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in Cruise control 259Speed shift 459
Speedometer 25
Settings units 149
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 149
Split rear bench seat 267
SRS 68, 459
Indicator lamp 61, 359
Standing lamps 124
Replacing bulbs 404, 405, 407, 409
Standing water
Driving instructions 302
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties 48
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 46
Steering column
In/out adjustment 41
Up/down adjustment 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 387Steering wheel 40
Adjusting 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 351
Height adjustment 41
Steering wheel gearshift control 172
CLK 500 only 173
CLK 55 AMG only 174
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 286
Stopping
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 252
Windows 249
Storage bags 274
Storage compartments 272
Armrest 273
Cup holder 275
Glove box 272
Parcel net 274
Storage bags 274
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 122
Storing tires 318

485 Index
Submenus
Control system 141
Convenience 158
For settings 139
Instrument cluster 149, 151
Lighting 154
Resetting functions
in Control system 147
Selecting 147
Settings menu 147
Vehicle 158
Sun visors 181
Sunroof*
Message in display 388
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching off
Audio system 210
Automatic central locking
(control system) 158
Engine 56
ESP 87
Hazard warning flasher 131
Headlamps 56
Parktronic system* 263Switching on
Audio system 210
Automatic central locking
(control system) 158
ESP 88
Front fog lamps 128
Front lamps 124
Hazard warning flasher 131
Headlamps 50
High beams 129
Parking lamps 124
Parktronic system* 263
Rear fog lamp 128
Windshield wipers 52
Synchronizing
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 254
Power windows 250T
Tachometer 25, 136
Overspeed range 136
Tail lamps
Cleaning 349
Replacing bulbs 405, 410
Tar stains 348
Technical data 450
Brake fluid 450
Coolant 447
Coolants 452
Electrical system 444
Engine 438
Engine oil 449
Engine oil additives 449
Fuel requirements 451
Fuels 447
Gasoline additives 451
Lubricants 447
Main dimensions 445
Premium unleaded gasoline 450
Rims and tires 439
Weights 446
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 448, 454