2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK550 COUPE CD changer

227 Controls in detail
Audio system
Push tray into magazine in the direction
of arrow.
Push magazine into CD changer*2 in
the direction of arrow and close sliding
door.Playing CDs
Single CD player in the audio unit
Pressi button.
CD 0 will appear in the upper left-hand
corner of the display.
The CD will resume playback at the point
where it was switched off.
CD changer*
Press Q button.
CD and the selected magazine slot num-
ber appear in the upper left-hand cor-
ner of the display.
If you have not removed a CD since the last
time the CD audio source was activated,
the last CD listened to will begin to play at
the point where it was switched off.
After the last track on a CD has finished,
the next CD is automatically played.Playing tracks
You have the following options:

Audio system with CD changer*: se-
lecting CDs

Direct track entry

Track skip forward/reverse

Fast forward/reverse

Scan

Random tracks

Repeat track
iImproperly inserted or unreadable CDs will
not be played.

228 Controls in detail
Audio system
Selecting CDs in the audio unit with CD
changer*
You can select from among the
inserted CDs with buttons
Rto6.
R = CD player in the audio unit
1to6 = CDs in the
CD changer*
The magazine slot number of the se-
lected CD appears next to
CD in the dis-
play, and the number of the currently
played track appears next to
TRACK.Direct track entry
You can make a direct selection from
among the tracks on a CD.
Press * button.
Enter track number using buttons 1
to R.
The number of the track being played
appears next to
TRACK in the display.
You can only enter available track num-
bers.Skipping tracks forward/backward

Skipping tracks forward
Press S button briefly.
The next track will be played.

Skipping tracks backward
Press T button briefly.
If the track has been playing for
more than ten seconds, the unit
skips back to the beginning of the
track currently playing. If less than
ten seconds have been played, the
unit skips back to the beginning of
the previous track.
Pressing the T or S button repeat-
edly will result in multiple tracks being
skipped.
iIf there is no CD in the selected magazine
slot,
NO CD appears in the display with the cor-
responding slot number.

230 Controls in detail
Audio system
Pause function
The CD changer mode is interrupted by an
incoming call on the telephone*
(
page 235).

Switching on pause function
Press U button.
The CD changer mode is interrupt-
ed and
PAUSE appears in the dis-
play.

Switching off pause function
Press U button.
The CD changer mode is active
again.Track and time display
Press T soft key.
The number of the track being played
and the elapsed playing time appear in
the display.
Press T soft key again.
The total number of tracks and the total
playing time of the CD appear in the
display.
Press T soft key.
The standard CD playback menu ap-
pears in the display.
GSM network phones
Warning!G
Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his /her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km / h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 13.5 m) every second.
1Observe all legal requirements.

268 Controls in detail
Useful features
Storage compartments Glove box
1Glove box lid
2Glove box lid release
Opening the glove box
Pull glove box lid release2.
The glove box lid1 opens downward.
Closing the glove box
Push glove box lid1 up to close.Storage compartment in the dashboard
Depending on your vehicle’s production
date, your vehicle is equipped with either a
cup holder (
page 272) or a storage com-
partment.
1Cover
Opening storage box
Push cover1.
The storage box opens automatically.
Closing storage box
Push the storage box back until it
engages.
Warning!G
Do not store any flammable substances in-
side the vehicle or in the trunk. Otherwise
the flammable substances could ignite and
start a fire inside the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backs.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob-
jects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.
iAudio system/COMAND* with CD chang-
er*: The CD changer is located in the glove box.

457 Index
A
ABS 27, 88
Malfunction indicator lamp 356
Messages in display 370
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 172
Accessory weight 337
Accident 58
Active head restraints 79
Resetting 403
Air bags 65
Children 80
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 74
Front side impact air bags 70
Front, Driver 69
Front, Passenger 69
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 70
Rear side impact air bags* 70
Safety guidelines 68
Window curtain 70
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Air conditioning system
see Climate control systemAir conditioning, Cooling 192, 204
Air distribution 188, 199
Air pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 190, 201
Air vents 193, 206
Air volume 188, 200
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 394, 418
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 453, 454
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 179, 180
Anti-theft systems 94
Anti-theft alarm system 94
Immobilizer 94
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 270, 271
Ashtrays 272, 273
Aspect ratio 337
ATF 309
AUDIO menu 147
CD player (CD, MP3-CD) 148
Radio station 147
Radio station (satellite*) 147
Search function 161Audio system 207
Button and soft key operation 210
CD changer* 226
CD operation 223
Emergency calls "911" 243
MP3 224
Operating and display elements 208
Operating audio system 207
Operating safety 207
Radio operation 214
Sound system* 211
Switching on/off 210
Telephone* operation 207, 230
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 180
Automatic central locking,
Control system 118, 162
Automatic climate control see
Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode see Headlamps
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 136
Automatic locking when driving 118
Automatic shift program 174

459 Index
C
California retail buyers and
lessees, Important notice for 11
Call priority (Tele Aid) 284
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and
recommended fuel/lubricants 448
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 267
Carpets, cleaning 353
Catalytic converter 301
CD changer* 223
MP3 224
CD player 223
Control system 148
Center console 29
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 118, 162
Locking/unlocking from inside 118
Central locking switch 118
Certification label 438
Certification label, examples 438
Charcoal filter 203Children in the vehicle 80
Air bags 80
Blocking rear
side window operation 86
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 74
Infant and child
restraint systems 75, 80, 84
LATCH-type child seat anchors 85
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 70
Cigarette lighter 274
Climate control see
Climate control system
Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Air conditioning, Cooling 192, 204
Air distribution 188, 199
Air recirculation mode 190, 201
Air vents 193, 206
Air volume 188, 189, 200
Charcoal filter 203
Control panel,
Automatic climate control 195
Control panel,
Climate control 185Deactivating/Reactivating 187, 197
Defogging 200
Defrosting 200
Defrosting, rear window 183
Front defroster 189
MAXCOOL 201
Residual engine heat
and ventilation* (REST*) 205
Temperature 188, 198
Clock 27, 140, 156
Setting time 156
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 337
Collapsible wheel chock 394, 396
COMAND* see separate
COMAND operating instructions
Combination switch 55, 132
Control system 141
Functions 143
Multifunction display 141
Multifunction steering wheel 142
Resetting to factory default 151