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Practical hints

What to do if …?

Problem

Possible cause/consequence

Suggested solution

The yellow ABS indicator lamp
comes on while the engine is
running.

The ABS is temporarily not available. The
ESP

and the BAS are also unavailable.

The system’s self-diagnosis may not be
completed yet.

The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the systems specified above.

왘

Drive a short distance with added
caution at a vehicle speed of above
12 mph (20 km/h).
When the ABS indicator lamp goes
out, the ABS, the ESP

, and the BAS

are available again.

If the ABS indicator lamp does not go out:

왘

Continue driving with added caution.

왘

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.

Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.

Summary of Contents for CLK 63 AMG

Page 1: ...Sommer Corporate Media AG Operator s Manual CLK Class Order No 6515 1326 13 Part No 209 584 98 96 USA Edition A 2008 CLK Class 2 0 9 5 8 4 9 8 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: ...lectronic recording devices 19 At a glance 21 Exterior view Coupe 22 Exterior view Cabriolet 24 Cockpit 26 Instrument cluster 28 Multifunction steering wheel 30 Center console 31 Upper part 31 Lower p...

Page 5: ...runk emergency release 117 Valet locking 118 Automatic central locking 118 Locking and unlocking from the inside 119 Seats 120 Front seat active head restraints 120 Rear seat head restraints CLK coupe...

Page 6: ...in automatic mode 193 Setting the temperature 194 Adjusting air distribution 194 Adjusting air volume 195 Front defroster 195 Air recirculation mode 196 Air conditioning 198 Rear passenger compartmen...

Page 7: ...bag Canada only 276 Split rear bench seat CLK coupe only 281 Loading instructions 283 Cargo tie down rings CLK coupe only 284 Useful features 285 Storage compartments 285 Center armrest 287 Armrest in...

Page 8: ...362 Winter tires 362 Block heater Canada only 363 Snow chains 363 Maintenance 364 Maintenance service indicator message 364 Clearing the maintenance service indicator message 365 Maintenance service...

Page 9: ...le 469 Towing the vehicle 469 Installing towing eye bolt 470 Fuses 472 Fuse box in passenger compartment 472 Fuse box in engine compartment 473 Fuse box in trunk 474 Technical data 475 Parts service 4...

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: ...retail buyer or lessee if one or more of the following occurs 1 the same substantial defect or mal function results in a condition that is likely to cause death or serious bodily injury if the vehicl...

Page 13: ...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 se...

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: ...ent 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 this s...

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...

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

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

Page 24: ...186 7 Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pres sure Run Flat Indicator Canada only Tire Pressure Monitoring USA only General information Vehicle tool kit Minispare wheel Flat tire 331 341 342 344...

Page 25: ...24 At a glance Exterior view Cabriolet...

Page 26: ...ires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Run Flat Indicator Canada only Tire Pressure Monitoring USA only General information TIREFIT Kit CLK 63 AMG Vehicle tool kit Minispare wheel Flat tire...

Page 27: ...26 At a glance Cockpit...

Page 28: ...r switch 38 7 Front Parktronic warning indicator Canada all vehi cles USA only CLK 63 AMG cabriolet 271 Item Page 8 Overhead control panel 33 9 Glove box 285 a Storage box 285 b Center console 31 32 c...

Page 29: ...28 At a glance Instrument cluster...

Page 30: ...ntilock Brake Sys tem ABS indicator lamp 378 Seat belt telltale 79 385 A High beam headlamp indicator lamp 133 B Low beam headlamp indicator lamp 129 9 Main odometer with Gear selector lever position...

Page 31: ...nu 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 170 170 t to end a call to rejectanincoming call 170 170 Item Page 4 Menu...

Page 32: ...92 5 Hazard warning flasher on off switch 135 6 Central unlocking switch Central locking switch 119 119 7 Switch for folding CLK coupe or lowering CLK cabriolet rear seat head restraints 121 Item Page...

Page 33: ...3 Cup holder 287 4 Storage compartment with cup holder and telephone compartment in center armrest 287 288 287 5 Soft top switch CLK cabriolet 260 6 Program mode selector switch for automatic trans m...

Page 34: ...137 2 Power tilt sliding sunroof CLK coupe 256 3 Right reading lamp on off 137 4 Interior lighting control 136 5 Interior rear view mirror 47 185 6 Garage door opener 301 7 Hands free microphone for T...

Page 35: ...3 Memory function for stor ing seat exterior mirror and steering wheel settings 127 4 Switches for opening clos ing front door windows 250 5 Rear window override switch 88 6 Switches for opening clos...

Page 36: ...35 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 Opening a...

Page 39: ...h 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 access to a veh...

Page 40: ...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 41: ...the engine or comes on while driving refer to Lamps in instrument cluster page 378 For more information see SmartKey with KEYLESS GO page 103 For information on starting the engine using the KEYLESS G...

Page 42: ...re slightly angled when holding the steer ing wheel Adjust the seat to a comfortable seating position that still allows you to reach the accelerator brake pedal safely The po sition should be as far b...

Page 43: ...ront seat ing position Thus we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardless of seating position children 12 years old and under must be seated and properly...

Page 44: ...ge 120 Folding front seat backrests forward 1 Release lever Folding backrests forward Pull release lever 1 forward and fold the backrest forward The head restraint will automatically move down Warning...

Page 45: ...the vehicle always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle The power seats can also be operated with the driver s or passenger do...

Page 46: ...nc tion and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster are clearly visible Easy entry exit feature This feature allows for easier entry into and exit from the vehicle When entering and exiting the vehi...

Page 47: ...an unlocked vehicle Children could open the driver s door and unintentionally activate the easy entry exit feature which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury i The last set stee...

Page 48: ...the desired setting For more information see Rear view mir rors page 185 Warning G Exercise care when using the passen ger side exterior rear view mirror The mirror surface is convex outwardly curved...

Page 49: ...ut 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 In the same c...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...ore than 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 restraints toddler restraints or chil dren in booste...

Page 52: ...information see Automatic transmission page 172 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 53: ...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 54: ...artKey as radio signals from another source may be interfering with the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Repeat the starting procedure page 51 Remember that extended starting at tempts can drain the battery G...

Page 55: ...cking knobs drop down The automatic door lock feature can be deacti vated page 166 You can open a locked door from the inside Open door only when conditions are safe to do so Simultaneously depressing...

Page 56: ...The high beam headlamps and the high beam headlamp indicator lamp A in the instrument cluster comes on page 28 For more information on headlamps see Lighting page 129 Warning G It is dangerous to shi...

Page 57: ...rn the combination switch to the de sired position depending on the intensity of the rain 0 Windshield wipers off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed i To signal minor dir...

Page 58: ...tomatic 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 inter...

Page 59: ...or police authorities If the extent of the damage cannot be determined Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center or call Roadside Assistance If no damage can be determined on the major assemblies fue...

Page 60: ...cle fire To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the vehicle or the vehicle drivetrain as a result of vehicle movement always do the following before turning off the engine and leaving the...

Page 61: ...age 38 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 unat tended in the...

Page 62: ...way from the door openings 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 durin...

Page 63: ...in the doors move down The anti theft alarm system is armed For more information see SmartKey page 100 Locking with KEYLESS GO 1 Lock button Press lock button 1 on an outside door handle With the tru...

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

Page 65: ...nt their protective functions work in conjunc tion with each other The SRS system conducts a self test when the ignition is switched on and in regular intervals while the engine is running This facili...

Page 66: ...on the SRS creates a risk of rendering the SRS inopera tive or causing unintended air bag deploy ment Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians Con tact an authorized...

Page 67: ...ion 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 acc...

Page 68: ...e and weight of the child 3 Always wear seat belts properly If you believe that even with the use of these guidelines it would be safer for your rear seat occupants to have the rear mount ed side impa...

Page 69: ...that were highly stressed in an accident must be replaced and their anchoring points must also be checked Only use belts in stalled or supplied at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Air bags and Emer...

Page 70: ...ng the SRS inoperative or causing unintended air bag deployment Work on the SRS must therefore only be performed by qualified technicians Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center For your protection...

