2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 Warning messages in instrument cluster

136 Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
For a full view illustration of the instrument
cluster, see “Instrument cluster”
(
page 26).
1Reset button
The instrument cluster is activated when
you

open a door

switch on the ignition (page 38)

press reset button1

switch on the exterior lamps
You can change the instrument cluster
settings in the Instrument cluster submenu
of the control system (
page 156).Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination
Use the reset button1 to adjust the
illumination brightness for the instrument
cluster.
To brighten illumination
Turn reset button1 clockwise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
brighten.
To dim illumination
Turn reset button1 counterclock-
wise.
The instrument cluster illumination will
dim.
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warn-
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
iThe instrument cluster illumination is
dimmed or brightened automatically to suit am-
bient light conditions.
The instrument cluster illumination will also be
adjusted automatically when you switch on the
vehicle’s exterior lamps.

139 Controls in detail
Control system
Control system
The control system is activated as soon as
the SmartKey in the starter switch is
turned to position1 or as soon as the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button is in
position1. The control system enables you
to

call up information about your vehicle

change vehicle settings
For example, you can use the control sys-
tem to find out when your vehicle is next
due for service, to set the language for
messages in the instrument cluster dis-
play, and much more.
The control system relays information to
the multifunction display.
Multifunction display
1Outside temperature
2Trip odometer
3Current shift program mode
4Main odometer
5Current gear selector lever posi-
tion/gear range
For more information on menus displayed
in the multifunction display, see “Menus”
(
page 142).
iThe displays for the audio systems (radio,
CD player etc.) will appear in English, regardless
of the language selected.
Warning!G
A driver’s attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his /her primary
focus when driving.
For your safety and the safety of others,
selecting features through the multifunction
steering wheel should only be done by the
driver when traffic and road conditions
permit it to be done safely.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km/h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet (approxi-
mately 14 m) every second.

144 Controls in detail
Control system
Menu5Menu6Menu7Menu8
Commands/submenus
Vehicle status message
memory1
1The vehicle status message memory menu is only displayed if there is a message stored.
SettingsTrip computerTEL*
(page 152)(page 153)(page 165)(page 167)
Calling up vehicle malfunction,
warning and system status
messages stored in memoryReset to factory settingsFuel consumption statistics
after startLoad phone book
Instrument cluster submenuFuel consumption statistics
since the last resetSearch for name in phone book
Time/Date submenuCall up range
Lighting submenu
Vehicle submenu
Convenience submenu
iThe headings used in the menus table are
designed to facilitate navigation within the sys-
tem and are not necessarily identical to those
shown in the control system displays.
The first function displayed in each menu will au-
tomatically show you which part of the system
you are in.

303 Operation
Driving instructions
Refer to the description of the Brake Assist
System (BAS) (
page 90).
Brake pad wear or a leak in the system may
be the reason for low brake fluid level in
the reservoir.
The brake fluid level in the reservoir may
be too low if the brake warning lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on and an
acoustic warning sounds although the
parking brake is released (
page 368).
Observe additional messages in the multi-
function display that may appear
(
page 389).
Have the brake system inspected
immediately. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.All checks and service work on the brake
system should be carried out by qualified
technicians only. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Only install brake pads and brake fluid rec-
ommended by Mercedes-Benz.
After hard braking, it is advisable to drive
on for some time, rather than immediately
park, so that the air stream can cool down
the brakes faster.High-performance brake system
(CLK 63 AMG only)
The high-performance brake system is
designed to operate under the extremely
high operating demands required to
accommodate the performance capabili-
ties of the vehicle. The brakes may
produce a squeaking-type noise depending
on the

vehicle speed

brake force applied

ambient conditions, e.g. temperature
and humidity
As with any brake system, the wear of indi-
vidual brake system components such as
brake pads or discs strongly depends on
your driving style and the conditions under
which you operate the vehicle. Thus, a driv-
ing style calling for high demand braking
will cause your vehicle’s brakes to wear
more quickly.
Warning!G
Make sure not to endanger any other road
users when carrying out these braking
maneuvers.
Warning!G
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake
fluid is used, the braking properties of the
vehicle can be degraded to an extent that
safe braking is substantially impaired. This
could result in an accident.
!When driving down long and steep grades,
relieve the load on the brakes by shifting into a
lower gear to use the engine’s braking power.
This helps prevent overheating of the brakes and
reduces brake pad wear.

378 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display
Warning and malfunction messages
appear in the multifunction display located
in the instrument cluster.
Certain warning and malfunction messag-
es are accompanied by an audible signal.
Address these messages accordingly and
follow the additional instructions given in
this Operator’s Manual.
Selecting the vehicle status message
memory menu in the control system
(
page 152) displays both cleared and
uncleared messages.
High-priority messages appear in the
multifunction display in red color.Certain messages of high priority cannot
be cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset button (
page 136) or
button k,j, è, orÿ on the
steering wheel.
Other messages of high priority and
messages of less immediate priority can
be cleared from the multifunction display
using the reset button (
page 136) or
button k,j, è, orÿ on the
steering wheel. They are then stored in the
vehicle status message memory
(
page 152). Remember that clearing a
message will only make the message dis-
appear. Clearing a message will not
correct the condition that caused the
message to appear.
Warning!G
All categories of messages contain
important information which should be
taken note of and, where a malfunction is
indicated, addressed as soon as possible at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Failure to repair condition noted may cause
damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty, or result in property
damage or personal injury.

379 Practical hints
What to do if …?
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may
appear in the display.
For your convenience the messages are
divided into two sections:

Text messages (page 380)

Symbol messages (page 388)
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warn-
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
iSwitching on the ignition causes all
instrument cluster lamps (except low beam
headlamp indicator lamp, high beam headlamp
indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps
unless activated) as well as the multifunction dis-
play to come on. Make sure the lamps and the
multifunction display are in working order before
starting your journey.

484 Index
Control system menus 142, 143
AMG 145
AUDIO 149
NAV* 151
Settings 153
Settings, Submenus 154
Standard display 145
Submenus 141
TEL* 167
Trip computer 165
Vehicle status message memory 152
Control system submenus 141, 143, 155
Convenience 164
Instrument cluster 156
Lighting 160
Time/Date 158
Vehicle 163Coolant 320, 477
Adding 320
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 477
Capacities 472
Checking coolant level 320
Messages in display 390–392
Temperature 311
Temperature indicator 137
Warning lamp 371
Coolants 477
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 131
Replacing bulbs 428, 429
Cruise control 263
Canceling 265
Cruise control lever 263
Current speed 264
Fine adjustment 266
Higher speed 265
Last stored speed
(“Resume” function) 266
Slower speed 266
Cup holder 279
Curb weight 347D
Date 158
Date, Setting 159, 160
Daytime running lamp mode 128
Setting 160, 161
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 194, 204
Defrosting, Front 193, 204
Defrosting, Rear 187
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 162
Interior lighting 163
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
With starting 52
Digital speedometer 145
Dimensions, Vehicle 471
Direction of rotation (tires) 326
Displays
Digital speedometer 145
Lap analysis 149
Maintenance service indicator 353
Messages in display 378
Multifunction display 139
Outside temperature 138

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