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Controls in detail

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Ski sack* (Canada only)

Unfolding and loading

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Close soft top completely 
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page 257).

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Open the trunk.

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Fold luggage cover back in direction of 
the arrow.

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Left hinge

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Right hinge

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Pull strap

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Pull ski sack roller blind upward using 
pull strap

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Manually fold left

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 and right 

hinges

2

 of ski sack roller blind all the 

way up.

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Handle

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Cover

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Armrest

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Fold armrest

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 down (arrow).

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Pull handle

4

 and swing cover

5

 

down.

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Summary of Contents for 2007 CLK 350

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual CLK Class Cabriolet Order No 6515 1315 13 Part No 209 584 52 96 USA Edition A 2007 CLK Class Cabriolet 2 0 9 5 8 4 5 2 9 6...

Page 2: ...CLK 350 CLK 550 CLK 63 AMG...

Page 3: ...re and also the safety of you and your passen gers we ask you to make a small invest ment of time Please read this manual carefully then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your refer...

Page 4: ...tion regarding electronic recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Exterior view 22 Cockpit 24 Instrument cluster 26 Multifunction steering wheel 28 Center console 29 Upper part 29 Lower part 30 Overhead c...

Page 5: ...0 Trunk emergency release 116 Valet locking 117 Automatic central locking 117 Locking and unlocking from the inside 118 Seats 119 Front seat active head restraints 119 Rear seat head restraints 119 Mu...

Page 6: ...Adjusting air distribution 192 Adjusting air volume 193 Front defroster 193 Air recirculation mode 194 Air conditioning 196 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents 197 Automatic climate contr...

Page 7: ...tures 276 Storage compartments 276 Center armrest 278 Armrest in the rear passenger compartment 279 Cup holders 279 Ashtrays 280 Cigarette lighter 282 Power outlet in the rear passenger compartment 28...

Page 8: ...r tires 351 Block heater Canada only 352 Snow chains 352 Maintenance 353 Maintenance service indicator message 353 Clearing the maintenance service indicator message 354 Maintenance service term excee...

Page 9: ...owing eye bolt 454 Fuses 456 Mainfuse box in passenger compartment 457 Fuse box in engine compartment 457 Fuse box in trunk 458 Technical data 459 Parts service 460 Warranty coverage 461 Loss of Servi...

Page 10: ...for other products and therefore cannot be held responsible for them even if in indi vidual cases an official approval or authori zation by governmental or other agencies should exist Use of such part...

Page 11: ...reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment Therefore infor mation illustrations and descriptions in this Operator s Manual might differ from your vehicle Optional equipment is also desc...

Page 12: ...tail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following oc curs 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...

Page 13: ...r 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 s...

Page 14: ...leaded fuels will damage the catalysts gasoline may have a considerably low er octane rating and improper fuel can cause engine damage Certain Mercedes Benz models are avail able for delivery in Euro...

Page 15: ...quipment installed in your vehi cle This section expands on the Getting started section and also describes techni cal innovations If you are already familiar with the basic functions of your vehicle t...

Page 16: ...llow 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 a...

Page 17: ...r 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 a...

Page 18: ...nter 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 conta...

Page 19: ...nistration 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...

Page 20: ...fter 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 th...

Page 21: ...20...

Page 22: ...21 At a glance Exterior view Cockpit Instrument cluster Multifunction steering wheel Center console Overhead control panel Door control panel...

Page 23: ...22 At a glance Exterior view...

Page 24: ...45 185 7 Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pres sure Run Flat Indicator General information TIREFIT Kit CLK 63 AMG Vehicle tool kit Minispare wheel Flat tire 323 333 334 323 404 404 407 436 8...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 26: ...Parktronic warning indicator CLK 63 AMG USA Canada all vehicles 267 8 Overhead control panel 31 9 Glove box 276 Item Page a Depending on vehicle pro duction date Storage box Cup holder 276 279 b Cent...

Page 27: ...26 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 28: ...raint System SRS indicator lamp 64 375 375 Antilock Brake Sys tem ABS indicator lamp 366 Seat belt telltale 78 373 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 131 B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp 131 9 Main...

Page 29: ...u or setting the volume Press button up to increase down to decrease 3 Telephone Press button s to take a call to dial a call 168 168 t to end a call to reject an incoming call 168 168 Item Page 4 Men...

Page 30: ...switch switching on off 133 5 Central unlocking switch Central locking switch 118 118 6 Switch for lowering rear seat head restraints 120 7 Anti theft alarm system indicator lamp 95 Item Page 8 Seat h...

Page 31: ...on 37 3 Cup holder 279 4 Storage compartment with cup holder and telephone compartment in center armrest 278 279 278 5 Soft top switch 256 6 Program mode selector switch for automatic trans mission Au...

Page 32: ...Tele Aid emergency call system button 287 2 Right reading lamp on off 135 3 Interior lighting control 134 4 Interior rear view mirror 45 184 5 Garage door opener 293 6 Hands free microphone for Tele A...

Page 33: ...3 Memory function for stor ing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 124 4 Switches for opening clos ing front door windows 249 5 Rear window override switch 86 6 Switches for opening clos...

Page 34: ...33 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 35: ...information The corresponding page references are located at the end of each segment Unlocking Unlocking with the SmartKey SmartKey with remote control 1 Lock button 2 Opening button for trunk 3 Unlo...

Page 36: ...cle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i Openin...

Page 37: ...KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised ac cess to a veh...

Page 38: ...also use the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO like a normal SmartKey KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be located in the vehicle Make sure the gear selec...

Page 39: ...the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster page 366 For more information see SmartKey with KEYLESS GO page 101 For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS G...

Page 40: ...he SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Even with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO removed from the starter switch or the SmartKey...

Page 41: ...onsistent with ability to properly operate controls Seat height Press switch up or down in direction of arrow 2 Seat cushion tilt Press switch up or down in direction of arrow 3 until your upper legs...

Page 42: ...rward Pull release lever 1 forward and fold the seat backrest forward The head restraint will automatically move down Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints...

Page 43: ...not locked in place If the warning message Engage front passenger seat or Engage driver s seat is displayed in the multifunction display then the respective backrest is not engaged in its lock Carefu...

Page 44: ...clearly visible Warning G Do not adjust the steering wheel while driv ing Adjusting the steering wheel while driv ing could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle When leaving the vehicle alw...

Page 45: ...switch position 0 or 1 or the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 37 in position 1 Warning G You must make sure that no one can be come trapped or injured by the moving steering wheel when the easy entr...

Page 46: ...e vehicle Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte may escape the mirror housing if the mirror glass breaks Electrolyte has an irritating effect Do not al low the liquid to come into contac...

Page 47: ...o the desired setting For more information see Rear view mir rors page 184 If an exterior rear view mirror was forcibly pushed forward hit from the rear or forcibly pushed rearward hit from the front...

Page 48: ...severe without your seat belt properly buckled Without your seat belt buckled you are much more likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed I...

Page 49: ...with a separate seat belt Never use a seat belt for more than one person at a time Warning G Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be da...

Page 50: ...one person at a time Do not fasten a seat belt around a person and another object at the same time When using a seat belt to secure infant or toddler restraints or children in booster seats always fol...

Page 51: ...information see Automatic transmission page 170 Warning G The seat belt presenter must be retracted while the vehicle is in motion Only when the seat belt presenter is retracted can the seat belt be p...

Page 52: ...is set to P Do not depress accelerator Depress the brake pedal during the starting procedure The gear selector lever lock is released KEYLESS GO start stop button 1 USA only 2 Canada only Press KEYLE...

Page 53: ...ne with the SmartKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Repeat the starting procedure page 50 Remember that extended starting at tempts can drain...

Page 54: ...ocking knobs drop down The automatic door lock feature can be deacti vated page 164 You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so Simultaneously depressin...

Page 55: ...e steering column Combination switch 1 High beam 2 High beam flasher Push the combination switch in direction of arrow 1 The high beam headlamps and the high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the inst...

Page 56: ...2 Switching on windshield wipers Switch on the ignition page 36 Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to the de sired position depending on the intensity of the rain 0 Windshield...

Page 57: ...omatic car wash or during windshield cleaning Windshield wipers will operate in the presence of water sprayed on the windshield and windshield wipers may be damaged as a re sult If you have set interm...

Page 58: ...ify local fire and or police authori ties If the extent of the damage cannot be de termined Notify an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If no damage can be determined on the major assemblies fuel system...

Page 59: ...the vehicle drivetrain as a result of vehicle movement always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the vehicle Keep right foot firmly on brake pedal Firmly depress parking brake...

Page 60: ...tch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle Children could release the parking brake and or move the gear selec tor...

Page 61: ...s door closed the start er switch is now in position 1 With the driver s door opened the starter switch is set to position 0 same as SmartKey removed from starter switch page 36 i Always set the park...

Page 62: ...nings when closing the doors Be espe cially careful when small children are around Before closing doors make sure there is no possibility of someone getting caught in a door during closing Warning G W...

Page 63: ...in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed For more information see SmartKey page 98 Locking with KEYLESS GO 1 Lock button Press lock button 1 on an outside door handle With the trun...

Page 64: ...63 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems...

Page 65: ...e is running This facilitates detection of system malfunc tions The 1 indicator lamp in the in strument cluster comes on when the ignition is switched on and goes out no lat er than a few seconds afte...

Page 66: ...on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians Con tact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to accommodate a person with disabiliti...

Page 67: ...ation of vehicle controls The distance from the center of the driver s breast bone to the center of the air bag cover on the steering wheel must be at least 10 in 25 cm or more You should be able to a...

Page 68: ...elts Otherwise it is not possible for the air bags to provide their supplemental pro tection In case of other types of impacts and impacts be low air bag deployment thresholds air bags will not deploy...

Page 69: ...r feet on the instrument panel dashboard or on the seat Always keep both feet on the floor in front of the seat In addition improper repair work on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inoperat...

