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
504 Index
G
Garage door opener 33, 301
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 358
Gear range
Automatic transmission 177
Limiting 177
Shifting into optimal 180, 182
Gear selector lever 51, 172
Cleaning 375
Gearshift pattern 172
Lock 52
Message in display 400
Position 173, 174
Position indicator 29, 141
Shifting procedure 173
Unlocking in an emergency 429
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 179
Global locking/unlocking
see Key, SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*
Glove box 285
Gloves 422
Good visibility 185
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWRGross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 358
GVWR 359
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 33
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 375
Hazard warning flasher 135
Head restraints 43, 120
Active head restraints 81
Front seat 120
Power seat, Adjusting 43
Rear seat 120, 123
Rear seat, Folding back 121
Rear seat, Lowering 123
Rear seat, Placing upright 122
Rear seat, Raising 123
Rear seat, Removing/installing 122
Headlamp
cleaning system* 185, 330, 496
Headlamp delayed shut-off see
Delayed shut-off, Exterior lampsHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 130
Cleaning lenses 372
Daytime running lamp mode 131
Halogen 446
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor 411
Locator lighting 132
Low beam headlamps 130
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 130
Messages in display 411–415
Night security illumination 132
Replacing bulbs 444, 446
Switch 55, 129
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 375
Head-thorax air bag 71
Heated seats* 125
High beam flasher 55, 133
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 444
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 444
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
510 Index
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 317
Electrical outlet 291
Interior lighting 136
Interior rear view mirror 47
Main fuse box 472
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 286
Storage bags, rear side
of the front seats 286
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 309
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning 374
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 480
Positions (Memory function)
see Seats, Power
Power assistance 310
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 256
Express opening/closing 257
Opening/closing 256
Stopping 258Synchronizing 258
Power washer 368
Power windows 250
Cleaning 373
Convenience closing feature 254
Express opening/closing 251
Opening with soft top switch 255
Operating 250
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 88
Summer opening feature 253
Synchronizing 252
Practical hints 378
Premium unleaded gasoline 492
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 359
Program mode see Automatic
transmission, Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 178
PSI 359
Push-start see Tow-startR
RACETIMER (CLK 63 AMG only) 149
Radio
Operation 221
Search function 165
Selecting stations 151
Selecting stations (satellite*) 152
Radio transmitters 317
Range (distance to empty) 168
Reading lamp 33, 137
Rear bench seat, foldable 281
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear side windows
Blocking operation 88
Rear side-impact air bags* 72
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 189
Rear window sunshade*
(Canada only) 188
Recommended engine oils
and oil filter 491
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