Page 71: ...occupied the 56 indicator lamp in the center console is not lit page 76 the impact exceeds a preset deploy ment threshold CLK coupe Front side impact air bags rear side impact air bags window curtain...

Page 72: ...hold CLK cabriolet Head thorax air bags 1 Head thorax air bag The head thorax air bags 1 in the drivers and front passenger seat are deployed on the impacted side of the vehicle in side impacts exceed...

Page 73: ...as upright as possible with their back against the seat backrest and feet on the floor to be correctly classified If the occupant s weight is transferred to another object in the vehicle e g by leani...

Page 74: ...nt passen ger seat is classified as being empty the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate when the engine is started and remain illuminated indicating that the front passenger front air bag is deactivated...

Page 75: ...or child restraint must be properly secured with the vehicle s seat belt the seat belt and top tether strap CLK coupe or lower anchors and top tether strap CLK coupe or seat belt and lower anchors CLK...

Page 76: ...e and weight of the child and secure child restraint with the vehicle s seat belt according to the child seat manufacturer s instructions For children larger than the typical 12 month old child the fr...

Page 77: ...senses the front passenger seat as being empty the 56 indicator lamp will illuminate and not go out Warning G If the 1 indicator lamp and the 56 indicator lamp are lit at the same time there is a mal...

Page 78: ...to the child in case of an accident instead of increasing protec tion for the child Follow the manufacturer s instructions for installation of child seats i For information on infants and children tra...

Page 79: ...ions to the seat belts This can lead to unintended activation of the ETDs or to their failure to activate when necessary Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may severely weaken them In a crash the...

Page 80: ...r In a frontal crash your body would move too far forward That would increase the chance of head and neck injuries The belt would also apply too much force to the ribs or abdomen which could severely...

Page 81: ...vice ETD seat belt force limiter The seat belts are equipped with emergen cy tensioning devices and belt force limiters The ETD is designed to activate in the following cases in frontal or rear end im...

Page 82: ...e activated active head restraints see Resetting acti vated head restraints page 440 Warning G For your protection drive only with properly positioned head restraints Adjust the head restraint so that...

Page 83: ...i When 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 lowe...

Page 84: ...t seat belt retract completely The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner Warning G Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint system The ch...

Page 85: ...re safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seat ing position Thus we strongly recommend that children be placed in the rear seats whenever possible Regardless of...

Page 86: ...or lamp is illuminated If the 56 indicator lamp goes out or remains out do not transport a child on the front pas senger seat until the system has been repaired A child in a rear facing child re strai...

Page 87: ...the rear un til it engages Check the rear seat backrest to be locked in its upright position page 282 When the child restraint is not in use remove it from the vehicle or secure it with the seat belt...

Page 88: ...ecure locking by pushing and pulling on the backrest Warning G Children too big for a toddler restraint must ride in seats using regular seat belts Position shoulder belt across chest and shoulder not...

Page 89: ...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 250 Warning G Activate the override switch w...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster page 28 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 92: ...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 93: ...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 94: ...ction 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 skillful dri...

Page 95: ...is not limited which allows 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...

Page 96: ...reduces Adapt your speed and driving to the prevail ing road conditions and to the non operating status of the ESP Avoid spinning of a drive wheel for an extended period with the ESP switched off This...

Page 97: ...ing on the ESP 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 o...

Page 98: ...e SmartKey Insert the SmartKey in the starter switch With KEYLESS GO Switch on the ignition page 40 Anti theft alarm system Once the alarm system has been armed a visual and audible alarm is triggered...

Page 99: ...arter switch With KEYLESS GO Pull an outside door handle The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO must be within 3 ft 1 m of the vehicle or Press the KEYLESS GO start stop button page 39 The SmartKey with KEYLESS...

Page 100: ...ry function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control Automatic climate control Audio system Power windows Power tilt sliding sunroof Coupe Soft...

Page 101: ...ion on locking and unlocking see Getting started page 36 and page 59 SmartKey Your vehicle comes supplied with two SmartKeys each with remote control and a removable mechanical key The SmartKey provid...

Page 102: ...ized modification to this device could void the user s authority to operate the equipment i Canada only This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two c...

Page 103: ...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 104: ...ss and hold button until trunk unlocks and begins to open The trunk can also be opened from its inside in an emergency see Trunk emer gency release page 117 SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Vehicles equipped...

Page 105: ...ice or if the battery needs charging If you cannot shut a door do not force it or you could damage the door or the side window Fix whatev er is affecting the window before trying to shut the door i U...

Page 106: ...If the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is positioned farther away from the vehi cle the system may no longer recog nize the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO The vehicle then cannot be locked or the engine started v...

Page 107: ...KEYLESS GO in the vehicle one SmartKey with KEYLESS GO outside the vehicle If you leave the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO behind when exiting and locking the vehicle no message ap pears in the multifunctio...

Page 108: ...ver 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 104 flashes twice The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO will then func...

Page 109: ...the batteries in the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO Press button or Battery check lamp page 100 or page 104 comes on briefly to indi cate that the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO batteries...

Page 110: ...door from the in side Open doors only when conditions are safe to do so Opening a door causes its windows to open slightly It will fully close when the door is shut 1 Locking knob 2 Inside door handl...

Page 111: ...nal you have forgotten to switch off the low beam headlamps or the parking lamps before opening the driver s door In addition the message Switch Off Lights appears in the multifunction display Switch...

Page 112: ...t until the trunk is closed Vehicles with trunk opening closing sys tem To stop the opening procedure press but ton on the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO i The trunk can also be opened from its...

Page 113: ...also close the trunk by hand page 113 Warning G Maintain sight of trunk area while operating the door mounted remote trunk closing switch Monitor the closing procedure care fully to ensure that no on...

Page 114: ...ded in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle It is possible for children to open a locked door from the inside which could result in an accident and or serious personal injury Warning G On...

Page 115: ...ul when small children 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...

Page 116: ...nal injury always keep hands and fingers away from the trunk opening when closing the trunk Be especially careful when small children are around To stop the closing procedure do one of the following p...

Page 117: ...lockout the trunk will open automatically if a SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is recognized inside the vehi cle or in the trunk Warning G Monitor the closing procedure carefully to ensure that no one is in...

Page 118: ...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 119: ...rs 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 Open...

Page 120: ...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 unlocked vehicle A child s unsu...

Page 121: ...e and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level This will reduce the po tential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation Warni...

Page 122: ...release button 1 The head restraints will fold backward Folding head restraints back with switch in the center console 1 Rear head restraints folding switch Start the engine page 51 Press switch 1 to...

Page 123: ...sh release button 1 and adjust head restraint to desired position Warning G Make sure the head restraints engage when placing them upright Otherwise their pro tective function cannot be assured i Adju...

Page 124: ...es e g clothing to not obstruct the lowering raising operation of the head restraints i The rear head restraints cannot be lowered using the switch 1 when the roll bars have been released The roll bar...

Page 125: ...ched on page 40 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Backrest bottom 3 Backrest center 4 Side bolster adjustment Switch on ignition page 40 Seat cushion depth Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of your upp...

Page 126: ...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 127: ...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 on off No indicator lam...

Page 128: ...vision Fasten seat belts Infants and small chil dren should be seated in a properly se cured restraint system that complies with U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 225 and Canadian Mo...

Page 129: ...ease memory button 1 and press memory position switch 2 within 3 seconds All settings are stored to the selected position Recalling positions from memory Turn memory position switch 2 to the desired m...

Page 130: ...entional headlamps 1 Standing lamps left turn left two stops 2 Standing lamps right turn left one stop 3 M Off Daytime running lamp mode page 131 4 U Automatic headlamp mode Daytime running lamp mode...

Page 131: ...ht When the engine is running the low beam headlamps the tail and parking lamps the license plate lamps and the side marker lamps will switch on and off depending on the brightness of the ambient ligh...

Page 132: ...late lamp and the side marker lamps switch on turn the exterior lamp switch to position B the manual headlamp mode has priority over the daytime running lamp mode The corresponding exterior lamps swit...