Page 70: ...en sor readings senses that the front pas senger seat is occupied the 56 indicator lamp in the center console is not lit page 74 the impact exceeds a preset deploy ment threshold i The front air bags...

Page 71: ...r side impact air bags 1 Rear side impact air bag The rear side impact air bags 1 are deployed on the impacted side of the vehicle in impacts exceeding a preset deploy ment threshold independently of...

Page 72: ...n ing device i If your seat including your trim cover and cushion needs to be serviced in any way take the vehicle to an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Only seat accessories approved by Mercedes Benz...

Page 73: ...n a small individual the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds when the engine is started and then go out indicating that the front passenger front air bag is activated If the...

Page 74: ...re strongly recommend that you always place a child in a rear facing child restraint in the back seat If you must install a rear facing child restraint on the front passenger seat because circumstance...

Page 75: ...d by a small individ ual such as a young teenager or a small adult or a child weighing more than the weight of a typical 12 month old child in a standard child restraint instances where the system may...

Page 76: ...not the case all vehicle occupants should have their seat belts fastened whenever the vehicle is in motion For more information see Fastening the seat belts page 47 Only have the seat repaired or repl...

Page 77: ...tion as this can be dangerous You could slide under the seat belt in a collision If you slide under it the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck That could cause serious or even fatal injuries...

Page 78: ...ease the chance of head and neck injuries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely injure internal or gans such as your liver or spleen Never wear belts ove...

Page 79: ...seat belt telltale starts flashing and a warning chime sounds with increasing intensity for a maximum of 60 seconds or until the driver s and the front pas senger s seat belt are fastened If you and...

Page 80: ...ters reduce the force exerted by the seat belts on occupants during a crash Automatic comfort fit feature seat belt An automatic comfort fit feature for front seats reduces the retracting force of the...

Page 81: ...e activated active head restraints see Resetting acti vated head restraints page 424 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust the head restraint so that...

Page 82: ...the roll bars are raised automatically you will hear a ratcheting sound and the rear head restraints will also rise i You cannot lower the rear head restraints with the rear head restraint lowering sw...

Page 83: ...nt to take up any slack To deactivate release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner Warning G Do not leave children unattended in th...

Page 84: ...f the vehicle and to infant or child restraints Warning G According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing position...

Page 85: ...ill be seriously injured or even killed if the front passenger front air bag inflates If you have to place a child in a forward facing child restraint on the front passenger seat move the seat as far...

Page 86: ...seat belt fully in accor dance with the child seat manufacturer s instruc tions i The child seat must be firmly attached in the right and left side anchor 2 page 85 Warning G Children too big for a to...

Page 87: ...direction 1 The rear side windows can be operated using the respective switch located in the rear trim panels For more information see Power win dows page 249 Warning G Activate the override switch w...

Page 88: ...lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthori...

Page 89: ...The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster page 26 comes on when you switch on the ignition It goes out when the engine is running Warning G The following factors increase the risk of accidents Exc...

Page 90: ...hen the ABS is malfunctioning the BAS and the ESP are also switched off The ba sic driving and braking functions are still available When the ABS is malfunctioning the wheels may lock during hard brak...

Page 91: ...ippery road surfaces The ESP also stabilizes the vehicle during braking and steering maneuvers The ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster flashes when the ESP is engaged The ESP warning lamp v i...

Page 92: ...the traction afforded by the exist ing road and tire conditions The ESP cannot prevent accidents including those resulting from excessive speed in turns or hydroplaning Only a safe attentive and skill...

Page 93: ...s the drive wheels to spin and thus cut into surfaces for better grip the traction control will still apply the brakes to a spinning wheel the ESP continues to operate when you are braking you cannot...

Page 94: ...ESP Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Warning...

Page 95: ...Press ESP switch 1 until the ESP warning lamp v in the instrument cluster goes out You are now again in normal driving mode with ESP switched on i When the ESP is switched off and one or more drive wh...

Page 96: ...alarm will stay on even if the activating element e g a door is immediately closed The alarm system will also be triggered when the vehicle is opened with the mechanical key someone opens a door from...

Page 97: ...t the alarm system is disarmed Canceling the alarm With the SmartKey Press the or button on the SmartKey or Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch With KEYLESS GO Pull an outside door handle The Sm...

Page 98: ...unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control Audio system Power windows Soft top Driving...

Page 99: ...58 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The locking tabs for the mechanical key portion of the two SmartKeys are a different...

Page 100: ...rence received including interference that may cause undesired operation Any unauthorized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device...

Page 101: ...system is armed Selective setting If you frequently travel alone you may wish to reprogram the SmartKey so that press ing button only unlocks the driver s door and the fuel filler flap Press and hold...

Page 102: ...e in an emergency see Trunk emer gency release page 116 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS GO come with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS GO each with remote control and a removable mech...

Page 103: ...As a result you may no longer be able to properly close the door Do not attempt to force the door shut Doing so may damage the door or the side window Correct the condition that prevents the windows...

Page 104: ...The brake pedal must be firmly de pressed Do not depress the accel erator If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is positioned farther away from the vehi cle the system may no longer recog nize the SmartKey...

Page 105: ...cle If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO behind when exiting and locking the vehicle no message ap pears in the multifunction display Possibility 2 One SmartKey with KEYLESS GO in the vehicle no...

Page 106: ...only the driver s door and the fuel filler flap unlocks Press and hold buttons and simultaneously for about 5 seconds un til battery check lamp 5 page 102 flashes twice The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO w...

Page 107: ...ped with the KEYLESS GO lock button on trunk lid 1 Lock button Press lock button 1 on the trunk lid With the trunk and all doors closed all turn signal lamps flash three times The locking knobs in the...

Page 108: ...EYLESS GO deactivated by an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center Report the loss of the SmartKey SmartKey with KEYLESS GO or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company Have the mechanica...

Page 109: ...button or on the SmartKey With KEYLESS GO Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 37 The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be inside the vehicle Pull an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS G...

Page 110: ...from the inside Vehicles without trunk opening closing system 1 Remote trunk opening switch Warning G Only drive with the trunk closed as among other dangers such as blocked visibility exhaust fumes...

Page 111: ...trunk from the in side using the remote trunk closing switch Press the remote trunk closing switch 2 page 110 until the indi cator lamp in the switch goes out and the trunk lid is closed To interrupt...

Page 112: ...closing switch Monitor the closing procedure care fully to ensure that no one is in danger of be ing injured To interrupt the closing procedure release the door mounted remote trunk closing switch Eve...

Page 113: ...witch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside whi...

Page 114: ...en are around To stop the closing procedure do one of the following press trunk closing switch 1 press the button on the SmartKey press the remote trunk opening or clos ing switch on driver s door Eve...

Page 115: ...he trunk Be especially careful when small children are around To stop the closing procedure do one of the following press trunk closing switch 1 press KEYLESS GO locking closing switch press the remot...

Page 116: ...arefully to ensure that no one is in danger of being in jured To prevent possible personal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk Be especially careful...

Page 117: ...ens the trunk while the vehicle is standing still or in motion i The emergency release button does not open the trunk if the vehicle battery is dis charged or disconnected i If the trunk does not open...

Page 118: ...ors and the trunk automatically lock when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of approximately 9 mph 15 km h or more You can open a locked door from the inside Ope...

Page 119: ...he vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an un...

Page 120: ...nts page 80 Rear seat head restraints Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close to the head as possible and the...

Page 121: ...n the roll bars have been released The roll bars need to be lowered before the rear head restraints can be operated again using switch 1 If the roll bars have released and the soft top is closed conta...

Page 122: ...nition 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Side bolster adjustment Switch on the ignition page 38 Seat cushion depth Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of your upper le...

Page 123: ...l red indicator lamps go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on highest level Afterapproximatelyfiveminutes seat heating is automatically switched to level 2 2 Two indicator lamps on After approximately...

Page 124: ...reached Switching off seat ventilation Press seat ventilation switch 1 repeatedly until all blue indicator lamps go out Level 3 Three indicator lamps on 2 Two indicator lamps on 1 One indicator lamp o...

Page 125: ...nt system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 210 2 The following settings are stored when using the buttons o...

Page 126: ...cted position Recalling positions from memory Turn memory position switch 2 to the desired memory position Press and hold memory position switch 2 until the seat steering wheel and exterior rear view...

Page 127: ...for rear fog lamp i If you drive in countries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road than the country where the vehicle is registered you must have the headlamps modified for symmetrical...

Page 128: ...automatically Warning G If the exterior lamp switch is set to U the headlamps may switch off unexpectedly when the system senses bright ambient light for example light from oncoming traffic the headla...

Page 129: ...with a three minute delay When the engine is running and you turn the exterior lamp switch to position C the parking lamps and the side marker lamps switch on additionally turn the exterior lamp swit...

Page 130: ...exterior lamp switch in position M you cannot switch on the high beam headlamps The high beam flasher is available at all times For nighttime driving turn the exterior lamp switch to position B or U...

Page 131: ...in the exterior lamp switch goes out Rear fog lamp driver s side only Switch on the low beam headlamps B page 54 Pull out the exterior lamp switch to second stop The front fog lamps and the rear fog...

Page 132: ...r illuminating front fog lamps will operate with the engine running and with the exterior lamp switch in position B page 126 or the exterior lamp switch in position U page 126 or the daytime running l...

Page 133: ...lever out of position R The respective front fog lamp goes out i If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction the corner illuminating fro...

Page 134: ...er console 1 Hazard warning flasher switch Switching on hazard warning flasher Press hazard warning flasher switch 1 All turn signal lamps are flashing Switching off hazard warning flasher Press hazar...

Page 135: ...rocker switch 2 to center position The interior lighting switch on in dark ness when you unlock the vehicle remove the SmartKey from the starter switch open a door open the trunk The interior lighting...

Page 136: ...off the respective front reading lamp Door entry lamps For better orientation in the dark the cor responding door entry lamps will switch on in darkness when you open a door and the automatic control...

Page 137: ...ghten To dim illumination Turn reset button 1 counterclock wise The instrument cluster illumination will dim Warning G No messages will be displayed if either the instrument cluster or the multifuncti...

