2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE sport mode

176 Controls in detailAutomatic transmissionAutomatic shift program
The program mode selector switch is
located on the lower part of the center
console.
1Program mode selector switch
C Comfort For comfort driving
S Sport For standard driving
The current gear selector lever position
and the selected program mode (
C/S) are
indicated in the multifunction display
(
page 171).

Press program mode selector
switch1 repeatedly until the letter of
the desired program mode appears in
the multifunction display.
SelectCfor comfort driving:

The vehicle starts out in second
gear (both forward and reverse) for
gentler starts. This does not apply if
full throttle is applied or gear
range1 is selected.


Traction and driving stability are
improved on icy roads.


Upshifts occur earlier even when
you give more gas. The engine then
operates at lower rpms and the
wheels are less likely to spin.
!Never change the program mode when
the gear selector lever is out of
positionP. This could result in a
change of driving characteristics for
which you may not be prepared.iThe last selected program
mode (CorS) is switched on when the
engine is restarted.

220 Controls in detailAudio systemIntroduction to satellite radio* (USA only)
SIRIUS satellite radio provides 100 chan-
nels of digital-quality radio, among others
music, sports, news, and entertainment,
free of commercials. SIRIUS satellite radio
uses a fleet of high-power satellites to
broadcast 24 hours per day, coast to
coast, in the contiguous U.S.
This diverse, satellite-delivered program-
ming is available for a monthly subscrip-
tion fee.
For more information and service
availability call the SIRIUS Service Center
(page 224), or contact
www.siriusradio.comProgram categories
The channels are categorized. Categories
allow you to tune to stations broadcasting
a certain type of program (category mode)
(
page 223).
iAdditional satellite radio equipment
and a subscription to a satellite radio
service provider are required for the
satellite radio operation described
here.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center for details and availability for
your vehicle.
Note that categories and channels
shown in illustrations are dependent on
programming content delivered by the
service provider. Programming content
is subject to change. Therefore, chan-
nels and categories shown in illustra-
tions and descriptions contained in this
manual may differ from the channels
and categories delivered by the service
provider.
iSatellite radio service may be unavail-
able or interrupted from time to time
for a variety of reasons, such as envi-
ronmental or topographic conditions
and other things beyond the service
provider’s or our control. Service might
also not be available in certain places
(e.g., in tunnels, parking garages, or
within or next to buildings) or near oth-
er technologies.

446 Technical dataRims and tires
iThe following pages also list the ap-
proved wheel rim and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicles with winter
tires. Winter tires are not available as
standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the
standard or optional factory-equipped
wheel rim/tire configuration on your
vehicle (Appearance Package, Sport
Package etc.), equipping your vehicle
with winter tires approved for your ve-
hicle model may also require the pur-
chase of two or four wheel rims of the
recommended size for use with these
winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more infor-
mation.

471 Index
D
Date 157
Date, Setting 158, 159
Daytime running lamp mode 133
Setting 160
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 192, 202
Defrosting, Front 191, 202
Defrosting, Rear 185
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 162
Interior lighting 163
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
With starting 50
Digital speedometer 148
Dimensions, Vehicle 451
Direction of rotation (tires) 320Displays
Digital speedometer 148
Maintenance service indicator 348
Messages in display 370
Multifunction display 144
Outside temperature 142
Symbol messages 382–397
Text messages 372–380
Vehicle status message memory 151
Vehicle status messages see
Multifunction display messages
Distance to empty (Range),
Trip computer 166
Door
Entry lamps 139
Handle (inside) 30
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 33, 106
Locking/unlocking,
SmartKey 32, 100
Message in display 387
Opening from inside/outside 110
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 286
Unlocking, Mechanical key 404Door control panel 30
Door handle 110
DOT 342
Drinking and driving 295
Driving
Abroad 302
Hydroplaning 299
In winter 300
Instructions 45, 295
Problems 56
Safety systems 87
Systems 254
Through standing water 301
Driving off 297
Driving safety systems
ABS 87
BAS 89
ESP
®
90
Driving systems
Cruise control 254
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 258