Mercedes CLK 500 2005, CLK 320 2005, CLK 55 AMG 2005 User Manual
Operator’s Manual
CLK-Class Cabriolet
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK55AMG
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We extend our best wishes for many miles
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A DaimlerChrysler Company
Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada ............ 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 19
At a glance .......................................... 21
Cockpit................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26
Center console ..................................... 27
Upper part ...................................... 27
Lower part ...................................... 28
Overhead control panel ........................ 29
Door control panel................................ 30
Getting started................................... 31
Unlocking ............................................. 32
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 33
Starter switch positions .................. 34
Adjusting .............................................. 37
Seats .............................................. 37
Steering wheel ................................ 40
Mirrors............................................ 41
Driving.................................................. 43
Fastening the seat belts ................. 43
Starting the engine ......................... 46
Switching on headlamps ................. 50
Turn signals .................................... 51
Windshield wipers........................... 52
Problems while driving.................... 54
Parking and locking .............................. 55
Parking brake ................................. 55
Switching off headlamps................. 56
Turning off the engine..................... 56
Contents
Safety and Security........................... 59
Occupant safety................................... 60
Air bags .......................................... 61
Seat belts ....................................... 67
Roll bars ......................................... 71
Children in the vehicle.................... 72
Blocking of rear side
window operation........................... 82
Panic alarm .......................................... 83
Activating ....................................... 83
Deactivating ................................... 83
Driving safety systems ......................... 84
ABS ................................................ 84
BAS ................................................ 85
ESP................................................. 86
Anti-theft systems................................ 89
Immobilizer..................................... 89
Anti-theft alarm system.................. 89
Tow-away alarm ............................. 91
Controls in detail............................... 93
Locking and unlocking......................... 94
SmartKey ....................................... 94
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 98
Opening the doors
from the inside ............................. 105
Opening the trunk ........................ 106
Closing the trunk.......................... 107
Trunk lid emergency release ........ 109
Automatic central locking ............ 110
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................. 110
Seats ................................................. 112
Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 112
Removing and installing
front seat head restraints............. 113
Rear seat head restraints ............. 114
Multicontour seat* ....................... 116
Seat heating* ............................... 117
Seat ventilation* .......................... 118
Memory function ............................... 119
Storing positions into memory ..... 120
Recalling positions from memory. 120
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking position ................ 121
Lighting ............................................. 122
Exterior lamp switch .................... 122
Combination switch ..................... 126
Cornering fog lamps*
(CLK 320 with
Bi-Xenon* headlamps) ................. 126
Hazard warning flasher ................ 127
Interior lighting ............................ 128
Door entry lamps ......................... 129
Trunk lamp ................................... 129
Instrument cluster ............................. 130
Instrument cluster illumination .... 130
Coolant temperature indicator..... 131
Trip odometer .............................. 131
Tachometer.................................. 132
Outside temperature indicator ..... 132
Contents
Control system .................................. 133
Multifunction display .................... 133
Multifunction steering wheel........ 134
Menus .......................................... 136
Standard display menu ................ 138
AUDIO menu ................................ 139
NAV* menu .................................. 141
Vehicle status
message memory menu............... 141
Settings menu .............................. 142
Trip computer menu..................... 158
TEL menu* ................................... 160
Automatic transmission..................... 163
One-touch gearshifting................. 165
Gear ranges ................................. 166
Gear selector lever position ......... 167
Automatic shift program .............. 169
Driving tips................................... 170
Steering wheel gearshift control
- CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG ......... 171
Manual shift program
CLK 55 AMG ................................ 173
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 175
Good visibility ..................................... 176
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 176
Rear view mirrors.......................... 176
Sun visors ..................................... 178
Rear window defroster.................. 179
Climate control (CLK 320).................. 180
Deactivating the
climate control system ................. 183
Setting the temperature................ 183
Adjusting air
distribution and volume ................ 184
Defrosting ..................................... 185
Air recirculation mode .................. 186
Air conditioning............................. 187
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 189
Automatic climate control
(CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)..................... 190
Deactivating the automatic
climate control system ................. 193
Setting the temperature................ 193
Adjusting air distribution............... 194
Adjusting air volume ..................... 194
Defrosting ..................................... 195
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 195
Air recirculation mode .................. 195
Charcoal filter ............................... 197
Air conditioning ............................ 198
Residual heat and ventilation*
(available on Automatic climate
control panel design A only) ......... 199
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents ...................... 200
Audio system...................................... 201
Audio and telephone, operation.... 201
Operating safety ........................... 201
Sound system* ............................. 201
Operating and display elements ... 202
Button and soft key operation ...... 204
Operation...................................... 204
Radio operation ............................ 209
Introduction to satellite radio*
(USA only)..................................... 213
CD mode....................................... 218
GSM network phones ................... 224
TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 231
Emergency calls “911” ................. 237
Power windows .................................. 239
Opening and
closing the windows ..................... 239
Synchronizing power windows...... 243
Contents
Soft top.............................................. 244
Opening and closing the soft top . 244
Driving systems ................................. 255
Cruise control............................... 255
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)*........................... 260