Page 138: ...h fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine can cause serious burns which can occur just by opening the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it...

Page 139: ...xternal displays e g bank signs etc When moving the vehicle into colder ambi ent temperatures e g when leaving your garage you will notice a delay before the lower temperature is displayed A delay als...

Page 140: ...side temperature 2 Trip odometer 3 Current shift program mode 4 Main odometer 5 Current gear selector lever posi tion gear range For more information on menus displayed in the multifunction display se...

Page 141: ...ring wheel page 28 1 Multifunction display Operating the control system 2 Selecting the submenu or setting the volume Press button up to increase down to decrease 3 Telephone Press button s to take a...

Page 142: ...he settings for your vehicle It is helpful to think of the menus and the functions within each menu as being arranged in a circular pattern If you press button or repeatedly you will pass through each...

Page 143: ...142 Controls in detail Control system Menus This is what you will see when you scroll through the menus The table on the next page provides an overview of the individual menus...

Page 144: ...vehicles only AUDIO NAV page 145 page 145 page 149 page 151 Run Flat Indicator Engine oil temperature Selecting radio station Show route guidance instruc tions current direction traveled Digital speed...

Page 145: ...et to factory settings Fuel consumption statistics after start Load phone book Instrument cluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Search for name in phone book Time Date subme...

Page 146: ...with outside temperature 3 Trip odometer AMG menu The main screen of the AMG menu shows you the gear currently engaged as well as the engine oil temperature Press button or repeatedly until the AMG m...

Page 147: ...tedly until you see the RACETIMER i The engine oil temperature symbol flashes if the engine oil temperature has not yet reached 176 F 80 C During this time avoid driving at full engine speed Function...

Page 148: ...e shown will be saved as a lap time The RACETIMER begins timing the new lap The new lap begins to be timed as soon as the intermediate time is called up i You can start the RACETIMER when the engine i...

Page 149: ...The saved laps are deleted Overall analysis Press button or repeatedly until the AMG menu appears in the multifunction display Press button j repeatedly until you see the overall analysis 1 Overall an...

Page 150: ...dly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display 1 Waveband setting 2 Station frequency Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired station or the desired stored station...

Page 151: ...epeatedly until the settings for the CD currently being played appear in the multifunc tion display 1 Current CD with additional number from 1 to 6 when running from CD changer 2 Current track Press b...

Page 152: ...es sage Nav off appears in the multifunc tion display With COMAND switched on but route guidance not activated the direction of travel and if available the name of the street currently traveld on appe...

Page 153: ...ed causing status messages to be recorded the number of messages appears in the multifunction display 1 Number of messages Press button k or j The stored messages will now be displayed in the order in...

Page 154: ...ry settings A collection of submenus with which you can make individual settings for your vehicle Press button or repeatedly until the Settings menu appears in the multifunction display Resetting all...

Page 155: ...to the factory settings Move to a function in the submenu Press the reset button page 136 in the instrument cluster for approxi mately three seconds The request to press the reset button once more to...

Page 156: ...isplay mode Setting time hours Setting daytime running lamp mode USA only Selecting audio search function Activate easy entry exit feature Selecting language Setting time minutes Setting locator light...

Page 157: ...dometer appears in the multi function display The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to set speedometer unit to km or miles Selecting language Move the selection marker with bu...

Page 158: ...the message Status line dis play appears in the multifunction display The selection marker is on the current setting Press button or to select the desired setting Selecting display speed display or ou...

Page 159: ...ge 136 to confirm The hour is set and stored Setting time minutes This function can only be seen in vehicles with audio system Move the selection marker with button or to the Time Date submenu Press b...

Page 160: ...tion marker is on the month setting Press button or to set the month Setting the date day This function can only be seen in vehicles with audio system Move the selection marker with button or to the T...

Page 161: ...running lamp mode USA only Move the selection marker with button or to the Lighting submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Headlamp mode ap pears in the multifunction display The se...

Page 162: ...arker lamps Front fog lamps The locator lighting switches off when the driver s door is opened If you do not open a door after unlocking the vehicle with the SmartKey the lamps will switch off automat...

Page 163: ...after 60 seconds Move the selection marker with button or to the Lighting submenu Press button j or k repeatedly until the message Headlamps delayed shut off appears in the multifunction display The...

Page 164: ...submenu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu Use the Vehicle submenu to make general vehicle settings The following function is available Selecting audio search function Use of the Audio S...

Page 165: ...Settings menu Use the Convenience sub menu to change the settings for the easy entry exit convenience feature Activating easy entry exit feature Use this function to activate and deacti vate the easy...

Page 166: ...e first function of the trip com puter menu appears in the multifunc tion display Press button j or k repeatedly until the message From start appears in the multifunction display 1 Distance driven fro...

Page 167: ...ip com puter menu appears in the multifunction display Press button j or k repeatedly until the reading that you want to reset appears in the multifunction display Press and hold the reset button in t...

Page 168: ...for use and you can operate it using the control system Warning G A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and the safety of others we recomm...

Page 169: ...time Press button or repeatedly until the message TEL appears in the multifunction display Press button j or k The control system reads the phone book which is stored in the telephone This may take s...

Page 170: ...the dialed number in the redial memory Redialing The control system stores the most recently dialed phone numbers This eliminates the need to search through your entire phone book Press button or rep...

Page 171: ...ft pattern for automatic transmission P Park position R Reverse gear N Neutral D Drive position i During the brief warm up transmission upshifting is delayed This allows the catalytic converter to hea...

Page 172: ...on shifting by limiting the gear range changing gears manually Warning G It is dangerous to shift the gear selector lever out of park position P or neutral position N if the engine speed is higher tha...

Page 173: ...erve as a brake when the vehicle is parked Rather the driver should always set the parking brake in addition to placing the gear selector lever in park position P to secure the vehicle Effect The Smar...

Page 174: ...lone is not intended to or capa ble of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting to park position P page 52 When parke...

Page 175: ...nsmission shifts up again Stopping When you stop briefly e g at traffic lights Leave the transmission in gear Hold the vehicle with the brake When you stop for a longer period of time with the engine...

Page 176: ...nd reverse the gear range limit by pulling the right gearshift paddle on the steering wheel gearshift control The selected gear range appears in the multifunction display 1 Current gear range Effect T...

Page 177: ...M Manual For manual gear shifting page 181 C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving The selected program mode appears in the multifunction display 1 Selected program mode comfort spor...

Page 178: ...cribe opera tion of the gear selector lever when driving in the automatic program mode C or S Limiting gear range Briefly press the gear selector lever to the left in the D direction The transmission...

Page 179: ...lever in the D direction until D reappears in the multifunction display page 172 The transmission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into optimal gear range Press...

Page 180: ...ng instructions describe opera tion of the steering wheel gearshift control when driving in the automatic program mode C or S i For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in program...

Page 181: ...mission will shift from the current gear range directly to gear range D Shifting into optimal gear range Pull and hold left shift paddle 1 The transmission will automatically select the gear range sui...

Page 182: ...anual gear shifting C Comfort For standard driving S Sport For sporty driving The selected program mode appears in the multifunction display page 176 Allow engine to warm up under low load use Do not...

Page 183: ...u have selected the AMG menu in the control system and you are driving in the manual program mode M upshift indicator 2 in the multifunction display advises you to upshift before the engine reaches th...

Page 184: ...ive or sluggish or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in limp home emergency operation mode In this mode only second gear and reverse gear can be selected Stop...

Page 185: ...eservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system page 479 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors page 45 Interior rear view mirror antigl...

Page 186: ...irror s at certain angles incident light could blind you As a result you may not be able to observe traffic con ditions and could cause an accident Warning G In case of an accident liquid electrolyte...

Page 187: ...mounting 3 pivot sun visor to the side The sun visors are extendable Adjust the sun visors by pushing or pulling in the direction of the arrows Warning G Do not use the vanity mirror while driving Kee...

Page 188: ...199 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button F or 1 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out Warning G Any accumulation of snow and ice should be removed from the rea...

Page 189: ...188 Controls in detail Climate control CLK 350 standard equipped with climate control for Canada for USA depending on vehicle production date...

Page 190: ...lume control for right side center air vent 7 Thumbwheel for air volume control for left side center air vent 8 Left center air vent adjustable i For draft free ventilation move the sliders for the si...

Page 191: ...he air vents Always keep sufficient distance be tween unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribu tion control page 189 to direct the air to air vents in the vehi...

Page 192: ...ide of the passenger compartment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically Deactivating Press button U page 189 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out The automatic op...

Page 193: ...lockwise The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air tem perature Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution control 4 page 189 to adjust the air distribution The fol...

Page 194: ...available Press button U page 189 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The automatic air volume control is switched off The air volume is con trolled according to the currently se lected control...

Page 195: ...Activating Press button page 189 The indicator lamp on the button comes on i If you have switched on the defrost function using the P or 0 button you cannot make any other settings i The cooling remai...

Page 196: ...s if the air conditioning is turned off after 30 minutes if the outside temperature is above approximately 41 F 5 C Warning G Never operate the side windows if there is the possibility of anyone being...

Page 197: ...can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condition ing Press button 2 page 189 again The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a Th...

Page 198: ...center air vent 3 Right center air vent Adjusting air distribution Push the slide for the left center vent 2 or right center vent 3 to the left right up or down The air flow is directed in the corre...

Page 199: ...trols in detail Automatic climate control CLK 350 USA standard equipped with automatic climate control depending on vehicle production date CLK 550 CLK 63 AMG standard equipped with automatic climate...

Page 200: ...aft free ventilation move the sliders for the center air vents and side air vents to the middle position Item 1 Left side air distribution control 2 Front defroster 3 Temperature control left raising...

Page 201: ...diate area of the air vents Always keep sufficient distance between unprotected parts of the body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution controls page 199 to direct the air to air ven...

Page 202: ...e passenger compart ment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically Deactivating Press button U page 199 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out The automatic operation...

