2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE sensor

465 Technical terms
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(
page 343)
REST*
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.
Restraint systems
Seat belts, child restraints, lower an-
chors and tethers for children (LATCH).
As independent systems, their protec-
tive functions complement one anoth-
er.
Rim
(page 343)RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Run Flat Indicator*
The Run Flat Indicator monitors the set
tire inflation pressures by evaluating
each wheel’s rotational speed. If a
wheel’s rotational speed changes due
to falling tire inflation pressure, a corre-
sponding warning message appears in
the multifunction display.Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the gear selector lever from
being inadvertently moved out of
positionP without SmartKey turned
and brake pedal depressed.
Sidewall
(
page 343)
SRS
(Supplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Air bags, air bag control unit (with
crash sensor), emergency tensioning
device. Though independent systems,
they are closely interfaced to provide
effective occupant protection.
Steering wheel gearshift control
You can change the gears yourself with
the steering wheel gearshift buttons.

474 IndexG
Garage door opener 29, 287
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 342
Gear range 175, 462
Automatic transmission 175
Limiting 175
Shifting into optimal 177
Gear selector lever 48, 170
Cleaning 357
Lock 49
Message in display 380
One-touch gearshifting 177
Position 170, 172
Position indicator 144, 170
Unlocking in an emergency 406
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 269
Gloves 398
Good visibility 180
GPS 462Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 342
GVWR 343
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 357
Hazard warning flasher 137
Head restraints 38, 122
Active head restraints 73
Front seat 122
Power seat, Adjusting 38
Rear seat 122
Rear seat, Folding back 123
Rear seat, Placing upright 124
Rear seat, Removing/installing 124
Headlamp
cleaning system* 180, 316, 453
Headlamp delayed shut-off see
Delayed shut-off,Exterior lampsHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 132
Bi-Xenon* 461
Cleaning lenses 355
Daytime running lamp mode 133
Halogen 414
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor 392
Locator lighting 133
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 132
Messages in display 391–395
Night security illumination 133
Replacing bulbs 412, 414
Switch 52, 131
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 358
Heated seats* 126
High beam flasher 52, 135
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 412
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 412

476 IndexKey, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing batteries 411
KEYLESS-GO* 103, 463
Batteries in SmartKey 108
Battery check lamp, SmartKey 107
Factory setting 106, 108
Ignition 36
Important notes 104
Lock button 60
Locking/unlocking 33, 60, 103
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 106
Locking/unlocking, Global
with lock button on trunk lid 109
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 107
Loss of key 110
Messages in display 390
Remote control 103
Start / stop button 35
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 109
Kickdown 174, 463
Kilopascal 343L
Labels 442
Certification 442
Emission control information 442
Vacuum line routing diagram 442
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Lamps, exterior 412
Light sensor 392
Messages in display 391–395
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 360
Battery (SmartKey) 101, 107
Brakes 25, 361
Center console 368–369
CHECK ENGINE 362, 363
Coolant 364
Coolant temperature 25, 141
Distance warning 25
Engine diagnostics 362, 363
Engine malfunction 25, 362, 363
ESP
®
25, 365
Fog lamps 134
Front passenger front air bag off 68
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 368
Fuel reserve 25, 365High beam headlamp 25
Instrument cluster 360–367
Low beam headlamps 25
Parktronic system* warning
indicators (Canada only) 260
Seat belt telltale 25, 71, 366
SRS 25, 63, 367
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 155
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in display 392
Replacing bulbs 413, 417
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 356
Light sensor
Messages in display 392
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 131
Limp-Home Mode 179
Loading
Ski sack* (Canada only) 263
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading the vehicle 320
Locator lighting 133, 161

478 IndexMultifunction display messages 370
ABS 372
Battery 382
Brake fluid 383
Brake lamp 391
Brake pads 383
Check engine 384
Coolant 384–386
Display 387
Doors 387
Engine 384
Engine coolant 384–386
Engine oil 310, 388
ESP
®
374, 375
Fog lamps 392
Front passenger
front air bag 376–379
Fuel cap 387
Fuel reserve tank 390
Gear selector lever 380
Headlamps 391–395
Hood 390
Key, SmartKey 390
KEYLESS-GO* 390
Lamps 393
Lamps, exterior 391–395License plate lamp 392
Light sensor 392
Parking brake 383
Parking lamps 393
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 397
Seat belts 396
SRS 395
Steering gear oil 396
Tele Aid 397
Telephone* 397
Trunk 397
Turn signals 394
Windshield washer fluid 397
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 144, 464
Button operation 144
N
Navigation system* 150
See separate
COMAND* operating instructions
Net, Parcel 270
Neutral gear position 172
New vehicle break-in 294
Night security illumination 133
Normal occupant weight 343
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 442O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 343
Occupant safety 62
Active head restraints 73
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 74
Children in the vehicle 74
ETD 72
Fastening the seat belts 45
Front air bags 67
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 81, 368
Front side impact air bags 68
Infant and child restraint systems 74
LATCH-type child seat anchors 83
OCS 77
Rear side impact air bags* 68
Seat belts 45, 69
Seat belts, safety guidelines 66
SRS 62
Window curtain air bags 68
OCS 77, 464
Self-test 81
Odometer 25
Oil level see Engine oil, checking level

479 Index
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 177, 178
Operating safety 209
Operating the vehicle outside the USA or
Canada 13
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 354
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 349
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, Engine 464
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 352
Panic alarm 86
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 270
Parking 57, 297
On hills 57, 297
Over combustible materials 57, 297
Parking assist* see
Parktronic system* (Canada only)
Parking brake 50, 57
Message in display 383
Warning sounds 51
Parking lamps 131
Messages in display 393
Replacing bulbs 412, 413, 415, 416Parking position
Exterior rear
view mirrors 130, 164, 182
Parktronic system* (Canada only) 258
Cleaning system sensors 355
Malfunction 261
Range of the sensors 259
Switching on/off 261
Warning indicators 260
Warning sounds 260, 261
Parts service 440
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 302
Electrical outlet 277
Interior lighting 138
Interior rear view mirror 43
Main fuse box 437
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 270
Storage bags,
rear side of the front seats 270
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 295
Phone see TelephonePlastic and rubber parts, Cleaning 357
Poly-V-belt drive 464
Layout 443
Positions (Memory function) see
Seats, Power
Power assistance 295
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251
Express opening/closing 252
Message in display 397
Opening/closing 251
Opening/closing
in an emergency 407
Stopping 253
Synchronizing 253
Power train 464
Power washer 352
Power windows 246
Cleaning 356
Convenience closing feature 250
Express opening/closing 247
Operating 246
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 85
Summer opening feature 249
Synchronizing 248