Page 133: ...op The front fog lamps and the rear fog lamp switch on The yellow indicator lamp in the exterior lamp switch comes on page 129 Push in the exterior lamp switch to first stop The rear fog lamp switches...

Page 134: ...l the combination switch briefly in the direction of arrow 2 Corner illuminating front fog lamps With Bi Xenon headlamps only The corner illuminating front fog lamps improve illumination of the area i...

Page 135: ...og lamp can be switched off by returning the combination switch to its original position i If you have switched on the turn signal for one side but turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction th...

Page 136: ...emoved from the vehicle The hazard warning flasher switches on automatically when an air bag deploys The hazard warning flasher switch is located on the center console 1 Hazard warning flasher switch...

Page 137: ...automatic control Press rocker switch 3 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 tru...

Page 138: ...button X to switch on the desired front reading lamp Press the left or right button X again to switch off the respective front reading lamp Door entry lamps For better orientation in the dark the cor...

Page 139: ...righten 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 multifunc...

Page 140: ...ch 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 141: ...to exter nal 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 del...

Page 142: ...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 143: ...ring wheel page 30 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 144: ...tings 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 menu...

Page 145: ...144 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 146: ...O NAV page 147 page 148 page 151 page 153 Run Flat Indicator Canada only Engine oil temperature Selecting radio station Show route guidance instruc tions current direction traveled Tire Pressure Monit...

Page 147: ...et to factory settings Fuel consumption statistics since start Load phone book Instrument cluster submenu Fuel consumption statistics since the last reset Search for name in phone book Time Date subme...

Page 148: ...rent vehicle speed is shown in the multifunction display and the sta tus line appears 1 Digital Speedometer 2 Status line with outside temperature 3 Trip odometer i You can have the digital speedomete...

Page 149: ...unction display Press button j repeatedly until the vehicle supply voltage appears in the multifunction display 1 Gear indicator 2 Vehicle supply voltage i This function is only available in AMG vehic...

Page 150: ...hile the timer is running Warning G The RACETIMER feature is only for use on roads and in conditions where high speed driving is permitted Racing on public roads is prohibited under all circumstances...

Page 151: ...on while the timer is running The timer stops Press the reset button twice page 138 Press button The timer starts The saved laps are deleted Overall analysis Press button or repeatedly until the AMG m...

Page 152: ...radio page 216 and se lect radio Vehicles with COMAND Refer to separate operating instruc tions Press button or repeatedly until the currently tuned station appears in the multifunction display 1 Wave...

Page 153: ...display 1 Current CD with additional number from 1 to 6 when running from CD changer 2 Current track Press button k or j repeatedly until the desired track is selected For more information on CD opera...

Page 154: ...mes sage Navi off appears in the multi function display With COMAND switched on but route guidance not activated the direction of travel and if available the name of the street currently traveled on a...

Page 155: ...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 w...

Page 156: ...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 se...

Page 157: ...ns to the factory settings Move to a function in the submenu Press the reset button page 138 in the instrument cluster for approxi mately three seconds The request to press the reset button once more...

Page 158: ...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 159: ...odometer appears in the multifunction 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 b...

Page 160: ...e 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 out...

Page 161: ...ter page 138 to confirm The hour is set and stored Setting time minutes This function can only be seen with audio system Move the selection marker with button or to the Time Date submenu Press button...

Page 162: ...tion marker is on the month setting Press button or to set the month Setting the date day This function can only be seen with audio system Move the selection marker with button or to the Time Date sub...

Page 163: ...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 sel...

Page 164: ...Side marker 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 a...

Page 165: ...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 s...

Page 166: ...enu Access the Vehicle submenu via the Settings menu Use the Vehicle sub menu to make general vehicle settings The following functions are available Selecting audio search function Use of the Audio Se...

Page 167: ...he Settings menu Use the Convenience submenu 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 eas...

Page 168: ...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 since start 2 Time...

Page 169: ...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 170: ...d the safety of others we recommend that you pull over to a safe location and stop before placing or taking a telephone call If you choose to use the telephone while driving please use the hands free...

Page 171: ...ee the message or if available the caller ID name and number Press button s You have answered the call The duration of the call appears in the multifunction display Ending a call or rejecting an incom...

Page 172: ...e 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 repeat...

Page 173: ...arshift 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 t...

Page 174: ...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 175: ...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 176: ...osition P is dangerous Also park position P alone is not intended to or capa ble of preventing your vehicle from moving possibly hitting people or objects Always set the parking brake page 59 in addit...

Page 177: ...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 178: ...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 179: ...M Manual For manual gear shifting page 182 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 180: ...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 181: ...ing wheel gearshift control one touch gearshifting With the gear selector lever in drive position D and driving in program mode C or S you can limit or extend the gear range If your vehicle is equippe...

Page 182: ...by the shift program This action simultaneously extends the gear range of the transmission Canceling gear range limit Pull and hold right shift paddle 2 until D reappears in the multifunction display...

Page 183: ...gears by manually upshifting or downshift ing using the steering wheel gearshift paddles page 181 or the gear selector lever The program mode selector switch is located on the lower part of the cente...

Page 184: ...overrevving If you are driving in the manual program mode M upshift indicator 2 in the multi function display advises you to upshift be fore the engine reaches the overspeed range Thus you can drive a...

Page 185: ...mp Home Mode If vehicle acceleration becomes less re sponsive or sluggish or the transmission no longer shifts the transmission is most likely operating in limp home emergency operation mode In this m...

Page 186: ...washer reservoir see Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system page 496 Rear view mirrors For more information on setting the rear view mirrors see Mirrors page 47 Interior rear view mirro...

Page 187: ...ot aimed directly at sen sors in the interior rear view mirror The interior rear view mirror and the exterior rear view mirror on the driver s side do not react for example if the rear window sun shad...

Page 188: ...frommounting 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...

Page 189: ...of the rear win dow sunshade is not restricted by objects on the rear window shelf Otherwise the sunshade or the objects could be damaged Warning G When operating the rear window sunshade make sure th...

Page 190: ...01 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 rear...

Page 191: ...190 Controls in detail Climate control CLK 350 Canada...

Page 192: ...enter 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 side air vents and center air v...

Page 193: ...ents If necessary use the air distribu tion control page 191 to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle interior that are not in the immediate area of unprotected skin Warning G Severe conditions e...

Page 194: ...side of the passenger compartment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically Deactivating Press button U page 191 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out The automatic o...

Page 195: ...lockwise The climate control system will corre spondingly adjust the interior air temperature Adjusting air distribution Use air distribution control 4 page 191 to adjust the air distribution The foll...

Page 196: ...available Press button U page 191 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 selected control...

Page 197: ...ched on the defrost function using the P or 0 button you cannot make any other settings i The cooling remains switched on i Keep this setting selected only until the windshield is clear again Warning...

Page 198: ...nience closing feature should the up ward movement of a window be blocked by some obstructions including but not limited to arms hands fingers etc the automatic reversal feature will not operate In th...

Page 199: ...can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air condition ing Press button 2 page 191 again The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air conditioning uses the refrigerant R134a Th...

Page 200: ...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 201: ...200 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Except CLK 350 Canada...

Page 202: ...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 203: ...e body and the air vents If necessary use the air distribution controls page 201 to direct the air to air vents in the vehicle inte rior that are not in the immediate area of un protected skin Warning...

Page 204: ...he passenger compart ment The temperature of the vehicle interior is adjusted automatically Deactivating Press button U page 201 again The indicator lamp on the button goes out The automatic operation...

Page 205: ...4 page 201 The automatic climate control system will correspondingly adjust the interior air temperature Decreasing Press and hold temperature button b and or d page 201 until the de sired temperatur...

Page 206: ...ding to the selected control setting Opening center and side air vents Turn thumbwheels 2 6 and 7 page 200 upward The center air vents 5 and 8 and side air vents 1 and 3 page 200 are open Closing cent...

Page 207: ...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 208: ...es on Deactivating Press button page 201 The indicator lamp on the button goes out Warning G Fogged windows impair visibility endanger ing you and others If the windows begin to fog on the inside swit...