Page 203: ...4 page 199 The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature Decreasing Press and hold temperature button b and or d page 199 until the de sired temperatur...

Page 204: ...ding to the selected control setting Opening center and side air vents Turn thumbwheels 2 6 and 7 page 198 upward The center air vents 5 and 8 and side air vents 1 and 3 page 198 are open Closing cent...

Page 205: ...witches automatically to the following functions cooling on to dehumidify maximum blowing and heating power air flows onto the windshield and the front side windows the air recirculation mode is switc...

Page 206: ...cuts off the intake of outside air and recirculates the air in the passenger compartment Activating Press button page 199 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Warning G Fogged windows impair visi...

Page 207: ...ir conditioning is turned off after 30 minutes if the outside temperature is above approximately 41 F 5 C Warning G Never operate the side windows and the tilt sliding sunroof if there is the possibil...

Page 208: ...al filter should be switched off when windows fog up on the inside or if the passenger compartment needs to be quickly heated or cooled down Warning G Never operate the side windows if there is the po...

Page 209: ...oist air can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condi tioning Press button 2 or 9 page 199 again The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air conditioning uses the refrige...

Page 210: ...gnition page 38 Press button 9 page 199 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button 9 page 199 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The residual heat is automatically turn...

Page 211: ...nts 2 Left center air vent 3 Right center air vent Adjusting air distribution Push the slide for the left center vent 2 or right center vent 3 to the left right up or down The air flow is directed in...

Page 212: ...stem controls while driving Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph approximately 50 km h your car is covering a distance of 44 feet approximately 14 m every second Warning G Any alterations made...

Page 213: ...212 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements...

Page 214: ...eric keypad Item Page 9 Speed dialing memory tele phone in descending order a Accepting a call telephone 239 b Telephone mode selector 234 c Speed dialing memory tele phone in ascending order 236 d Te...

Page 215: ...otary control of N button The volume will increase or decrease depending on the direction turned Do not press directly in the display face Otherwise the display will be damaged i If the radio is switc...

Page 216: ...n the display Press or soft key to increase or de crease tone level accordingly or Press RES soft key briefly to reset treble tones to their center level The radio switches back to the stan dard radio...

Page 217: ...returned to their center level and the volume is set to a predefined level Vehicles with sound system The sound setting is reset depending on the sound source activated Radio mode STANDARD CD AUX mod...

Page 218: ...in the display The volume distribution settings for fader and balance are set to their cen ter level The radio switches back to the stan dard radio menu four seconds after the last soft key is pressed...

Page 219: ...selected appears in the upper left hand corner of the display Calling up wavebands for radios with SAT Press FM AM or WB soft key repeatedly until desired waveband has been se lected The FM AM and WB...

Page 220: ...Press S or T button briefly The radio will tune to the next highest or next lowest receivable frequency Scan search Starting scan search Select desired waveband Press SC soft key SC will appear in the...

Page 221: ...emory The Autostore memory function provides an additional memory level The station memory for manually stored stations is not overwritten Calling up Autostore memory level and storing stations Press...

Page 222: ...on cannot be tuned in a search is automatically started Search Press S or T button to tune in the next receivable weather band sta tion Scan search Starting scan search Press SC soft key SC will appea...

Page 223: ...dio equipment and a subscription to a satellite radio service provider are required for the satellite radio operation de scribed here Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for details and availab...

Page 224: ...IUS Service Center for an activation re quest After activation of the satellite radio ser vice The satellite radio main menu appears The radio station selected last is audible provided it can be recei...

Page 225: ...s are avail able You can access the presets via number keys Accessing via number keys Enter number of preset you wish to se lect e g 1 The radio plays the station stored un der this number and the PTY...

Page 226: ...t of the selected category Otherwise the cur rently selected station remains tuned Tuning a station within the selected category The channels identified for the current ly selected category are arrang...

Page 227: ...l tone is heard The frequency is stored on the selected station button The radio saves the current station at the memory preset selected The mem ory preset selected appears in the sta tus line e g S3...

Page 228: ...The single CD player and the CD changer do not contain any parts that can be serviced by the user For safety reasons have any necessary ser vice work performed only by qualified per sonnel Warning G...

Page 229: ...ers The CD changer can read the following data carriers in MP3 mode CD DA CD R CD RW Compatible file systems and compres sion methods Use Romeo or Joliet Depending on file format used up to 128 charac...

Page 230: ...rization has been obtained from the copyright holder MP3 playback You can play an CD with MP3 files on the CD changer as you would play any stan dard audio CD All of the functions de scribed for the C...

Page 231: ...is located in the glove box Loading unloading the CD magazine Slide changer door to the right and press g button Magazine will be ejected 1 CD 2 CD changer 3 CD tray 4 CD magazine Remove magazine 4 a...

Page 232: ...d the selected magazine slot num ber appear in the upper left hand cor ner of the display If you have not removed a CD since the last time the CD audio source was activated the last CD listened to wil...

Page 233: ...mber of the track being played appears next to TRACK in the display You can only enter available track num bers Skipping tracks forward backward Skipping tracks forward Press S button briefly The next...

Page 234: ...racks of the current CD in random order Switching on random Press RDM soft key RDM appears in the display A ran domly selected track is played Switching off random Press RDM soft key again Repeat The...

Page 235: ...ack menu ap pears in the display GSM network phones Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the road must always be his her pri...

Page 236: ...ny button When your mobile phone is inserted into the telephone cradle you will see the re ception strength in the upper right hand corner of the display Switching on the telephone Switching on the te...

Page 237: ...t telephone number has been entered press s button Phone book The numbers stored in the phone book of the telephone can be called up either by name or number In addition incoming calls are stored in t...

Page 238: ...ton or The system jumps from one initial letter to the next in ascending or descending order Press and hold button or until desired initial letter has been reached or Press button or repeat edly until...

Page 239: ...with button or The letter R and the number of the memory position appear in the up per left hand corner of the display The numbers are stored in the order of the calls received When you have selected...

Page 240: ...made Accepting an incoming call If the telephone is active in the background reception symbol is visible in the display the audio source is muted when an incom ing call is received A ringing tone can...

Page 241: ...second call and switch between the callers or combine them into one call Note that the features described here are depending on availability from your mobile phone service provider Placing accepting a...

Page 242: ...tele phone cradle you will be prompted to en ter your PIN for 30 seconds page 235 This display disappears when you press any button When your mobile phone is inserted into the telephone cradle you wi...

Page 243: ...ter the correct code Switching off the telephone Press h button for approx three seconds PROCESSING appears in the display until the telephone is off Afterward PHONE OFF appears in the display Adjusti...

Page 244: ...s both the main entries and the sub entries of your phone book Press MEM soft key or press or Press desired numerical key 2 to 9 The stored entries are selected ac cording to the alphabetical order of...

Page 245: ...y received calls The number of received calls and then the call last received appear briefly in the display Select desired telephone number with button or The letter R and the number of the memory pos...

Page 246: ...ou can again place calls to the last ten tele phone numbers dialed using the redial function Manual redial Press s button The telephone number last dialed will appear in the display Select desired tel...

Page 247: ...l If you receive another call during an al ready active call you can accept the sec ond call and switch between the two Accepting a second call Place new call by entering tele phone number manually Yo...

Page 248: ...ead unit Consult the separate telephone operating instructions that came with your mobile phone for information on how to place a 911 emergency call on the mobile phone The following conditions must b...

Page 249: ...d Press h button to switch to tele phone operation CODE appears in the audio display Enter 911 using the number keypad on the audio head unit Press OK soft key or s button for di aling to begin DIALIN...

Page 250: ...ss close and automatic reversal func tion If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circum stance where you pulled the switch past the resistance point and released it to cl...

Page 251: ...t position the windows may also open or close when the air recirculation button in the con trol panel of the climate control page 189 or automatic climate control page 199 is pressed and held or the c...

Page 252: ...tion page 38 Pull the power window switches until the side windows are closed Hold the switches for approximately one second The power windows are synchronized If the upward movement of a door window...

Page 253: ...the vehicle The windows and soft top begin to open after approximately one second The message Top in operation ap pears in the multifunction display Release the button to interrupt procedure Make sure...

Page 254: ...ed Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt procedure Make sure all side windows and the soft top are properly closed before leaving the vehicle Warning G When closing the side...

Page 255: ...ows have reached the desired position Closing Pull soft top switch 1 twice Pull the switch briefly the first time Then pull the switch a second time and hold it until the side windows have reached the...

Page 256: ...way from the danger zone Warning G When leaving the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children u...

Page 257: ...erated again using the soft top switch If the roll bars have released and the soft top is closed contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center to have the roll bars low ered Do not attempt to lower the r...

Page 258: ...e 249 i For safety reasons the soft top cannot be closed while driving i The soft top cannot be closed using the soft top switch when the roll bars have been re leased The roll bars need to be lowered...

Page 259: ...operation is shown in the multifunction display a warning sounds for 10 seconds when starting to drive To prevent possible accidents drive the ve hicle only with the soft top either completely closed...

Page 260: ...pened Closing Convenience feature Press and hold button until the soft top is completely closed The windows and soft top begin to close after approximately one second During the closing procedure the...

Page 261: ...e multifunction display you will see K and the message Top being opened appears After about 15 seconds the roof hydraulics lose pres sure Properly lock the soft top page 258 be fore continuing to driv...

Page 262: ...en from its stor age bag 1 Upper section 2 Lower section Fold sections 1 and 2 together 3 Catch 4 Retainer claw 5 Snap fastener Press retainer claw 4 on upper sec tion into snap fastener 5 of lower se...

Page 263: ...ting fixture on left side Fold upper section of wind screen up toward head restraints until it stops Removing Fold upper section of wind screen back down Pull catch 8 back and pull wind screen out tow...

Page 264: ...e control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column page 24 Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system de signed to assist the driver during vehicle op eration Th...

Page 265: ...en the cruise control en gages the brakes Keep driver s foot area clear at all times in cluding the area under the brake pedal Ob jects stored in this area may impair pedal movement which could interf...

