Owner's Manual
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CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG...Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG ...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ... 137 137 138 140 142 143 144 145 146 160 162 165 167 168 169 170 171 172 175 177 ... air distribution and volume ...188 Defrosting ...189 Air recirculation mode ...190 Air conditioning...191 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...193 Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)...194 Deactivating the automatic climate control system. 197 Setting the temperature...197 Adjusting air distribution...198 Adjusting air volume ...199 Defrosting ...200 Maximum cooling...
CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG...Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG ...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ... 137 137 138 140 142 143 144 145 146 160 162 165 167 168 169 170 171 172 175 177 ... air distribution and volume ...188 Defrosting ...189 Air recirculation mode ...190 Air conditioning...191 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...193 Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)...194 Deactivating the automatic climate control system. 197 Setting the temperature...197 Adjusting air distribution...198 Adjusting air volume ...199 Defrosting ...200 Maximum cooling...
Owner's Manual
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... status messages in the multifunction display...362 Where will I find...? ...389 First aid kit...389 Vehicle tool kit...389 Minispare wheel (except CLK 55 AMG) ...393 Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only) ...394 Spare wheel bolts ...396 Unlocking/locking in an emergency...397 Unlocking the vehicle...397 Locking the vehicle ...398 Fuel filler flap...
... status messages in the multifunction display...362 Where will I find...? ...389 First aid kit...389 Vehicle tool kit...389 Minispare wheel (except CLK 55 AMG) ...393 Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only) ...394 Spare wheel bolts ...396 Unlocking/locking in an emergency...397 Unlocking the vehicle...397 Locking the vehicle ...398 Fuel filler flap...
Owner's Manual
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... coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel (except CLK 55 AMG)...Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only)...Electrical system ...Main dimensions ...Weights... 433 434 435 435 436 437 437 438 439...
... coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel (except CLK 55 AMG)...Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only)...Electrical system ...Main dimensions ...Weights... 433 434 435 435 436 437 437 438 439...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Steering wheel gearshift buttons (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG) 2 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 ...
At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Steering wheel gearshift buttons (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG) 2 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 ...
Owner's Manual
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... side a Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp b Audio system, 86 131 110 or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) c Climate control (CLK 320) Automatic climate control (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG) Rear window defroster 184 194 183 Page 119 263 182 77, 360 143 27 At a glance Center console Center console Upper part...
... side a Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp b Audio system, 86 131 110 or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) c Climate control (CLK 320) Automatic climate control (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG) Rear window defroster 184 194 183 Page 119 263 182 77, 360 143 27 At a glance Center console Center console Upper part...
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 Storage compartment 4 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission Automatic shift program Manual shift program (CLK 55 AMG) 5 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 170 176 166 Page 276 277 35 273 28
At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Storage compartment 4 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission Automatic shift program Manual shift program (CLK 55 AMG) 5 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 170 176 166 Page 276 277 35 273 28
Owner's Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control (CLK 320) Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Audio system Power windows Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Driving systems Loading Useful features 93
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control (CLK 320) Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Audio system Power windows Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Driving systems Loading Useful features 93
Owner's Manual
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.... This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more information on driving with gear ranges ( page 168) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 170) or (M/C/S) (CLK 55 AMG only) ( page 175) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 171) the vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 165 Controls in detail Automatic transmission...
.... This allows the catalytic converter to heat up more information on driving with gear ranges ( page 168) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 170) or (M/C/S) (CLK 55 AMG only) ( page 175) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 171) the vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 165 Controls in detail Automatic transmission...
Owner's Manual
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...to position P. speed would be exceeded. 172 When driving in the automatic program modes C or S, or in the manual program mode M (CLK 55 AMG only), you maneuver in tight areas, e.g. When you stop longer with the brake. when pulling into a parking space: Control the vehicle ...lever ( page 167). Otherwise the vehicle could roll away. Never abruptly step on the vehicle Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) - CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG G When working on an uphill gradient: Move the gear selector lever to a lower gear if the engine's max. Maneuvering When ...
...to position P. speed would be exceeded. 172 When driving in the automatic program modes C or S, or in the manual program mode M (CLK 55 AMG only), you maneuver in tight areas, e.g. When you stop longer with the brake. when pulling into a parking space: Control the vehicle ...lever ( page 167). Otherwise the vehicle could roll away. Never abruptly step on the vehicle Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) - CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG G When working on an uphill gradient: Move the gear selector lever to a lower gear if the engine's max. Maneuvering When ...