Loading .............................................. 264
Ski sack*...................................... 264
Loading instructions ..................... 268
Useful features .................................. 269
Storage compartments................. 269
Ashtrays ....................................... 273
Cigarette lighter ........................... 274
Electrical outlet in the
rear passenger compartment ....... 275
Floormats* ................................... 275
Telephone*................................... 276
Tele Aid ........................................ 277
Garage door opener ..................... 284
Operation ......................................... 289
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)......... 290
Driving instructions............................ 291
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 291
Drinking and driving ..................... 291
Pedals .......................................... 291
Power assistance ......................... 291
Brakes .......................................... 292
Driving off .................................... 294
Parking......................................... 294
Tires ............................................. 295
Hydroplaning................................ 295
Tire traction.................................. 296
Tire speed rating .......................... 296
Winter driving instructions ........... 297
Standing water ............................. 298
Passenger compartment .............. 299
Driving abroad.............................. 299
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 299
Catalytic converter ....................... 300
Emission control .......................... 300
Coolant temperature .................... 301
At the gas station .............................. 302
Refueling...................................... 302
Check regularly and
before a long trip ......................... 304
Engine compartment ......................... 305
Hood ............................................ 305
Engine oil ..................................... 306
Transmission fluid level................ 309
Coolant ........................................ 310
Battery ......................................... 311
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 312
Tires and wheels................................ 313
Important guidelines .................... 313
Tire care and maintenance........... 314
Direction of rotation..................... 316
Loading the vehicle ...................... 316
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 322
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 324
Tire labeling ................................. 326
Load identification ....................... 330
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 330
Maximum tire load ....................... 332
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 332
Contents
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 333
Tire ply material ........................... 335
Tire and loading terminology ........ 335
Rotating tires ............................... 339
Winter driving .................................... 340
Winter tires .................................. 340
Block heater* (Canada only) ........ 341
Snow chains................................. 341
Maintenance...................................... 342
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator........................... 343
Maintenance
service term exceeded................. 343
Calling up the
maintenance service indicator ..... 343
Resetting the
maintenance service indicator ..... 344
Vehicle care....................................... 345
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 345
Practical hints .................................. 353
What to do if …? ................................. 354
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 354
Lamp in center console................. 361
Vehicle status messages
in the multifunction display........... 363
Where will I find...? ............................. 391
First aid kit.................................... 391
Vehicle tool kit .............................. 391
Minispare wheel............................ 394
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 397
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 397
Locking the vehicle ....................... 398
Fuel filler flap ................................ 399
Manually unlocking
the gear selector lever .................. 400
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 401
Operating roll bars manually......... 401
Soft top emergency operation ...... 403
Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ............. 412
SmartKey ...................................... 412
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 413
Replacing bulbs .................................. 414
Bulbs............................................. 414
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 416
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 420
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 421
Removing wiper blades ................. 421
Installing wiper blades .................. 421
Flat tire............................................... 422
Preparing the vehicle .................... 422
Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 423
Battery ............................................... 427
Disconnecting the battery ............ 428
Removing the battery ................... 428
Charging and reinstalling battery.. 428
Reconnecting the battery ............. 429
Jump starting...................................... 430
Towing the vehicle.............................. 432
Towing the vehicle ........................ 432
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 434
Fuses.................................................. 436
Aids for changing fuses ................ 436
Mainfuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 437
Fuse box in engine compartment . 437
Fuse box in trunk .......................... 438
Contents
Technical data.................................. 439
Parts service ...................................... 440
Warranty coverage ............................. 441
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 441
Identification labels............................ 442
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 443
CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. 443
Engine................................................ 444
Rims and tires .................................... 445
Same size tires ............................. 446
Mixed size tires ............................ 447
Minispare wheel ........................... 449
Electrical system................................ 450
Main dimensions................................ 451
Weights.............................................. 452
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 453
Capacities .................................... 453
Engine oils.................................... 455
Engine oil additives ...................... 455
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 456
Brake fluid.................................... 456
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 456
Fuel requirements ........................ 457
Gasoline additives ........................ 457
Coolants....................................... 458
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 460
Technical terms............................... 461
Index................................................. 467
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Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories explicitly approved
by us for your vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine
their reliability, safety and special
suitability for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
We are unable to make an assessment for
other products and therefore cannot be
held responsible for them, even if in individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other agencies
should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety,
performance or reliability of your vehicle.
Please do not use them.