Page 266: ...ched off if you step on the brake pedal you press the parking brake pedal In this case the segments in the multifunc tion display page 264 go out and no warning sounds the vehicle speed is below 20 mp...

Page 267: ...4 The cruise control resumes the last set speed Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal The selected speed appears in the multi function display for approximately five sec onds and the correspondi...

Page 268: ...in the rear bumper 1 Sensors in the front bumper Warning G Parktronic is a supplemental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking an...

Page 269: ...If the obstacle is closer than the minimum distance the actual distance may no long er be indicated by the system Center approx 40 in 100 cm Corners approx 24 in 60 cm Center approx 48 in 120 cm Corne...

Page 270: ...approaches an object one or more distance segments will illuminate depending on the distance When the eighth distance segment illuminates you have reached the minimum distance Front area An intermitt...

Page 271: ...ly switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on Have the Parktronic system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible If only the red dis...

Page 272: ...the trunk Fold luggage cover back in direction of the arrow 1 Left hinge 2 Right hinge 3 Pull strap Pull ski sack roller blind upward using pull strap 3 Manually fold left 1 and right hinges 2 of ski...

Page 273: ...Flap 9 Catch Pull down catch 9 Open the flap 8 downwards in the di rection of the arrow From trunk slide skis into ski sack Warning G The ski sack is designed for up to two pairs of skis Do not load...

Page 274: ...b to eye c located on center tunnel in front of rear seat bench Tighten strap by pulling at the loose end arrow Unloading and folding Loosen both straps Disconnect hook b from eye c Unload skis Close...

Page 275: ...press left and right hinges where the word PRESS can be seen Fold luggage cover back and close it securely page 260 Removing the ski sack For ski sack removal we recommend that you contact an authoriz...

Page 276: ...t top or lug gage cargo when lowering the roof load trunk only to the height of the luggage cover do not permit luggage cargo to push up the closed luggage cover do not place anything on the shelf beh...

Page 277: ...ox Push the storage box back until it engages Warning G Do not store any flammable substances in side the vehicle or in the trunk Otherwise the flammable substances could ignite and start a fire insid...

Page 278: ...light items such as road maps mail etc Warning G The ruffled storage bag is intended for stor ing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may not be transport...

Page 279: ...open it fully Closing telephone compartment Slide cover 1 back Warning G The parcel net is intended for storing light weight items only Heavy objects objects with sharp edges or fragile objects may n...

Page 280: ...t fill containers to a height where the contents especially hot liquids could spill during braking vehicle maneuvers or in an accident Liquids spilled on vehicle occu pants may cause serious personal...

Page 281: ...htray insert Opening ashtray Briefly press the bottom of cover plate 1 The cover plate opens automatically Removing ashtray insert Secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake Move the ge...

Page 282: ...late 1 to close ashtray The cover plate engages Rear seat ashtray 1 Button 2 Ashtray insert 3 Cover Opening ashtray Pull at top of cover 3 Removing ashtray insert Push button 1 to disengage ashtray in...

Page 283: ...children unat tended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsupervised ac cess to a vehicle could result in an accident and or serious personal injury The lighter socket can...

Page 284: ...t Press the floormat eyelets 4 onto re tainer pins 5 in direction of arrow 3 i The power outlet can be used to accommodate electrical consumers e g air pump auxiliary lamps up to a maximum of 180 W Wa...

Page 285: ...l injury Warning G Please do not forget that your primary re sponsibility is to drive the vehicle A driver s attention to the road must always be his her primary focus when driving For your safety and...

Page 286: ...into connector contact 2 on cradle 3 Push the top of the mobile phone in di rection of arrow 1 until the lug on the mobile phone release button engages The mobile phone is connected to the network vi...

Page 287: ...ile phone cra dle Example illustration 1 To release the mobile phone cradle 2 To remove the mobile phone cradle 3 Mobile phone cradle Press release button in direction of arrow 1 and take mobile phone...

Page 288: ...door unlock and more System self check Initially after switching on the ignition malfunctions are detected and indicated the indicator lamps in the SOS button the Roadside Assistance button and the I...

Page 289: ...of the vehicle will be established automatically soon af ter the emergency call has been initiated The Response Center will attempt to determine more precisely the nature of the emergency provided the...

Page 290: ...uld not initiate an emergency call e g the rele vant cellular phone network is not available The message Call failed appears in the multifunction display for approximately ten seconds Should this occu...

Page 291: ...z Center For services such as labor and or towing charges may apply Refer to the Roadside Assistance manual for more information The following is only available in the USA Sign and Drive services Serv...

Page 292: ...i The indicator lamp on the Information button remains illuminated in red for ap proximately ten seconds during the system self check after switching on ignition together with the SOS button and the...

Page 293: ...respective button flashes until the call is concluded Calls can only be terminated by a Response Center or Custom er Assistance Center representative except Roadside Assistance and Information calls w...

Page 294: ...te openers or oth er devices compatible with HomeLink or some other systems Before the integrated remote control can be used it must be programmed to the ga rage door opener gate operator or other dev...

Page 295: ...ated remote control to a garage door opener or gate operator make sure people and objects are out of the way of the device to prevent po tential harm or damage When programming a garage door opener th...

Page 296: ...Indicator lamp 1 will flash first slowly and then rapidly Step 5 After indicator lamp 1 changes from a slow to a rapidly flashing light release the hand held remote control button and the signal trans...

Page 297: ...grammed signal transmitter button 2 3 or 4 Step 11 Press hold for 2 seconds and release same signal transmitter button a sec ond time to complete the training process Step 12 Confirm the garage door...

Page 298: ...nds Without releasing the signal transmitter button proceed with programming starting with step 3 Operation of integrated remote control Switch on the ignition page 38 Select and press the appropriate...

Page 299: ...ighten the antenna wire from the garage door opener assembly This may help improve transmitting and or receiving signals i Certain types of garage door openers are in compatible with the integrated re...

Page 300: ...299 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 301: ...attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever Select positions 3 2 or 1 only when driving at moderate speeds for hill driving Select mode C as the preferr...

Page 302: ...illy area Drinking and driving Pedals Warning G Drinking and driving and or taking drugs and driving are very dangerous combina tions Even a small amount of alcohol or drugs can affect your reflexes p...

Page 303: ...is necessary to brake and steer the vehicle Warning G After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the brakes or through wa ter deep enough to wet brake components the first braking acti...

Page 304: ...high performance brake system is designed to operate under the extremely high operating demands required to accommodate the performance capabili ties of the vehicle The brakes may produce a squeaking...

Page 305: ...it is important to maintain and have the brake system checked regularly When starting off on a slippery surface do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP switched off Doin...

Page 306: ...nd lock the vehicle when leaving Warning G If you feel a sudden significant vibration or ride disturbance or you suspect that possi ble damage to your vehicle has occurred you should turn on the hazar...

Page 307: ...s for the winter season to ensure normal balanced handling characteristics On packed snow they can reduce your stopping distance compared to summer tires Stopping distance however is still considerabl...

Page 308: ...when purchasing new tires For Information on how to identify the tire speed rating on a tire s sidewall see Tire size designation load and speed rating page 337 If you are uncertain about the correct...

Page 309: ...or more information see Winter driving page 351 i For information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains page 352 Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking ac...

Page 310: ...er in these areas could cause damage to electrical components or wiring of the engine or transmission or could result in water being in gested by the engine through the air intake causing severe inter...

Page 311: ...will function properly only when maintained strictly ac cording to factory specifications Any ad justments to the engine should therefore be carried out only by qualified Mercedes Benz Center authori...

Page 312: ...xhaust gas contains carbon monoxide CO and inhaling it can cause un consciousness and lead to death Do not run the engine in confined areas such as a garage which are not properly ventilated If you th...

Page 313: ...tch Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at the point indicated by the arrow 1 The fuel filler flap springs open Turn fuel cap counterclockwise and hold on to it until possible pressure is released Wa...

Page 314: ...ving the fuel pump nozzle which could cause personal injury i Make sure to close the fuel filler flap before locking your vehicle as the flap locking pin prevents closing after you have locked the veh...

Page 315: ...p cleaning system page 322 Engine oil level For more information on engine oil see Engine oil page 317 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs see...

Page 316: ...s open even when the engine is turned off Parts of the engine can become very hot To prevent burns only touch owner serviceable components described in the Operator s Manual and comply with all releva...

Page 317: ...sure the hood is fully closed If you can raise the hood at a point above the headlamps then it is not properly closed Open it again and let it drop with somewhat greater force To avoid damage to the w...

Page 318: ...e vehicle must be parked on level ground with the engine at operating tempera ture the vehicle must have been sta tionary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off with the engine not at opera...

Page 319: ...ding The oil level is correct when it is be tween the lower min mark 3 and upper max mark 2 of oil dipstick 1 If necessary add engine oil For adding engine oil see Adding en gine oil page 319 For more...

Page 320: ...nly use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System U S vehicles or FSS Canada vehicles For a listing of approved engine oils and oil filters refer to the Factor...

Page 321: ...place and tighten cap 2 More information on coolant can be found in the Technical data section page 477 Warning G In order to avoid any potentially serious burns Use extreme caution when opening the h...

Page 322: ...enter about steps you need to observe Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require...

Page 323: ...Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water or commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending on am bient temperatures For more information see Windshield wash...

Page 324: ...eplacing individual tires you should mount new tires on the front wheels first on vehicles with same sized wheels all around Warning G Replace rims or tires with the same designa tion manufacturer and...

Page 325: ...onditions Make sure you also inspect the spare tire periodically for condition and inflation Spare tires will age and become worn over time even if never used and thus should be inspected and replaced...

Page 326: ...s as a solid band across the tread Storing tires Cleaning tires Warning G Although the applicable federal motor safety laws consider a tire to be worn when the treadwear indicators TWI become visible...

Page 327: ...The certification label found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehicle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the v...

