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Practical hints What to do if ...? Display Possible cause (USA only) (Canada only) Brake fluid Visit workshop Suggested solution Risk of accident! Stop the vehicle and notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Do not add brake fluid! This will not solve the problem. ; 3 There is insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir. Warning! G ! If you find that the brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or below, have the brake system checked for brake pad thickness and leaks. Driving with this message displayed can result in an accident. Have your brake system checked immediately. Don't add brake fluid before checking the brake system. Overfilling the brake fluid reservoir can result in spilling brake fluid on hot engine parts and the brake fluid catching fire. You can be seriously burned. 287

Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction	9
Product information	9
Operator’s Manual	10
Service and warranty information;Information:About service and warranty	10
Important notice for California retail buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz automobiles	11
Maintenance	12
Roadside assistance	12
Change of address or ownership	12
Operating:Vehicle outside the USA and Canada	13
Operating safety;Operating:Safety	16
Vehicle:Proper use of	16
Problems:With vehicle	17
Safety defects:Reporting;Reporting:Safety defects	18
Reporting safety defects	18
At a glance	19
Cockpit;Instruments and controls see Cockpit	20
Instrument cluster	22
Multifunction steering wheel;Steering wheel:Buttons	24
Center console	25
Center console:Upper part	25
Center console:Lower part	26
Overhead control panel	27
Door control panel	28
Getting started	29
Unlocking	30
Unlocking:With the SmartKey;SmartKey:Unlocking with;Key, SmartKey:Unlocking with	30
Unlocking:With KEYLESS-GO;SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO:Unlocking with;KEYLESS-GO*:Unlocking with	32
Adjusting	34
Adjusting:Seats;Seats:Adjusting	34
Adjusting:Steering wheel;Steering wheel:Adjusting;Height adjustment:Steering wheel	37
Mirrors:Adjusting;Adjusting:Mirrors	38
Driving:General instructions	40
Seat belts:Fastening;Fastening the seat belts;Safety belts see Seat belts;Occupant safety:Fastening	40
Starting the engine	43
Switching on:Headlamps;Headlamps:Switching on;Activating:Headlamps;Activating:Exterior headlamps	46
Turn signals;Combination switch:Turn signals	47
Windshield wipers;Combination switch:Windshield wipers;Switching on:Windshield wipers;Windshield wip	47
Problems:While driving;Driving:Problems;Difficulties:While driving see Problems while driving	49
Parking;Locking	50
Parking brake:Engaging	50
Headlamps:Switching off;Switching off:Headlamps;Deactivating:Headlamps	51
Turning off:Engine;Engine:Turning off with the key;Switching off:Engine	51
Safety and Security	55
Occupant safety;Safety:Occupant	56
Airbags;Occupant safety:Airbags	57
Seat belts	62
Child safety;Occupant safety:Children in the vehicle	66
Rear window:Blocking operation;Blocking:Rear window operation;Child safety switch see Blocking of re	72
Panic alarm;Panic alarm:Panic button on SmartKey	73
Activating	73
Deactivating	73
Driving:Safety systems;Safety systems:Driving;Driving systems:Driving safety systems	74
Driving safety systems:ABS;ABS	74
Driving safety systems:BAS;BAS	76
Driving safety systems:ESP;ESP;Electronic Stability Program see ESP	76
Anti-theft systems	79
Immobilizer;Activating:Immobilizer	79
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system;Alarm system:Anti-theft	80
Tow-away alarm	81
Controls in detail	83
Locking;Unlocking;SmartKey:Locking and unlocking	84
Keys	84
Remote controls:SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO;KEYLESS-GO:Remote controls;SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Remo	88
Opening:Doors from the inside;Doors:Opening from inside vehicle	92
Opening:Trunk from the inside;Trunk:Opening from inside vehicle	92
Trunk lid emergency release	93
Trunk:Closing;Closing:Trunk	94
Trunk:Locking separately;Locking:Trunk lid, separately	94
Trunk:Unlocking separately;Unlocking:Trunk lid, separately	95
Automatic locking when driving;Central locking:Automatic	95
Central locking:From inside;Central locking:Unlocking from inside	95
Seats	97
Seats:Easy entry/exit feature;Easy-entry/exit feature	97
Head restraints	97
Multicontour seat;Adjusting:Multicontour seat;Seats:Multicontour seat*	100
Seats:Heater;Heated seats;Front seats:Heater*	101
Memory function	102
Memory function:Storing key dependent settings;Storing (Memory function):Positions into memory;Posit	103
