2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 display

494 IndexAutomatic transmission 166
Accelerator position 170
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 180
Gear ranges 171
Gear selector lever 48, 166
Gear selector lever position 166, 168
Gear selector lever,
One-touch gearshifting 173
Gear shifting malfunctions 180
Kickdown 170
Manual (One touch) gearshifting 173
Manual shift program 178
One-touch gearshifting, Steering
wheel gearshift control 174
Shift program mode
selector switch 172, 178
Starting engine 48
Transmission fluid level 326
Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATF
B
Backrest
Seat, Multicontour* 121
Seat, Power 38Backup lamps
Messages in display 406
Replacing bulbs 438, 439
Bar 355
BAS 88, 487
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 436
Checking battery condition 99
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 437
Checking battery condition 105
Battery, Vehicle 328, 453
Charging 455
Connecting 455
Disconnecting 454
Installing 455
Jump starting 456
Messages in display 395
Removing 454
Bead 355
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Block heater (Canada only) 360
Bolts, Spare wheel 418
Brake Assist System see BASBrake fluid 481
Checking 320
Messages in display 396
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 369
High mounted 439
Messages in display 404
Replacing bulbs 439, 443
Brake pads
Messages in display 396
Brakes 308
High-performance brake system
(CLK 55 AMG only) 309
Warning lamp 375
Break-in the vehicle 306
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC 487
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Call priority (Tele Aid) 294
Can holder see Cup holder
CAN system 487
Capacities and
recommended fuels/lubricants 479
Cargo area see Trunk

495 Index
Carpets, cleaning 371
Catalytic converter 316
CD changer* 227
CD player 146, 227
Center console 27
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Central locking
Automatic 117, 159
Locking/unlocking from inside 118
Central locking switch 118
Certification label 468
Charcoal filter 204
Children in the vehicle 75
Air bags 64
Blocking rear
side window operation 85
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 81
Infant and
child restraint systems 69, 75
LATCH-type child seat anchors 83
LATCH-type
child seat anchors design A 84
LATCH-type
child seat anchors design B 84Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 78
Cigarette lighter 286
Climate control see
climate control system 186
Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 481
Air conditioning, Cooling 194, 206
Air distribution 190, 200
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 201
Defrosting, Rear window 185
Front defroster 191
MAXCOOL 202
Residual engine heat
and ventilation* (REST*) 207
REST* 490
Temperature 190, 200Clock 25, 153, 154
Setting time 153, 154
Cockpit 22, 487
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND*
Cold tire inflation pressure 355
Collapsible wheel chock 413, 416
COMAND* 487
COMAND* see separate
COMAND operating instructions
Combination switch 52, 131
Control system 139, 487
Functions 143
Multifunction display 140
Multifunction steering wheel 140
Resetting to factory default 148
Control system menus 142, 143, 489
AUDIO 145
NAV* 146
Settings 148
Settings, Submenus 149
Standard display 144
Submenus 141
TEL* 163
Trip computer 161
Vehicle status message memory 146

496 IndexControl system submenus 141, 143, 150
Convenience 160
Instrument cluster 151
Lighting 156
Time/Date 153
Vehicle 159
Controller Area Network see CAN system
Coolant 327, 484
Adding 327
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 484
Capacities 479
Checking coolant level 327
Messages in display 397–399
Temperature 317
Temperature indicator 137
Warning lamp 377
Coolants 484
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 132
Replacing bulbs 438, 439
Cruise control 265, 488
Canceling 267
Cruise control lever 265
Current speed 266
Fine adjustment 268
Higher speed 268Last stored speed
(“Resume” function) 268
Slower speed 268
Cup holder 283
Curb weight 355
Customer Assistance Center see CAC
D
Date 153
Date, Setting 154, 155
Daytime running lamp mode 129
Setting 156
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 192, 202
Defrosting, Front 191, 201
Defrosting, Rear 185
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 158
Interior lighting 159
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
With starting 50
Digital speedometer 144
Dimensions, Vehicle 478
Direction of rotation (tires) 333Displays
Digital speedometer 144
Maintenance service indicator 361
Messages in display 383
Multifunction display 140
Outside temperature 138
Symbol messages 395–412
Text messages 385–393
Vehicle status message memory 147
Vehicle status messages see
Multifunction display messages
Distance to empty (Range),
Trip computer 161
Door
Control panel 30
Entry lamps 135
Handle 30, 107
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 33, 60, 103
Locking/unlocking,
SmartKey 32, 60, 98
Messages in display 400
Opening from inside/outside 107
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 295
Unlocking, Mechanical key 419
DOT 355