Page 209: ...convenience closing feature should the up ward movement of a window be blocked by some obstructions including but not limited to arms hands fingers etc the automatic reversal feature will not operate...

Page 210: ...liding sunroof CLK coupe if there is the possibility of anyone being harmed by the closing procedure When using the air recirculation mode with convenience closing feature should the up ward movement...

Page 211: ...Moist air can fog up the windows You can dehumidify the air with the air conditioning Press button 2 or 9 page 201 again The indicator lamp on the button comes on The air conditioning uses the refrige...

Page 212: ...gnition page 40 Press button 9 page 201 The indicator lamp on the button comes on Deactivating Press button 9 page 201 The indicator lamp on the button goes out The residual heat is automatically turn...

Page 213: ...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 214: ...erating system 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 alterat...

Page 215: ...214 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements...

Page 216: ...eric keypad Item Page 9 Speed dialing memory tele phone in descending order a Accepting a call telephone 240 b Telephone mode selector 236 c Speed dialing memory tele phone in ascending order 237 d Te...

Page 217: ...functions are called up by pressing the O button Settings for bass and treble are stored separately for the AM and FM wavebands weather band CD mode and telephone mode Bass Press O button repeatedly u...

Page 218: ...ed Sound system You can either program the sound settings manually page 216 or choose settings via preset sound characteristics You can select from among the following settings STANDARD conventional s...

Page 219: ...ource activated Radio mode STANDARD CD AUX mode SURROUND Telephone SPEECH The radio switches back to the stan dard radio menu four seconds after the last soft key is pressed Adjusting volume distribut...

Page 220: ...RESET appears 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...

Page 221: ...e vehicle is in motion 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 Due to the different volum...

Page 222: ...alling 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 wavebands are called up one after another The waveband currentl...

Page 223: ...and 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...

Page 224: ...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 225: ...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 226: ...e satellite radio service page 226 After activation of satellite radio ser vice page 226 i Additional satellite radio equipment and a subscription to a satellite radio service provider are required fo...

Page 227: ...ceived ACQUIRING appears in the display If the Satellite radio service is not activated ACQUIRING will also appear in the radio display and NO SAT will appear in the multifunction display Selecting a...

Page 228: ...ries of programs It is arranged alphabetically Selecting a category Press PTY soft key The current PTY category of the sta tion is displayed Press or soft key This switches between the individu al cat...

Page 229: ...ed is displayed Press INF soft key again The name of the artist performing the title being played is displayed Storing stations Tune in desired station Press and hold desired station button 1 to R unt...

Page 230: ...g 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 personnel Warning G...

Page 231: ...CD R CD RW Compatible file systems and compres sion methods Use Romeo or Joliet Depending on file format used up to 128 characters are possible The following compression methods are compatible MP3 WM...

Page 232: ...t is not able to read CDs with MP3 files The first 99 tracks on the CD including tracks in subdirectories are recognized and played Any additional tracks will not be played Operating the single CD pla...

Page 233: ...4 and pull CD tray 3 fully out Place CD 1 in recess of tray label side up Push tray into magazine in the direction of arrow If a CD is already loaded it must be ejected before inserting a new CD Inse...

Page 234: ...to play at the point where it was switched off After the last track on a CD has finished the next CD is automatically played Playing tracks You have the following options Audio system with CD changer...

Page 235: ...t skips back to the beginning of the track currently playing If less than ten seconds have been played the unit skips back to the beginning of the previous track Pressing the T or S button repeat edly...

Page 236: ...pted by an incoming call on the telephone page 240 Switching on pause function Press U button The CD changer mode is interrupt ed and PAUSE appears in the dis play Switching off pause function Press U...

Page 237: ...button If the telephone was previously switched off PROCESSING appears in the display and you will then be prompted to enter your PIN Switching off the telephone Press h button for approximately three...

Page 238: ...Sound adjustment page 216 Placing a call Entering a telephone number and starting the dialing process Enter desired telephone number using buttons 1 to R The number can have up to 32 digits but only t...

Page 239: ...o 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 desired entry has been reached The stored entrie...

Page 240: ...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 241: ...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 242: ...r mobile phone service provider Placing accepting a second call Place new call by entering tele phone number manually Press s button You are connected to the second caller the first caller is kept on...

Page 243: ...one Press h button If you have programmed an unlock code for the telephone you must now enter the code Enter code using buttons 1 to R If necessary correct number entered with the CLR soft key Press s...

Page 244: ...crease or decrease depending on the direction turned Adjusting sound Adjust sound during a telephone call Sound adjustment page 216 Placing a call Entering a telephone number and starting the dialing...

Page 245: ...cal order of the initial letters e g for S Schneider press button 7 four times or Press and hold button or The system jumps from one initial letter to the next in ascending or descending order Press a...

Page 246: ...the order of the calls received When you have selected a number press s button The call will be made Speed dial If you have stored telephone numbers as speed dial numbers in your tele phone you can a...

Page 247: ...symbol is visible in the display the audio source is muted when an incom ing call is received A ringing tone can be heard and the caller s telephone number or the name under which the telephone number...

Page 248: ...indicated by an acoustic signal Placing a second call If you wish to place another call during an already active call you can place the sec ond call and switch between the callers or combine them int...

Page 249: ...ble If you cannot make an emergency call you will have to initiate rescue measures your self GSM network phones Placing a 911 emergency call using audio head unit with the phone locked Press h button...

Page 250: ...number keypad on the audio head unit Press OK soft key or s button for di aling to begin DIALING appears in the audio display while the telephone establishes the connection Wait until the emergency c...

Page 251: ...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 close the windo...

Page 252: ...current position the windows may also open or close when the air recirculation button in the con trol panel of the climate control page 191 or automatic climate control page 201 is pressed and held or...

Page 253: ...tion page 40 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 254: ...the soft top CLK cabriolet is fully open The windows and tilt sliding sunroof CLK coupe or soft top CLK cabriolet begin to open after approximately one second CLK cabriolet The message Top In Op erati...

Page 255: ...upe are completely closed Release the lock button on the outside door handle to interrupt procedure Make sure all side windows and the tilt sliding sunroof CLK coupe or soft top CLK cabriolet are prop...

Page 256: ...de windows 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 reac...

Page 257: ...iding sunroof can be immediately halted by releasing the switch or if the switch was moved past the resistance point and released by moving the switch in any direction The tilt sliding sunroof is made...

Page 258: ...unroof can be opened or closed manually should an electrical malfunction occur page 430 Please keep in mind that weather conditions can sometimes change rapidly Make sure to close the tilt sliding sun...

Page 259: ...tilt sliding sunroof does not open smoothly a malfunction Switch on the ignition page 40 Move and hold the sunroof switch in the direction of arrow 1 page 256 until the tilt sliding sunroof is fully...

Page 260: ...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 vehicle could result in...

Page 261: ...top can be operated 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...

Page 262: ...or 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 before t...

Page 263: ...Top In 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...

Page 264: ...lly opened 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...

Page 265: ...he multifunction display you will see K and the message Open Close Top Completely appears After about 15 seconds the roof hydraulics lose pressure Properly lock the soft top page 262 be fore continuin...

Page 266: ...screen 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 low...

Page 267: ...d restraints until it stops Removing Fold upper section of wind screen back down Pull catch 8 in position 10 and pull wind screen out toward front of vehi cle Be careful not to damage interior trim wi...

Page 268: ...e control lever is the uppermost lever on the left hand side of the steering column page 26 Warning G Cruise control is a convenience system de signed to assist the driver during vehicle op eration Th...

Page 269: ...e 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 interfere w...

Page 270: ...20 mph 30 km h ESP is in operation or switched off with the ESP switch page 94 you move the gear selector lever in position N while driving The segments in the multifunction display page 268 go out a...

Page 271: ...g speedometer segments from the selected speed to the vehicle maximum speed are illuminated page 268 Warning G If you decrease the set vehicle speed keep in mind that it may take a brief moment until...

