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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
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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
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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
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480 IndexPremium unleaded gasoline 450
Problems
While driving 54
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 339
Program mode selector switch 458
Automatic transmission 170
PSI 339
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 164R
Radio
Selecting stations 143
Selecting stations (satellite*) 143
Radio operation 215
Radio transmitters,
control and operation 302
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 162
Reading lamp 29
Rear bench seat
Foldable 267
Rear fog lamp 405
Bulb 405
Switching on 128
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 410
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 193, 206Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with release button 116
Folding back with switch 116
Installing 117
Placing upright 116
Rear seats 115
Removing 117
Rear seats
Rear seat head restraints 115
Rear view mirrors auto-dimming 178
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 82
Rear window defroster 183
Activating 183
Deactivating 183
Rear window sunshade* 182
Recommended inflation pressure 339
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 422
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 450
Refueling 305
Regular checks 307
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486 IndexTele Aid 280
Emergency calls 281
Information 284
Initiating an
emergency call manually 282
Messages in display 386
Remote door unlock 286
Roadside Assistance 283
Stolen vehicle tracking services 286
System self-check 280
Tele Aid System 280
Upgrade signals 285
Tele Aid System 460
Telematics* 460
Telephone* 26, 279
Answering a call 163
Dialing a number
from the phone book 163
Ending a call 163
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book* 163
Messages in display 388
Operating 162
Operation 232
Redialing 164Temperature
Display mode 149
Setting interior temperature 187
Setting units in display 149
Tires 326
Tie-down rings (Trunk) 271
Tightening torque 460
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 418
Time
Setting hours 152
Setting minutes 152
Time synchronization*
With head unit 151
TIN 340
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 340
Tire and Loading Information 320
Tire and loading terminology 338
Tire care and maintenance 317
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 307, 325, 327
Tire inspection 317
Tire load rating 340Tire ply composition
and material used 340
Tire speed rating 300, 331, 340, 460
Tire terminology 338
Tire traction 299
Tires 316, 439
Direction of rotation 319
Driving instructions 298
Retreads 316
Rims and tires 439
Rotating 341
Service life 317
Temperature 326, 337
Tread depth 318, 342
Wear pattern 341
Winter 342
Tools 389
Tow-away alarm 27, 91
Arming 91
Disarming 91
Disarming for transport 91
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488 IndexUpgrade signals
Tele Aid 285
Uphill driving
Cruise control 257
Upholstery
Cleaning 352
Upshifting 167
Useful features 272
Ashtray (Center console) 276
Ashtray (Rear seat) 276
Cigarette lighter 277
Electrical outlet 278
Floormats* 278
Storage compartments 272
Tele Aid 280
Telephone* 279V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 436
Vehicle
Individual settings 146, 148
Locking 27
Locking in an emergency 398
Lowering 418
Service battery 420
Towing 425
Unlocking 27
Unlocking in an emergency 397
Vehicle battery 314, 420
Messages in display 373
Vehicle capacity weight 340Vehicle care 347
Cup holder 351
Engine cleaning 349
Gear selector lever 351
Hard plastic trim items 351
Headlamps 349
Instrument cluster 351
Leather upholstery 352
Light alloy wheels 351
Nubuck leather upholstery
(CLK 55 AMG) 352
Ornamental moldings 349
Paintwork 348
Parktronic system* sensor 350
Plastic and rubber parts 352
Power washer 348
Seat belts 352
Steering wheel 351
Tail lamps 349
Tar stains 348
Turn signals 349
Upholstery 352
Vehicle washing 349
Window cleaning 351
Wiper blades 350
Wood trims 352
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489 Index
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 436
Vehicle jack 391
Vehicle lighting
Checking 307
Vehicle loading terminology 338
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 340
Vehicle status message memory 145
Calling up 145
Displaying 145
Vehicle status messages 362Vehicle tool kit 389
Alignment bolt 389
Collapsible wheel chock 389
Gloves 389
Jack 389
Protective wrap
(CLK 55 AMG only) 389
Removing (CLK 55 AMG only) 390
Removing (except CLK 55 AMG) 389
Spare fuses 389
Spare wheel bolts 389
Towing eye bolt 389
Valve extractor
(CLK 55 AMG only) 389
Vehicle jack 389
Wheel wrench 389
Vehicle washing 349
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 460
Voice control system* 460
Hands-free microphone 29W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system* 262
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 67
Parking brake 49
Parktronic system* 262, 263
Warranty coverage 435
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 347
Wear pattern (tires) 341
Weights 446
Wheel bolts 396
Wheel change
Tightening torque 418
Wheels
Tires and wheels 316
Window curtain air bags 66
Windows see Side windows