25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
LLeft turn signal indica-
tor lamp
53
2
vESP
® warning lamp
365
3
Speedometer
4
Multifunction display
144
5
lDistance warning
lamp
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates with the ig-
nition on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
6
KRight turn signal indi-
cator lamp
53
7
Coolant temperature indi-
cator with:
141
•Coolant temperature
warning lamp
364,
385
Item
Page
8
Tachometer with:
142
1Supplemental
Restraint System
(SRS) indicator lamp
367,
395
-Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) indicator
lamp
360
366
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp
135
BLow beam headlamp
indicator lamp
135
9
Main odometer with:
Gear selector lever posi-
tion
171
Program mode
176
Item
Page
a
Clock with:
157
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
361
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada onlyúEngine malfunction in-
dicator lamp,
USA only
362
±Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp,
Canada only
362
b
Fuel display with:AFuel reserve warning
lamp
365
c
Reset button for:
Resetting trip odometer
141
Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
140
Confirming new time set-
tings
157
140 Controls in detailInstrument clusterFor a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(page 24).
1Reset button
The instrument cluster is activated when
you
open a door
switch on the ignition (
page 36)
press the reset button1
switch on the exterior lamps
You can change the instrument cluster
settings in the Instrument cluster submenu
of the control system (
page 155).
Instrument cluster illumination
Use the reset button1 to adjust the
illumination brightness for the instrument
cluster.To brighten illumination
Turn reset button1 clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
brighten.
To dim illumination
Turn reset button1 counterclock-
wise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
dim.
Warning!
G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warn-
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
iThe instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to
suit ambient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will
also be adjusted automatically when
you switch on the vehicle’s exterior
lamps.
142 Controls in detailInstrument clusterTachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
(page 24) denotes excessive engine
speed.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply
is interrupted if the engine is operated
within the red marking.
Clock
In vehicles with Audio 20, the clock can be
set via the control system (
page 157).
Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature is indicated in the
multifunction display (
page 144).The temperature sensor is located in the
front bumper area. Due to its location, the
sensor can be affected by road or engine
heat during idling or slow driving. This
means that the accuracy of the displayed
temperature can only be verified by com-
parison to a thermometer placed next to
the sensor, not by comparison to external
displays (e.g. bank signs etc.).
When moving the vehicle into colder ambi-
ent temperatures (e.g. when leaving your
garage), you will notice a delay before the
lower temperature is displayed.
A delay also occurs when ambient temper-
atures rise. This prevents inaccurate tem-
perature indications caused by heat
radiated from the engine during idling or
slow driving.
!Avoid driving at excessive engine
speeds, as it may result in serious
engine damage that is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time in
COMAND, refer to the separate
COMAND operating instructions.
Warning!
G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.
157 Controls in detail
Control system
Time/Date submenu
Access the
Time/Date
submenu via the
Settings
menu. Use the
Time/Date
submenu to change the instrument cluster
display settings.
The following functions are available:Setting time (hours)
This function can only be seen in vehicles
with audio system.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Clock, hours
Confirm by press. R
appears in the
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the hour
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the
hour.
Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster (
page 140) to confirm.
The hour is set and stored.
Function
Page
Setting the time (hours)
157
Setting the time (minutes)
158
Setting the date (month)
158
Setting the date (day)
159
Setting the date (year)
159
iThe
Time/Date
submenu is not shown
in vehicles with COMAND*.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time in
COMAND, refer to the separate
COMAND operating instructions.
158 Controls in detailControl systemSetting time (minutes)
This function can only be seen with audio
system.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Clock, minutes
Confirm by press. R
appears in the
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the minutes
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the
minutes.
Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster (
page 140) to confirm.
The minutes are set and stored.Setting the date (month)
This function can only be seen with audio
system.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Set date month
appears in the multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the month
setting.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time in
COMAND, refer to the separate
COMAND operating instructions.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the date in
COMAND, refer to the separate
COMAND operating instructions.
190 Controls in detailClimate control (CLK 350)Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls2 and3
(page 187) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
Turn temperature control2
and/or3 (
page 187) slightly clock-
wise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.Decreasing
Turn temperature control2
and/or3 (
page 187) slightly coun-
terclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Adjusting air distribution
Use air distribution control4
(page 187) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are located on the
controls:
Press buttonU (
page 187).
The indicator lamp on the button goes
out. The automatic air distribution is
switched off. The air distribution is
controlled according to the selected
control setting
Turn air distribution control 4
(page 187) to the desired symbol.
iIf you turn the temperature control fully
clockwise for one side of the vehicle,
you are increasing the temperature for
the other side of the vehicle as well.
iIf you turn the temperature control fully
counterclockwise for one side of the
vehicle, you are decreasing the temper-
ature for the other side of the vehicle
as well.
Symbol
Function
a
Directs air through the center,
side and rear passenger
compartment air vents
Z
Directs air to the windshield
and the side defroster vents
b
Directs air into the entire
vehicle interior
Y
Directs air to the footwells
401 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to
additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
1Tilt the plate upward
2Fold the lower plate outward
3Insert the plate
Tilt both plates upward1.
Fold the lower plate outward2.
Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of the base
plate3.
Minispare wheel
The Minispare wheel is located in the
storage compartment underneath the
trunk floor.
Removing the Minispare wheel
Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
trunk.
Loosen the retaining screw in the mid-
dle of storage well casing by turning it
counterclockwise (
page 398).
Remove the storage well casing
(page 398).
469 Index
C
CAC 461
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Call priority (Tele Aid) 285
Can holder see Cup holder
CAN system 461
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants 452
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 268
Carpets, cleaning 357
Catalytic converter 303
CD changer* 225
CD player 225
Control system 150
Center console 27
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Central locking
Automatic 120, 163
Locking/unlocking from inside 121
Central locking switch 121
Certification label 442
Charcoal filter 204Children in the vehicle 74
Air bags 74
Blocking rear
side window operation 85
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 81
Infant and
child restraint systems 69, 74, 82
LATCH-type child seat anchors 83
LATCH-type
child seat anchors design A 84
LATCH-type
child seat anchors design B 84
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 77
Cigarette lighter 276
Climate control see
Climate control systemClimate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 454
Air conditioning, Cooling 194, 206
Air distribution 190, 201
Air recirculation mode 192, 203
Air vents 195, 208
Air volume 190, 191, 201
Charcoal filter 204
Control panel,
Automatic climate control 197
Control panel,
Climate control 187
Deactivating/Reactivating 189, 199
Defogging 202
Defrosting 202
Defrosting, rear window 185
Front defroster 191
MAXCOOL 202
Residual engine heat
and ventilation* (REST*) 207
REST* 465
Temperature 190, 200
Clock 25, 142, 157, 158
Setting time 157, 158
Cockpit 22, 461