Page 328: ...city The placard showing the seating capacity is located on the driver s door B pillar page 326 1 Seating capacity information on the Tire and Loading Information placard Warning G Do not overload the...

Page 329: ...0 lbs and there will be five 150 lbs passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x150 650 lbs Step 5 Determine the combined weight of lugga...

Page 330: ...tion Occupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit from placard minus combined weight of all occupants 1 1500 lbs 4 front 2 rear...

Page 331: ...Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR The to tal allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear To assure that your vehicle does not ex ceed the maximum permissible weight limits GVWR an...

Page 332: ...page 332 Placard 1 Tire and Loading Information placard with recommended cold tire inflation pressures The placard lists the recommended cold tire inflation pressures for maximum load ed vehicle weigh...

Page 333: ...he tire inflation pressure Some vehicles may have supplemental tire pressure information for vehicle loads less than the maximum loaded vehicle condi tion If such information is provided it can be fou...

Page 334: ...nd check against the recom mended tire inflation pressure on the placard on the driver s door B pillar page 331 If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire inflation pressure Install the valv...

Page 335: ...s indicated on the vehicle s tire information placard Driving on a significantly under in flated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficie...

Page 336: ...age appears in the multifunction display Press the reset button in the instrument cluster page 136 The following message will appear in the multifunction display Restart Run Flat Indicator Cancel Yes...

Page 337: ...a total loss of pressure in one or more tires You may only use the MOExtended system in conjunction with the Run Flat Indicator page 334 For information on driving in case of pres sure loss in one or...

Page 338: ...er 6 Tire ply material page 346 7 Tire size designation load and speed rating page 337 8 Load identification page 341 9 Tire name Tire size designation load and speed rating 1 Tire width 2 Aspect rati...

Page 339: ...s expressed in percentage The aspect ratio is arrived at by dividing section height by section width Tire code The tire code 3 page 337 indicates the tire construction type The R stands for radial tir...

Page 340: ...fied load limit as indicated on the plac ard located on the driver s door B pillar Overloading the tires can overheat them possibly causing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling...

Page 341: ...service description The letter Y designates the speed rating and the speed capabil ity of the tire is limited to 186 mph 300 km h Any tire with a speed capability above 186 mph 300 km h must include...

Page 342: ...ht load tire C D E designates load range associated with the maximum load a tire can carry at a specified pressure i Not all M S rated tires provide special win ter performance Make sure the tires you...

Page 343: ...re 1 DOT 2 Manufacturer s identification mark 3 Tire size 4 Tire type code at the option of the tire manufacturer 5 Date of manufacture DOT Department of Transportation A tire branding symbol 1 page 3...

Page 344: ...of 2002 Maximum tire load 1 Maximum tire load rating The maximum tire load is the maximum weight the tires are designed to support For more information on tire load rating page 338 For information on...

Page 345: ...re resistance i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in above illustration Warning G Never exceed the max tire inflation pressu...

Page 346: ...heir use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction The traction grades from...

Page 347: ...he Federal Mo tor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Tire ply material 1 Plies in sidewa...

Page 348: ...the rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least 3 hours or driv en no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle wit...

Page 349: ...mal driving conditions Normal occupant weight The number of occupants the vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 68 kilograms 150 lbs Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicl...

Page 350: ...ch include steel nylon polyester and others Tire speed rating Part of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved Traction Force exerted by the vehicle on the road via the...

Page 351: ...6000 miles 5000 to 10000 km or sooner if neces sary according to the degree of tire wear The same rotation spinning direction must be maintained page 326 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire w...

Page 352: ...er performance Make sure the tires you use show the mountain snowflake marking on the tire sidewall These tires meet specific snow traction performance requirements of the Rubber Manufacturers Associa...

Page 353: ...now chains on the spare wheel page 469 Warning G If you use your spare tire when winter tires are fitted on the other wheels be aware that the difference in tire characteristics may very well impair t...

Page 354: ...will notify you when your next mainte nance service is due Starting approximately 1 month before your next maintenance service is due one of the following messages will appear in the multifunction dis...

Page 355: ...the following message in the multifunction display Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles km Service A exceeded by XXX days In addition a signal sounds when the message appears Any authorized Mercedes Ben...

Page 356: ...tion for resetting the maintenance service indicator in the maintenance relevant information for your vehicle Such information is available from either your authorized Mercedes Benz Center or directly...

Page 357: ...frequent washings are necessary to deal with unfavorable conditions near the ocean in industrial areas smoke exhaust emissions during winter operation You should check your vehicle from time to time f...

Page 358: ...water drops on the paint surface do not bead up This should normally be done every 3 to 5 months depending on the climate and washing detergent used Mercedes Benz approved Paint Cleaner should be app...

Page 359: ...h clean water and thoroughly dry with a chamois Do not allow cleaning agents to dry on the finish Automatic car wash You can have your car washed in an automatic car wash from the start Automatic car...

Page 360: ...ld in exterior rear view mirrors prior to running the vehicle through an automatic car wash to prevent damage to the mirrors i After running the vehicle through an automatic car wash wipe any wax off...

Page 361: ...ar organic solvents They will cause damage which is not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Ornamental moldings For regular cleaning and care of ornamental moldings use a damp cloth i In gen...

Page 362: ...suitable may damage the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps Therefore do not use abrasives solvents or cleaners that contain solvents Never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth...

Page 363: ...d before turning the SmartKey in the starter switch or pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button vehicles with KEYLESS GO Hold on to the wiper when folding the wiper arm back If released the force of...

Page 364: ...ear window Use a soft bristle brush or a dry shampoo cleaner in case of excessive dirt Warning G Do not use cleaners or cockpit care sprays containing solvents to clean the cockpit or the steering whe...

Page 365: ...rcise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not become wet Wood trims Dampen cloth using water and use damp cloth to clean wood trims in your vehicle The seat belts...

Page 366: ...will I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Battery...

Page 367: ...ms specified above If the ABS control unit is malfunctioning other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Wh...

Page 368: ...e brake system is still functioning normally but without the systems specified above Drive a short distance with added caution at a vehicle speed of above 12 mph 20 km h When the ABS indicator lamp go...

Page 369: ...thorized Mercedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the brake warning lamp illumi nated can result in an accident Have your brake system checked...

Page 370: ...ts Limp Home Mode emergency operation Have the vehicle checked as soon as possi ble by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link the ve...

Page 371: ...m The fuel cap may not be closed properly or the fuel system may be leaky Check the fuel cap page 312 If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system chec...

Page 372: ...rized Mercedes Benz Center Avoid high engine loads e g driving uphill and stop and go driving The red coolant warning lamp comes on while driving and you hear a warning sound The coolant temperature h...

Page 373: ...iving to the prevailing road weather and traffic conditions If the ESP cannot be switched on Continue driving with added caution Observer additional messages that may appear in the multifunction displ...

Page 374: ...checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible The red seat belt telltale comes on for a maximum of 6 seconds after starting the engine The seat belt telltale reminds you and your...

Page 375: ...an intermittent warning chime with increasing intensity The vehicle s speed once exceeded 15 mph 25 km h and you and or your front pas senger have forgotten to fasten your seat belts Fasten your seat...

Page 376: ...to the near est authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi cated as outlined above the SRS may not be operational For your safety we strongly recommend th...

Page 377: ...ront passenger seat The system is malfunctioning Have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow cor...

Page 378: ...o objects applying supplemental weight onto the seat are present If the front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp remains out have the system checked as soon as possible by an authorized Merced...

Page 379: ...on display using the reset button page 136 or button k j or on the steering wheel Other messages of high priority and messages of less immediate priority can be cleared from the multifunction display...

Page 380: ...on about your driving conditions such as speed or outside temperature warn ing indicator lamps malfunction warning messages or the failure of any systems Driving characteristics may be impaired If you...

Page 381: ...an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions in creases the risk of an accident Cruise con trol and SPEEDTRONIC inoperative Cruise control is malfuncti...

Page 382: ...does not disappear Continue driving with added caution Have the system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Failure to follow these instructions increas es the risk of an...

Page 383: ...al weight Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check the front passenger seat for the following Switch off the ignition page 36 Remove child and child restraint from front passe...

Page 384: ...ultifunction display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction disp...

Page 385: ...an a small individual is occupying the front pas senger seat Forces acting on the seat may make the system sense a decrease in weight Stop the vehicle in a safe location as soon as possible and check...

Page 386: ...function display at any time the seat is unoccupied Wait at last 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunction display...

Page 387: ...R or D Place the gear selector lever in position P Please shift to N or P You have attempted to start the engine with the KEYLESS GO start stop button while the gear selector lever was in position R...

Page 388: ...r each tire Then reactivate the Run Flat Indicator Tire pressure Check tires The Run Flat Indicator indicates that the pressure is too low in one or more tires Carefully bring the vehicle to a halt av...

Page 389: ...heck the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an inoperative water pump which may result in damage to the engine Notify an authorized Mercedes...

Page 390: ...rcedes Benz Center Do not add brake fluid This will not solve the problem Warning G Driving with the message Check brake fluid level displayed can result in an ac cident Have your brake system checked...

Page 391: ...ve to add coolant frequently have the cooling system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may b...

Page 392: ...so Apply the parking brake page 58 Turn off the engine Check the poly V belt If it is broken Do not continue to drive Otherwise the engine will overheat due to an in operative water pump which may re...

Page 393: ...instrument cluster page 26 Have the fan replaced as soon as possible Warning G Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch...

Page 394: ...em may be leaky Check the fuel cap page 312 If it is not closed properly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Certain electron...

Page 395: ...engine oil should be topped to the required level with an approved oil specified in the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet Display symbol Display message Possible cause consequence Possible so...

Page 396: ...ies The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO batter ies are discharged Change the batteries page 425 Key not detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is not recognized while the engine is running be cause the SmartK...

Page 397: ...Key in the starter switch Message is only a reminder Insert SmartKey in the starter switch Take the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO with you when leaving the vehicle Active headlamps inoperative The Bi Xenon...

