2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63AMG clock setting

Contents
Safety and Security........................... 63
Occupant safety................................... 64
Air bags .......................................... 65
Occupant Classification System ..... 71
Seat belts ....................................... 75
Active head restraints .................... 80
Roll bars ......................................... 81
Children in the vehicle .................... 82
Blocking of rear
side window operation ................... 86
Panic alarm .......................................... 87
Activating ....................................... 87
Deactivating ................................... 87
Driving safety systems ......................... 88
ABS ................................................ 88
BAS ................................................ 90
ESP
®............................................... 90
Anti-theft systems................................ 95
Immobilizer..................................... 95
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 95
Controls in detail............................... 97
Locking and unlocking ......................... 98
SmartKey ....................................... 98
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 101
Checking the batteries in the
SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 107
Loss of the
SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 107
Opening the doors
from the inside ............................. 108
Opening the trunk ........................ 109
Closing the trunk.......................... 110
Trunk emergency release ............. 116
Valet locking ................................ 117
Automatic central locking ............ 117
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................. 118
Seats ................................................. 119
Front seat active head restraints . 119
Rear seat head restraints ............. 119
Multicontour seat* ....................... 121
Seat heating* ............................... 122
Seat ventilation* .......................... 123Memory function ............................... 124
Storing positions into memory ..... 125
Recalling positions from memory. 125
Lighting ............................................. 126
Exterior lamp switch .................... 126
Combination switch ..................... 130
Corner-illuminating front
fog lamps* (With Bi-Xenon*
headlamps only)........................... 131
Hazard warning flasher ................ 133
Interior lighting ............................ 134
Door entry lamps ......................... 135
Trunk lamp ................................... 135
Instrument cluster ............................. 136
Adjusting
instrument cluster illumination .... 136
Coolant temperature indicator ..... 137
Resetting trip odometer ............... 137
Tachometer.................................. 138
Clock............................................ 138
Outside temperature indicator ..... 138
Control system .................................. 139
Multifunction display.................... 139
Multifunction steering wheel........ 140
Menus .......................................... 142
Standard display menu ................ 145

27 At a glance
Instrument cluster
ItemPage
1LLeft turn signal indica-
tor lamp55
2vESP® warning lamp372
3Speedometer
4Multifunction display139
5lDistance warning
lamp
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates with the ig-
nition on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
6KRight turn signal indi-
cator lamp55
7Coolant temperature
indicator with:137
•Coolant temperature
warning lamp371,
391
ItemPage
8Tachometer with:138
1Supplemental
Restraint System
(SRS) indicator lamp64,
375,
375
-Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) indicator
lamp366
373
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp131
BLow beam headlamp
indicator lamp131
9Main odometer with:

Gear selector lever
position139

Program mode139
ItemPage
aClock with:158
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only368
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only368
úEngine malfunction in-
dicator lamp,
USA only369
±Engine malfunction in-
dicator lamp,
Canada only369
CRoll bar warning lamp
bFuel display with:
AFuel reserve warning
lamp373
cReset button for:

Resetting trip odometer136

Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination136

Confirming new time set-
tings158

53 Getting started
Driving
Release the parking brake by pulling on
release handle1.
The indicator lamp; (USA only)
or3 (Canada only) in the clock
goes out.
Driving
Depress the brake pedal.
Move gear selector lever to
positionDorR.
Release the brake pedal.
Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts at a higher engine revolution.
This allows the catalytic converter to reach
its operating temperature earlier.
iWait for the gear selection process to com-
plete before setting the vehicle in motion.
!If you hear a warning signal and the mes-
sage
Release parking brake appears in the
multifunction display when driving off, you have
forgotten to release the parking brake.
Release the parking brake (
page 52).
iAt vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph
(15 km/h), the automatic central locking system
engages and the locking knobs drop down.
The automatic door lock feature can be deacti-
vated (
page 164).
You can open a locked door from the inside.
Open door only when conditions are safe to do
so.
!Simultaneously depressing the accelerator
pedal and applying the brake reduces engine
performance and causes premature brake and
drivetrain wear.
Warning!G
On slippery road surfaces, never downshift
in order to obtain braking action. This could
result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehi-
cle control. Your vehicle’s ABS will not pre-
vent this type of loss of control.
!Place the gear selector lever in positionR
orP only when the vehicle is stopped in order to
avoid damaging the transmission.
!Do not run cold engine at high engine
speeds. Running a cold engine at high engine
speeds may shorten the service life of the
engine.
CLK 63 AMG:
At low engine temperatures below +68°F
(+20°C), the engine’s maximum speed is
restricted in order to protect it from damage.
Avoid driving your vehicle at full speed when the
engine is cold to prevent premature engine wear
and/or diminished comfort.

