Mercedes CLK 500 2006, CLK 350 2006, CLK-Class 2006 User Manual

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Operator’s Manual

CLK-Class Cabriolet

Operator’s Manual CLK-Class Cabriolet

CLK 350

CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you on the purchase of your new Mercedes-Benz.

Your selection of our product is a demonstration of your trust in our company name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your desire to own an automobile that will be as easy as possible to operate and provide years of service.

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the efforts of many skilled engineers and craftsmen. To help assure your driving pleasure, and also the safety of you and your passengers, we ask you to make a small investment of time:

Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.

Please follow the recommendations contained in this manual. They are designed to acquaint you with the operation of your Mercedes-Benz.

Please pay attention to the warnings and cautions contained in this manual. They are designed to help improve the safety of the vehicle operator and occupants.

We extend our best wishes for many miles of safe, pleasurable driving.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents

Introduction	9
			At a glance ..........................................	21			Getting started ...................................	31
Product information................................	9		Cockpit.................................................	22		Unlocking .............................................		32
Operator’s Manual ...............................	10		Instrument cluster ................................	24			Unlocking with the SmartKey .........	32
Service and warranty information ..	10		Multifunction steering wheel ................	26			Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*.........	33
Important notice for California			Center console .....................................	27			Starter switch positions..................	34
retail buyers and lessees of			Upper part ......................................	27		Adjusting ..............................................		37
Mercedes-Benz automobiles ..........	11		Lower part ......................................	28			Seats ..............................................	37
Maintenance ..................................	12		Overhead control panel ........................	29			Steering wheel................................	41
Roadside Assistance ......................	12		Door control panel................................	30			Easy-entry/exit feature...................	42
Change of address or ownership....	12						Mirrors............................................	43
Operating your vehicle						Driving..................................................		45
outside the USA or Canada ............	13						Fastening the seat belts .................	45
Where to find it ....................................	14						Starting the engine .........................	48
Symbols...............................................	15						Parking brake .................................	50
Operating safety ..................................	16						Driving ............................................	51
Proper use of the vehicle ...............	16						Switching on headlamps.................	52
Problems with your vehicle..................	17						Turn signals ....................................	53
Reporting safety defects......................	18						Windshield wipers...........................	53
Reporting safety defects ................	18						Problems while driving....................	56
Vehicle data recording.........................	19					Parking and locking ..............................		57
Information regarding electronic							Parking brake .................................	57
recording devices...........................	19						Switching off headlamps.................	58
							Turning off the engine.....................	58
							Releasing seat belts........................	59
							Locking ...........................................	59

Contents

Safety and Security ...........................	61
Occupant safety...................................	62
Air bags ..........................................	63
Seat belts .......................................	69
Active head restraints ....................	73
Roll bars .........................................	74
Children in the vehicle....................	75
Blocking of rear side
window operation...........................	85
Panic alarm ..........................................	86
Activating .......................................	86
Deactivating ...................................	86
Driving safety systems.........................	87
ABS ................................................	87
BAS ................................................	88
ESP® ..............................................	89
Anti-theft systems................................	92
Immobilizer.....................................	92
Anti-theft alarm system ..................	92
Tow-away alarm .............................	94

Controls in detail ...............................	95
Locking and unlocking .........................	96
SmartKey .......................................	96
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ......	100
Opening the doors
from the inside .............................	107
Opening the trunk ........................	108
Closing the trunk..........................	110
Trunk emergency release .............	115
Valet locking ................................	116
Automatic central locking ............	117
Locking and unlocking
from the inside .............................	118
Seats .................................................	119
Front seat active head restraints . 119
Rear seat head restraints .............	119
Multicontour seat*.......................	121
Seat heating*...............................	122
Seat ventilation* ..........................	123
Memory function ...............................	124
Storing positions into memory .....	125
Recalling positions from memory . 125
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking position.................	126

Lighting .............................................	127
Exterior lamp switch ....................	127
Combination switch .....................	131
Corner-illuminating front
fog lamps* (CLK with
Bi-Xenon* headlamps) .................	132
Hazard warning flasher ................	133
Interior lighting ............................	134
Door entry lamps .........................	135
Trunk lamp...................................	135
Instrument cluster .............................	136
Instrument cluster illumination ....	136
Coolant temperature indicator.....	137
Trip odometer ..............................	137
Tachometer..................................	138
Outside temperature indicator .....	138
Control system ..................................	139
Multifunction display....................	140
Multifunction steering wheel........	140
Menus ..........................................	142
Standard display menu ................	144
AUDIO menu ................................	145
NAV* menu..................................	146
Vehicle status
message memory menu...............	146
Settings menu..............................	148