Page 398: ...t fog lamp is malfunctioning Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Front foglamp right side The right front fog lamp is malfunctioning Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Cent...

Page 399: ...malfunctioning Halogen headlamp Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 430 Bi Xenon headlamp Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Low beam right side The right low beam l...

Page 400: ...ioning Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Side marker lamp front right The front right side marker lamp is mal functioning Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soo...

Page 401: ...ight mirror The turn signal in the right exterior rear view mirror is malfunctioning This mes sage will only appear if a critical number of LEDs have stopped working Contact an authorized Mercedes Ben...

Page 402: ...op One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning Have the Tele Aid system checked by an authorized Mercedes Benz Center 1 Restraint system malfunction Visit workshop The system...

Page 403: ...while driving Pull over to the side of the road and re peat soft top operation while the vehi cle is stationary _ Steering oil Visit workshop The steering gear oil level is too low There is a danger...

Page 404: ...e Please close skibag This message will appear when the soft top is operated with the ski sack roller blind in its upward position Pull the ski sack roller blind downward and secure it page 274 Please...

Page 405: ...ergency opera tion a pair of gloves 2 Electric air pump 3 Towing eye bolt 4 Vehicle jack 5 TIREFIT kit 6 Fuse extractor 7 Wheel wrench 8 Collapsible wheel chock Vehicle tool kit The vehicle tool kit i...

Page 406: ...storage well casing 2 over the vehicle tool kit storage well casing 5 and turn retaining screw 1 clockwise as far it will go to secure the Minispare wheel Disengage trunk floor handle in upper edge of...

Page 407: ...take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle while it is supported by...

Page 408: ...the lower plate all the way into the openings of the base plate 3 For information on where to place wheel chocks when changing a wheel see Lift ing the vehicle page 441 Minispare wheel The Minispare...

Page 409: ...e the Minispare wheel Disengage trunk floor handle in upper edge of trunk and lower trunk floor cov er i Arrow 2 on vehicle tool kit storage well casing 4 must point in the direction of travel Otherwi...

Page 410: ...are wheel mounted For more information see Rims and tires page 466 Spare wheel bolts The spare wheel bolts are fixed at the Minispare wheel 1 Wheel bolt for light alloy rims 2 Wheel bolt for Minispare...

Page 411: ...Insert the mechanical key into the driver s door lock until it stops Turn the mechanical key counterclock wise to position 1 until the locking knob moves up The driver s door is unlocked Pull the doo...

Page 412: ...echanical key back and remove it from the trunk lid lock Locking the vehicle If you cannot lock the vehicle with the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO do the following Close the passenger door and...

Page 413: ...le 1 Tab 2 Tool Pull the tab 1 of the covering back in direction of the center armrest com partment Insert a tool 2 e g flat blade screw driver into the opening Perform the following two steps simul t...

Page 414: ...gine or if it comes on while driving then the roll bar system is not operating properly and may not activate in an accident In this case raise the roll bars manually before continuing to drive For saf...

Page 415: ...s head restraint down Take hex wrench out of its storage location in the storage well casing page 405 Align hex wrench so that its long side is parallel to orientation seam 1 and in sert hex wrench 2...

Page 416: ...till does not func tion properly you can close the soft top manually This procedure should be performed with great care by two persons Engage parking brake Lower the side windows Manually closing the...

Page 417: ...storage well casing page 405 Open the left side trim panel in the trunk 1 Locking mechanism Pull locking mechanism 1 out until it stops and rotate it approx one quarter of a turn Make sure the locking...

Page 418: ...arter of a turn Make sure the locking mechanism does not retract again If this happens pull the locking mechanism out again and rotate it approx one quarter of a turn 4 Hex wrench 5 Screw of hydraulic...

Page 419: ...rs 6 of soft top storage compart ment hinge 7 forward on both sides over the detent position 8 Strap Pull strap 8 supplied in vehicle tool kit behind soft top storage compart ment through hinge 7 Brin...

Page 420: ...rd and out to the rear i Do not place the SmartKey in the open trunk You may lock yourself out Vehicles with KEYLESS GO To prevent a possi ble inadvertent lockout the trunk lid will open automatically...

Page 421: ...nt should each take hold of the soft top com partment cover as shown in the illustration Both of you should use your free hand to support yourselves on the edge of the trunk lid as shown in the illust...

Page 422: ...Turn the soft top locking mechanism screw with hex wrench clockwise in di rection of arrow c as far as it will go The clasp will open and the soft top will engage audibly Turn the soft top locking me...

Page 423: ...ing frame e until it is positioned on the soft top compartment cover f You and your assistant should press soft top compartment cover f for ward and down with the palms of your hands until it snaps in...

Page 424: ...s soft top compartment cover f forward and lower material ten sioning frame e your hands cannot be come trapped Make sure you turn the hex wrench counter clockwise as far as it will go Otherwise the s...

Page 425: ...rmly press the head restraint cushion 1 back toward the rear head restraint cover 2 until it engages Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second seat After resetting the active h...

Page 426: ...rials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling...

Page 427: ...al key 1 into the opening Press mechanical key 1 in direction of arrow The battery compartment 2 is un latched Pull battery compartment 2 out of the housing 3 Batteries 4 Contact spring Remove the bat...

Page 428: ...portant Have headlamps checked and readjusted at regular intervals and when a bulb has been replaced See an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for headlamp adjustment i If the headlamps or front fog lamp...

Page 429: ...7 55 W D2S 35 W 4 Halogen headlamp High beam high beam flasher Bi Xenon headlamp High beam flasher H7 55 W H7 55 W Parking and standing lamp W 5 W 5 Front fog lamp Corner illuminating front fog lamp H...

Page 430: ...e rior rear view mirrors High mounted brake lamp Bi Xenon lamps Front fog lamps Front side marker lamps Warning G Keep bulbs out of reach of children Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot Al low the...

Page 431: ...erclock wise and remove it Turn bulb holder 4 with the bulb coun terclockwise and remove it Pull the bulb at its socket out of bulb holder 4 Insert the new bulb so that its socket locates in the reces...

Page 432: ...ckwise Front lamps Bi Xenon type 1 Bulb socket for turn signal lamp 2 Housing cover for high beam flasher parking and standing lamp 3 Housing cover for Bi Xenon headlamp 4 Bulb holder for high beam fl...

Page 433: ...k into the lamp Align housing cover 2 and turn it clockwise Additional turn signal lamps The additional turn signal lamps in the ex terior rear view mirrors have LEDs If a malfunction occurs or LEDs f...

Page 434: ...espective bulb and turn counterclockwise out of its bulb socket Press the new bulb gently into its bulb socket and turn clockwise until it engages Reinstall the bulb carrier Let tab 2 page 432 engage...

Page 435: ...le s on board electronics have status 0 before replacing a wiper blade Otherwise the wiper motor could suddenly turn on and cause injury Warning G Wiper blades are components that are sub ject to wear...

Page 436: ...rection of arrow 3 until it audibly engages The wiper blade is locked Hold on to the wiper arm If released the force of the impact from the tensioning spring could crack the windshield Make certain th...

Page 437: ...h SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Turn off the engine by pressing the KEYLESS GO start stop button on the gear selector lever once page 60 Open the driver s door this puts the ig nition in position 0 page 38...

Page 438: ...e or a damaged wheel Do not drive the vehicle under such circum stances Contact your nearest Mercedes Benz Center for assistance or call Roadside Assistance Warning G Take care not to allow the conten...

Page 439: ...once Do not depress brake pedal Press I on electric air pump switch 8 The electric air pump should now switch on and inflate the tire After 5 minutes the pressure gauge must display at least 26 psi 1...

Page 440: ...l distribute itself evenly inside the tire After driving the vehicle for an initial 10 minutes check the tire inflation pressure using pressure gauge 9 on the air pump Warning G If a tire inflation pr...

Page 441: ...Benz Center Warning G If tire inflation pressure has fallen below 20 psi 1 3 bar do not continue to drive the vehicle Park your vehicle safely away from the road way and contact the nearest authorize...

Page 442: ...surface However should cir cumstances require you to do so on a hill place the wheel chock and the other size able object as follows Place the wheel chock and another sizeable object on the downhill s...

Page 443: ...p the vehicle at the jack take up brackets built into both sides of the vehicle To help avoid personal injury use the jack only to lift the vehicle during a wheel change Never get beneath the vehicle...

Page 444: ...el bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit Remove the remaining bolts Remove the wheel Warning G The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi cle briefly for wheel changes It is not suit...

Page 445: ...heel bolts 2 for the Minispare wheel will physically damage the vehicle s brakes To avoid paint damage place wheel flat against hub and hold it there while installing first wheel bolt Warning G Always...

Page 446: ...are tight Observe a tightening torque of 80 lb ft 110 Nm Before storing the jack it should be fully collapsed with handle folded in storage position page 406 Store the jack and the other vehicle tool...

Page 447: ...g style must be adapt ed accordingly Avoid abrupt steering and driving maneuvers as well as driving over obstacles road curbs potholes or off road areas This is especially important if the ve hicle is...

Page 448: ...tely flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive Keep flames or sparks away from battery avoid improper...

Page 449: ...ve cover 3 from the positive ter minal Disconnect the battery positive lead Removing the battery Remove the screw securing the battery Remove the battery support and bracket Pull out the ventilation h...

Page 450: ...unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes Benz is being used Gases may escape during charg ing and cause explosions that may result in paint damage corrosion or personal injury An...

Page 451: ...ric acid Do not allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes skin or clothing In case it does immediately flush affected area with water and seek medical help if necessary A battery will also produce...

Page 452: ...e terminal 1 of the charged battery with the positive under hood terminal 2 in front of the filter box with the jumper cable Clamp cable to charged battery 1 first Start engine of the vehicle with the...

Page 453: ...n posi tion N and the engine must be shut off SmartKey in starter switch position 0 or 1 Oth erwise the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the rear wheel brakes When towing the vehicle wit...

Page 454: ...the following With the automatic central locking activated and the SmartKey in starter switch position 2 or KEYLESS GO start stop button in position 2 the vehicle doors lock if the left front wheel a...

