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
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
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
493 Index
OCS 71
Self-test 75
Odometer 27
Oil level see Engine oil, checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 177
Steering wheel
gearshift control* 179
Operating safety 211
Operating the vehicle
outside the USA or Canada 13
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 360
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 354
Overhead control panel 31P
Paintwork code 462
Paintwork, Cleaning 357
Panic alarm 87
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 277
Parking 58, 304
Over combustible materials 58, 304
Parking assist* see
Parktronic system*
(CLK 63 AMG (USA),
Canada all vehicles)
Parking brake 52, 58
Message in display 389
Warning sounds 53
Parking lamps 126
Message in display 398
Replacing bulbs 428, 431, 432
Parktronic 270
Parktronic system*
(CLK 63 AMG (USA),
Canada all vehicles) 267
Cleaning system sensors 361
Malfunction 270
Range of the sensors 268
Switching on/off 270Warning indicators 269
Warning sounds 269, 270
Parts service 460
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 309
Electrical outlet 283
Interior lighting 134
Interior rear view mirror 45
Main fuse box 457
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 277
Storage bags, rear side
of the front seats 277
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 301
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning 363
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 464
Positions (Memory function) see
Seats, Power
Power assistance 302
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power washer 357
497 Index
Steering wheel 43
Buttons 28
Cleaning 363
Lock 52
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 179
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 293
Storage box 276
Storage compartments 276
Armrest, Front 278
Armrest, Rear 279
Cup holder 279
Glove box 276
Parcel net 277
Storage bags 277
Storage box 276
Telephone* 278
Storing
Tires 325
Submenus see
Control system submenus 141
Sun visors 186
Symbols used
in this operator’s manual 15T
Tachometer 27, 138
Overspeed range 138
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 361
Messages in display 399
Replacing bulbs 428, 432
Tar stains 357
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 474
Brake fluid 475
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. 472, 473
Coolant 473, 477
Electrical system 470
Engine 465
Engine oil 474
Engine oil additives 474
Fuel capacity 473
Fuel requirements 476
Gasoline additives 476
Lubricants 472
Premium unleaded gasoline 475
Rims and tires 466
Tires, Mixed size 468
Tires, Same size 467Tires, Spare wheel sizes 469
Vehicle dimensions 471
Weights 471
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 473, 479
Tele Aid 31, 287
Call priority 292
Emergency calls 288
Hands-free microphone 31
Information 291
Initiating an
emergency call manually 289
Messages in display 401
Remote door unlock 292
Roadside Assistance 290
SOS button 289
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 293
System self-check 287
Tele Aid System 287
498 Index
Telephone* 28, 167, 284
Answering/ending a call 168
Changing mobile phone cradle 286
Compartment 278
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting in cradle 285
Installing a different
mobile phone cradle 286
Messages in display 403
Operation 167, 234
Phone book* 168
Redialing 169
Removing from cradle 286
TEL menu* 167
Temperature
Interior temperature 192, 202
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 445
Time 158
Time, Setting 158
TIN 349
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 327
Terminology 347
Tire inflation pressure 438
Checking 331Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flap
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 404
TIREFIT*
Instructions for use 436
Tires 323, 466
Air pressure 347
Care and maintenance 324
Chains 352
Cleaning 325
Direction of rotation, Spinning 326
Driving instructions 305
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 332
Inflation pressure 314, 331, 333
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 331
Inspection 324
Load rating 349
MOExtended system* 446
MOExtended* 336, 466
Ply composition
and material used 349
Problems under-/overinflated 336
Retreads 323
Rims and tires 466Rotation 350
Run Flat Indicator 334
Service life 324
Sizes 467
Snow 351
Spare wheel 407, 441, 469
Speed rating 307, 339, 349
Storing 325
Temperature 346
Terminology 347
Tire Identification Number see TIN
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 404
Traction 306, 349
Tread 349
Tread depth 325, 351
Treadwear indicators 349
Wear pattern 350
Winter 351
Tools 404
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 85
Towing eye bolt 454
CLK 550, CLK 63 AMG 455
Towing the vehicle 452
Tow-start 450, 452
Traction 92, 306, 349