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.

138 Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
(
page 26) denotes excessive engine
speed.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply
is interrupted if the engine is operated
within the red marking.
Clock
In vehicles with Audio 20, the clock can be
set via the control system (
page 158).
Outside temperature indicator
The outside temperature is indicated in the
multifunction display (
page 139).The temperature sensor is located in the
front bumper area. Due to its location, the
sensor can be affected by road or engine
heat during idling or slow driving. This
means that the accuracy of the displayed
temperature can only be verified by com-
parison to a thermometer placed next to
the sensor, not by comparison to external
displays (e.g. bank signs etc.).
When moving the vehicle into colder ambi-
ent temperatures (e.g. when leaving your
garage), you will notice a delay before the
lower temperature is displayed.
A delay also occurs when ambient temper-
atures rise. This prevents inaccurate tem-
perature indications caused by heat
radiated from the engine during idling or
slow driving.
!Avoid driving at excessive engine speeds, as
it may result in serious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warran-
ty.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time in COMAND,
refer to the separate COMAND operating in-
structions.
Warning!G
The outside temperature indicator is not de-
signed to serve as an ice-warning device and
is therefore unsuitable for that purpose.
Indicated temperatures just above the freez-
ing point do not guarantee that the road sur-
face is free of ice. The road may still be icy,
especially in wooded areas or on bridges.

158 Controls in detail
Control system
Time/Date submenu
Access the
Time/Date submenu via the
Settings menu. Use the Time/Date
submenu to change the instrument cluster
display settings.
The following functions are available:Setting time (hours)
This function can only be seen in vehicles
with audio system.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Clock, hours
Confirm by press. R
appears in the
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the hour
setting.
Press buttonæ orç to set the
hour.
Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster (
page 136) to confirm.
The hour is set and stored.
Setting time (minutes)
This function can only be seen in vehicles
with audio system.
Move the selection marker with
buttonæ orç to the
Time/Date
submenu.
Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until the message
Clock, minutes
Confirm by press. R
appears in the
multifunction display.
The selection marker is on the minutes
setting.
FunctionPage
Setting the time (hours)158
Setting the time (minutes)158
Setting the date (month)159
Setting the date (day)159
Setting the date (year)160
iThe Time/Date submenu is not shown in
vehicles with COMAND*.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time in COMAND,
refer to the separate COMAND operating in-
structions.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time in COMAND,
refer to the separate COMAND operating in-
structions.

192 Controls in detail
Climate control
Setting the temperature
Use temperature controls2 and3
(
page 189) to separately adjust the air
temperature on each side of the passenger
compartment. You should raise or lower
the temperature setting in small incre-
ments, preferably starting at 72°F (22°C).
The climate control will adjust to the set
temperature as fast as possible.
Increasing
Turn temperature control2
and/or3 (
page 189) slightly clock-
wise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.Decreasing
Turn temperature control2
and/or3 (
page 189) slightly coun-
terclockwise.
The climate control system will corre-
spondingly adjust the interior air tem-
perature.
Adjusting air distribution
Use air distribution control4
(
page 189) to adjust the air distribution.
The following symbols are located on the
controls:
iIf you turn the temperature control fully
clockwise for one side of the vehicle, you are in-
creasing the temperature for the other side of
the vehicle as well.
iIf you turn the temperature control fully
counterclockwise for one side of the vehicle, you
are decreasing the temperature for the other
side of the vehicle as well.
SymbolFunction
aDirects air through the center,
side and rear passenger
compartment air vents
ZDirects air to the windshield
and the side defroster vents
bDirects air into the entire
vehicle interior
YDirects air to the footwells

407 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to
additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
1Tilt the plate upward
2Fold the lower plate outward
3Insert the plateTilt both plates upward1.
Fold the lower plate outward2.
Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of the base
plate3.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lift-
ing the vehicle” (
page 441).
Minispare wheel
The Minispare wheel is located in the
storage compartment underneath the
trunk floor.
Removing the Minispare wheel
Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
trunk.
Loosen the retaining screw in the mid-
dle of storage well casing by turning it
counterclockwise (
page 405).
Remove the storage well casing
(
page 405).