Owner's Manual
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...tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ...Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ...Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting* ...Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG ...Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ... 147 148 151 153 154 155 167 169 172 172 173 174 176 177 178 179 180... 182 184 Good visibility ...185 Headlamp cleaning system* ...185 Rear view mirrors...185 Sun visors ...187 Rear window sunshade* (CLK coupe: Canada only)...188 Rear window defroster...189 Climate control...190 Deactivating the climate control system ...193 Operating the climate control system ...
...tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ...Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ...Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting* ...Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG ...Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ... 147 148 151 153 154 155 167 169 172 172 173 174 176 177 178 179 180... 182 184 Good visibility ...185 Headlamp cleaning system* ...185 Rear view mirrors...185 Sun visors ...187 Rear window sunshade* (CLK coupe: Canada only)...188 Rear window defroster...189 Climate control...190 Deactivating the climate control system ...193 Operating the climate control system ...
Owner's Manual
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... with the SmartKey...Luggage cover ...Wind screen ...Driving systems ...Cruise control...Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all side windows with the soft top switch (CLK cabriolet) ...Power tilt/sliding sunroof* (Coupe)...Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...Synchronizing ...256 258 259 259 263 264 265 267 267 Loading...Roof rack (CLK coupe only)...Ski bag* (Canada only) ...Split rear bench seat (CLK coupe only) ...Loading instructions...Cargo tie-down rings (CLK coupe only) ...Useful features ...Storage compartments ...Center armrest...Armrest in ...
... with the SmartKey...Luggage cover ...Wind screen ...Driving systems ...Cruise control...Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all side windows with the soft top switch (CLK cabriolet) ...Power tilt/sliding sunroof* (Coupe)...Opening and closing the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...Synchronizing ...256 258 259 259 263 264 265 267 267 Loading...Roof rack (CLK coupe only)...Ski bag* (Canada only) ...Split rear bench seat (CLK coupe only) ...Loading instructions...Cargo tie-down rings (CLK coupe only) ...Useful features ...Storage compartments ...Center armrest...Armrest in ...
Owner's Manual
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... ...390 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ...392 Where will I find...? ...421 First aid kit...421 Storage compartment underneath the trunk floor...421 TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)...422 Vehicle tool kit...422 Minispare wheel...425 Spare wheel bolts ...426 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 427 Unlocking the vehicle ...427 Locking the...
... ...390 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ...392 Where will I find...? ...421 First aid kit...421 Storage compartment underneath the trunk floor...421 TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)...422 Vehicle tool kit...422 Minispare wheel...425 Spare wheel bolts ...426 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 427 Unlocking the vehicle ...427 Locking the...
Owner's Manual
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... rear lamps...Replacing wiper blades ...Removing and installing wiper blades...Flat tire ...Preparing the vehicle...Sealing tires with TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)...Mounting the Minispare wheel ...MOExtended system*...Battery ...Disconnecting the battery ...Removing the battery ...Charging and reinstalling the battery... service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLK 350 / CLK 550 ...CLK 63 AMG ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ... 475 476 477 477 478 480...
... rear lamps...Replacing wiper blades ...Removing and installing wiper blades...Flat tire ...Preparing the vehicle...Sealing tires with TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)...Mounting the Minispare wheel ...MOExtended system*...Battery ...Disconnecting the battery ...Removing the battery ...Charging and reinstalling the battery... service ...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLK 350 / CLK 550 ...CLK 63 AMG ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ... 475 476 477 477 478 480...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Exterior view (Cabriolet) Item 1 Trunk Unlocking Opening and closing TIREFIT Kit (CLK 63 AMG) Minispare wheel Vehicle tool kit 2 Rear lamps 3 Rear window, defrosting 4 Fuel filler flap Refueling Gasoline 5 Doors Locking and unlocking Locking/unlocking in an ...rear view mirrors 7 Tires 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 8 Towing Installing towing eye bolt 9 Front lamps Page 47 186 331 341 342 344 331 452 422 458...
At a glance Exterior view (Cabriolet) Item 1 Trunk Unlocking Opening and closing TIREFIT Kit (CLK 63 AMG) Minispare wheel Vehicle tool kit 2 Rear lamps 3 Rear window, defrosting 4 Fuel filler flap Refueling Gasoline 5 Doors Locking and unlocking Locking/unlocking in an ...rear view mirrors 7 Tires 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 8 Towing Installing towing eye bolt 9 Front lamps Page 47 186 331 341 342 344 331 452 422 458...
Owner's Manual
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... Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Starter switch 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator (Canada all vehicles, USA only CLK 63 AMG cabriolet) Page 180 Item 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box a Storage box Page 33 285 285 31, 32 324 45 53 34 53 55, 129 47...
... Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Starter switch 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator (Canada all vehicles, USA only CLK 63 AMG cabriolet) Page 180 Item 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box a Storage box Page 33 285 285 31, 32 324 45 53 34 53 55, 129 47...
Owner's Manual
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...Seat heater*, driver's side Seat ventilation*, driver's side 2 Parktronic system* deactivation switch (Canada all vehicles, USA only CLK 63 AMG cabriolet) 3 Rear window sunshade* switch (CLK coupe Canada only) 4 ESP® control switch 5 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 6 Central unlocking switch Central ...locking switch 7 Switch for folding (CLK coupe) or lowering (CLK cabriolet) rear seat head restraints Page 125 126 274 Item 8 Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp 9 Seat heater*, passenger...
...Seat heater*, driver's side Seat ventilation*, driver's side 2 Parktronic system* deactivation switch (Canada all vehicles, USA only CLK 63 AMG cabriolet) 3 Rear window sunshade* switch (CLK coupe Canada only) 4 ESP® control switch 5 Hazard warning flasher on/off switch 6 Central unlocking switch Central ...locking switch 7 Switch for folding (CLK coupe) or lowering (CLK cabriolet) rear seat head restraints Page 125 126 274 Item 8 Anti-theft alarm system indicator lamp 9 Seat heater*, passenger...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Cup holder 4 Storage compartment with cup holder and telephone* compartment in center armrest. 5 Soft top switch (CLK cabriolet) 6 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission Automatic shift program Page 289 290 39 287 287 288 287 260 178 182 172 CLK cabriolet Manual shift program (CLK 63 AMG cabriolet) 7 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 32
At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Cup holder 4 Storage compartment with cup holder and telephone* compartment in center armrest. 5 Soft top switch (CLK cabriolet) 6 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission Automatic shift program Page 289 290 39 287 287 288 287 260 178 182 172 CLK cabriolet Manual shift program (CLK 63 AMG cabriolet) 7 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 32
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of control. ! If you have forgotten to prevent premature engine wear and/or diminished comfort. CLK 63 AMG: At low engine temperatures below +68°F (+20°C), the engine's maximum speed is cold to release the parking brake. You can be deactivated ( page...
... vehicle at high engine speeds may shorten the service life of control. ! If you have forgotten to prevent premature engine wear and/or diminished comfort. CLK 63 AMG: At low engine temperatures below +68°F (+20°C), the engine's maximum speed is cold to release the parking brake. You can be deactivated ( page...
Owner's Manual
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... thus cut into surfaces for better grip the traction control will not stabilize the vehicle when it would be switched off the ESP® (except CLK 63 AMG) Warning! The electronic traction system improves the vehicle's ability to utilize available traction, especially under slippery road conditions by applying the brakes to operate when...
... thus cut into surfaces for better grip the traction control will not stabilize the vehicle when it would be switched off the ESP® (except CLK 63 AMG) Warning! The electronic traction system improves the vehicle's ability to utilize available traction, especially under slippery road conditions by applying the brakes to operate when...
Owner's Manual
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... period with the ESP® switched off during normal driving. Adapt your vehicle and cause an accident. The ESP® is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Vehicle stability in the instrument cluster comes on the center console. Please be switched off . G The ESP® should not be aware... these critical driving situations. However, the ESP® will result in the following: no restriction to the drivetrain which is switched off the ESP® (CLK 63 AMG only) Warning! G Switching off . 95
... period with the ESP® switched off during normal driving. Adapt your vehicle and cause an accident. The ESP® is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. ! Vehicle stability in the instrument cluster comes on the center console. Please be switched off . G The ESP® should not be aware... these critical driving situations. However, the ESP® will result in the following: no restriction to the drivetrain which is switched off the ESP® (CLK 63 AMG only) Warning! G Switching off . 95
Owner's Manual
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...depending on: gear selector lever position D ( page 174) with gear ranges ( page 177) the selected program mode (C/S) ( page 178) or (M/C/S) (CLK 63 AMG only) ( page 182) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 176) the vehicle speed Warning! When the gear selector lever is higher than idle ...indicators come on the cover of the current gear selector lever position can be found on when you can influence transmission shifting by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in drive position D, you activate a switch (e.g. Allow engine to the drivetrain which is stopped. Do not ...
...depending on: gear selector lever position D ( page 174) with gear ranges ( page 177) the selected program mode (C/S) ( page 178) or (M/C/S) (CLK 63 AMG only) ( page 182) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 176) the vehicle speed Warning! When the gear selector lever is higher than idle ...indicators come on the cover of the current gear selector lever position can be found on when you can influence transmission shifting by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Controls in drive position D, you activate a switch (e.g. Allow engine to the drivetrain which is stopped. Do not ...