Introduction
Product information
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as
conversion parts and accessories
approved by us are available at your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where
you will receive comprehensive information, also on permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will
be performed.
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Operator’s Manual
This Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the instructions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you
or others. Vehicle damage caused by failure to follow instructions is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
the operation of any equipment, your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from
your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instructions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Ce nter w ill be glad to info r m you of correc t
care and operating procedures. The
Operator’s Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and
should be kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
앫 New Car Limited Warranty,
앫 Emission System Warranty,
앫 Emission Performance Warranty,
앫 California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only),
앫 State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws).
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Important notice for California retail
buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz
automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to
a replacement of your vehicle or a refund
of the purchase price or lease price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/ or its authorized repair or service facilities fail to fix
one or more substantial defects or malfunctions in the vehicle that are covered by
its express warranty after a reasonable
number of repair attempts. During the period of 18 months from original delivery of
the vehicle or the accumulation of
18000 miles (approx. 29000 km) on the
odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs
first, a reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer or
lessee if one or more of the following occurs:
(1) the same substantial defect or mal-
function results in a condition that is
likely to cause death or serious bodily
injury if the vehicle is driven, that defect or malfunction has been subject to
repair two or more times, and you have
directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC in writing of the need for its repair,
(2) the same substantial defect or mal-
function of a less serious nature than
category (1) has been subject to repair
four or more times and you have directly notified us in writing of the need for
its repair, or
(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason
of repair of the same or different substantial defects or malfunctions for a
cumulative total of more than
30 calendar days.
Written notification should be sent to us,
not a dealer, at Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC,
Customer Assistance Center,
One Mercedes Drive, Montvale,
NJ 07645-0350.
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Maintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for service. The service advisor will record each
service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program Brochure in your vehicle literature
portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It
is in your own interest that we can contact
you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it available to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA
or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
앫 service facilities or replacement parts
may not be readily available,
앫 unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-
alytic converters may not be available;
the use of leaded fuels will damage the
catalysts,
앫 gasoline may have a considerably low-
er octane rating, and improper fuel can
cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details, consult
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or
write to:
In the USA:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
European Delivery Department
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Where to find it
This Operator’s Manual is designed to provide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. Each section
has its own reference color so you can find
information quickly.
At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.
Getting started
Here you will find all the information you
need for your first drive. You should read
this section first if this is your first
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are renting or borrowing this vehicle.
Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety
and security features in your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehicle. This section expands on the “Getting
started” section and also describes technical innovations. If you are already familiar
with the basic functions of your vehicle,
this section will be of particular interest to
you.
Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your
vehicle.
Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehicle can be found in this section.
Indexes
The glossary provides explanations of the
most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are designed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:
앫 this Operator’s Manual
앫 the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your
vehicle.
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왔 Symbols
The following symbols are found in this
Operator’s Manual:
Warning! G
Introduction
Symbols
왘 This symbol points to instructions for
you to follow.
* Optional equipment is identified
with an asterisk. Since standard
equipment varies between models,
the descriptions and illustrations in
this manual may differ slightly from
the actual equipment of your
vehicle.
Warning notices draw your attention to hazards that may endanger your health or life,
or the health or life of others.
!
Highlights hazards that may result in
damage to your vehicle.
i
Helpful hints or further information you
may find useful.
왘 A number of these symbols appearing
in succession indicates a multiple-step
procedure.
컄 Page This symbol tells you where to
look for further information on a
topic.
컄컄 This continuation symbol marks
an interrupted procedure which
will be continued on the next
page.
-> In the glossary of technical
terms, this symbol is used to
indicate cross-references to
term definitions.
Display
Words appearing in the multifunction display are printed in
the type shown here.
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Operating safety
Warning! G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made
may produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore
never turn off the engine while driving.
Warning! G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires / wheels, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
may cause serious damage to and impair the
operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a
sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance, or you suspect that damage to your
vehicle has occurred, you should turn on
your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow
down, and drive with caution to an area
which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and
tires / wheels for possible damage. If the
vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or other qualified maintenance or repair
facility for further inspection or repairs.
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:
앫 the safety precautions in this manual
앫 the “Technical data” section in this
manual
앫 traffic rules and regulations
앫 motor vehicle laws and safety
standards
Warning! G
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly instructed to
do so by information on the label itself.
Removal of any of these labels may cause
you and others to be unaware of certain
risks which may result in an accident and/or
personal injury.
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Problems with your vehicle
왔 Problems with your vehicle
If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to
immediately contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is
not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us
at one of the following addresses:
In the USA:
Customer Assistance Center
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
In Canada:
Customer Relations Department
Mercedes-Benz Canada Inc.
98 Vanderhoof Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M4G 4C9
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Reporting safety defects
For the USA only:
The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the
“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.
