2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 page 92

274 Controls in detail
Driving systems
Switching the Parktronic system
on/off
The Parktronic system can be switched off
manually.
The Parktronic switch is located in the up-
per part of the center console.
1Parktronic switch
2Indicator lamp
Switching off the Parktronic system
Press Parktronic switch1.
Indicator lamp2 comes on.Switching on the Parktronic system
Press Parktronic switch1 again.
Indicator lamp2 goes out.
Parktronic system malfunction
If only the red distance segments illumi-
nate and a acoustic warning sounds,
there is a malfunction in the Parktronic
system. The Parktronic system will auto-
matically switch off after 20 seconds and
the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch
comes on.
Have the Parktronic system checked at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.If only the red distance segments illumi-
nate and no acoustic warning sounds, the
Parktronic system sensors are dirty or
there is an interference from other radio or
ultrasonic signals. The Parktronic system
will automatically switch off after 20 sec-
onds and the indicator lamp in the Park-
tronic switch comes on.
Switch off the ignition (page 38).
Clean the Parktronic system sensors
(
page 372).
Switch on the ignition.
or
Check the Parktronic system operation
at another location to rule out interfer-
ence from outside radio or ultrasonic
signals.
iThe Parktronic system is automatically
switched on when the ignition is switched on
(
page 38).

276 Controls in detail
Loading
Ski bag* (Canada only)
Unfolding ski bag (CLK cabriolet)
Close soft top completely
(
page 261).
Open the trunk.
Fold luggage cover back in direction of
the arrow.1Left hinge
2Right hinge
3Pull strap
Pull ski bag roller blind upward using
pull strap3.
Manually fold left1 and right
hinges2 of ski bag roller blind all the
way up.4Handle
5Cover
6Armrest
Fold armrest6 down (arrow).
Pull handle4 and swing cover5
down.

280 Controls in detail
Loading
Closing ski bag roller blind
1Left hinge
2Right hinge
3Pull strap
Pull ski bag roller blind downward using
pull strap3.
Manually fold left1 and right
hinges2 of ski bag roller blind all the
way down.
To snap ski bag roller blind into place,
press left and right hinges where the
word PRESS can be seen.
Fold luggage cover back and close it
securely (
page 264).Removing the ski bag
CLK cabriolet
For ski bag removal, we recommend that
you contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.CLK coupe
You can remove the ski bag for cleaning or
drying.
1Button
2Ski bag frame
3Flap
Open trunk lid.
Press button1.
The flap3 opens downward.
Press button1 firmly until ski bag
frame2 is released.
Pull ski bag frame2 with ski bag out.
Warning!G
Never drive vehicle with trunk open while
the ski bag is removed. Deadly carbon mon-
oxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior,
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
iTo prevent unauthorized persons from ac-
cess to the trunk, always close the flap.

281 Controls in detail
Loading
Installing the ski bag
Install the ski bag in the reverse order.
Push ski bag frame2 with ski bag in-
ward until the ski bag frame snaps into
place.
Close flap3.
Close trunk lid.
Split rear bench seat (CLK coupe only)
To expand the cargo area, you can fold
down the left and right rear seat backrests.
The two sections can be folded down
separately.Folding the backrest forward
The release handle1 is located in the
trunk.
1Release handle
Pull release handle1.
Fully retract and fold rearward head re-
straint (
page 121).
Warning!G
Never drive vehicle with trunk open while
the ski bag is removed. Deadly carbon mon-
oxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior,
resulting in unconsciousness and death.
iTo prevent unauthorized persons from ac-
cess to the trunk, always close the flap.Warning!G
When expanding the luggage compartment,
always fold the seat cushions fully forward.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the back-
rests must remain properly locked in the up-
right position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie down rings
(
page 284).


282 Controls in detail
Loading
2Release handle
Pull release handle2.3Seat cushion
4Seat backrestFold seat cushion3 forward.
Fold rear seat backrest4 forward.Setting up rear seat bench
5Indicator right
6Indicator leftFold backrest4 (page 282) rear-
ward until it engages.
Fold seat cushions3 (page 282)
rearward until it locks into position.
If a backrest is not locked into position,
ared indicator5 or6 will be visible.
Check for secure locking by pushing
and pulling on the backrest.
!Always release the seat cushion and fold it
forward before folding the corresponding seat
backrest forward. The covering on the seat back-
rest may otherwise be damaged.


283 Controls in detail
Loading
Loading instructions
The total load weight including vehicle oc-
cupants and luggage/cargo should not ex-
ceed the load limit indicated on the
corresponding Tire and Loading Informa-
tion placard located on the driver’s door
B-pillar (
page 334).
The handling characteristics of a fully load-
ed vehicle depend greatly on the load dis-
tribution. It is therefore recommended to
load the vehicle according to the illustra-
tions shown, with the heaviest items being
placed towards the front of the vehicle.Always place items being carried against
front or rear seat backrests, and fasten
them as securely as possible.
The heaviest portion of the cargo should al-
ways be kept as low as possible since it in-
fluences the handling characteristics of
the vehicle.
Warning!G
If a red indicator is visible with the backrest
up, then the backrest is not properly locked
into position.
Always lock backrest in its upright position
when rear seat bench is occupied, or the ex-
tended trunk compartment is not in use.
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the backrest.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo.
iTo prevent unauthorized persons from ac-
cess to the trunk, always lock backrest in its up-
right position.
!CLK cabriolet:
To prevent damage to the soft top or lug-
gage/cargo when lowering the roof:

load trunk only to the height of the luggage
cover

do not permit luggage/cargo to push up the
closed luggage cover

do not place anything on the shelf behind the
roll bar

do not place anything on the soft top com-
partment cover

284 Controls in detail
Loading
Cargo tie-down rings (CLK coupe only)
The four cargo tie-down rings are located
in the trunk.
Cargo tie-down rings
Carefully secure cargo by applying
even load on all rings with rope of
sufficient strength to hold down the
cargo.
Always follow loading instructions
(
page 283).
Warning!G
CLK coupe:
Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible using cargo tie-down rings and
fastening materials appropriate for the
weight and size of the load.
CLK cabriolet:
Always fasten items being carried as secure-
ly as possible using fastening materials ap-
propriate for the weight and size of the load.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle and can cause in-
jury to vehicle occupants unless the items
are securely fastened in the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when transporting cargo. Put luggage or car-
go in the trunk if possible.
Never drive vehicle with trunk open. Deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter ve-
hicle interior resulting in unconsciousness
and death.
iThe trunk is the preferred place to carry ob-
jects.
CLK coupe: The enlarged cargo area should only
be used for items which do not fit in the trunk
alone.

287 Controls in detail
Useful features
Center armrest
The compartment in the center armrest
contains a cup holder and the telephone*
compartment.
1Cover
2Telephone* compartment
3Cup holder1Cover
Opening compartment
Slide cover1 in direction of arrow.
Closing compartment
Slide cover1 back.
Opening telephone compartment
Slide cover1 in direction of arrow and
open it fully.
Closing telephone compartment
Slide cover1 back.Armrest in the rear passenger
compartment
Pull the top of the armrest out and fold
it down.
iThe Roadside Assistance button •
(
page 298) and the Information button¡
(
page 299) are located below the cover1.
iCLK coupe: The armrest contains a cup
holder (
page 288).
!Do not sit on or lean your full body weight
against the armrest when it is folded down, as
you could otherwise damage it.