Page 272: ...mental system It is not intended to nor does it replace the need for extreme care The responsibility during parking and other critical maneuvers always remains with the driver Interference caused by o...

Page 273: ...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 274: ...arning indicators will be activated As your vehicle approaches an object one or more distance segments will illuminate depending on the distance When the eighth distance segment illuminates you have r...

Page 275: ...ly switch off after 20 seconds and the indicator lamp in the Parktronic switch comes on Have the Parktronic system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible If only the red dis...

Page 276: ...o avoid damage to the vehicle Follow the manufacturer s installation instructions Otherwise an improperly at tached roof rack system or its load could be come detached from the vehicle Do not exceed t...

Page 277: ...the trunk Fold luggage cover back in direction of the arrow 1 Left hinge 2 Right hinge 3 Pull strap Pull ski bag roller blind upward using pull strap 3 Manually fold left 1 and right hinges 2 of ski...

Page 278: ...oop fastener 7 Pull ski bag into passenger compart ment and unfold 8 Flap 9 Catch Pull down catch 9 Open the flap 8 downwards in the di rection of the arrow Unfolding ski bag CLK coupe 1 Handle 2 Cove...

Page 279: ...Press button 5 The flap opens downward Loading From trunk slide skis into ski bag Warning G The ski bag is designed for up to four pairs of skis in the CLK coupe and for two pairs of skis in the CLK...

Page 280: ...ok 7 to eye 8 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 7 from eye 8 Unload skis Clo...

Page 281: ...ski bag CLK cabriolet For ski bag removal we recommend that you contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center CLK coupe You can remove the ski bag for cleaning or drying 1 Button 2 Ski bag frame 3 Flap O...

Page 282: ...ad re straint page 121 Warning G Never drive vehicle with trunk open while the ski bag is removed Deadly carbon mon oxide CO gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death i T...

Page 283: ...d backrest 4 page 282 rear ward until it engages Fold seat cushions 3 page 282 rearward until it locks into position If a backrest is not locked into position a red indicator 5 or 6 will be visible Ch...

Page 284: ...visible with the backrest up then the backrest is not properly locked into position Always lock backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied or the ex tended trunk compartment is...

Page 285: ...ly as possible using fastening materials ap propriate for the weight and size of the load In an accident during hard braking or sud den maneuvers loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle a...

Page 286: ...re any flammable substances in side the vehicle or in the trunk Otherwise the flammable substances could ignite and start a fire inside the vehicle To help avoid personal injury during a colli sion or...

Page 287: ...sported in the ruffled storage bag In an accident during hard braking or sudden maneuvers they could be thrown around inside the vehicle and cause injury to vehicle occupants The ruffled storage bag c...

Page 288: ...telephone compartment Slide cover 1 in direction of arrow and open it fully Closing telephone compartment Slide cover 1 back Armrest in the rear passenger compartment Pull the top of the armrest out...

Page 289: ...open containers and do not 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 m...

Page 290: ...Push sliding button 2 to the right The ashtray is disengaged and slides a short way in the direction of arrow 3 Remove the ashtray insert Reinstalling the ashtray insert Push the ashtray insert 3 dow...

Page 291: ...rtKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the starter switch take it with you and lock the vehicle Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle or with access to an unlocked vehicle A child s unsuperv...

Page 292: ...to accommodate electrical consumers e g air pump auxiliary lamps up to a maximum of 180 W Warning G Whenever you are using floormats make sure there is enough clearance and that the floormats are sec...

Page 293: ...al 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 an...

Page 294: ...o 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 via th...

Page 295: ...obile phone cradle 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 phon...

Page 296: ...remote 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...

Page 297: ...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 298: ...ould 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 10 seconds Should this occu...

Page 299: ...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 Servi...

Page 300: ...The indicator lamp on the Information button remains illuminated in red for ap proximately 10 seconds during the system self check after switching on the ignition togeth er with the SOS button and the...

Page 301: ...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 302: ...ls used to operate devices such as garage door openers gate openers or oth er devices compatible with HomeLink or some other systems Before the integrated remote control can be used it must be program...

Page 303: ...ed 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 the...

Page 304: ...ed 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 tr...

Page 305: ...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 306: ...nds Without releasing the signal transmitter button proceed with programming starting with step 3 Operation of integrated remote control Switch on the ignition page 40 Select and press the appropriate...

Page 307: ...hten 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 remo...

Page 308: ...307 Operation The first 1000 miles 1500 km Driving instructions At the gas station Engine compartment Tires and wheels Winter driving Maintenance Vehicle care...

Page 309: ...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 preferre...

Page 310: ...nd in hilly 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 ref...

Page 311: ...case it is important to keep in mind that a considerably higher degree of effort is necessary to brake and steer the ve hicle Warning G After driving in heavy rain for some time without applying the...

Page 312: ...rmance capabili ties of the vehicle The brakes may produce a squeaking type noise depending on the vehicle speed brake force applied ambient conditions e g temperature and humidity As with any brake s...

Page 313: ...it is important to maintain and have the brake system checked regularly When driving off on a slippery surface do not allow a drive wheel to spin for an extended period with the ESP switched off Doing...

Page 314: ...d 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 hazard...

Page 315: ...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 316: ...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 349 If you are uncertain about the correct...

Page 317: ...or more information see Winter driving page 362 i For information on driving with snow chains see Snow chains page 363 Warning G On slippery road surfaces never downshift in order to obtain braking ac...

Page 318: ...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 319: ...l 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 authorized...

Page 320: ...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 321: ...again Open the fuel filler flap by pushing at the point indicated by arrow 1 The fuel filler flap springs open Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise and hold on to it until possible pressure is released...

Page 322: ...njury 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 vehicle i Only use premium unleaded gasoline with a minim...

Page 323: ...dlamp cleaning system page 330 Engine oil level For more information on engine oil see Engine oil page 325 Vehicle lighting Check function and cleanliness For more information on replacing light bulbs...

Page 324: ...pen even when the engine is turned off Parts of the engine can become very hot To prevent burns let the engine cool off com pletely before touching any components on the vehicle Comply with all releva...

Page 325: ...ake 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 t...

Page 326: ...el ground with the engine at operating tempera ture yet the vehicle must have been stationary for at least 5 minutes with the engine turned off with the engine not at operating tem perature the vehicl...

Page 327: ...en 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 327 For more information on engine oil see F...

Page 328: ...s Benz Center check the automatic transmission Only use approved engine oils and oil filters required for vehicles with Maintenance System For a listing of approved engine oils and oil fil ters refer...

Page 329: ...lant as required Replace and tighten cap 2 More information on coolant can be found in the Technical data section page 494 Warning G In order to avoid potentially serious burns Use extreme caution whe...

Page 330: ...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 331: ...washer fluid in a suitable container Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield Washer Concentrate MB SummerFit and water or commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent antifreeze depending...

Page 332: ...hen replacing 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 manufacture...

Page 333: ...conditions 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 replace...

Page 334: ...pears 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 visi...

Page 335: ...2 The certification label also found on the driver s door B pillar tells you about the gross weight capacity of your vehi cle called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight o...

Page 336: ...ant information on the number of occupants that can be in the vehicle Observe front and rear seating capacity The Tire and Loading Information placard showing the seating capacity is located on the dr...

Page 337: ...d capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x150 650 lbs Step 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage lo...

Page 338: ...n Occupants weight Combined weight of all occupants Available cargo luggage and trailer tongue weight total load limit weight from Tire and Loading Information placard minus combined weight of all occ...

Page 339: ...oss 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 and G...

Page 340: ...tes on tire inflation pressure page 340 Warning G Follow recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adversely affect handling a...

Page 341: ...flation pressure label on the inside of the fuel filler flap contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center for proper tire infla tion pressure Be sure to readjust the tire inflation pressure for normal d...

Page 342: ...recom mended tire inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information placard on the driver s door B pillar page 334 If necessary add air to achieve the recommended tire inflation pressure Install...

Page 343: ...ressure label Driving on a sig nificantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Un derinflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect t...

