2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63AMG Owner's Manual

480

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

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Automatic locking when driving 117
Automatic shift program 176
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 174
Automatic shift program 176
Emergency operation
(limp-home mode) 183
Gear ranges 175
Gear selector lever 50, 170
Gear selector lever control
one-touch gearshifting 177
Gear selector lever positions 172
Gear shifting malfunctions 183
Kickdown 174
Kickdown, manual shift program 183
Manual shift program
CLK 63 AMG 181
Program mode selector switch 176
Shifting procedure 171
Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 179
Transmission fluid level 319
Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATFB
Backrest
Seat, Multicontour* 121
Seat, Power 40
Backup lamps
Messages in display 399
Replacing bulbs 427, 428
Bar 347
BAS 90
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 426
Checking battery condition 107
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking battery condition 107
Battery, Vehicle 321, 447
Charging 449
Connecting 449
Disconnecting 448
Installing 449
Jump starting 450
Messages in display 388
Removing 448
Bead 347
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Block heater (Canada only) 352
Bolts, Spare wheel 409Brake fluid 475
Checking 314
Messages in display 389
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 361
High mounted 428
Replacing bulbs 428
Brake pads
Messages in display 389
Brakes 302
High-performance brake system
(CLK 63 AMG only) 303
Warning lamp 368
Break-in period 300
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

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

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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

485 Index
Overall analysis 148
RACETIMER 146
Symbol messages 388–403
Text messages 380–386
Vehicle status message memory 152
Vehicle status messages see
Multifunction display messages
Vehicle supply voltage 146
Distance to empty (Range),
Trip computer 165, 166
Door
Control panel 32
Entry lamps 135
Handle 108
Handle (inside) 32
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 35, 62, 104
Locking/unlocking,
SmartKey 34, 62, 100
Opening from inside/outside 108
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 292
Unlocking, Mechanical key 410
DOT 347
Drinking and driving 301Driving
Abroad 309
Hydroplaning 306
In winter 308
Instructions 47, 301
Problems 57
Safety systems 88
Systems 263
Through standing water 309
Driving off 304
Driving safety systems
ABS 88
BAS 90
Electronic traction system 92
ESP
®90
Driving systems
Cruise control 263
Parktronic system*
(CLK 63 AMG (USA),
Canada all vehicles) 267
Driving tips 174
Accelerator position 174
Kickdown 174E
Easy-entry/exit feature 44, 164
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet 283
Electrical system, Technical data 470
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system* 287
Emergency calls
911 calls 247
Tele Aid calls 288, 289
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 183
Emergency operations
Active head restraints, Resetting 424
Center console,
Indicator lamps 376–377
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 412
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 366–375
Remote door unlock 292
Roll bars, Lowering 414
Roll bars, Releasing 413
Soft top, Closing 415–423
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 116
Trunk lid, Unlocking 411
Unlocking/locking the vehicle 410

486 Index
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery,Jump starting 290, 450
First aid kit 404
Flat tire, Changing 436
Fuses 456
Hazard warning flasher 133
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 452
Emission control 310
Emission control information label 463
Emission control vacuum line
routing diagram label 463
Emission system warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 464
Block heater (Canada only) 352
Break-in recommendations 300
Cleaning 358
Compartment 315
Malfunction
indicator lamp 27, 369, 370
Maximum engine speed 465
Messages in display 390
Number 463Starting 50
Starting difficulties 52
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Starting with SmartKey 51
Technical data 465
Turning off 60
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 60
Turning off with SmartKey 60
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 317, 474
Adding 319, 474
Additives 474
Changing 319, 474
Checking level (Dipstick) 317
Consumption 317
Filler cap 319
Filler neck 319
Engine oil level 314
ESP
®27, 90
Messages in display 380–381
Warning lamp 372
ETD 79
Safety guidelines 67
Exterior rear view mirrors 45, 184
Exterior view 22F
Filler cap, Engine oil 319
Filler neck, Engine oil 319
First aid kit 404
Flat tire 436
Jacking up the vehicle 441
Lowering the vehicle 445
Minispare wheel 407
Mounting the spare wheel 441
Preparing the vehicle 436
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 404
TIREFIT kit* 436
Flexible Service System see
FSS (Canada vehicles)
Floormats* 283
Fluids
Brake fluid 314, 475
Engine coolant 320, 477
Engine oil 317, 474
Transmission fluid 319
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 322, 479
Fog lamps 130, 428
Messages in display 397
Replacing bulbs 428
Front air bags 69

487 Index
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 65, 69
Messages in display 382–385
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 29, 74, 376
FSS (Canada vehicles) 353
Fuel 313, 472
Additives 476
Automatic transmission fluid 472
Brake fluid 473
Capacities 472
Capacities, Fuel tank 473
Engine coolant 473
Engine oil 472
Filling the tank 312
Fuel display 27
Fuel filler flap and cap 312
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 393
Fuel reserve warning lamp 373
Power steering fluid 473
Premium unleaded
gasoline 313, 473, 475
Requirements, Octane rating 476
Technical data 472Fuel cap
Message in display 370
Fuel consumption statistics
From start 165
Resetting 166
Since last reset 166
Fuel filler flap 312
Locking/unlocking 312
Opening 312
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27
Fuel tank
Capacity 473
Filler flap 312
Message in display 395
Fuel, Premium unleaded
gasoline 313, 475, 476
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 472
Fuses 456
Fuse box (main)
in passenger compartment 457
Fuse box
in engine compartment 457
Fuse box
in trunk 458
Replacing 456G
Garage door opener 31, 293
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 347
Gear range
Automatic transmission 175
Limiting 175
Shifting into optimal 178, 180
Gear selector lever 30, 50, 170
Cleaning 363
Gearshift pattern 170
Lock 51
Message in display 386
Position 171, 172
Position indicator 27, 139
Shifting procedure 171
Unlocking in an emergency 412
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 177
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*
Glove box 25, 276
Gloves 404
Good visibility 184
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR