Owner's Manual
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......22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Door control panel...30 Getting started...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Easy-entry/exit feature...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off...
......22 Instrument cluster ...24 Multifunction steering wheel ...26 Center console ...27 Upper part ...27 Lower part ...28 Overhead control panel ...29 Door control panel...30 Getting started...Unlocking ...Unlocking with the SmartKey ...Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*...Starter switch positions...Adjusting ...Seats ...Steering wheel...Easy-entry/exit feature...Mirrors...Driving...Fastening the seat belts ...Starting the engine ...Parking brake ...Driving ...Switching on headlamps...Turn signals ...Windshield wipers...Problems while driving...Parking and locking...Parking brake ...Switching off...
Owner's Manual
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... memory. 125 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position...126 Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (CLK with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lamp...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature indicator...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAV* menu...Vehicle status message memory menu...
... memory. 125 Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position...126 Lighting ...Exterior lamp switch ...Combination switch ...Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* (CLK with Bi-Xenon* headlamps) ...Hazard warning flasher ...Interior lighting ...Door entry lamps ...Trunk lamp...Instrument cluster ...Instrument cluster illumination ...Coolant temperature indicator...Trip odometer ...Tachometer...Outside temperature indicator...Control system ...Multifunction display...Multifunction steering wheel...Menus...Standard display menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAV* menu...Vehicle status message memory menu...
Owner's Manual
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... Technical data ...Parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLK 350 ...CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Electrical system ...Main dimensions and weights...Main dimensions ...Weights ... 465 466 467 467 468 469 469 469 470 471 473 475 476 477 478 478 478 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline...
... Technical data ...Parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLK 350 ...CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Electrical system ...Main dimensions and weights...Main dimensions ...Weights ... 465 466 467 467 468 469 469 469 470 471 473 475 476 477 478 478 478 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc...Capacities ...Engine oils ...Engine oil additives ...Air conditioning refrigerant ...Brake fluid...Premium unleaded gasoline...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Starter switch 8 Front Parktronic* warning indicator (Canada only) Page Item 9 Overhead control panel a Glove box b Cup holder c Center console d Hood lock release e Horn f Steering wheel adjustment stalk g Parking brake pedal h Door control panel j Parking brake release k Exterior lamp switch l Exterior rear view mirror adjustment...
... 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 Starter switch 8 Front Parktronic* warning indicator (Canada only) Page Item 9 Overhead control panel a Glove box b Cup holder c Center console d Hood lock release e Horn f Steering wheel adjustment stalk g Parking brake pedal h Door control panel j Parking brake release k Exterior lamp switch l Exterior rear view mirror adjustment...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance 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 opening switch Remote trunk opening/closing* switch Page 107 38, 119 124 249 85 249 109 109 30
At a glance 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 opening switch Remote trunk opening/closing* switch Page 107 38, 119 124 249 85 249 109 109 30
Owner's Manual
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... automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are closed and the gear selector lever is in position D or R or the wiper setting is changed using the combination switch Single wipe Press the combination switch briefly in dry weather conditions, always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid ( page 55). Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to operate the windshield wipers...
... automatic car wash or during windshield cleaning. After the initial wipe, pauses between wipes are closed and the gear selector lever is in position D or R or the wiper setting is changed using the combination switch Single wipe Press the combination switch briefly in dry weather conditions, always operate the windshield wipers with windshield washer fluid ( page 55). Switching on windshield wipers Turn the combination switch to operate the windshield wipers...
Owner's Manual
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... fastened seat belt. Otherwise it would be noted that with the use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for details. The driver and passenger will then be accomplished upon your rear seat occupants to have the rear mounted side impact air bags* deactivated, then deactivation can be protected to do so at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at...
... fastened seat belt. Otherwise it would be noted that with the use an appropriately sized infant or toddler restraint or booster seat recommended for details. The driver and passenger will then be accomplished upon your rear seat occupants to have the rear mounted side impact air bags* deactivated, then deactivation can be protected to do so at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center at...
Owner's Manual
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... instrument panel, dashboard, or on or near SRS components and wiring. Safety and Security Occupant safety We caution you replace deployed air bags and repair any components or wiring of the SRS. It is deployed must be checked. Do not pass belts over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the front seat backrests, door frame trims, or rear side trim panels, and installation of the air...