497 Index
Drinking and driving 307
Driving
Abroad 315
Hydroplaning 311
In winter 313
Instructions 45, 307
Problems 56
Safety systems 87
Systems 265
Through standing water 314
Driving off 310
Driving safety systems
ABS 87
BAS 88
ESP
®
89
Driving systems
Cruise control 265
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 269
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 42, 160
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet 287
Electrical system, Technical data 477
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system* 289Emergency calls
911 calls 247
Tele Aid calls 290, 291
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 180
Emergency operations
Active head restraints, Resetting 434
Center console,
Indicator lamps 381–382
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 422
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 374–380
Remote door unlock 295
Roll bars, Lowering 424
Roll bars, Releasing 423
Soft top, Closing 425–433
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 115
Trunk lid, Unlocking 420
Unlocking/locking
the vehicle 419, 420
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery,Jump starting 292, 456
First aid kit 413
Flat tire, Changing 446
Fuses 462Hazard warning flasher 133
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 458
Emission control 316
Emission control information label 468
Emission control vacuum line
routing diagram label 468
Emission system warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 469
Block heater (Canada only) 360
Break-in recommendations 306
Cleaning 366
Compartment 321
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 376
Maximum engine speed 470
Messages in display 397
Number 468, 488
Starting 48
Starting difficulties 50
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 49
Starting with SmartKey 49
Technical data 470
Turning off 58
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 59
Turning off with SmartKey 58

498 IndexEngine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 322, 481
Adding 325, 481
Additives 481
Changing 325, 481
Checking level 320
Checking level (Dipstick) 324
Consumption 322
Filler cap 326
Filler neck 326
Messages in display 323, 401
Viscosity 488
Engine oil level 320, 323
ESP
®
25, 89, 488
Messages in display 387–388
Warning lamp 378
ETD 72, 488
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 181
Parking position 161, 183F
Filler cap, Engine oil 326
Filler neck, Engine oil 326
First aid kit 413
Flat tire 446
Jacking up the vehicle 447
Lowering the vehicle 451
Minispare wheel 416
Mounting the spare wheel 447
Preparing the vehicle 446
Flexible Service System see FSS
(Canada vehicles)
Floormats* 287
Fluids
Brake fluid 320, 481
Engine coolant 327, 484
Engine oil 322, 481
Transmission fluid 326
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 329, 486
Fog lamps 131, 439
Messages in display 405
Replacing bulbs 438, 439, 443
Front air bags 67
Front lamps see HeadlampsFront passenger front air bag 63, 67
Messages in display 389–392
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 27, 81, 381
FSS (Canada vehicles) 361, 488
Fuel 319, 479
Additives 483
Automatic transmission fluid 479
Brake fluid 479
Capacities 479
Capacities, Fuel tank 480
Engine coolant 480
Engine oil 479
Filling the tank 318
Fuel display 25
Fuel filler flap and cap 318, 421
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 400
Fuel reserve warning lamp 379
Power steering fluid 479
Premium
unleaded gasoline 319, 480, 482
Requirements, Octane rating 482
Technical data 479
Fuel cap
Message in display 376

