2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C55AMG lock

52 Getting started
Driving
Problems while driving
The engine runs erratically and misfires

An ignition cable may be damaged.

The engine electronics may not be op-
erating properly.

Unburned gasoline may have entered
the catalytic converter and damaged it.
Give very little gas.
Have the problem repaired by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center as
soon as possible.The coolant temperature is
above 248°F (120°C)
The coolant is too hot and is no longer
cooling the engine.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location as
soon as possible and turn off the en-
gine. Allow engine and coolant to cool.
Check the coolant level and add
coolant if necessary (
page 301).
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If anything blocks the windshield
wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch
them off immediately.

For safety reasons, stop the vehicle
in a safe location and remove
SmartKey from starter switch
before attempting to remove any
blockage.

Remove blockage.

Turn the windshield wipers on
again.
If the windshield wipers fail to function
at all with combination switch in
positionI,

set the combination switch to the
next higher wiper speed

have the windshield wipers
checked at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center

54 Getting started
Parking and locking
You have now completed your first drive.
You have properly stopped and parked
your vehicle. End your drive as follows.Parking brake
1Release handle
2Parking brake pedal
Step firmly on parking brake pedal2.
When the engine is running, the brake
warning lamp; (USA only)
or3(Canada only) in the
instrument cluster comes on.
Warning!G
With the engine not running, there is no
power assistance for the brake and steering
system. In this case, it is important to keep
in mind that a considerably higher degree of
effort is necessary to brake and steer the
vehicle.
Warning!G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.
To reduce the risk of personal injury as a re-
sult of vehicle movement, before turning off
the engine and leaving the vehicle always:

Keep right foot on brake pedal.

Firmly depress parking brake pedal.

Move the gear selector lever to
positionP.

Slowly release brake pedal.

When parked on an incline, turn front
wheels towards the road curb.

Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0 and remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.

Take the SmartKey and lock the vehicle
when leaving.

55 Getting started
Parking and locking
Switching off headlamps
Turn exterior lamp switch
toM(
page 48).
For more information, see “Lighting”
(
page 114).
Warning!G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children
could release the parking brake and/or
move the gear selector lever from
positionP, either of which could result in an
accident and/or serious injury.
Warning!G
Getting out of your vehicle with the gear se-
lector lever not fully engaged in positionP is
dangerous. Also, when parked on an incline,
positionP alone may not prevent your vehi-
cle from moving, possibly hitting people or
objects.
Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting to positionP.
When parked on an incline, turn front wheel
towards the road curb.

56 Getting started
Parking and locking
Turning off engine
Place the gear selector lever in
positionP.
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position0.
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
The immobilizer is activated.
Releasing seat belts
Press the seat belt release button
(
page 43).
Allow the retractor to completely
rewind the seat belt by guiding the
latch plate.
Locking
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Always set the parking brake in addi-
tion to shifting to positionP.
On slopes, turn the front wheels
towards the road curb.
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The SmartKey can only be removed
from the starter switch with the gear
selector lever in positionP.
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M a k e s u r e t h e s e a t b e l t r e t r a c t s f u l l y s o
that the seat belt and/or latch plate
cannot get caught or pinched in the
door or in the seat mechanism. This
can damage the seat belt and impair
the effectiveness of the seat belt,
and/or cause damage to the door
and/or door trim panel. Such damage
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!G
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and fingers away from the door
openings when closing the doors. Be espe-
cially careful when small children are
around.
Before closing doors, make sure there is no
possibility of someone getting caught in a
door during closing.
Warning!G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.

57 Getting started
Parking and locking
Exit the vehicle and close all doors.
After exiting the vehicle, press the lock
button‹ on the SmartKey
(
page 32).

All turn signal lamps flash three
times.

An acoustic signal sounds three
times (if equipped and feature acti-
vated).
For more information, see “Factory
setting” (
page 96).

The locking knobs in the doors
move down.

The anti-theft alarm system* is
armed.For more information, see “Locking and
unlocking” (
page 94).i
With the SmartKey removed and the
driver’s door open, a warning sounds if
the vehicle’s exterior lamps are not
switched off.
The message
Switch off lights ap-
pears in the multifunction display.

73 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Infant and child restraint systems
Only use a BabySmart
TM compatible child
restraint for the front passenger seat in
this vehicle.
We recommend all infants and children be
properly restrained at all times while the
vehicle is in motion.
All lap-shoulder belts except the driver’s
seat belt have special seat belt retractors
for secure fastening of child restraints.
To fasten a child restraint, follow child
restraint instructions for mounting. Then
pull the shoulder belt out completely and
let it retract. During seat belt retraction,
a ratcheting sound can be heard to indi-
cate that the special seat belt retractor is
activated. The belt is now locked. Push
down on child restraint to take up any
slack.To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and
let seat belt retract completely. The seat
belt can again be used in the usual
manner.
If children open a door, they could

injure other persons

get out of the car and injure themselves
or be injured by following traffic
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger or cargo compartment unless
they are firmly secured in place. For more in-
formation, see “Loading” (
page 248) and
“Useful features” (
page 256).
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child’s risk of injury in the event
of

strong braking maneuvers

sudden changes of direction

an accident
Warning!G
Never release the seat belt buckle while the
vehicle is in motion, since the special seat
belt retractor will be deactivated.
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For information on child seats with an-
chor fittings for tether anchorages, see
“Installation of infant and child re-
straint systems” (
page 77).
For information on child seat anchors -
LATCH-type (
page 79).

77 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Installation of infant and child restraint
systems
This vehicle is equipped with tether
anchorages for a top tether strap at each
of the rear seating positions.
1Cover of top anchorage ring
Make sure the rear backrest is locked
in its upright position (
page 253).
Warning!G
When using a BabySmartTM compatible
child seat on the front passenger seat, the
passenger front air bag will not deploy only
if the56indicator lamp (
page 75)
remains illuminated.
Please be sure to check
the56indicator lamp every time
you use the special system child seat.
Should the56indicator lamp go out
while the restraint is installed, please check
installation. If the56indicator lamp
remains out, do not use the BabySmart
TM
restraint to transport children on the front
passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.
Warning!G
Do not place powered-on laptops, cell
phones, electronic tags such as those used
in ski passes and like electronic devices on
the front passenger seat. Signals from such
devices may interfere with the BabySmart
TM
system. Such signal interference may cause
the56indicator lamp (
page 75)
not to come on during self-test or be contin-
uously lit, indicating that the system is not
functioning.


78 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Remove cover1 from anchorage
ring3.
Guide tether strap between head
restraint and top of seat back.
Head restraint must be installed (if
removable) and positioned such that
the top tether strap can pass freely
between the head restraint and top of
seat back.
Make sure the tether strap is not
twisted.2Hook
3Anchorage ring
Securely fasten hook2, which is part
of the tether strap, to anchorage
ring3.Once the top tether anchorage hook is
attached, the child restraint itself can be
secured. Tighten the top tether strap
according to the child restraint
manufacturer’s instructions.
Reinstall cover1 after removing the
tether strap.
Warning!G
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied by pas-
sengers, or the extended cargo area is not in
use. Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the backrest.
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For safety, make sure the hook has
attached to the ring beyond the safety
catch, as illustrated.