Page 344: ...dly until the following message appears in the multifunction display Press the reset button in the instrument cluster page 138 The following message will appear in the multifunction display Restart Ru...

Page 345: ...ashes for 60 seconds and then stays illuminated the TPMS system itself is not operating properly i This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditio...

Page 346: ...if underinflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the sy...

Page 347: ...n the ignition page 38 Press button or on the multifunction steering wheel repeat edly until the standard display menu appears in the multifunction display page 147 Warning G It is the driver s respon...

Page 348: ...es the current tire inflation pressure values are accepted as reference pressures and then monitored If you wish to cancel activation Press button k or j to selected Cancel Press the button Potential...

Page 349: ...Indicator page 342 For information on driving in the event of pressure loss in one or more tires emer gency mode see the Practical hints sec tion page 463 Tire labeling Besides tire name sales designa...

Page 350: ...etter preceding the tire size designation No letter preceding the size designation as illustrated above Passenger car tire based on European design standards Letter P preceding the size designation Pa...

Page 351: ...edge Rim diameter is indicated in inches in Tire load rating The tire load rating 5 page 349 is a numerical code associated with the maximum load a tire can support For example a load rating of 91 cor...

Page 352: ...the tire manufacturer must be consulted for the maximum speed ca pability i Tire load rating 5 page 349 and tire speed rating 6 page 349 are also referred to as service description Warning G Even whe...

Page 353: ...300 km h Consult the tire manufacturer for the actual maximum permissible speed of the tire All season and winter tires Load identification 1 Load identification Index Speed rating Q M S1 1 or M S fo...

Page 354: ...U S tire regulations require each new tire manufacturer or tire retreader to mold a TIN into or onto a sidewall of each tire produced The TIN is a unique identifier which facili tates efforts by tire...

Page 355: ...The code 4 page 353 may at the option of the manufacturer be used as a descriptive code for identifying significant characteristics of the tire Date of manufacture The date of manufacture 5 page 353...

Page 356: ...at them possibly caus ing a blowout Overloading the tires can also result in handling or steering problems or brake failure i For illustration purposes only Actual data on tires are specific to each v...

Page 357: ...e government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in drivi...

Page 358: ...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 359: ...the rim Cold tire inflation pressure Tire inflation pressure when your vehicle has been sitting for at least 3 hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle wit...

Page 360: ...iplied by 68 kilograms 150 lbs Occupant distribution The distribution of occupants in a vehicle at their designated seating positions Production options weight The combined weight of those installed r...

Page 361: ...g Part of tire designation indicates the speed range for which a tire is approved Total load limit Rated cargo and luggage load plus 68 kilograms 150 lbs times the vehicle s designated seating capacit...

Page 362: ...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 334 Rotate tires before the characteristic tire we...

Page 363: ...ance 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 Association RMA a...

Page 364: ...snow chains on the spare wheel page 482 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...

Page 365: ...ltifunction display while you are driving or when you switch on the ignition exam ple service A Service A Due In XXXXX Miles Km Service A Due In XXX Days Service A Due Now The type of maintenance serv...

Page 366: ...e instrument cluster The maintenance service indicator message is cleared and the standard display appears in the multifunction display page 147 Maintenance service term exceeded If you have exceeded...

Page 367: ...information for resetting the maintenance service indicator in the maintenance relevant information for your vehicle Such information is available from any authorized Mercedes Benz Center or directly...

Page 368: ...s More 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...

Page 369: ...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 370: ...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 washes...

Page 371: ...or 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 of the winds...

Page 372: ...th clear water Wash the top only when heavily soiled If only parts of the top have been washed wet the entire top and allow it to air dry before lowering it into the storage compartment For cleaning s...

Page 373: ...chrome appearance they could be made of anodized aluminum that will be damaged when cleaned with chrome cleaner Instead use a damp cloth to clean those ornamental moldings For very dirty ornamental mo...

Page 374: ...t to wipe dirty sensors with a dry cloth or sponge Never open the hood when the wiper arms are folded forward Warning G For safety reasons switch off wipers and remove SmartKey from starter switch veh...

Page 375: ...als Acid may cause corrosion or damage the clear coat The vehicle should not be parked for an extended period of time immediately after it has been cleaned especially not afterthe wheel rims have been...

Page 376: ...se oil wax or scouring agents on these parts Never apply strong force and only use a soft non scratching cloth when cleaning the surface Do not attempt to wipe the surface with a dry cloth or sponge O...

Page 377: ...y with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly or clean with Mercedes Benz approved Leather Care Exercise particular care when cleaning perforated leather as its underside should not become wet Wood trims Dam...

Page 378: ...I find Unlocking locking in an emergency Opening closing in an emergency Cabriolet Resetting activated head restraints Replacing SmartKey batteries Replacing bulbs Replacing wiper blades Flat tire Ba...

Page 379: ...is malfunctioning other systems such as the navigation system or the automatic transmission may also be malfunctioning Continue driving with added caution Wheels will lock during hard braking reducin...

Page 380: ...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 381: ...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 382: ...e to its Limp Home Mode emergency operation Have the vehicle checked as soon as possi ble at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center An on board diagnostic connector is used by the service station to link...

Page 383: ...ave the fuel system checked at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center The red coolant warning lamp comes on when the engine is run ning There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir Add coolant to preve...

Page 384: ...n Warning G Driving when your engine is overheated can cause some fluids which may have leaked into the engine compartment to catch fire You could be seriously burned Steam from an overheated engine c...

Page 385: ...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 386: ...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 387: ...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 388: ...caution 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 recom...

Page 389: ...function display If the tire inflation pressure in the respective tire s has have been corrected the combination low tire pressure TPMS malfunction telltale goes out after a few minutes of driving H C...

Page 390: ...fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehi cle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driv er s respon...

Page 391: ...ront passenger seat The system is malfunctioning Have the system checked as soon as possible at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Read and observe messages in the multifunction display and follow cor...

Page 392: ...cts applying sup plemental 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 at an authorized Mercedes Be...

Page 393: ...n display using the reset button page 138 or but ton 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 394: ...ble to see infor mation 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 m...

Page 395: ...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 malfunctio...

Page 396: ...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 a...

Page 397: ...ental 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 38 Remove child and child restraint from front pa...

Page 398: ...tifunction display at any time the seat is unoc cupied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunc tion dis...

Page 399: ...an a small individual is occupying the front passenger 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 t...

Page 400: ...nction display at any time the seat is unoc cupied Wait at least 60 seconds for the system to complete the necessary check cycles and to make sure neither message appears in the multifunc tion display...

Page 401: ...ition 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 or D Place the gear selector lever in positi...

Page 402: ...e inflation pressure values page 343 Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative The TPMS is malfunctioning Have the TPMS checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Tire Pressure Monitor Inoperative No Wheel...

Page 403: ...low recommended tire inflation pressures Do not underinflate tires Underinflated tires wear excessively and or unevenly adverse ly affect handling and fuel economy and are more likely to fail from bei...

Page 404: ...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 405: ...n authorized Mercedes 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...

Page 406: ...e to add coolant frequently have the cooling system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Warning G Do not spill antifreeze on hot engine parts Antifreeze contains ethylene glycol which may bu...

Page 407: ...do so Apply the parking brake page 59 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...

Page 408: ...instrument cluster page 28 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 409: ...ly Close the fuel cap If it is closed properly Have the fuel system checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Reserve Fuel The fuel level has dropped below the reserve mark Refuel at the next gas...

Page 410: ...red level For information on approved engine oils refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center Display symbol Display message Possible...

Page 411: ...position of the SmartKey in the vehicle Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch if necessary Key Not Detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS GO is not recognized while the engine is run...

Page 412: ...alfunctioning An other light is being used Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Active Headlamps Inoperative The Bi Xenon cornering lamps system is mal functioning Contact an...

Page 413: ...cedes Benz Center as soon as possible Front Left Parking Lamp The left front parking lamp is malfunctioning Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 447 Front Right Parking Lamp The right front parki...

Page 414: ...adlamp Replace the bulb as soon as possible page 446 Bi Xenon headlamp Contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Low Beam Right The right low beam lamp is malfunction ing Halogen...

