481 Index
A
ABS 27, 88
Malfunction indicator lamp 366
Messages in display 380
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 174
Accessory weight 347
Accident 57
Active head restraints 80
Resetting 424
Air bags 65
Children 82
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 74
Front, Driver 69
Front, Passenger 69
Head-thorax 70
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 71
Rear side-impact* 70
Safety guidelines 67
Air conditioning refrigerant 474
Air conditioning system see
Climate control system
Air conditioning, Cooling 196, 208
Air distribution 192, 203Air pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 194, 205
Air vents 197, 210
Air volume 192, 204
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt (vehicle tool kit) 404, 443
AMG menu (CLK 63 AMG only) 145
Lap analysis 149
Overall analysis 148
RACETIMER 149
Vehicle supply voltage 146
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 477, 478
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 184, 185
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft alarm
system indicator lamp 29
Anti-theft systems 95
Anti-theft alarm system 95
Immobilizer 95
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 278, 279
Ashtrays 280
Aspect ratio 347
ATF 319AUDIO menu 149
CD player (CD, MP3-CD) 150
Radio station 149
Radio station (satellite*) 150
Search function 163
Audio system 211
Button and soft key operation 214
CD changer* 230
CD operation 227
Emergency calls "911" 247
MP3 228
Operating and display elements 212
Operating audio system 211
Operating safety 211
Radio operation 218
Sound system* 211, 215
Switching on/off 214
Telephone* operation 211, 234
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 185
Automatic central locking,
Control system 117, 164
Automatic climate control see
Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode see Headlamps
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 134
483 Index
C
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Call priority (Tele Aid) 292
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and
recommended fuels/lubricants 472
Cargo area see Trunk
Carpets, cleaning 363
Catalytic converter 310
CD changer* 227
MP3 228
CD player 227
Control system 150
Center console 29
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 117, 164
Locking/unlocking from inside 118
Central locking switch 118
Certification label 462
Certification label, examples 462
Charcoal filter 207Children in the vehicle 82
Air bags 82
Blocking rear
side window operation 86
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 74
Infant and
child restraint systems 75, 82
LATCH-type child seat anchors 85
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 71
Cigarette lighter 282
Climate control see
Climate control system
Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 474
Air conditioning, Cooling 196, 208
Air distribution 192, 203
Air recirculation mode 194, 205
Air vents 197, 210
Air volume 192, 193, 204
Charcoal filter 207
Control panel,
Automatic climate control 199Control panel, Climate control 189
Deactivating/Reactivating 191, 201
Defogging 204
Defrosting 204
Defrosting, Rear window 187
Front defroster 193
MAXCOOL 205
Residual engine heat
and ventilation* (REST*) 209
Temperature 192, 202
Clock 27, 138, 158
Setting time 158
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 347
Collapsible wheel chock 404, 407
COMAND* see separate
COMAND operating instructions
Combination switch 54, 130
Control system 139
Functions 143
Multifunction display 139
Multifunction steering wheel 140
Resetting to factory default 153
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
488 Index
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 347
GVWR 348
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 31
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 363
Hazard warning flasher 133
Head restraints 40, 119
Active head restraints 80
Front seat 119
Power seat, Adjusting 40
Rear seat 119
Rear seat, Lowering 120
Rear seat, Raising 120
Headlamp cleaning
system* 184, 322, 479
Headlamp delayed shut-off see
Delayed shut-off, Exterior lamps
Headlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 127
Bi-Xenon* 431
Cleaning lenses 361
Daytime running lamp mode 128
Halogen 430High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor 396
Locator lighting 129
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 127
Messages in display 397–400
Night security illumination 129
Replacing bulbs 430, 432
Switch 54, 126
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 363
Head-thorax air bag 70
Heated seats* 122
High beam flasher 54, 131
Replacing bulbs
(Bi-Xenon*) 428, 431
Replacing bulbs
(Halogen) 428, 430High beam headlamps 54, 131
Indicator lamp 27
Messages in display 397
Replacing bulbs
(Bi-Xenon*) 428, 429
Replacing bulbs
(Halogen) 428, 430
Replacing bulbs for high beam flasher
(Bi-Xenon*) 431
Switching on 54, 131
High mounted brake lamp 428
Hood 315
Horn 25
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 306
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
491 Index
Loading the vehicle 326
Locator lighting 129, 161
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 62, 105
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Locking 62
Loss of keys 107
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 461
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 27
Messages in display 398
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 428
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 428, 430
Switching on 54
Lubricants 472
Luggage cover 260
Folding back 271M
Maintenance 12, 353
Calling up service indicator 355
Clearing service indicator 354
Maintenance System 353
Resetting service indicator 355
Service indicator 353
Service term exceeded 354
Maintenance system 353
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program
Deactivating 183
Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG 181
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 205
Maximum load rating, Tires 348
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 348
Maximum tire inflation pressure 348
Mechanical key 410
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 31
Minispare wheel see Spare wheelMirrors
Adjusting 45
Antiglare position 184
Auto-dimming 185
Exterior rear view mirrors 45
Interior rear view mirror 45
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOE* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 446
MOExtended tires* 466
MON 313
MP3 228
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 139
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Selecting language 156
Symbol messages 388–403
Text messages 380–386
492 Index
Multifunction display messages 378
ABS 380
Battery 388
Brake fluid 389
Brake pads 389
Check engine 390
Coolant 390–392
Engine 390
Engine coolant 390–392
ESP
®380
Fog lamps 397
Front passenger
front air bag 382–385
Fuel cap 393
Fuel reserve tank 395
Gear selector lever 386
Headlamps 397–400
Key, SmartKey 395
KEYLESS-GO* 395
Lamps 397
Lamps, exterior 397–400
License plate lamp 398
Light sensor 396
Parking brake 389
Parking lamps 398
Roll bars 386Soft top 402
SRS 401
Steering gear oil 402
Tele Aid 401
Telephone* 403
Turn signals 397
Windshield washer fluid 403
Multifunction steering wheel 28, 140
Button operation 140
N
Navigation system* 151
See separate
COMAND* operating instructions
Net, Parcel 277
Neutral gear position,
Automatic transmission 170, 172
New vehicle break-in 300
Night security illumination 129
Normal occupant weight 348
Number, paintwork code 462
Number, vehicle identification
(VIN) 462, 463O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 348
Occupant safety 64
Active head restraints 80
Air bags 65
Children and air bags 82
Children in the vehicle 82
ETD 79
Fastening the seat belts 47
Front air bags 69
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 74, 376
Head-thorax air bags 70
Infant and child restraint systems 82
LATCH-type child seat anchors 85
OCS 71
Rear side-impact air bags* 70
Roll bars 81
Safety guidelines,
Seat belts, Air bag, ETD 67
Seat belts 47, 75
SRS 64