499 Index
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 161
Resetting 162
Since last reset 162
Fuel filler flap 318
Locking/unlocking 318
Opening in an emergency 421
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25
Fuel tank
Capacity 480
Filler flap 318
Message in display 403
Fuel, Premium
unleaded gasoline 319, 482
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 479
Fuses 462
Aids for changing fuses 462
Fuse box (main)
in passenger compartment 463
Fuse box in engine compartment 463
Fuse box in trunk 464
Fuse chart 462
Fuse extractor 462
Replacing 462
Spare fuses 462G
Garage door opener 29, 296
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 355
Gear range 171, 488
Automatic transmission 171
Limiting 171
Shifting into optimal 173
Gear selector lever 28, 48, 166
Cleaning 371
Lock 49
Message in display 393
One-touch gearshifting 173
Position 166, 168
Position indicator 25, 140, 167
Unlocking in an emergency 422
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO* 98
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 23, 278
Gloves 413
Good visibility 181
GPS 488
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVWGVW 355
GVWR 356
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 371
Hazard warning flasher 133
Head restraints 38, 119
Active head restraints 73
Front seat 119
Power seat, Adjusting 38
Rear seat 119
Rear seat, Lowering 120
Rear seat, Raising 120
Headlamp
cleaning system* 181, 329, 486
Headlamp delayed shut-off see
Delayed shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 128
Bi-Xenon* 441, 487
Cleaning lenses 369
Daytime running lamp mode 129
Halogen 440
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps

500 Index
Lamp sensor 405
Locator lighting 129
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 128
Messages in display 404–408
Night security illumination 129
Replacing bulbs 440, 443
Switch 52, 127
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 371
Head-thorax air bag 68, 489
Heated seats* 122
High beam flasher 52, 131
Replacing bulbs
(Bi-Xenon*) 438, 442
Replacing bulbs
(Halogen) 438, 440
High beam headlamps 52, 131
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 405
Replacing bulbs
(Bi-Xenon*) 438, 439
Replacing bulbs
(Halogen) 438, 440
Replacing bulbs for high beam flasher
(Bi-Xenon*) 442Switching on 52, 131
High mounted brake lamp 439
Hood 321
Message in display 403
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 311
I
Identification labels 468
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 468
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 36
with SmartKey 34
Immobilizer 92
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle 75
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 30, 107
Instrument cluster 24, 136, 489
Cleaning 371
Illumination brightness 136
Lamps in 374–380
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messagesMultifunction display 140
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 134
Delayed shut-off 159
Interior rear view mirror 43, 181
Antiglare position 181
Auto-dimming 182
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 415
Jacking up the vehicle 447
Jump starting 456

501 Index
K
Key, Mechanical 419
Key, SmartKey 96
Batteries 99, 105
Battery check lamp 98, 104
Changing batteries 436
Factory setting 98, 99
Ignition 34
Locking/unlocking 32, 60, 96
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 98
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 98
Loss of 100, 106
Message in display 403, 404
Opening and closing
the power windows 252
Opening and closing the soft top 260
Positions in starter switch 34
Remote control 96
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 99
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing batteries 437KEYLESS-GO* 100, 489
Batteries in SmartKey 105
Battery check lamp, SmartKey 104
Factory setting 103, 105
Ignition 36
Important notes 102
Lock button 60
Locking/unlocking 33, 60, 100
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 103, 104
Locking/unlocking, Global
with lock button on trunk lid 105
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 104
Loss of key 106
Messages in display 403, 404
Remote control 100
Start/stop button 35
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 59
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 106
Kickdown 170, 489
Kilopascal 356L
Labels 468
Certification 468
Emission control information 468
Vacuum line routing diagram 468
Lamp sensor
Messages in display 405
Lamps, exterior 438
Light sensor 405
Messages in display 404–408
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 374
Battery (SmartKey) 98, 104
Brakes 25, 375
Center console 381–382
CHECK ENGINE 376
Coolant 377
Coolant temperature 25, 137
Distance warning 25
Engine diagnostics 376
Engine malfunction 25, 376
ESP
®
25, 378
Fog lamps 130
Front passenger front air bag off 68
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 381