Owner's Manual
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... safety defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit...20 Instrument cluster ...22 Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals and high beam ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning...
... safety defects ...18 At a glance ...19 Cockpit...20 Instrument cluster ...22 Multifunction steering wheel ...24 Center console ...25 Upper part ...25 Lower part ...26 Overhead control panel ...27 Door control panel...28 Getting started ...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals and high beam ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off headlamps...Turning...
Owner's Manual
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... the trunk ...105 Automatic central locking ...105 Locking and unlocking from the inside ...106 Seats ...107 Easy-entry/exit feature ...107 Removing and installing front seat head restraints...108 Rear seats head restraints ...109 Multicontour seat*...112 Seat ventilation* ...113 Seat heating*...114 Memory function ...Storing positions into memory ...Recalling positions from memory. Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ...Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Instrument cluster ...Instrument...
... the trunk ...105 Automatic central locking ...105 Locking and unlocking from the inside ...106 Seats ...107 Easy-entry/exit feature ...107 Removing and installing front seat head restraints...108 Rear seats head restraints ...109 Multicontour seat*...112 Seat ventilation* ...113 Seat heating*...114 Memory function ...Storing positions into memory ...Recalling positions from memory. Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position ...Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Instrument cluster ...Instrument...
Owner's Manual
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... Windshield wipers...166 Headlamp cleaning system* ...166 Rear view mirror ...167 Sun visors ...169 Rear window sunshade* ...170 Rear window defroster...171 Automatic climate control ...172 Setting the temperature...175 Adjusting air distribution...176 Adjusting air volume ...177 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ...177 Defrosting ...177 Air recirculation mode ...178 Charcoal filter ...179 Deactivating the climate control system ...180 Air conditioning...181 Residual heat and ventilation*...181 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...182 Audio system...
... Windshield wipers...166 Headlamp cleaning system* ...166 Rear view mirror ...167 Sun visors ...169 Rear window sunshade* ...170 Rear window defroster...171 Automatic climate control ...172 Setting the temperature...175 Adjusting air distribution...176 Adjusting air volume ...177 Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ...177 Defrosting ...177 Air recirculation mode ...178 Charcoal filter ...179 Deactivating the climate control system ...180 Air conditioning...181 Residual heat and ventilation*...181 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...182 Audio system...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires ...Hydroplaning...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitters ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant temperature... 265 266 267 267 267 267 267 268 269 269 270 271 271 272 273 274 274 274 275 275 276 277 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip ...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant ...Battery ...Windshield washer...
... ...Power assistance ...Brakes...Driving off ...Parking...Tires ...Hydroplaning...Tire traction...Tire speed rating ...Winter driving instructions ...Standing water...Passenger compartment ...Driving abroad...Control and operation of radio transmitters ...Catalytic converter...Emission control ...Coolant temperature... 265 266 267 267 267 267 267 268 269 269 270 271 271 272 273 274 274 274 275 275 276 277 At the gas station ...Refueling...Check regularly and before a long trip ...Engine compartment ...Hood ...Engine oil ...Transmission fluid level...Coolant ...Battery ...Windshield washer...
Owner's Manual
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... washer switch* 2 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 Starter switch 31 218 221 24, 130 22, 126 48 48 48 Page 166 Item 8 Front Parktronic* warning indicator 9 Overhead control panel a Glove box b Center console c Hood lock release d Horn e Steering wheel adjustment stalk f Parking brake pedal g Door control panel h Parking brake release j Exterior lamp switch k Exterior rear view mirror adjustment...
... washer switch* 2 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever Cruise control Distronic* 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 Starter switch 31 218 221 24, 130 22, 126 48 48 48 Page 166 Item 8 Front Parktronic* warning indicator 9 Overhead control panel a Glove box b Center console c Hood lock release d Horn e Steering wheel adjustment stalk f Parking brake pedal g Door control panel h Parking brake release j Exterior lamp switch k Exterior rear view mirror adjustment...
Owner's Manual
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AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp b Audio system or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) c Automatic climate control Rear window defroster d Ashtray Page 83 84 114 170 78 123 106 110 70, 313 134 172, 171 247 25 At a glance Center console Center console Upper part Item 1 Seat heater*, driver's side Seat ventilation*, driver's side 2 Parking assist* (Parktronic system*) deactivation switch 3 Rear window sunshade* 4 ESP control switch 5 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 6 Central locking switch 7 Rear head restraints, folding...