Page 415: ...tch Off Lights You have removed the SmartKey from the starter switch opened the driver s door and left the headlamps on or removed the SmartKey with KEYLESS GO from the ve hicle and left the headlamps...

Page 416: ...ontact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Right Mirror Turn Signal The turn signal in the right exterior rear view mirror is malfunctioning This mes sage will only appear if a crit...

Page 417: ...s 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 that you visit an authorized Mercedes...

Page 418: ...at an autho rized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible _ Steering oil Service Required The steering gear oil level is too low There is a danger of steering gear damage Have the system checked at...

Page 419: ...d in its upward position Pull the ski bag roller blind downward and secure it page 280 L Tele Aid Inoperative One or more main functions of the Tele Aid system are malfunctioning Have the Tele Aid sys...

Page 420: ...ing maneuvers Check and adjust tire pressure as required page 344 If necessary change the wheel page 452 Warning G Do not drive with a flat tire A flat tire affects the ability to steer or brake the v...

Page 421: ...n or close the soft top all the way Top Operation Only At Standstill You have attempted to open or close the soft top while driving Pull over to the side of the road and re peat soft top operation whi...

Page 422: ...dle Raising Push in handle 1 in direction of arrow 2 The other side of handle 1 lifts up Take handle 1 and lift up the trunk floor cover 1 Handle 3 Upper trunk lip Engage handle 1 on upper trunk lip 3...

Page 423: ...cluded Towing eye bolt Wheel wrench Alignment bolt Vehicle jack Collapsible wheel chock A pair of gloves Straps for soft top emergency opera tion CLK cabriolet only The spare wheel bolts are fixed at...

Page 424: ...w 1 To prevent damage always disengage trunk floor handle from upper edge of trunk and lower trunk floor before closing the trunk Warning G The jack is designed exclusively for jacking up the vehicle...

Page 425: ...rrow as far as it will go Operational position Turn crank handle clockwise Before storing the vehicle jack in its compartment It should be fully collapsed The handle must be folded in storage position...

Page 426: ...h Jack 2 Arrow 3 Minispare wheel Wheel bolts for Minispare wheel 4 Vehicle tool kit storage well casing Remove vehicle tool kit storage well casing 4 Remove Minispare wheel 3 Storing the Minispare whe...

Page 427: ...damage always disengage trunk floor handle from upper edge of trunk and lower trunk floor before closing the trunk Warning G The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are different from those of the road...

Page 428: ...ert the mechanical key 2 into the driver s door lock until it stops Turn the mechanical key 2 counter clockwise to position 1 until the lock ing knob moves up The driver s door is unlocked Pull the do...

Page 429: ...d 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 the trunk Press the c...

Page 430: ...screwdriver 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 tane...

Page 431: ...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 safety...

Page 432: ...h so that its long side is parallel to orientation seam 1 and in sert hex wrench 2 into gap on left side of respective head restraint Press hex wrench down firmly in direc tion of arrow 3 and hold Pre...

Page 433: ...le tool kit page 422 Take hex wrench out of its storage location in the storage well casing page 422 Open the left side trim panel in the trunk Manually closing the soft top is a complicat ed and tech...

Page 434: ...ll the locking mechanism out again and rotate it approximately one quarter of a turn 2 Trim Fold the right hand side of the trunk floor away Detach trim 2 along the perforation 3 Locking mechanism Pul...

Page 435: ...of the space between the soft top compartment cover and the trunk seal Pull the two levers 6 apart and fold levers 6 of soft top storage compart ment hinge 7 forward on both sides over the detent posi...

Page 436: ...straps when the trunk is open 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 autom...

Page 437: ...ne smooth motion lift soft top compartment cover 9 into a vertical position until it stops Warning G In the next step you and your assistant should each take hold of the soft top com partment cover as...

Page 438: ...king Take off protective cap on the inner side of the soft top Insert hex wrench into soft top locking mechanism screw Turn the soft top locking mechanism screw with hex wrench clockwise in di rection...

Page 439: ...top compartment cover Lift material tensioning frame e into a vertical position Lower soft top compartment cover f g Soft top base With the palm of your hand press the window in material tensioning fr...

Page 440: ...oft top operation checked at an authorized Mercedes Benz Center as soon as possible Warning G Position hands as indicated by arrows so that when you press soft top compartment cover f forward and lowe...

Page 441: ...traint cushion back in direction of arrow 3 toward the rear head restraint cover until it engages Repeat this procedure on the active head restraint for the second front seat After resetting the activ...

Page 442: ...to accept old batteries for recycling Warning G Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive substances Therefore keep the batteries out of reach of children If a battery is swallowed seek medical help i...

Page 443: ...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 444: ...mportant 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 lam...

Page 445: ...2S 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 H11 55 W...

Page 446: ...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 447: ...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 448: ...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 449: ...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 450: ...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 448 engage...

Page 451: ...e 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 452: ...ction 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 that...

Page 453: ...with driver s door open starter switch is now in position 0 same as with SmartKey re moved from starter switch The driv er s door then can be closed again Have any passenger exit the vehicle at a saf...

Page 454: ...shed immediately with plenty of water If clothing comes in contact with TIREFIT change clothing as soon as possible In case of allergic reaction or rash consult a physician immediately Warning G Keep...

Page 455: ...air pump switch 4 Electrical plug 5 Air hose 6 Flange Open flap 7 on the electric air pump version 1 only Pull plug 4 and air hose 5 out of the pump housing Screw the air pump s air hose 5 onto flange...

Page 456: ...ose can become hot during inflation Please exercise appropriate caution If the tire inflation pressure of at least 26 psi 1 8 bar is not attained turn off the electric air pump by pressing 0 on electr...

Page 457: ...tribute itself evenly inside the tire After driving the vehicle for an initial 10 minutes check the tire inflation pressure using pressure gauge b on the air pump Warning G If a tire inflation pressur...

Page 458: ...n 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 authorized Mercedes Benz Center or Roadside Assistance Have the dama...

Page 459: ...e as described page 452 Take the wheel wrench alignment bolt collapsible wheel chock and the jack out of the trunk page 422 Take the Minispare wheel and wheel bolts out of the trunk page 425 Warning G...

Page 460: ...the wheel bolts approximately one full turn with wrench 1 The jack take up brackets are located directly behind the front wheel housings and in front of the rear wheel housings Warning G The jack is...

Page 461: ...raised Removing the wheel 1 Alignment bolt Unscrew upper most wheel bolt and remove Replace this wheel bolt with alignment bolt 1 supplied in the tool kit Remove the remaining bolts Remove the wheel W...

Page 462: ...wheel 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 Alway...

Page 463: ...re 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 424 Store the jack and the other vehicle tools...

Page 464: ...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 465: ...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 conn...

Page 466: ...ve cover 3 from the positive terminal Disconnect the battery positive lead Removing the battery Remove the screw securing the battery Remove the battery support and bracket Pull out the ventilation ho...

Page 467: ...ry 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 accessory battery charge u...

Page 468: ...s sulfuric 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...

Page 469: ...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 470: ...ly or in the vehicle s electrical system This is necessary to adequately control the towed vehicle Prior to towing the vehicle with all wheels on the ground make sure the SmartKey is in starter switch...

Page 471: ...entral 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 as well as the right rear wheel are...

Page 472: ...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 473: ...e starter switch Vehicles with KEYLESS GO Open the driver s door Fuse box in passenger compartment The fuse box is located in the passenger compartment on the driver s side of the cockpit 1 Fuse box c...

Page 474: ...ox Attach fuse box cover 1 in the front Fold fuse box cover 1 in until it engages Fuse box in engine compartment The fuse box is located in the engine com partment on the driver s side 1 Cover 2 Screw...

Page 475: ...ox cover Opening fuse box Pull away trim panel 1 Remove fuse box cover 2 Closing fuse box Place fuse box cover 2 back on Press trim panel 1 back into place CLK cabriolet The fuse box is located in the...

Page 476: ...475 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 477: ...More 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 ufactu...

