451 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensionsWeightsModel
CLK 350
CLK 500
Overall vehicle length
183.3 in (4 657 mm)
182.8 in (4 657 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view
mirrors folded out)
78.4 in (1 991 mm)
78.4 in (1 991 mm)
Overall vehicle height
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
Wheelbase
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
58.9 in (1 497 mm)
Track, rear
58.0 in (1 474 mm)
58.2 in (1 478 mm)
Roof load max.
220 lbs (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lbs (100 kg)
467 Index
A
ABS 25, 87, 461
Malfunction indicator lamp 360
Messages in display 372
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 174
Accessory weight 342
Accident 56
Active head restraints 73
Resetting 408
Air bags 63
Children 74
Front passenger
front air bag off indicator lamp 81
Front side impact air bags 68
Front, Driver 67
Front, Passenger 67
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 77
Rear side impact air bags* 68
Safety guidelines 66
Window curtain 68Air conditioning refrigerant 454
Air conditioning system see
Climate control system
Air conditioning, Cooling 194, 206
Air distribution 190, 201
Air pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 192, 203
Air vents 195, 208
Air volume 190, 201
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt
(vehicle tool kit) 398, 423, 461
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 457, 458
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 180, 181
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 93
Anti-theft alarm system 93
Immobilizer 93
Tow-away alarm* 95
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 271, 272
Storage box 269
Ashtrays 274, 275Aspect ratio 342
ATF 313
AUDIO menu 149
CD player CD, MP3-CD 150
Radio station 149
Radio station (satellite*) 149
Audio system 209
Button and soft key operation 212
CD changer* 227
CD operation 225
Emergency calls "911" 244
Operating and display elements 210
Operating audio system 209
Operating safety 209
Radio operation 216
Sound system* 213
Switching on/off 212
Telephone* operation 209, 231
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 181
Automatic central locking,
Control system 120, 163
Automatic climate control see
Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode see Headlamps
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 138
472 IndexE
Easy-entry/exit feature 42, 164
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet 277
Electrical system, Technical data 450
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system* 279
Emergency calls
911 calls 244
Tele Aid calls 281, 282
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 179
Emergency operations
Active head restraints, Resetting 408
Center console,
Indicator lamps 368–369
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 406
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 360–367
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*,
Manual operation 407
Remote door unlock 286
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 118
Trunk lid, Unlocking 405
Unlocking/locking the vehicle 404Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 430
First aid kit 398
Flat tire, Changing 420
Fuses 436
Hazard warning flasher 137
Roadside Assistance 12, 282
Towing the vehicle 432
Emission control 303
Emission control information label 442
Emission control vacuum
line routing diagram label 442
Emission system warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 443
Block heater (Canada only) 347
Break-in recommendations 294
Cleaning 353
Compartment 308
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 362
Maximum engine speed 444
Message in display 384
Number 442, 462
Starting 48
Starting difficulties 50Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 49
Starting with SmartKey 49
Technical data 444
Turning off 58
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 58
Turning off with SmartKey 58
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 309, 454
Adding 312, 454
Additives 454
Changing 312, 454
Checking level 307, 310
Checking level (Dipstick) 311
Consumption 309
Filler cap 313
Filler neck 313
Messages in display 310, 388
Viscosity 462
Engine oil level 307, 310
ESP
®
90, 462
Messages in display 374–375
Warning lamp 365
ETD 72, 462
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 181
Parking position 164, 182
475 Index
High beam headlamps 135
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 392
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 412
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 412, 414
Replacing bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 416
Switching on 52, 132
High mounted brake lamp 413
Hood 308
Message in display 390
Horn 23
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 299
I
Identification labels 442
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 442
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 36
with SmartKey 34
Immobilizer 93
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicleInflation pressure see
Tires,Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 30, 110
Instrument cluster 24, 140, 463
Cleaning 357
Illumination brightness 140
Lamps in 360–367
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 144
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 138
Delayed shut-off 163
Interior rear view mirror 43, 181
Antiglare position 180
Auto-dimming 181
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 398
Jacking up the vehicle 421
Jump starting 430K
Key, Mechanical 404
Key, SmartKey 98
Batteries 102, 108
Battery check lamp 101, 107
Changing batteries 410
Factory setting 100, 101
Ignition 34
Locking/unlocking 32, 60, 98
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 100
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 101
Loss of 102, 110
Message in display 390
Opening and closing the
power tilt/sliding sunroof* 252
Opening and closing the
power windows 249
Positions in starter switch 34
Remote control 98
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 102
477 Index
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60, 107
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 109
Lock knob 463
Loss of keys 102, 110
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 441
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 393
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 412
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 412, 414
Switching on 25, 52
Lubricants 452M
Maintenance 12, 348
Calling up service indicator 349
Clearing service indicator 349
FSS (Canada vehicles) 348
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 348
Resetting service indicator 350
Service indicator 348
Service term exceeded 349
Maintenance system
(U.S. vehicles) 348, 463
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 202
Maximum load rating, Tires 343
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 343
Maximum tire inflation pressure 343
Mechanical key 404
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Minispare wheel see Spare wheelMirrors
Adjusting 43
Antiglare position 180
Auto-dimming 181
Exterior rear view mirror,
Parking position 130, 164, 182
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Interior rear view mirror 43
MOE see MOExtended
MOE tires see MOExtended system*
MOExtended463
MOExtended system* 425
MON 306, 463
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 144, 464
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Displaying gear range 175
Selecting language 155
Symbol messages 382–397
Text messages 372–380
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
480 IndexPractical hints 360
Premium unleaded gasoline 455
Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 343
Program mode selector switch 464
Automatic shift program 176
PSI 343
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Operation 216
Selecting stations 149
Selecting stations (satellite*) 149
Radio transmitters 302
Range (distance to empty) 166
Reading lamp 29, 139
Rear bench seat, foldable 265
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraintsRear side windows
Blocking operation 85
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 185
Rear window sunshade*
(Canada only) 184
Recommended engine oils
and oil filter 454
Recommended tire
inflation pressure 343
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 286
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 454
Refueling 305
Regular checks 307
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 98, 103
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 286
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 265Replacing bulbs 412
Additional turn signals 412
Backup lamps 413, 417
Brake lamps 413
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp* 412
Fog lamps 412, 413, 417
Headlamp bulbs 414
Headlamps 412
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam flasher (Halogen) 412
High beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
High mounted brake lamp 413
License plate lamps 413, 417
Low beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
Low beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
Parking lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Side marker lamps 412
Standing lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Tail lamps 413, 417
Turn signal lamps 412, 413, 417