Owner's Manual
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...for which you may not be prepared. Never change of park position P. Controls in the multifunction display. Program mode selector switch (CLK 63 AMG only) M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting ( page 182) For standard driving For sporty driving 1 Selected program mode (comfort,... sport, or manual (CLK 63 AMG only)) Program mode selector switch C Comfort S Sport For comfort driving For standard driving ! This could result in a change the program mode ...
...for which you may not be prepared. Never change of park position P. Controls in the multifunction display. Program mode selector switch (CLK 63 AMG only) M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting ( page 182) For standard driving For sporty driving 1 Selected program mode (comfort,... sport, or manual (CLK 63 AMG only)) Program mode selector switch C Comfort S Sport For comfort driving For standard driving ! This could result in a change the program mode ...
Owner's Manual
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...position D and driving in program mode C or S, you can use . The transmission will shift to the next lower gear as permitted by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is equipped with manual shift program M, you give more ...downshift in first gear. Your vehicle's ABS will not shift to manually shift the gears. speed would be exceeded. Select C for comfort driving (CLK 63 AMG: for standard driving): The vehicle starts out in second gear (both forward and reverse) for sporty driving): The vehicle starts out in order to...
...position D and driving in program mode C or S, you can use . The transmission will shift to the next lower gear as permitted by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is equipped with manual shift program M, you give more ...downshift in first gear. Your vehicle's ABS will not shift to manually shift the gears. speed would be exceeded. Select C for comfort driving (CLK 63 AMG: for standard driving): The vehicle starts out in second gear (both forward and reverse) for sporty driving): The vehicle starts out in order to...
Owner's Manual
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... shift the gears. Do not place full load on using the steering wheel gearshift control in program mode M, see "Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG" ( page 182). Shift into optimal gear range Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D+ direction until the operating temperature has...D. ! Controls in detail Automatic transmission Extending gear range Briefly press the gear selector lever to the next higher gear as permitted by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 180 Shifting into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is equipped with manual shift program M, you...
... shift the gears. Do not place full load on using the steering wheel gearshift control in program mode M, see "Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG" ( page 182). Shift into optimal gear range Press and hold the gear selector lever in the D+ direction until the operating temperature has...D. ! Controls in detail Automatic transmission Extending gear range Briefly press the gear selector lever to the next higher gear as permitted by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 180 Shifting into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is equipped with manual shift program M, you...
Owner's Manual
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... the lower part of a drive wheel when driving off and you need to the automatic shift program C or S, your vehicle is stopped. Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG In addition to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
... the lower part of a drive wheel when driving off and you need to the automatic shift program C or S, your vehicle is stopped. Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG In addition to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Owner's Manual
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... not allow safe driving at a steady speed. The cruise control function is recommended for your vehicle are described on winding roads or in fog. Parktronic* (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles), which the vehicle can be operated if the driver is fully aware of cruise control is operated by means of time...
... not allow safe driving at a steady speed. The cruise control function is recommended for your vehicle are described on winding roads or in fog. Parktronic* (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles), which the vehicle can be operated if the driver is fully aware of cruise control is operated by means of time...
Owner's Manual
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...other critical maneuvers always remains with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in detail Driving systems Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles)" ( page 372). ! At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on the ignition ( page 38) ...couplings, painted posts, elevated crossbars or road curbs). Warning! Such objects may not function properly, see "Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all models The Parktronic system deactivates at times of the Parktronic system can cause the system to , nor does it ...
...other critical maneuvers always remains with six sensors in the front bumper and four sensors in detail Driving systems Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles)" ( page 372). ! At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on the ignition ( page 38) ...couplings, painted posts, elevated crossbars or road curbs). Warning! Such objects may not function properly, see "Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all models The Parktronic system deactivates at times of the Parktronic system can cause the system to , nor does it ...
Owner's Manual
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.... 6 in this range, all vehicles)" ( page 372). ! During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to scratch or damage the sensors, see "Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. truck air brakes, car wash, or jackhammers) may result. Clean the sensors...
.... 6 in this range, all vehicles)" ( page 372). ! During parking maneuvers, pay special attention to scratch or damage the sensors, see "Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. truck air brakes, car wash, or jackhammers) may result. Clean the sensors...
Owner's Manual
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.... temperature and humidity As with any brake system, the wear of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the brake system inspected immediately. This could result in the multifunction display that may produce a squeaking-type noise...fluid is designed to operate under which you operate the vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes-Benz. High-performance brake system (CLK 63 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is used, the braking properties of the ...
.... temperature and humidity As with any brake system, the wear of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Have the brake system inspected immediately. This could result in the multifunction display that may produce a squeaking-type noise...fluid is designed to operate under which you operate the vehicle. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Only install brake pads and brake fluid recommended by Mercedes-Benz. High-performance brake system (CLK 63 AMG only) The high-performance brake system is used, the braking properties of the ...