Page 455: ...e of rear bumper To remove cover Press mark on cover 1 or 2 Lift cover off to reveal the threaded hole for towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit located in the compartment...

Page 456: ...recess 2 on the edge of cover 1 Loosen cover 1 from the bumper us ing lever to reveal the threaded hole for towing eye bolt The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit located in the compartment...

Page 457: ...artment on the driver s side page 457 on the driver s side of the engine com partment page 457 in the trunk page 458 Before replacing fuses Apply the parking brake page 59 Make sure the gear selector...

Page 458: ...from cockpit using lever Using your hands remove fuse box cover 1 rearward Closing fuse box Attach fuse box cover 1 in the front Fold fuse box cover 1 in until it engages Fuse box in engine compartmen...

Page 459: ...s 5 Installing cover Insert cover 1 sideways into retainer 3 Twist screws 2 90 clockwise Fuse box in trunk The fuse box is located in the trunk behind the left hand trim panel 1 Trim panel Opening fus...

Page 460: ...459 Technical data Parts service Warranty coverage Identification labels Layout of poly V belt drive Engine Rims and tires Electrical system Main dimensions and weights Fuels coolants lubricants etc...

Page 461: ...ore than 300000 different parts for Mercedes Benz models are available Genuine Mercedes Benz parts are subject ed to stringent quality inspections Each part has been specifically developed man ufactur...

Page 462: ...warranties New Vehicle Limited Warranty Emission System Warranty Emission Performance Warranty California Maine Massachusetts and Vermont Emission Control Systems Warranty Replacement parts and acces...

Page 463: ...ssenger seat page 463 on the lower edge of the windshield page 463 Example certification label U S vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code Example certification label Canada vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code i...

Page 464: ...rection of arrow VIN 5 is visible 6 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 7 Vacuum line routing diagram label 8 VIN lower edg...

Page 465: ...belt tensioner 4 Power steering pump 5 Air conditioning compressor 6 Crankshaft 7 Coolant pump 8 Generator alternator CLK 63 AMG 1 Idler pulley 2 Idler pulley 3 Idler pulley 4 Automatic belt tensione...

Page 466: ...Stroke 3 39 in 86 00 mm 3 56 in 90 50 mm 3 72 in 94 60 mm Total piston displacement 213 5 cu in 3498 cm3 333 25 cu in 5461 cm3 378 8 cu in 6208 cm3 Compression ratio 10 5 1 10 5 1 11 3 1 Output acc t...

Page 467: ...acteristics that could cause them to come into contact with the vehicle body or axle parts Damage to the tires or the vehicle may be the result i Further information on tires and rims is available at...

Page 468: ...S Winter tires1 2 3 2 Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator only 3 Not available as factory equipment 225 45 R17 91 H M S MOExtended 225 45 R17 91 H M S MOExtended Model CLK 63 AMG Rims...

Page 469: ...91W 225 40 ZR18 92Y XL Extra Load Summer tires 1 2 2 Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator only 225 45 R17 91W MOExtended 225 45 R17 91W MOExtended Rear axle Rims light alloy 8 5 J x17 H...

Page 470: ...pressure on the yellow label on the spare wheel rim differs from the values given in this Operator s Manual inflate the spare wheel tire to the recommended tire inflation pressure given on the yellow...

Page 471: ...motor 14 V 1 4 KW 14 V 1 7 KW 14 V 2 2 KW Battery 12 V 100 Ah 12 V 100 Ah 12 V 100 Ah Spark plugs Bosch Platin Y 7 MPP 33 NGK PLKR 6A Bosch F8 DPP 332 NGK PFR 5R 11 NGK T 20036N Electrode gap 0 031 i...

Page 472: ...irrors folded out 78 4 in 1991 mm 78 4 in 1991 mm 78 4 in 1991 mm Overall vehicle height 55 6 in 1413 mm 55 4 in 1408 mm 55 3 in 1405 mm Overall vehicle height when opening closing soft top 80 2 in 20...

Page 473: ...p service fluids out of the reach of children For health reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your eyes or any open wounds If a service fluid is swallowed con...

Page 474: ...11 5 US qt 10 9 l MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze Agent Fuel tank including a reserve of CLK 350 CLK 550 CLK 63 AMG 16 35 US gal 62 0 l 2 11 US gal 8 0 l 2 11 US gal 8 0 l 3 17 US gal 12 0 l Premium...

Page 475: ...ever use R 12 CFC or mineral based lubricating oil Otherwise damage to the system will occur Using engine oils and oil filters of specifica tion other than those expressly required for the Maintenance...

Page 476: ...cause serious per sonal injury Never allow sparks flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline Turn off the engine before refueling Whenever you are around gasoline avoid in haling fumes and skin or clot...

Page 477: ...only the use of quality gasoline containing additives that prevent the build up of carbon depos its After an extended period of using fuels without such additives carbon deposits can build up especia...

Page 478: ...ry Approved Service Products pamphlet are used to renew the coolant concentra tion or bring it back up to the proper level To provide important corrosion protection the solution must be at least 45 a...

Page 479: ...ce life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle Mercedes Benz 325 0 Anticorrosion Anti freeze agent Before the start of the winter season or once a year in hot...

Page 480: ...tures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water 1 part MB SummerFit to 100 parts water 1 34 fl...

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Page 482: ...s 149 Overall analysis 148 RACETIMER 149 Vehicle supply voltage 146 Anticorrosion antifreeze 477 478 Antiglare Rear view mirror 184 185 Antilock Brake System see ABS Anti theft alarm system indicator...

Page 483: ...tic Transmission Fluid see ATF B Backrest Seat Multicontour 121 Seat Power 40 Backup lamps Messages in display 399 Replacing bulbs 427 428 Bar 347 BAS 90 Batteries SmartKey Changing 426 Checking batte...

Page 484: ...seat anchors 85 Occupant Classification System OCS 71 Cigarette lighter 282 Climate control see Climate control system Climate control system Air conditioning refrigerant 474 Air conditioning Cooling...

Page 485: ...31 Replacing bulbs 428 429 Cruise control 263 Canceling 265 Cruise control lever 263 Current speed 264 Fine adjustment 266 Higher speed 265 Last stored speed Resume function 266 Slower speed 266 Cup h...

Page 486: ...ng off 304 Driving safety systems ABS 88 BAS 90 Electronic traction system 92 ESP 90 Driving systems Cruise control 263 Parktronic system CLK 63 AMG USA Canada all vehicles 267 Driving tips 174 Accele...

Page 487: ...h KEYLESS GO 60 Turning off with SmartKey 60 Engine coolant see Coolant Engine oil 317 474 Adding 319 474 Additives 474 Changing 319 474 Checking level Dipstick 317 Consumption 317 Filler cap 319 Fill...

Page 488: ...er flap 312 Locking unlocking 312 Opening 312 Fuel reserve warning lamp 27 Fuel tank Capacity 473 Filler flap 312 Message in display 395 Fuel Premium unleaded gasoline 313 475 476 Fuels coolants lubri...

Page 489: ...am see High beam flasher High beam see High beam headlamps Light sensor 396 Locator lighting 129 Low beam see Low beam headlamps Manual headlamp mode 127 Messages in display 397 400 Night security ill...

Page 490: ...ments and controls see Cockpit Interior lighting 134 Delayed shut off 163 Interior rear view mirror 45 184 Antiglare position 184 Auto dimming 185 Interior storage spaces see Storage compartments J Ja...

Page 491: ...warning ABS 27 366 Battery SmartKey 100 105 Brakes 27 368 Center console 376 377 CHECK ENGINE 369 370 Coolant 371 Coolant temperature 27 137 Distance warning 27 Engine diagnostics 369 370 Engine malfu...

Page 492: ...ps Manual shift program Deactivating 183 Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG 181 MAXCOOL maximum cooling 205 Maximum load rating Tires 348 Maximum loaded vehicle weight Tire inflation pressure 348 Maximum...

Page 493: ...Button operation 140 N Navigation system 151 See separate COMAND operating instructions Net Parcel 277 Neutral gear position Automatic transmission 170 172 New vehicle break in 300 Night security ill...

Page 494: ...389 Warning sounds 53 Parking lamps 126 Message in display 398 Replacing bulbs 428 431 432 Parktronic 270 Parktronic system CLK 63 AMG USA Canada all vehicles 267 Cleaning system sensors 361 Malfunct...

Page 495: ...ing lamp 31 135 Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps Rear lamps see Tail lamps Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays Rear seat head restraints see Head restraints Rear side windows Blocking operation 86 Rear side imp...

Page 496: ...ubber parts cleaning 363 Run Flat Indicator Canada only 334 S Safety Driving safety systems 88 Occupant 64 Reporting defects 18 Safety belts see Seat belts Satellite radio 222 Seat belts 75 Automatic...

Page 497: ...olding and loading 271 Unloading and folding 273 SmartKey see Key SmartKey 98 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO see KEYLESS GO Snow chains 352 Snow tires 351 Soft top 255 Cleaning 359 Emergency operations 415...

Page 498: ...357 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 474 Brake fluid 475 Capacities fuels coolants lubricants etc 472 473 Coolant 473 477 Electrical system 470 Engine 465 Engine oil 474 Engine oil additive...

Page 499: ...re and maintenance 324 Chains 352 Cleaning 325 Direction of rotation Spinning 326 Driving instructions 305 Important notes Tire inflation pressure 332 Inflation pressure 314 331 333 Inflation pressure...

Page 500: ...alogen 431 Turn signals 55 Additional in mirrors 428 Bulbs 428 Bulbs Bi Xenon 432 Bulbs Halogen 431 Cleaning lenses 361 Indicator lamps 27 Turning off engine 60 U Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standard...

Page 501: ...Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid Washer reservoir level 473 Washing the vehicle 358 Wear pattern Tires 350 Weights Vehicle 471 Wheel Bolts 409 Change 441 Collapsible wheel chock 407 Removing...

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