... instrument panel, dashboard, or on or near SRS components and wiring. Safety and Security Occupant safety We caution you replace deployed air bags and repair any components or wiring of the SRS. It is deployed must be checked. Do not pass belts over the steering wheel hub, front passenger front air bag cover, outboard sides of the front seat backrests, door frame trims, or rear side trim panels, and installation of the air...
Owner's Manual
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... next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This may involve shifting down one or more gears. 1 Button, inside 1 of one of the transmission ( page 171). The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control CLK 500 The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to obtain braking...
... next lower gear as permitted by the shift program. This may involve shifting down one or more gears. 1 Button, inside 1 of one of the transmission ( page 171). The transmission will automatically select the gear range suited for optimal acceleration and deceleration. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Controls in detail Automatic transmission Steering wheel gearshift control CLK 500 The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to obtain braking...
Owner's Manual
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... Interior rear view mirror, antiglare position 1 Headlamp washer button Switch on the windshield wipers, see "Mirrors" ( page 43). The headlamps are cleaned with windshield washer fluid fifteen times When you switch off ignition, the counter resets. Controls in detail Good visibility Good visibility For information on the ignition ( page 36). i The headlamps will automatically be cleaned when you have switched on the left side of the dashboard...
... Interior rear view mirror, antiglare position 1 Headlamp washer button Switch on the windshield wipers, see "Mirrors" ( page 43). The headlamps are cleaned with windshield washer fluid fifteen times When you switch off ignition, the counter resets. Controls in detail Good visibility Good visibility For information on the ignition ( page 36). i The headlamps will automatically be cleaned when you have switched on the left side of the dashboard...
Owner's Manual
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... the rear side trim panels. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it slightly. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are on the climate control panel, the automatic...
... the rear side trim panels. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it slightly. The closing of the door windows can be immediately halted by either pressing or pulling the respective switch. If a door window encounters an obstruction that blocks its path in a circumstance where you are on the climate control panel, the automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition ( page 34). for at least five minutes. i Operating the rear side windows from the starter switch, the power windows can also open or close when: the air recirculation button , in the control panel of the automatic climate control ( page 197) is blocked by some obstruction including but not limited to arms, hands, fingers, etc., the automatic reversal will move downwards until you release the switch...
... ignition ( page 34). for at least five minutes. i Operating the rear side windows from the starter switch, the power windows can also open or close when: the air recirculation button , in the control panel of the automatic climate control ( page 197) is blocked by some obstruction including but not limited to arms, hands, fingers, etc., the automatic reversal will move downwards until you release the switch...
Owner's Manual
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... Information button ¡ are located below the center armrest cover. 289 Failure to lower, press button ç. Bear in mind that at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle's battery is charged, properly connected, not damaged...
... Information button ¡ are located below the center armrest cover. 289 Failure to lower, press button ç. Bear in mind that at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA) or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada). Controls in detail Useful features Tele Aid The Tele Aid system is operational providing that the vehicle's battery is charged, properly connected, not damaged...
Owner's Manual
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.... This helps prevent overheating of the vehicle. New vehicle brake pads and discs, and replacement brake pads and discs may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to accommodate the performance capabilities of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear. G Warning! brake force applied ambient conditions, e.g. Please be aware of the vehicle can cool down long and steep grades, relieve the load on the vehicle speed Warning! Please be...
.... This helps prevent overheating of the vehicle. New vehicle brake pads and discs, and replacement brake pads and discs may produce a squeaking-type noise depending on the brakes by shifting into a lower gear to accommodate the performance capabilities of the brakes and reduces brake pad wear. G Warning! brake force applied ambient conditions, e.g. Please be aware of the vehicle can cool down long and steep grades, relieve the load on the vehicle speed Warning! Please be...
Owner's Manual
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... way. Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter, causing it to factory specifications. Emission control Certain systems of course, will function properly only when maintained strictly according to overheat and potentially start a fire. 316 Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should therefore be carried out only by qualified Mercedes-Benz Center authorized technicians. Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Warning! For details refer to...
... way. Otherwise, excessive unburned fuel may reach the catalytic converter, causing it to factory specifications. Emission control Certain systems of course, will function properly only when maintained strictly according to overheat and potentially start a fire. 316 Any noticeable irregularities in engine operation should therefore be carried out only by qualified Mercedes-Benz Center authorized technicians. Operation Driving instructions Catalytic converter Warning! For details refer to...
Owner's Manual
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... may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that hold the tire onto the rim. There are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not). Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of Transportation. Department of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional optional equipment, but without passengers and cargo. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The...