Owner's Manual
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... is restarted in position P, N or R. The manual program mode M will shift to the left and right of the steering wheel. Steering wheel gearshift control CLK 55 AMG The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program.This action simultaneously extends the gear range...
... is restarted in position P, N or R. The manual program mode M will shift to the left and right of the steering wheel. Steering wheel gearshift control CLK 55 AMG The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program.This action simultaneously extends the gear range...
Owner's Manual
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...action. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the shift program. Upshifting Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG In the manual program mode M you are driving in the automatic program mode (C or S). 175 Your vehicle's ABS will shift to the... next higher gear as permitted by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Avoid spinning of control. ! This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced ...
...action. Shift into reverse gear R or parking position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the shift program. Upshifting Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG In the manual program mode M you are driving in the automatic program mode (C or S). 175 Your vehicle's ABS will shift to the... next higher gear as permitted by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Avoid spinning of control. ! This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced ...
Owner's Manual
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Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Item 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for center air vents 3 Right side air vent, adjustable 4 Automatic climate control panel 5 Right ...
Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Item 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for center air vents 3 Right side air vent, adjustable 4 Automatic climate control panel 5 Right ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the air vents. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others. 196 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) The automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is hot, ventilate the interior before driving off, see "Opening (Summer opening feature)" ( page 253...
... of the air vents. Otherwise the windows could fog up, impairing visibility and endangering you and others. 196 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) The automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is hot, ventilate the interior before driving off, see "Opening (Summer opening feature)" ( page 253...
Owner's Manual
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... control system is possible to deactivate the automatic climate control system. Otherwise the windows could fog up. 197 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Deactivating the automatic climate control system Deactivating It is reactivated Setting the temperature Use temperature controls 3 and d for the left side or 6 and b for...
... control system is possible to deactivate the automatic climate control system. Otherwise the windows could fog up. 197 Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Deactivating the automatic climate control system Deactivating It is reactivated Setting the temperature Use temperature controls 3 and d for the left side or 6 and b for...
Owner's Manual
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... the air distribution on . The indicator lamp on the button comes on each separate half of the passenger compartment. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Adjusting air distribution Use the button U for each side of the vehicle.
... the air distribution on . The indicator lamp on the button comes on each separate half of the passenger compartment. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Adjusting air distribution Use the button U for each side of the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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...). Adjusting air volume Use button U for each separate half of the vehicle. 199 Switch to a or Y ( page 195). Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Windshield fogged on the outside Switch the windshield wipers on . The indicator lamp on . The automatic air distribution remains switched on the button U goes...
...). Adjusting air volume Use button U for each separate half of the vehicle. 199 Switch to a or Y ( page 195). Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Windshield fogged on the outside Switch the windshield wipers on . The indicator lamp on . The automatic air distribution remains switched on the button U goes...
Owner's Manual
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... provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* are once again in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Defrosting Deactivating Press button P or 0 ( page 195). Activating Press button P or 0 ( page 195). Maximum cooling MAXCOOL If the left and right air distribution controls...
... provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* are once again in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Defrosting Deactivating Press button P or 0 ( page 195). Activating Press button P or 0 ( page 195). Maximum cooling MAXCOOL If the left and right air distribution controls...
Owner's Manual
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... the air recirculation mode is automatically switched on . 201 After approx. 30 minutes, outside . If you and others. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside air is added to the...
... the air recirculation mode is automatically switched on . 201 After approx. 30 minutes, outside . If you and others. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside air is added to the...
Owner's Manual
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... bad odors and removes pollutants from air entering the passenger compartment. The system switches automatically to their previous position. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Deactivating Press button , ( page 195).
... bad odors and removes pollutants from air entering the passenger compartment. The system switches automatically to their previous position. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Deactivating Press button , ( page 195).
Owner's Manual
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... by the closing of anyone being harmed by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof* switch in the overhead control panel in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Activating Press button e ( page 195). i The activated charcoal filter should be quickly heated or cooled down. 203 Controls in any direction. G i Never operate the...
... by the closing of anyone being harmed by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof* switch in the overhead control panel in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Activating Press button e ( page 195). i The activated charcoal filter should be quickly heated or cooled down. 203 Controls in any direction. G i Never operate the...