2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 phone

487 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 355)
Air pressure
(page 355)
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(page 355)
Bar
(page 355)
BAS
(Brake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.Bead
(
page 355)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(Customer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 355)
COMAND
(Cockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the
navigation system, as well as other op-
tional equipment (CD changer*, tele-
phone, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.

493 Index
A
ABS 25, 87, 487
Malfunction indicator lamp 374
Messages in display 385
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 170
Accessory weight 355
Accident 56
Active head restraints 73
Resetting 434
Air bags 63
Children 64
Front passenger
front air bag off indicator lamp 81
Front, Driver 67
Front, Passenger 67
Head-thorax 68
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 78
Rear side-impact 68
Safety guidlines 66
Air conditioning refrigerant 481
Air conditioning system see
Climate control systemAir conditioning, Cooling 194, 206
Air distribution 190, 200
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) 413, 449, 487
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 484, 485
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 181, 182
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 92
Anti-theft alarm system 92
Immobilizer 92
Tow-away alarm 94
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 281, 282, 283
Storage box 279
Ashtrays 284
Aspect ratio 355
ATF 326
AUDIO menu 145Audio system 209
Button and soft key operation 212
CD changer* 229
CD operation 227
Emergency calls "911" 247
Operating and display elements 210
Operating audio system 209
Operating safety 209
Radio operation 217
Sound system* 209, 214
Switching on/off 212
Telephone* operation 209, 233
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 182
Automatic central locking,
Control system 117, 159
Automatic climate control see
Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode see Headlamps
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 134
Automatic locking when driving 117
Automatic shift program 172

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

502 Index
Fuel reserve 25, 379
High beam headlamp 25
Instrument cluster 374–380
Low beam headlamp 25
Maintenance service 361
Parktronic system*
warning indicators 271
Roll bar 379
Seat belt telltale 25, 71, 379
Seat belts 379
SRS 25, 63, 380
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 151
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in display 405
Replacing bulbs 439, 443
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 370
Light sensor see Lamp sensor
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 127
Limp Home Mode 180
Loading
Ski sack* (Canada only) 273
Loading see Vehicle loadingLoading the vehicle 333
Locator lighting 129, 157
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60, 104
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Lock knob 489
Locking 60
Loss of keys 100, 106
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 467
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 406
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 438
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 438, 440
Switching on 52
Lubricants 479
Luggage cover 262
Folding back 273
M
Maintenance 12, 361
Calling up service indicator 362
Clearing service indicator 362
FSS (Canada vehicles) 361
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 361Resetting service indicator 363
Service indicator 361
Service term exceeded 362
Maintenance system
(U.S. vehicles) 361, 489
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program 178
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 202
Maximum load rating, Tires 356
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 356
Maximum tire inflation pressure 356
Mechanical key 419
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 43
Antiglare position 181
Auto-dimming 182
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Parking position 126, 161, 183
Interior rear view mirror 43
MOE see MOExtended
MOE tires see MOExtended system*

503 Index
MOExtended490
MOExtended system* 452
MON 319, 489
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 140, 490
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Displaying gear range 171
Selecting language 151
Symbol messages 395–412
Text messages 385–393
Multifunction display messages 383
ABS 385
Battery 395
Brake fluid 396
Brake lamp 404
Brake pads 396
Check engine 397
Coolant 397–399
Display 400
Doors 400
Engine 397
Engine coolant 397–399Engine oil 323, 401
ESP
®
387, 388
Fog lamps 405
Front passenger
front air bag 389–392
Fuel cap 400
Fuel reserve tank 403
Gear selector lever 393
Headlamps 404–408
Hood 403
Key, SmartKey 403
KEYLESS-GO* 403
Lamp sensor 405
Lamps 404
Lamps, exterior 404–408
License plate lamp 405
Parking brake 396
Parking lamps 406
Roll bars 408
Seat belts 409
Soft top 410
SRS 409
Steering gear oil 410
Tele Aid 409
Telephone* 411
Trunk 412Turn signals 407
Windshield washer fluid 412
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 140, 490
Button operation 140
N
Navigation system* 146
See separate
COMAND* operating instructions
Net, Parcel 280
Neutral gear position 168
New vehicle break-in 306
Night security illumination 129
Normal occupant weight 356
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 468