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp b Audio system or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) c Automatic climate control Rear window defroster d Ashtray Page 83 84 114 170 78 123 106 110 70, 313 134 172, 171 247 25 At a glance Center console Center console Upper part Item 1 Seat heater*, driver's side Seat ventilation*, driver's side 2 Parking assist* (Parktronic system*) deactivation switch 3 Rear window sunshade* 4 ESP control switch 5 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 6 Central locking switch 7 Rear head restraints, folding...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 4 Switches for opening/closing front door windows 5 Rear window override switch 6 Switches for opening/closing rear windows 7 Remote trunk lid release switch Trunk lid opening/closing system switch* Page 95 35, 107 116 212 74 212 97 98 28
At a glance Door control panel Door control panel Item 1 Door handle 2 Seat adjustment 3 Memory function (for storing seat, exterior mirror and steering wheel settings) 4 Switches for opening/closing front door windows 5 Rear window override switch 6 Switches for opening/closing rear windows 7 Remote trunk lid release switch Trunk lid opening/closing system switch* Page 95 35, 107 116 212 74 212 97 98 28
Owner's Manual
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... washer fluid. Single wipe Press combination switch briefly in intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to position 0 and withdraw SmartKey from starter switch or 49 If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed ! For safety reasons, turn off the engine by turning the SmartKey to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. The switch...
... washer fluid. Single wipe Press combination switch briefly in intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to position 0 and withdraw SmartKey from starter switch or 49 If anything blocks the windshield wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off I Intermittent wiping II Normal wiper speed III Fast wiper speed ! For safety reasons, turn off the engine by turning the SmartKey to an automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. The switch...
Owner's Manual
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... starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice. If you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as a reminder to steer the vehicle. G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to take extra care while driving...
... starter switch to position 2 or press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice. If you release the brake pedal, the brakes function again as a reminder to steer the vehicle. G The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of an ABS equipped vehicle must never be felt in the brake pedal, indicating that afforded by the ABS, namely braking power and the ability to take extra care while driving...
Owner's Manual
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...-pressure water jet. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is . A rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers depending on how wet the windshield is started " section ( page 48). ! The switch should not be left side of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be found in the "Getting started . The headlamps are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. 1 Headlamp washer switch Switch on ignition. Dust that accumulates on the windshield...
...-pressure water jet. Wipers will wipe the windshield once every time the engine is . A rain sensor automatically controls the windshield wipers depending on how wet the windshield is started " section ( page 48). ! The switch should not be left side of water sprayed on the windshield, and wipers may be found in the "Getting started . The headlamps are automatically controlled by the rain sensor. 1 Headlamp washer switch Switch on ignition. Dust that accumulates on the windshield...
Owner's Manual
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... of the sliding/pop-up roof* can be immediately halted by releasing the e button or by moving the sliding/pop-up roof* switch in the overhead control panel in detail Automatic climate control Warning G i Never operate the side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof* if there is selected or if the outside air increases beyond a predetermined level. Controls in any direction. If...
... of the sliding/pop-up roof* can be immediately halted by releasing the e button or by moving the sliding/pop-up roof* switch in the overhead control panel in detail Automatic climate control Warning G i Never operate the side windows and the sliding/pop-up roof* if there is selected or if the outside air increases beyond a predetermined level. Controls in any direction. If...
Owner's Manual
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... automatic climate control ( page 173). Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to arms, hands, fingers, etc., the automatic reversal will move downwards until you release the switch. Warning! Controls in detail Power windows i You can also open ) Press switch 1 or 2 past the resistance point and release. The corresponding window will not operate. 211 G If you pull and hold the switch up when closing the door windows (Express-close the windows...
... automatic climate control ( page 173). Turn SmartKey in the starter switch to arms, hands, fingers, etc., the automatic reversal will move downwards until you release the switch. Warning! Controls in detail Power windows i You can also open ) Press switch 1 or 2 past the resistance point and release. The corresponding window will not operate. 211 G If you pull and hold the switch up when closing the door windows (Express-close the windows...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle's braking power. 221 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic* When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control system increases the driving convenience afforded by the cruise control during travel on expressways and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. G Warning! It does not react to operate the equipment. If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle speed...
... the vehicle's braking power. 221 Controls in detail Driving systems Distronic* When activated, the Distronic adaptive cruise control system increases the driving convenience afforded by the cruise control during travel on expressways and other driving inputs necessary to retain control of the vehicle. G Warning! It does not react to operate the equipment. If the Distronic distance sensor detects a slower moving vehicle directly ahead, your vehicle speed...
Owner's Manual
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... display for vehicle location. Shortly after turning SmartKey in starter switch to position 2 or pressing KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice to account information, remote door unlock, Info Services profile and more...center armrest cover. ! The message Tele Aid not activated will have any questions regarding activation, please call using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel. Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and manual...
... display for vehicle location. Shortly after turning SmartKey in starter switch to position 2 or pressing KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button twice to account information, remote door unlock, Info Services profile and more...center armrest cover. ! The message Tele Aid not activated will have any questions regarding activation, please call using the volume control on the multifunction steering wheel. Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid The Tele Aid system (Telematic Alarm Identification on Demand) The Tele Aid system consists of three types of response: automatic and manual...
Owner's Manual
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... on hills, turn front wheels towards the road curb. ! Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by shifting into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could result in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into a lower gear to use the engine's braking power. After hard braking, it is...
