2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63AMG reset

335 Operation
Tires and wheels
Reactivating the Run Flat Indicator
The tire inflation pressure monitor must be
reactivated in the following situations:

If you have changed the tire inflation
pressure

If you have replaced the wheels or tires

If you have installed new wheels or
tires
Using the tire placard on the driver’s
door B-pillar or, if available, the inside
of the fuel filler flap, make sure the tire
inflation pressure of all four tires is
correct.
Switch on the ignition (page 36).
Make sure the standard display menu
appears in the multifunction display
(
page 145).
Press buttonk orj repeatedly
until the following message appears in
the multifunction display:
Press the reset button in the
instrument cluster (
page 136).
The following message will appear in
the multifunction display:
Restart
Run Flat Indicator?
Cancel
Yes
If you wish to confirm activation:
Press buttonæ.
The following message will appear in
the multifunction display:
Run Flat Indicator
restarted
After a certain “learning phase”, the Run
Flat Indicator checks the set pressure val-
ues for all four tires.
If you wish to cancel activation:
Press buttonç.
or
Wait until the message
Restart
Run Flat Indicator?
Cancel
Yes
disappears.
Warning!G
The Run Flat Indicator can only warn you in
a reliable manner if you have set the correct
tire inflation pressures for each tire.
If an incorrect tire inflation pressure was
set, the system will monitor the pressure
according to the incorrect value.

354 Operation
Maintenance
Clearing the maintenance service
indicator message
The maintenance service indicator mes-
sage is automatically cleared after approx-
imately 30 seconds when you switch on
the ignition or when reaching the mainte-
nance service threshold while driving.
You can also clear it yourself.
1Reset button
Press reset button 1 on the
instrument cluster.The maintenance service indicator
message is cleared and the standard
display appears in the multifunction
display (
page 145).
Maintenance service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested
maintenance service term, you will see the
following message in the multifunction
display:
Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles (km)
Service A exceeded by XXX days
In addition, a signal sounds when the
message appears.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
reset the maintenance service indicator
following a completed maintenance
service.
iVehicles equipped with FSS (Flexible Ser-
vice S
ystem) only (Canada vehicles, depending
on vehicle production date):

FSS evaluates engine temperature, oil level,
vehicle speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last service
and calculates other maintenance service
work required.

The interval between maintenance services
depends on your driving habits. A gentle
driving style, moderate engine speeds and
the avoidance of short-distance trips will
lengthen the interval between services.

355 Operation
Maintenance
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator display
You can call up the maintenance service in-
dicator display at any time to check when
the next maintenance service is due.
Switch on the ignition (page 38).
Press buttonè orÿ on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly
until the standard display appears in
the multifunction display (
page 145).
Press buttonkorjuntil the
maintenance service indicator display
with the service symbol9or½
and the service deadline appears in the
multifunction display.Resetting the maintenance service
indicator
In the event that the maintenance service
on your vehicle is not carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can
have the maintenance service indicator
reset. The automotive maintenance facility
carrying out the maintenance service will
find the information for resetting the
maintenance service indicator in the
maintenance-relevant information for your
vehicle. Such information is available from
either your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz.iIf the battery is disconnected, the days of
disconnection will not be included in the count
shown by the maintenance service indicator. To
arrive at the true maintenance service deadline,
you will need to subtract these days from the
days shown in the maintenance service indicator
message or maintenance service indicator dis-
play.
Do not confuse the maintenance service indica-
tor with the engine oil level indicator:.
iIf the maintenance service indicator was in-
advertently reset, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
Only reset if the proper maintenance service has
been performed. Resetting the system without
performing the proper service as called for by
the maintenance service indicator will result in
engine damage and/or other vehicle damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warran-
ty.

365 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Resetting activated head restraints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

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.

424 Practical hints
Resetting activated head restraints
Resetting activated head restraints
If the active head restraints have been trig-
gered in a rear-end collision, the active
head restraints must be reset. Otherwise,
the active head restraints cannot offer any
additional protection in the event of anoth-
er rear-end collision.
You can tell that the head restraints have
been triggered when they have been
moved forward and cannot be adjusted.
1Head restraint cushion
2Head restraint cover
3Reset tool
4Hole
Take the reset tool3 out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
Guide reset tool3 into the hole4 be-
tween the rear head restraint cover2
and the head restraint cushion1.
Press the reset tool3 downward until
you hear the active head restraint re-
lease mechanism audibly engage.
Pull out reset tool3.
Firmly press the head restraint
cushion1 back toward the rear head
restraint cover2 until it engages.
Repeat this procedure on the active
head restraint for the second seat.
After resetting the active head re-
straints store the reset tool3 in the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
For information on active head restraints,
see “Active head restraints” (
page 80).
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (
page 39).
iFor your convenience, we recommend that
you have this work carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
You will find the reset tool for manually operating
the active head restraints in the Mercedes-Benz
vehicle literature pouch.
Warning!G
For safety reasons, have the active head re-
straints checked by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center after a rear-end
collision.
Warning!G
When pushing back the head restraint cush-
ion, take care that your fingers do not be-
come caught between the head restraint
cushion and the cover. Failing to do so may
lead to injury.!Be careful not to damage upholstery.

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