505 Index
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 307
Phone see Telephone
Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning 371
Poly-V-belt drive 490
Layout 469
Positions (Memory function) see
Seats, Power
Power assistance 307
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power train 490
Power washer 365
Power windows 249
Cleaning 370
Convenience closing feature 253
Express opening/closing 251
Opening with soft top switch 254
Operating 249
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 85
Summer opening feature 252
Synchronizing 251
Practical hints 373
Premium unleaded gasoline 482
Problems
While driving 56With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 356
Program mode
Automatic shift program 172
Manual shift program 178
Program mode
selector switch 172, 178, 490
PSI 356
R
Radio
Operation 217
Selecting stations 145
Selecting stations (satellite*) 145
Radio transmitters 315
Range (distance to empty) 163
Reading lamp 29, 135
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear side windows
Blocking operation 85
Rear side-impact air bags* 68
Rear view mirrors see MirrorsRear window defroster 185
Recommended
engine oils and oil filter 481
Recommended
tire inflation pressure 356
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 296
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 481
Refueling 318
Regular checks 320
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 96, 100
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 295
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 276
Replacing bulbs 438
Additional turn signals 438, 439
Backup lamps 439, 443
Brake lamps 439, 443
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps* 438, 439
Fog lamps 438, 439, 443
Headlamp bulbs 440
Headlamps 438

508 IndexStanding lamps 127
Replacing bulbs 438, 439, 441, 442
Standing water, Driving through 314
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting, Engine 48
Status line, Selecting display 152
Steering column 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 410
Steering wheel 41
Buttons 26
Cleaning 371
Gearshift buttons 175, 176
Gearshift control 175, 176
One-touch gearshifting 174
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 296
Storage compartments 278
Armrest, Front 281, 282
Armrest, Rear 283
Cup holder 283
Glove box 278
Parcel net 280
Storage bags 280
Storage box 279Storing
Tires 332
Submenus see
Control system submenus 141
Sun visors 184
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching off
Parktronic system* 272
Switching on
Parktronic system* 272
Symbols used in
this operator’s manual 15
T
Tachometer 25, 138
Overspeed range 138
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 369
Messages in display 407
Replacing bulbs 439, 443
Tar stains 365
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 481
Brake fluid 481
Capacities fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. 479, 480
Coolant 480, 484Electrical system 477
Engine 470
Engine oil 481
Engine oil additives 481
Fuel capacity 480
Fuel requirements 482
Gasoline additives 483
Lubricants 479
Premium unleaded gasoline 482
Rims and tires 471
Tires, Mixed size 475
Tires, Same size 473
Tires, Spare wheel sizes 476
Vehicle dimensions 478
Weights 478
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 480, 486
Tele Aid 29, 289, 492
Call priority 294
Emergency calls 290
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 293
Initiating an
emergency call manually 291
Messages in display 409
Remote door unlock 295

509 Index
Roadside Assistance 292
SOS button 291
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 296
System self-check 290
Tele Aid System 289
Telematics* 492
Telephone* 26, 163, 288
Answering/ending a call 164
Hands-free microphone 29
Messages in display 411
Operation 163, 233
Phone book* 164
Redialing 165
TEL menu* 163
Temperature
Interior temperature 190, 200
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 451, 492
Time 153
Time, Setting 153, 154
TIN 357
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 334
Terminology 355
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 339Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flap
Tires 330, 471
Air pressure 355
Care and maintenance 331
Chains 360
Cleaning 332
Direction of rotation, Spinning 333
Driving instructions 311
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 340
Inflation pressure 320, 339, 341
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 339
Inspection 331
Load rating 357
MOExtended system* 452
Ply composition
and material used 357
Problems under-/overinflated 344
Retreads 330
Rims and tires 471
Rotation 358
Run Flat Indicator 342
Service life 331
Sizes 473Snow 359
Spare wheel 416, 447, 476
Speed rating 312, 348, 357
Storing 332
Temperature 354
Terminology 355
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 312, 357
Tread 357
Tread depth 332, 359
Treadwear indicators 357
Wear pattern 358
Winter 359
Tools 413
Tow-away alarm 27, 94
Towing eye bolt 460
CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG 461
Towing the vehicle 458
Traction 312, 357
Transmission gear selector lever see
Gear selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 315
Tread 357
Tread depth 332, 359
Treadwear indicators 357