... may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that hold the tire onto the rim. There are available as factory-installed equipment (whether installed or not). Curb weight The weight of a motor vehicle with standard equipment including the maximum capacity of Transportation. Department of fuel, oil, and coolant, and, if so equipped, air conditioning and additional optional equipment, but without passengers and cargo. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) The...
Owner's Manual
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... player 146, 227 Center console 27 Lower part 28 Upper part 27 Central locking Automatic 117, 159 Locking/unlocking from inside 118 Central locking switch 118 Certification label 468 Charcoal filter 204 Children in the vehicle 75 Air bags 64 Blocking rear side window operation 85 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 81 Infant and child restraint systems 69, 75 LATCH-type child seat anchors 83 LATCH...
... player 146, 227 Center console 27 Lower part 28 Upper part 27 Central locking Automatic 117, 159 Locking/unlocking from inside 118 Central locking switch 118 Certification label 468 Charcoal filter 204 Children in the vehicle 75 Air bags 64 Blocking rear side window operation 85 Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp 81 Infant and child restraint systems 69, 75 LATCH-type child seat anchors 83 LATCH...
Owner's Manual
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... rotation (tires) 333 Displays Digital speedometer 144 Maintenance service indicator 361 Messages in display 383 Multifunction display 140 Outside temperature 138 Symbol messages 395-412 Text messages 385-393 Vehicle status message memory 147 Vehicle status messages see Multifunction display messages Distance to empty (Range), Trip computer 161 Door Control panel 30 Entry lamps 135 Handle 30, 107 Locking/unlocking, KEYLESS-GO...
... rotation (tires) 333 Displays Digital speedometer 144 Maintenance service indicator 361 Messages in display 383 Multifunction display 140 Outside temperature 138 Symbol messages 395-412 Text messages 385-393 Vehicle status message memory 147 Vehicle status messages see Multifunction display messages Distance to empty (Range), Trip computer 161 Door Control panel 30 Entry lamps 135 Handle 30, 107 Locking/unlocking, KEYLESS-GO...
Owner's Manual
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... loaded vehicle weight, Tire inflation pressure 356 Maximum tire inflation pressure 356 Mechanical key 419 Memory function see Seats, Power Menus see Control system menus Microphone, Hands-free 29 Minispare wheel see Spare wheel Mirrors Adjusting 43 Antiglare position 181 Auto-dimming 182 Exterior rear view mirrors 43 Parking position 126, 161, 183 Interior rear view mirror 43 MOE see MOExtended MOE tires see Vehicle loading Loading the vehicle 333 Locator lighting 129, 157 Lock buttons Door handle (KEYLESS...
... loaded vehicle weight, Tire inflation pressure 356 Maximum tire inflation pressure 356 Mechanical key 419 Memory function see Seats, Power Menus see Control system menus Microphone, Hands-free 29 Minispare wheel see Spare wheel Mirrors Adjusting 43 Antiglare position 181 Auto-dimming 182 Exterior rear view mirrors 43 Parking position 126, 161, 183 Interior rear view mirror 43 MOE see MOExtended MOE tires see Vehicle loading Loading the vehicle 333 Locator lighting 129, 157 Lock buttons Door handle (KEYLESS...
Owner's Manual
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... Tail lamps Cleaning lenses 369 Messages in display 407 Replacing bulbs 439, 443 Tar stains 365 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 481 Brake fluid 481 Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 479, 480 Coolant 480, 484 Electrical system 477 Engine 470 Engine oil 481 Engine oil additives 481 Fuel capacity 480 Fuel requirements 482 Gasoline additives 483 Lubricants 479 Premium unleaded gasoline 482 Rims and tires 471 Tires, Mixed size 475 Tires, Same size 473 Tires, Spare wheel sizes 476 Vehicle dimensions...
... Tail lamps Cleaning lenses 369 Messages in display 407 Replacing bulbs 439, 443 Tar stains 365 Technical data Air conditioning refrigerant 481 Brake fluid 481 Capacities fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. 479, 480 Coolant 480, 484 Electrical system 477 Engine 470 Engine oil 481 Engine oil additives 481 Fuel capacity 480 Fuel requirements 482 Gasoline additives 483 Lubricants 479 Premium unleaded gasoline 482 Rims and tires 471 Tires, Mixed size 475 Tires, Same size 473 Tires, Spare wheel sizes 476 Vehicle dimensions...