Reporting safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it
may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,
or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or
write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Vehicle data recording
왔 Vehicle data recording
Information regarding electronic
recording devices
(Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951)
Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system,
may transmit some data in certain accidents.
This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.
DaimlerChrysler may access the information and share it with others
앫 for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes
앫 with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee
앫 in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency
앫 for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or
앫 as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Please check the Tele Aid subscription service agreement for details regarding the information that may be recorded or transmitted
via that system.
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At a glance
Cockpit
Instrument cluster
Multifunction steering wheel
Center console
Overhead control panel
Door control panel
21
At a glance
Cockpit
22
At a glance
Cockpit
Item Page
1 Steering wheel gearshift
171
buttons
(CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG)
2 Combination switch
앫 Turn signals
앫 Windshield wipers
앫 High beam
51
52
51
3 Cruise control lever 255
4 Multifunction steering
wheel
26,
134
5 Instrument cluster 24,
130
6 Starter switch 34
7 Front Parktronic* warning
262
indicators
8 Overhead control panel 29
Item Page
9 Glove box 269
a Cup holder 271
b Center console 27, 28
c Hood lock release 305
d Horn
e Steering wheel adjustment
40
stalk
f Parking brake pedal 49
g Door control panel 30
h Parking brake release 49
j Exterior lamp switch 50,
122
k Exterior rear view mirror
41
adjustment
l Headlamp washer switch* 176
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At a glance
Instrument cluster
24
At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item Page
1 L Left turn signal indi-
51
cator lamp
2 v ESP warning lamp 358
3 Speedometer
4 Multifunction display 133
5 l Distance warning
lamp
Warning lamp without function. It illuminates with the
ignition on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
6 K Right turn signal indi-
51
cator lamp
7 Coolant temperature indi-
131
cator with:
• Coolant temperature
warning lamp
357,
377
Item Page
8 Tachometer with: 132
1 Supplemental
restraint system
360,
388
indicator lamp
- Antilock Brake Sys-
354
tem (ABS) warning
lamp
< Seat belt telltale 359,
388
B Low beam headlamp
126
indicator lamp
A High beam headlamp
126
indicator lamp
9 Main odometer with:
앫 Gear selector lever posi-
133
tion
앫 Program mode 133
Item Page
a Clock with: 147
; Brake warning lamp,
355
USA only
3 Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
ú Engine malfunction
356
indicator lamp,
USA only
± Engine malfunction
356
indicator lamp,
Canada only
C Roll bar warning lamp
b Fuel display with:
A Fuel reserve warning
359
lamp
c Reset button for:
앫 Resetting trip odometer 130
앫 Adjusting instrument
130
cluster illumination
앫 Confirming new time set-
147
tings
25
At a glance
Multifunction steering wheel
Item Page
1 Multifunction display 133
Operating control
system
2 Selecting the submenu or
setting the volume:
Press button
æ up / to increase
ç down / to decrease
3 Telephone*:
Press button
s to take a call
to dial a call
t to end a call
to reject an incoming call
134
161
161
161
Item Page
4 Menu systems:
Press button
è for next menu
ÿ for previous menu
5 Moving within a menu:
Press button
j for next display
k for previous display
26
왔 Center console
Upper part
Item Page
1 Seat heater*, driver’s side
Seat ventilation*, driver’s
side
2 Parktronic (Parking as-
sist)* deactivation switch
3 ESP control switch 86
4 Hazard warning flasher
switch - switching on/off
5 Central locking switch
Central unlocking switch
6 Switch for lowering rear
seat head restraints
7 Tow-away alarm switch
Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp
117
118
263
127
110
110
115
91
92
At a glance
Center console
Item Page
8 Seat heater*, passenger
side
Seat ventilation*,
passenger side
9 Front passenger front air
bag off indicator lamp
a Audio system,
or
COMAND* (see separate
operating instructions)
b Climate control (CLK 320)
Automatic climate control
(CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)
Rear window defroster
117
118
79,
361
139
180
190,
179
27
At a glance
Center console
Lower part
Item Page
1 Ashtray
Cigarette lighter
2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button
3 Storage compartment 270
4 Soft top switch 247
5 Program mode selector
switch for automatic transmission
앫 Automatic shift
program
앫 Manual shift program
(CLK 55 AMG)
6 Gear selector lever for
automatic transmission
273
274
35
169
174
163
28
왔 Overhead control panel
Item Page
1 Tele Aid (emergency call
system) button
2 Hands-free microphone for
Tele Aid (emergency call
system) and telephone*
3 Temperature sensor for au-
tomatic climate control
4 Right reading lamp on/off 129
5 Interior lighting control 128
6 Interior rear view mirror 41,
7 Garage door opener 284
8 Left reading lamp on/off 129
277
276
176
At a glance
Overhead control panel
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