Contents
Trip computer menu..................... 161
TEL menu* ................................... 163
Automatic transmission ..................... 166
Gear selector lever position ......... 168
Driving tips ................................... 170
Gear ranges ................................. 171
Automatic shift program .............. 172
Gear selector lever
one-touch gearshifting ................. 173
Steering wheel gearshift
control one-touch gearshifting ..... 174
Manual shift program
CLK 55 AMG ................................ 178
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 180
Good visibility .................................... 181
Headlamp cleaning system* ........ 181
Rear view mirrors ......................... 181
Sun visors .................................... 184
Rear window defroster ................. 185
Climate control (CLK 350) ................. 186
Deactivating the
climate control system................. 189
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode ........... 189
Setting the temperature ............... 190Adjusting air distribution............... 190
Adjusting air volume ..................... 191
Front defroster.............................. 191
Air recirculation mode .................. 192
Air conditioning............................. 194
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 195
Automatic climate control
(CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)..................... 196
Deactivating the
automatic climate control system. 199
Operating the climate control system in
automatic mode ............................ 199
Setting the temperature................ 200
Adjusting air distribution............... 200
Adjusting air volume ..................... 201
Front defroster.............................. 201
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 202
Air recirculation mode .................. 203
Charcoal filter ............................... 204
Air conditioning............................. 206
Residual heat and ventilation*
(Canada only) ................................ 207
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 208Audio system...................................... 209
Audio and telephone*, operation .. 209
Operating safety ........................... 209
Sound system* ............................. 209
Operating and display elements ... 210
Button and soft key operation ...... 212
Operation...................................... 212
Radio operation ............................ 217
Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only) ..................................... 222
CD mode....................................... 227
GSM network phones ................... 233
TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 240
Emergency calls “911” ................. 247
Power windows .................................. 249
Opening and
closing the windows ..................... 249
Synchronizing power windows ...... 251
Summer opening feature .............. 252
Convenience closing feature......... 253
Opening and closing all side
windows with the soft top switch . 254
Soft top .............................................. 255
Opening and closing the soft top .. 255
Opening and closing the
soft top with the SmartKey ........... 260
143 Controls in detail
Control system
Menus, submenus and functions
Menu1
Menu2
Menu3
Menu4
Menu5
Menu6
Menu7
Commands/submenusStandard display
AUDIO
NAV*
Vehicle status
message memory
1
1The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.
Settings
Trip computer
Telephone*
(page 144)
(page 145)
(page 146)
(page 146)
(page 148)
(page 161)
(page 163)
Run Flat Indicator*
Select radio
station
Show route
guidance in-
structions, cur-
rent direction
traveled
Calling up vehicle
malfunction, warning
and system status
messages stored in
memory
Reset to factory
settings
Fuel consumption
statistics after
start
Load phone
book
Digital speedometer
Select satellite
radio station*
(USA only)
Instrument clus-
ter submenu
Fuel consumption
statistics since
the last reset
Search for
name in
phone book
Call up maintenance
service display
Operate CD
player
Time/Date sub-
menu
Call up range
Check engine oil lev-
el (except CLK 350)
Lighting
submenuVehicle submenuConvenience
submenu
161 Controls in detail
Control system
Setting parking position for exterior rear
view mirror
Use the
Mirror adjustment parking aid
function to select whether the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror should be
turned downward during parking maneu-
vers, when reverse gear R is engaged. For
additional information, see “Activating ex-
terior rear view mirror parking position”
(
page 183).
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the Convenience
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Mirror adjustment
parking aid
appears in the
multifunction display.The selection marker is on the current
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to switch
function
on or
off
.
Trip computer menu
Use the trip computer menu to call up sta-
tistical data on your vehicle.
The following information is available:
Fuel consumption statistics after start
Press buttonÿ orè repeatedly
until the first function of the trip com-
puter menu appears in the multifunc-
tion display.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
After start
appears
in the multifunction display.
Function
Page
Fuel consumption statistics after
start
161
Fuel consumption statistics
since last reset
162
Call up range (distance to empty)
163
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
510 IndexTrip computer 161
Trip odometer 137
Trunk
Closing from inside 110
Fuse box 464
Lamp 135
Lid 108
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Luggage cover 262
Message in display 412
Opening 108
Opening from inside 109
Trunk lid 110
Trunk lid emergency release 115
Unlocking in an emergency 420
Unlocking/opening,
KEYLESS-GO* 106
Unlocking/opening,
SmartKey 99
Valet locking 116
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 369
Messages in display 407
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 442
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 441
Replacing bulbs (rear) 443Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 438
Bulbs 438, 439
Bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 442
Bulbs (Halogen) 441
Bulbs (rear) 443
Cleaning lenses 369
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards 357
Units, Settings
Speedometer 151
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 482
Upholstery, Cleaning 372
Useful features 278V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 468
Vehicle
Battery 328, 453
Break-in the vehicle 306
Care 364
Control system, Settings menu 148
Dimensions 478
Jump starting 456
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 33, 60, 100
Locking/unlocking,
SmartKey 32, 60, 96
Lowering 451
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 458
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 419, 420
Washing 366
Weights 478
Vehicle capacity weight 357
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle jack 415, 448
Vehicle lighting 127, 320