Contents

Trip computer menu.....................	161	Adjusting air distribution...............	190	Audio system......................................	209
TEL menu* ...................................	163	Adjusting air volume .....................	191	Audio and telephone*, operation..	209
Automatic transmission.....................	166	Front defroster..............................	191	Operating safety ...........................	209
Gear selector lever position .........	168	Air recirculation mode ..................	192	Sound system* .............................	209
Driving tips...................................	170	Air conditioning.............................	194	Operating and display elements ...	210
Gear ranges .................................	171	Rear passenger compartment		Button and soft key operation ......	212
Automatic shift program ..............	172	adjustable air vents.......................	195	Operation......................................	212
Gear selector lever		Automatic climate control		Radio operation ............................	217
one-touch gearshifting .................	173	(CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG).....................	196	Introduction to satellite radio*
Steering wheel gearshift		Deactivating the		(USA only).....................................	222
control one-touch gearshifting .....	174	automatic climate control system. 199		CD mode.......................................	227
Manual shift program		Operating the climate control system in		GSM network phones ...................	233
CLK 55 AMG ................................	178	automatic mode............................	199	TDMA or CDMA network phones ..	240
Emergency operation		Setting the temperature................	200	Emergency calls “911” .................	247
(Limp Home Mode) ......................	180	Adjusting air distribution...............	200	Power windows ..................................	249
Good visibility ....................................	181	Adjusting air volume .....................	201	Opening and
Headlamp cleaning system* ........	181	Front defroster..............................	201	closing the windows .....................	249
Rear view mirrors .........................	181	Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........	202	Synchronizing power windows......	251
Sun visors ....................................	184	Air recirculation mode ..................	203	Summer opening feature ..............	252
Rear window defroster .................	185	Charcoal filter ...............................	204	Convenience closing feature.........	253
Climate control (CLK 350) .................	186	Air conditioning.............................	206	Opening and closing all side
Deactivating the		Residual heat and ventilation*		windows with the soft top switch . 254
climate control system.................	189	(Canada only)................................	207	Soft top ..............................................	255
Operating the climate control		Rear passenger compartment		Opening and closing the soft top ..	255
system in automatic mode...........	189	adjustable air vents.......................	208	Opening and closing the
Setting the temperature...............	190			soft top with the SmartKey ...........	260

Contents

Luggage cover ..............................	262
Wind screen .................................	263
Driving systems .................................	265
Cruise control...............................	265
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)*, Canada only .....	269
Loading ..............................................	273
Ski sack* (Canada only) ...............	273
Loading instructions.....................	277
Useful features ..................................	278
Storage compartments.................	278
Center armrest .............................	281
Armrest in the
rear passenger compartment .......	283
Cup holders..................................	283
Ashtrays .......................................	284
Cigarette lighter ...........................	286
Power outlet in the
rear passenger compartment .......	287
Floormats* ...................................	287
Telephone*...................................	288
Tele Aid ........................................	289
Garage door opener* ...................	296

Operation .........................................	305
The first 1000 miles (1500 km).........	306
Driving instructions............................	307
Drive sensibly – save fuel.............	307
Drinking and driving .....................	307
Pedals ..........................................	307
Power assistance .........................	307
Brakes..........................................	308
Driving off ....................................	310
Parking.........................................	310
Tires .............................................	311
Hydroplaning................................	311
Tire traction..................................	312
Tire speed rating ..........................	312
Winter driving instructions ...........	313
Standing water.............................	314
Passenger compartment ..............	314
Driving abroad..............................	315
Control and operation
of radio transmitters ....................	315
Catalytic converter.......................	316
Emission control ..........................	316
Coolant temperature ....................	317

At the gas station ..............................	318
Refueling......................................	318
Check regularly
and before a long trip...................	320
Engine compartment .........................	321
Hood ............................................	321
Engine oil .....................................	322
Transmission fluid level................	326
Coolant ........................................	327
Battery .........................................	328
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*.........	329
Tires and wheels................................	330
Important guidelines ....................	330
Tire care and maintenance...........	331
Direction of rotation.....................	333
Loading the vehicle ......................	333
Recommended
tire inflation pressure...................	339
Checking tire inflation pressure ...	341
MOExtended system* ..................	345
Tire labeling .................................	345
Load identification .......................	349
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) .............................................	350
Maximum tire load .......................	351