Page 478: ...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 479: ...ssenger seat page 479 on the lower edge of the windshield page 479 Example certification label U S vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code Example certification label Canada vehicles 2 VIN 3 Paintwork code i...

Page 480: ...old carpet 4 in direction of arrow VIN 5 is visible 6 Emission control information label includes both federal and California certification exhaust emission standards 7 VIN lower edge of windshield 8...

Page 481: ...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 482: ...102 20 mm 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 Ou...

Page 483: ...tion characteristics 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 avai...

Page 484: ...n conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System U S vehicles or Run Flat Indicator Canada vehicles only 3 Not available as factory equipment 225 45 R17 91 H M S MOExtended 225 45 R17 91 H M S MOExt...

Page 485: ...mer tires 1 2 2 Must be used in conjunction with Tire Pressure Monitoring System U S vehicles or Run Flat Indicator Canada vehicles only 225 45 R17 91W MOExtended 225 45 R17 91W MOExtended Rear axle R...

Page 486: ...fset 1 46 in 37 mm 1 34 in 34 mm Summer tires1 1 Radial ply tires 225 40 ZR18 92Y XL Extra Load 225 40 ZR18 92Y XL Extra Load Rear axle AMG rims light alloy 8 5 J x18 H2 8 5 J x18 H2 Wheel offset 1 18...

Page 487: ...re 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 label...

Page 488: ...Starter motor 12 V 1 4 KW 12 V 1 7 KW 12 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 ILZKAR 7A10 Electrode...

Page 489: ...91 mm Overall vehicle height Coupe Cabriolet 55 4 in 1408 mm 55 6 in 1413 mm 55 4 in 1408 mm 55 4 in 1408 mm 55 3 in 1400 mm Overall vehicle height when opening closing soft top 80 2 in 2038 mm 81 0 i...

Page 490: ...ons or the environment Keep service fluids out of the reach of children For health reasons you should prevent service fluids from coming into direct contact with your skin and clothing If a service fl...

Page 491: ...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 unleaded gasoline Minimum...

Page 492: ...change intervals longer than those called for by the Maintenance System will result in engine or emission control system damage not covered by the Mercedes Benz Limited Warranty Please follow Mainten...

Page 493: ...rning G Gasoline is highly flammable and poisonous It burns violently and can cause serious personal injury Never allow sparks flame or smoking mate rials near gasoline Turn off the engine before refu...

Page 494: ...areas where carbon deposits may be encountered due to lack of availability of gasolines which contain these additives Mercedes Benz recommends the use of additives approved by us for use on Mercedes B...

Page 495: ...r information on other Mercedes Benz approved products of equal specification refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet USA only or contact an authorized Mercedes Benz Center To provide...

Page 496: ...rvice life Therefore the following product is strongly recommended for use in your vehicle MB 325 0 Anticorrosion Antifreeze agent Before the start of the winter season or once a year in hot southern...

Page 497: ...le premixed wind shield washer solvent antifreeze depending on ambient temperatures Windshield and headlamp washer fluid mixing ratio For temperatures above freezing point use MB Windshield Washer Con...

Page 498: ...ems Alignment bolt vehicle tool kit 422 460 461 AMG menu CLK 63 AMG only 148 Lap analysis 151 Overall analysis 150 RACETIMER 149 Vehicle supply voltage 148 Anticorrosion antifreeze 494 495 Antiglare R...

Page 499: ...ch gearshifting 180 Transmission fluid level 327 Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATF B Backrest 281 Seat Multicontour 124 Seat Power 42 Backup lamps Messages in display 414 Replacing bulbs 443 444 Ba...

Page 500: ...tor lamp 76 Infant and child restraint systems 77 83 86 LATCH type child seat anchors 87 Occupant Classification System OCS 72 Cigarette lighter 290 Climate control see Climate control system Climate...

Page 501: ...ps 133 Replacing bulbs 444 Cruise control 267 Canceling 269 Cruise control lever 267 Current speed 268 Fine adjustment 270 Higher speed 269 Last stored speed Resume function 270 Slower speed 270 Cup h...

Page 502: ...tems 90 Systems 267 Through standing water 317 Driving off 312 Driving safety systems ABS 90 BAS 92 Electronic traction system 94 ESP 92 Driving systems Cruise control 267 Parktronic system CLK 63 AMG...

Page 503: ...layout 480 Block heater Canada only 363 Break in recommendations 308 Cleaning 369 Compartment 323 Malfunction indicator lamp 29 381 Maximum engine speed 481 Message in display 405 Number 479 Starting...

Page 504: ...ead restraints Fuel 321 489 Additives 493 Automatic transmission fluid 489 Brake fluid 490 Capacities 489 Capacities Fuel tank 490 Engine coolant 490 Engine oil 489 Filling the tank 320 Fuel display 2...

Page 505: ...arning flasher 135 Head restraints 43 120 Active head restraints 81 Front seat 120 Power seat Adjusting 43 Rear seat 120 123 Rear seat Folding back 121 Rear seat Lowering 123 Rear seat Placing upright...

Page 506: ...nd warning Infant and child restraint systems see Children in the vehicle Inflation pressure see Tires Inflation pressure Inside door handle 34 109 Instrument cluster 28 138 Illumination brightness 13...

Page 507: ...gnition 40 Important notes 105 Lock button 62 Locking unlocking 37 62 103 Locking unlocking Global setting 106 Locking unlocking Selective setting 107 Loss of key 109 Messages in display 410 Remote co...

Page 508: ...f keys 109 Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet 477 Low beam headlamps Indicator lamp 29 Messages in display 413 Replacing bulbs Bi Xenon 444 Replacing bulbs Halogen 444 446 Switching on 5...

Page 509: ...e 405 Coolant 405 407 Engine 405 Engine coolant 405 407 ESP 394 Fog lamps 412 Front passenger front air bag 396 399 Fuel cap 408 Gear selector lever 400 Headlamps 411 415 Key SmartKey 411 KEYLESS GO 4...

Page 510: ...h gearshifting Gear selector lever 179 Steering wheel gearshift control 180 Operating safety 213 Operating the vehicle outside the USA or Canada 13 Ornamental moldings Cleaning 372 Outside temperature...

Page 511: ...55 Operating 250 Rear side windows Blocking operation 88 Summer opening feature 253 Synchronizing 252 Practical hints 378 Premium unleaded gasoline 492 Problems While driving 58 With vehicle 17 Produc...

Page 512: ...44 446 High mounted brake lamp 444 License plate lamps 444 449 Low beam headlamps Bi Xenon 444 Low beam headlamps Halogen 444 446 Parking lamps 444 447 448 Side marker lamps 444 Standing lamps 444 447...

Page 513: ...295 Service and Warranty Booklet Loss of 477 Service and warranty information 10 Service life Tires 332 Service see Maintenance Service System see Maintenance Maintenance System Service Parts 476 Set...

Page 514: ...dometer 29 158 SRS 64 78 Indicator lamp 29 65 387 Message in display 416 Standard display Selecting display 159 Standing lamps 447 448 Replacing bulbs 444 Standing water Driving through 317 Starter sw...

Page 515: ...on 299 Initiating an emergency call manually 297 Messages in display 418 Remote door unlock 300 Roadside Assistance 298 SOS button 297 Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 301 System self check 295 Tele A...

Page 516: ...83 Snow 362 Spare wheel 425 458 486 Speed rating 315 351 360 Storing 333 Temperature 340 357 Terminology 358 Tire Identification Number see TIN Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS USA only 344 TIREFI...

Page 517: ...5 V Vehicle Battery 329 464 Break in period 308 Care 367 Control system Settings menu 155 Dimensions 488 Jump starting 467 Locking Unlocking KEYLESS GO 37 62 103 Locking Unlocking SmartKey 36 62 100 L...

Page 518: ...2 Removing 460 Spare 458 Tightening torque 462 TIREFIT CLK 63 AMG only 422 Wrench 422 Wheels Sizes 483 Wheels Tires and 331 Wind screen 265 Window curtain air bags 70 Windows see Power windows Windshi...

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