2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 tire pressure

497 Index
A
ABS 29, 90
Malfunction indicator lamp 378
Messages in display 394
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 176
Accessory weight 358
Accident 58
Active head restraints 81
Resetting 440
Air bags 65
Children 83
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 76
Front side impact air bags 70
Front, Driver 70
Front, Passenger 70
Head-thorax 71
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 72
Rear side impact air bags* 70
Rear side-impact* 72
Safety guidelines 68
Window curtain 70
Air conditioning refrigerant 491Air conditioning system
see Climate control system
Air conditioning, Cooling 198, 210
Air distribution 194, 205
Air pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 196, 207
Air vents 199, 212
Air volume 194, 206
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt
(vehicle tool kit) 422, 460, 461
AMG menu (CLK 63 AMG only) 148
Lap analysis 151
Overall analysis 150
RACETIMER 149
Vehicle supply voltage 148
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 494, 495
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 185, 186
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 97
Anti-theft alarm system 97
Immobilizer 97
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 287
Ashtrays 289
Aspect ratio 358ATF 327
AUDIO menu 151
CD player (CD, MP3-CD) 152
Radio station 151
Radio station (satellite*) 152
Search function 165
Audio system 213
Button and soft key operation 216
CD changer* 232
CD operation 229
Emergency calls "911" 248
MP3 230
Operating and display elements 214
Operating audio system 213
Operating safety 213
Radio operation 221
Sound system* 213, 217
Switching on/off 216
Telephone* operation 213, 236
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 186
Automatic central locking,
Control system 118, 166
Automatic climate control
see Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode see Headlamps

499 Index
C
California retail buyers and
lessees, Important notice for 11
Call priority (Tele Aid) 300
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and
recommended fuels/lubricants 489
Cargo area see Trunk
Cargo tie-down rings 284
Carpets, cleaning 375
Catalytic converter 318
CD changer* 229
MP3 230
CD player 229
Control system 152
Center console 31
Lower part 32
Upper part 31
Central locking
Automatic 118, 166
Locking/unlocking from inside 119
Central locking switch 119
Certification label 478
Certification label, examples 478
Charcoal filter 209Checking tire pressure electronically
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 344
Children in the vehicle 83
Air bags 83
Blocking
rear side window operation 88
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 76
Infant and
child restraint systems 77, 83, 86
LATCH-type child seat anchors 87
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 72
Cigarette lighter 290
Climate control
see Climate control system
Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 491
Air conditioning, Cooling 198, 210
Air distribution 194, 205
Air recirculation mode 196, 207
Air vents 199, 212
Air volume 194, 195, 206
Charcoal filter 209Control panel,
Automatic climate control 201
Deactivating/Reactivating 193, 203
Defogging 206
Defrosting 206
Defrosting, rear window 189
Front defroster 195
MAXCOOL 207
Residual engine heat
and ventilation* (REST*) 211
Temperature 194, 204
Clock 29, 140, 160
Setting time 160
Cockpit 26
Cold tire inflation pressure 358
Collapsible wheel chock 422, 424
COMAND* see separate
COMAND operating instructions
Combination switch 55, 133
Control system 141
Functions 143, 145
Multifunction display 141
Multifunction steering wheel 142
Resetting to factory default 155

505 Index
High beam headlamps 133
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 444
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 444, 446
Replacing bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 447
Switching on 55
High mounted brake lamp 444
Hood 323
Horn 27
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 314I
Identification labels 478
Identification number,
Vehicle (VIN) 478, 479
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 40
with SmartKey 38
Immobilizer 97
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 34, 109
Instrument cluster 28, 138
Illumination brightness 138
Lamps in 378–387
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 141
Instrument lighting see Instrument
cluster, Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see CockpitInterior lighting 136
Delayed shut-off 165
Interior rear view mirror 47, 186
Antiglare position 185
Auto-dimming 186
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 422
Jacking up the vehicle 459
Jump starting 467

507 Index
Instrument cluster 378–387, 388
Low beam headlamp 29
Parktronic system* warning
indicators (Canada only) 273
Roll bar 385
Seat belt telltale 29
SRS 29, 65, 387
Turn signals 29
Language, Setting 158
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in display 413
Replacing bulbs 444, 449
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 374
Light sensor
Messages in display 411
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 129
Limp-home mode 184
Load limit 360
Loading
Ski bag* (Canada only) 278
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading the vehicle 334
Locator lighting 132, 163Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 62, 107
Loss of keys 109
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 477
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in display 413
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 444
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 444, 446
Switching on 55
Lubricants 489
Luggage cover 264
Folding back 276M
Maintenance 12, 364
Calling up service indicator 366
Clearing service indicator 365
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 364
Resetting service indicator 366
Service indicator 364
Service term exceeded 365
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program
Deactivating 184
Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG 182
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 207
Maximum load rating, Tires 359
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 359
Maximum tire inflation pressure 359
Mechanical key 427
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel

508 Index
Mirrors
Adjusting 47
Antiglare position 185
Auto-dimming 186
Exterior rear view mirrors 47
Interior rear view mirror 47
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOE* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 463
MOExtended tires* 482
MON 321
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 230
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 141
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Selecting language 158
Symbol messages 403–420
Text messages 394–401Multifunction display messages 392
ABS 394
Battery 403
Brake fluid 404
Brake pads 404
Check engine 405
Coolant 405–407
Engine 405
Engine coolant 405–407
ESP
®394
Fog lamps 412
Front passenger
front air bag 396–399
Fuel cap 408
Gear selector lever 400
Headlamps 411–415
Key, SmartKey 411
KEYLESS-GO* 410
Lamps 413
Lamps, exterior 411–415
License plate lamp 413
Light sensor 411
Low tire pressure 419
Parking brake 404
Parking lamps 412
Roll bars 417Soft top 420
SRS 416
Steering gear oil 417
Tele Aid 418
Telephone* 418
Turn signals 412
Windshield washer fluid 420
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 142
Button operation 142
N
Navigation system* 153
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Net, Parcel 286
Neutral gear position,
Automatic transmission 172, 174
New vehicle break-in 308
Night security illumination 132
Normal occupant weight 359
Number, paintwork code 478
Number,
vehicle identification (VIN) 478, 479

511 Index
Recommended
tire inflation pressure 359
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 301
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 491
Refueling 320
Regular checks 322
Remote control
SmartKey 100, 103
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 300
Removing
Ski bag* (Canada only) 280
Replacing bulbs 443
Additional turn signals 444
Backup lamps 444, 448
Brake lamps 444
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp* 444
Fog lamps 444, 448
Headlamp bulbs 446
Headlamps 444
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 444
High beam flasher (Halogen) 444
High beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 444High beam headlamps
(Halogen) 444, 446
High mounted brake lamp 444
License plate lamps 444, 449
Low beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 444
Low beam headlamps
(Halogen) 444, 446
Parking lamps 444, 447, 448
Side marker lamps 444
Standing lamps 444, 447, 448
Tail lamps 444, 448
Turn signal lamps 444, 448
Turn signal lamps (Bi-Xenon*) 448
Turn signal lamps (Halogen) 447
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button,
In instrument cluster 29, 138, 156
Residual heat and ventilation* see REST*
REST* 211
Restraint system see
Children in the vehicle
Restraint system see SRS
Reverse gear position,
Automatic transmission 172, 174Rims 359, 482
Roadside Assistance 12, 298
Roll bar 82
Messages in display 417
Operating manually 430
Warning lamp 385
RON 321
Roof rack 275
Rubber parts, cleaning 374
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 342

514 Index
T
Tachometer 29, 140
Overspeed range 140
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 372
Messages in display 414, 415
Replacing bulbs 444, 448
Tar stains 368
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 491
Brake fluid 491
Capacities fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. 489, 490
Coolant 490, 494
Electrical system 487
Engine 481
Engine oil 491
Engine oil additives 491
Fuel capacity 490
Fuel requirements 492
Gasoline additives 493
Lubricants 489
Premium unleaded gasoline 492
Rims and tires 482
Tires, Mixed size 484
Tires, Same size 483Tires, Spare wheel sizes 486
Vehicle dimensions 488
Weights 488
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 490, 496
Tele Aid 33, 295
Call priority 300
Emergency calls 296
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 299
Initiating an
emergency call manually 297
Messages in display 418
Remote door unlock 300
Roadside Assistance 298
SOS button 297
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 301
System self-check 295
Tele Aid System 295
Telephone* 30, 169, 292
Answering/ending a call 170
Changing mobile phone cradle 294
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 293Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 294
Messages in display 418
Operation 169, 236
Phone book 170
Redialing 171
Removing from cradle 294
TEL* menu 169
Temperature
Interior temperature 194, 204
Tie-down rings, Trunk 284
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 462
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Time 160
Time, Setting 160
TIN 360
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 335
Terminology 358
Tire inflation pressure 455
Checking tire pressure electronically,
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 344
Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flap

515 Index
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 422
TIREFIT*
Instructions for use 452
Tires 331, 482
Air pressure 358
Care and maintenance 332
Chains 363
Cleaning 333
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA only 29
Direction of rotation, Spinning 334
Driving instructions 313
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 340
Inflation pressure 322, 339, 341
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 339
Inspection 332
Load rating 360
Low tire pressure telltale 388
MOExtended system* 463
MOExtended*348, 482
Ply composition
and material used 360
Problems under-/overinflated 347
Retreads 331Rims and tires 482
Rotation 361
Run Flat Indicator 342
Service life 332
Sizes 483
Snow 362
Spare wheel 425, 458, 486
Speed rating 315, 351, 360
Storing 333
Temperature 340, 357
Terminology 358
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)*, (USA only) 344
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 422
Total load limit 360
TPMS malfunction telltale 388
Traction 314, 360
Tread 360
Tread depth 333, 362
Treadwear indicators 360
Wear pattern 361
Winter 362
Tools 422Top tether
Children in the vehicle 86
Tether attachment points 86
Total load limit 360
Towing eye bolt 422, 470, 471
Towing the vehicle 469
Tow-start 467, 469
TPMS (USA only) 344
Traction 94, 314, 360
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 317
Tread 360
Tread depth 333, 362
Treadwear indicators 360
Trip computer 167
Trip odometer 139
Trunk
Closing from inside 112
Fuse box 474
Lamp 137
Lid 110
Luggage cover 264
Opening 110
Opening, from inside 111
Tie-down rings 284