Contents

Maximum tire inflation pressure ..	352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............	353
Tire ply material ...........................	354
Tire and loading terminology........	355
Rotating tires ...............................	358
Winter driving ....................................	359
Winter tires ..................................	359
Block heater (Canada only) ..........	360
Snow chains.................................	360
Maintenance......................................	361
Maintenance
service indicator message............	361
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator message............	362
Maintenance
service term exceeded .................	362
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display...............	362
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator...........................	363
Vehicle care.......................................	364
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........	364

Practical hints ..................................	373
What to do if …? .................................	374
Lamps in instrument cluster .........	374
Lamp in center console.................	381
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display.....................	383
Where will I find...? .............................	413
First aid kit....................................	413
Vehicle tool kit ..............................	413
Minispare wheel............................	416
Spare wheel bolts .........................	418
Unlocking/locking in an emergency...	419
Unlocking the vehicle....................	419
Locking the vehicle .......................	420
Fuel filler flap ................................	421
Manually unlocking
the gear selector lever ..................	422
Opening/closing in an emergency .....	423
Operating roll bars manually .........	423
Soft top emergency operation ......	425
Resetting activated head restraints....	434
Resetting
activated head restraints ..............	434

Replacing SmartKey batteries ............	435
SmartKey ......................................	436
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* .......	437
Replacing bulbs ..................................	438
Bulbs.............................................	438
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ....	440
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps .....	443
Replacing wiper blades ......................	444
Removing and installing
wiper blades .................................	444
Flat tire...............................................	446
Preparing the vehicle ....................	446
Mounting the Minispare wheel......	447
MOExtended system*...................	452
Battery ...............................................	453
Disconnecting the battery ............	454
Removing the battery ...................	454
Charging and
reinstalling the battery..................	455
Reconnecting the battery .............	455
Jump starting......................................	456

Contents

Towing the vehicle .............................	458
Towing the vehicle........................	458
Installing towing eye bolt..............	460
Fuses .................................................	462
Aids for replacing fuses................	462
Mainfuse box in passenger
compartment................................	463
Fuse box in engine compartment . 463
Fuse box in trunk..........................	464

Technical data .................................	465
Parts service ......................................	466
Warranty coverage.............................	467
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet .....................	467
Identification labels ...........................	468
Layout of poly-V-belt drive .................	469
CLK 350 .......................................	469
CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG.................	469
Engine................................................	470
Rims and tires....................................	471
Same size tires.............................	473
Mixed size tires ............................	475
Minispare wheel ...........................	476
Electrical system ...............................	477
Main dimensions and weights............	478
Main dimensions ..........................	478
Weights ........................................	478

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. .........	479
Capacities ....................................	479
Engine oils ...................................	481
Engine oil additives ......................	481
Air conditioning refrigerant ..........	481
Brake fluid....................................	481
Premium unleaded gasoline .........	482
Fuel requirements........................	482
Gasoline additives........................	483
Coolants ......................................	484
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*.........	486
Technical terms...............................	487
Index.................................................	493

Introduction

Product information

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.

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 Center will be glad to inform you of correct 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:

New Car Limited Warranty,

Emission System Warranty,

Emission Performance Warranty,

California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty

(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),

State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).

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Operator’s Manual

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 malfunction 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 malfunction 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	Roadside Assistance			Change of address or ownership

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.

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.

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:

service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,

unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage the catalysts,

gasoline may have a considerably lower 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.

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 of 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:

this Operator’s Manual

the Maintenance Booklet

Separate operating instructions will be provided as required depending on the equipment options installed in your vehicle.

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Symbols

Trademarks:

ESP® is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler.

HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Prince, a Johnson Controls Company.

SIRIUS and related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc.

The following symbols are found in this Operator’s Manual:

*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!

G

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.

Introduction

Symbols

This symbol points to instructions for you to follow.

A number of these symbols appearing in succession indicates a multiple-step procedure.

Page This symbol tells you where to look for further information on a topic.

