390 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
úVisit workshopThere may be a malfunction in the
fuel injection system
ignition system
exhaust system
fuel system
Have the measuring system checked
by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
B Top up coolant
See Operator’s ManualThe coolant level is too low.Add coolant (page 320).
If you have to add coolant frequently,
have the cooling system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts.
Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which
may burn if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. You could be seriously burned.
!Do not ignore the low engine coolant level
warning. Extended driving with the message and
symbol displayed may cause serious engine
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Lim-
ited Warranty.
Do not drive without sufficient amount of coolant
in the cooling system. The engine will overheat,
causing major engine damage.
489 Index
I
Identification labels 462
Identification number,
Vehicle (VIN) 462, 463
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 38
with SmartKey 36
Immobilizer 95
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle 82
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 32, 108
Instrument cluster 26, 136
Illumination brightness 136
Lamps in 366–375
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 139
Instrument lighting see
Instrument cluster, Illumination
brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see CockpitInterior lighting 134
Delayed shut-off 163
Interior rear view mirror 45, 184
Antiglare position 184
Auto-dimming 185
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 406
Jacking up the vehicle 441
Jump starting 450K
Key, Mechanical 410
Key, SmartKey 98
Batteries 107
Battery check lamp 100, 105
Changing batteries 426
Factory setting 100, 101
Ignition 36
Locking/unlocking 34, 62, 98
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 100
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 100
Loss of 107
Message in display 395, 396
Opening and closing
the power windows 252
Opening and closing
the soft top 259
Positions in starter switch 36
Remote control 98
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 101
Starting the engine 51
Steering wheel lock 36
Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 101
490 Index
KEYLESS-GO* 101
Batteries in SmartKey 107
Battery check lamp, SmartKey 105
Factory setting 104, 106
Ignition 38
Important notes 103
Lock button 62
Locking/unlocking 35, 62, 101
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 104, 105
Locking/unlocking,
Global with lock button
on trunk lid 106
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 105, 106
Loss of key 107
Messages in display 395, 396
Remote control 101
Start/stop button 37
Starting the engine 51
Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 107
Kickdown 174
Kilopascal 348L
Labels 462
Certification 462
Emission control information 463
Vacuum line routing diagram 463
Lamp sensor see Light sensor
Lamps, exterior 427
Light sensor 396
Messages in display 397–400
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 27, 366
Battery (SmartKey) 100, 105
Brakes 27, 368
Center console 376–377
CHECK ENGINE 369, 370
Coolant 371
Coolant temperature 27, 137
Distance warning 27
Engine diagnostics 369, 370
Engine malfunction 27, 369, 370
ESP
®27, 372
Fog lamps 130
Front passenger front air bag off 69
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 376
Fuel reserve 27, 373High beam headlamp 27
Instrument cluster 366–375
Low beam headlamp 27
Parktronic system*
(CLK 63 AMG (USA),
Canada all vehicles)
warning indicators 269
Roll bar 373
Seat belt telltale 27, 78
SRS 27, 65, 375
Turn signals 27
Language, Setting 156
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in display 398
Replacing bulbs 428, 433
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 362
Light sensor
Messages in display 396
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 126
Limp-home mode 183
Loading
Ski sack* (Canada only) 271
Loading see Vehicle loading