... on hills, turn front wheels towards the road curb. ! Doing so may cause serious damage to the drive train which is not covered by shifting into contact with the hot exhaust system, as these materials could result in areas where combustible materials such as grass, hay or leaves can come into a lower gear to use the engine's braking power. After hard braking, it is...
Owner's Manual
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... days. The ride of air temperature change. Overinflating tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. values or inflate tires below the min. Tire pressure changes by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight (as for punctures from around the rim. These higher pressures produce favorable handling characteristics. values listed in the driver's door opening). Do not underinflate tires. Do not overload the tires by approximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10...
... days. The ride of air temperature change. Overinflating tires can overheat them, possibly causing a blowout. values or inflate tires below the min. Tire pressure changes by exceeding the specified vehicle capacity weight (as for punctures from around the rim. These higher pressures produce favorable handling characteristics. values listed in the driver's door opening). Do not underinflate tires. Do not overload the tires by approximately 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per 18°F (10...
Owner's Manual
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... radio and the navigation system, as well as door locking or windshield wiping. Distronic* A driving convenience cruise control system which can help you with any questions about your vehicle speed to the extent permitted by the driver. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the multifunction display. If a slower moving vehicle is used to call up to 20% braking power to change component settings. Control...
... radio and the navigation system, as well as door locking or windshield wiping. Distronic* A driving convenience cruise control system which can help you with any questions about your vehicle speed to the extent permitted by the driver. Cockpit All instruments, switches, buttons and indicator/warning lamps in the multifunction display. If a slower moving vehicle is used to call up to 20% braking power to change component settings. Control...
Owner's Manual
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... Ignition 31 Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 33 Immobilizer 53, 81 Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG 164 Rapid seat heating* with seat ventilation* 115 Rapid seat heating* without seat ventilation* 114 Rear window defroster 171 Residual heat 181 Seat heating* with seat ventilation* 115 Seat heating* without seat ventilation* 114 Seat ventilation* 113 Steering wheel gearshift control (CLK 55 AMG) 164 Tow-away alarm 83 Trunk lid opening limiter* (control system) 149 Windshield wipers 49 Adding Coolant 287 Engine oil 285 Additional turn signals 351 Adjustable air vents, rear passenger...
... Ignition 31 Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 33 Immobilizer 53, 81 Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG 164 Rapid seat heating* with seat ventilation* 115 Rapid seat heating* without seat ventilation* 114 Rear window defroster 171 Residual heat 181 Seat heating* with seat ventilation* 115 Seat heating* without seat ventilation* 114 Seat ventilation* 113 Steering wheel gearshift control (CLK 55 AMG) 164 Tow-away alarm 83 Trunk lid opening limiter* (control system) 149 Windshield wipers 49 Adding Coolant 287 Engine oil 285 Additional turn signals 351 Adjustable air vents, rear passenger...
Owner's Manual
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... stored speed ("Resume" function) 227 Warning and indicator lamps 223 Door control panel 28 Door entry lamps 125 Door handle 28 Door unlock With Tele Aid 258 Doors Message in display 325 Opening from inside vehicle 95 Opening from outside 87, 92 Downhill driving Cruise control 219 Downshifting Manual shift program mode (CLK 55 AMG) 165 One-touch gearshifting 158 Steering wheel gearshift control (CLK 55 AMG) 162 Drinking and driving 267 Driving...
... stored speed ("Resume" function) 227 Warning and indicator lamps 223 Door control panel 28 Door entry lamps 125 Door handle 28 Door unlock With Tele Aid 258 Doors Message in display 325 Opening from inside vehicle 95 Opening from outside 87, 92 Downhill driving Cruise control 219 Downshifting Manual shift program mode (CLK 55 AMG) 165 One-touch gearshifting 158 Steering wheel gearshift control (CLK 55 AMG) 162 Drinking and driving 267 Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... Selecting language 143 Standard display 133 Multifunction display messages ABS 315 BAS 316 Battery 320 Brake fluid 321 Brake pads 321 Check engine 308 Coolant 323 Coolant level 322 Cruise control 317 Display 325 Distronic* 317 Doors 325 Engine 308 Engine oil 326 ESP 318 Fog lamps, front 329 Fuel reserve tank 328 Gear selector lever 319 High beam headlamps 330 Hood 328 Key 328 Lamp sensor 330 Lamps 330 419
... Selecting language 143 Standard display 133 Multifunction display messages ABS 315 BAS 316 Battery 320 Brake fluid 321 Brake pads 321 Check engine 308 Coolant 323 Coolant level 322 Cruise control 317 Display 325 Distronic* 317 Doors 325 Engine 308 Engine oil 326 ESP 318 Fog lamps, front 329 Fuel reserve tank 328 Gear selector lever 319 High beam headlamps 330 Hood 328 Key 328 Lamp sensor 330 Lamps 330 419