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 multi-
	function 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:

the safety precautions in this manual

the “Technical data” section in this manual

traffic rules and regulations

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

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

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

for safety research or vehicle diagnosis purposes

with the consent of the vehicle owner or lessee

in response to an official request by law enforcement or other government agency

for use in dispute resolution involving DaimlerChrysler, its affiliates or sales/service organization and/or

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

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At a glance

Cockpit

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At a glance

Cockpit

Item

Page

Item

Page

1Steering wheel gearshift buttons

CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG

2Combination switch

Turn signals

Windshield wipers

High beam

3 Cruise control lever

4Multifunction steering wheel

5 Instrument cluster

6Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions

7 Starter switch

8Front Parktronic* warning indicator (Canada only)

		9	Overhead control panel	29
	175	a Glove box		278
		b Cup holder		283
	176
		c Center console		27, 28
	53	d Hood lock release		321
	53	e Horn
	52	f Steering wheel adjustment		41
			stalk
	265
		g Parking brake pedal		50
	26,	h Door control panel		30
	140	j Parking brake release		50
	24,
		k Exterior lamp switch		52,
	136
				127
		l Exterior rear view mirror ad-		43
			justment
	34	m Headlamp washer switch*		181
	269

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At a glance

Instrument cluster

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						At a glance
						Instrument cluster
Item	Page	Item	Page		Item		Page

1L Left turn signal indicator lamp

2 v ESP® warning lamp

3 Speedometer

4 Multifunction display

5 l Distance warning lamp

Warning lamp without function. It illuminates with the ignition on. It should go out when the engine is running.

6K Right turn signal indicator lamp

7Coolant temperature indicator with:

•Coolant temperature warning lamp

53 8 Tachometer with:

1 Supplemental

378 Restraint System

(SRS) indicator lamp

140- Antilock Brake System (ABS) indicator

lamp

<Seat belt telltale

BLow beam headlamp indicator lamp

53A High beam headlamp indicator lamp

1379 Main odometer with:

Gear selector lever

	377,	position
		Program mode
	398

138	a	Clock with:		153
380,		; Brake warning lamp,		375
409			USA only
		3 Brake warning lamp,
374			Canada only
		ú Engine malfunction in-		376
			dicator lamp,
71,			USA only
379		± Engine malfunction in-		376
131			dicator lamp,
			Canada only
131		C Roll bar warning lamp
	b	Fuel display with:
		A Fuel reserve warning		379
140			lamp
	c	Reset button for:
140			Resetting trip odometer	136
			Adjusting instrument	136
			cluster illumination

Confirming new time set153 tings

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At a glance

Multifunction steering wheel

	Item	Page
1	Multifunction display	140
	Operating control system	140
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	164
	to dial a call	164
	t to end a call	164
	to reject an incoming
	call

Item

Page

4Menu systems: Press button

è for next menu

ÿ for previous menu

5Moving within a menu: Press button

j for next display k for previous display

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Center console

Upper part

				At a glance
				Center console
Item	Page		Item		Page

1Seat heater*, driver’s side Seat ventilation*, driver’s side

2Parktronic system* deactivation switch (Canada only)

3 ESP® control switch

4Hazard warning flasher switch - switching on/off

5 Central unlocking switch

Central locking switch

6Switch for lowering rear seat head restraints

7Tow-away alarm switch

Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp

122	8	Seat heater*,	122
123		passenger side
		Seat ventilation*,	123
272		passenger side
	9	Front passenger front air	81,
89		bag off indicator lamp	381
133	a	Audio system,	145
		or
118		COMAND* (see separate
118		operating instructions)
120	b	Climate control (CLK 350)	186
		Automatic climate control	196,
94		(CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)
94		Rear window defroster	185

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At a glance

Center console

Lower part

	Item	Page
1	Ashtray	284
	Cigarette lighter	286
2	KEYLESS-GO* start/stop	35
	button

3Compartment in center armrest (depending on vehicle production date):

Design A (illustrated in the	281
picture)
Design B	282
4 Soft top switch	256

5Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission

	Automatic shift program	172
	Manual shift program
	(CLK 55 AMG)	179
6 Gear selector lever for		166
automatic transmission

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At a glance

Overhead control panel

Overhead control panel

Item	Page
1 Tele Aid (emergency call	289
system) button

2Temperature sensor for automatic climate control

3	Right reading lamp on/off	135
4	Interior lighting control	134
5	Hands-free microphone for	288
	Tele Aid (emergency call
	system) and telephone*
6	Interior rear view mirror	43,
		181
7	Garage door opener*	296
8	Left reading lamp on/off	135

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