Memory function:Recalling positions from memory;Positions (Memory function):Recalling from memory	103
Mirrors:Storing exterior mirror parking position;Parking position:Exterior rear view mirrors;Memory	103
Lighting	105
Exterior lamp switch;Lighting:Exterior lamp switch;Front lamps:Switching on;Lighting:Low beam;Lighti	105
Combination switch	107
Hazard warning flasher	108
Interior lighting;Lighting:Interior;Passenger compartment:Interior lighting	109
Lighting:Door entry lamps;Door entry lamps	110
Instrument cluster	111
Instrument cluster:Illumination;Adjusting:Instrument cluster illumination;Lighting:Instrument cluste	111
Instrument cluster:Coolant temperature display;Coolant:Temperature display	112
Resetting:Trip odometer;Trip odometer:Resetting	112
Tachometer	113
Outside temperature indicator;Instrument cluster:Outside temperature indicator	113
Control system	114
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display;Multifunction display;Control system:Multifunction display	114
Multifunction steering wheel:Buttons;Control system:Multifunction steering wheel;Multifunction steer	115
Control system:Menus;Menus:In control system	117
Menus:Standard display;Control system:Standard display menu	119
Menus:AUDIO;Control system:AUDIO menu;AUDIO menu	119
Menus:NAVI;Control system:NAVI menu;Navigation system:Operating;Operating:Navigation system	121
Distronic:Calling up settings;Settings:Calling up Distronic;Calling up:Distronic* settings;Control	121
Menus:Malfunction memory;Control system:Malfunction memory menu;Malfunction memory;Malfunction memor	122
Control system:Settings menu;Settings menu:Functions in;Setting:Individual vehicle settings;Settings	123
Menus:Trip computer;Control system:Trip computer menu;Trip computer	136
Menus:TEL;Control system:TEL menu;Telephone:Operating;Operating:Telephone	138
f.At a glance/Pos.6/Selector lever	141
One-touch gearshifting;Automatic transmission:One-touch gearshifting	142
Gear range:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Gear ranges	143
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position;Gear selector lever:Position;Shifting:Gear selec	144
Program mode selector switch:Automatic transmission;Automatic transmission:Program mode selector swi	145
Automatic transmission:Accelerator position;Accelerator position, automatic transmission	146
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	146
Automatic transmission:Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift), CLK 55 AMG;Automatic transmiss	146
Good visibility	149
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage>	149
Parking position:Exterior rear view mirrors;Exterior rear view mirrors:Parking position for;Mirrors:	150
Windshield wipers	151
Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Cleaning:Headlamps	151
Sun visors	152
Rear window sunshade*	153
Automatic climate control	154
Setting:Temperature (interior);Automatic climate control:Setting the temperature	157
Air distribution:Adjusting;Adjusting:Air distribution;Automatic climate control:Adjusting air distri	158
Adjusting:Air volume;Air volume:Adjusting	159
MAXCOOL maximum cooling	159
Defrosting;Automatic climate control:Defrosting	159
Air recirculation mode;Automatic climate control:Air recirculation mode	160
Charcoal filter	161
Rear window defroster;Automatic climate control:Rear window defroster	162
Air conditioning (cooling):Turning on;Air conditioning (cooling):Turning off	163
Residual ventilation	163
Rear passenger compartment:Adjustable air vents;Air vents, rear passenger compartment:Adjustable;Adj	164
Audio systems	165
Audio system:Audio and telephone, operation;Operating:Audio system;Operating:Telephone	165
Audio system:Operating safety;Operating safety:Audio system	165
Audio system:Operating and display elements;Display elements:Audio system	166
Audio system:Button and soft key operation;Button:Audio system;Soft keys:Audio system	168
Audio system:Operation	168
Audio system:Radio mode;Radio mode;Radio see Radio mode <$nopage>	171
Audio system:Cassette mode;Casette mode:Playing cassettes	174
Audio system:CD mode;CD mode;CD changer*;Changing CDs	178
Audio system:Telephone operation;Operating:Telephone;Telephone:Operation	182
Power windows;Power windows:Side windows	187
Side windows:Opening;Side windows:Closing;Opening:Windows;Closing:Windows	187
Power windows:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Power windows;Side windows:Synchronizing power windows	189
Sliding/pop-up roof	190
Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Closing:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof:Opening;Sliding/pop-up r	190
Sliding/pop-up roof:Synchronizing;Synchronizing:Sliding/pop-up roof	192
Driving systems	193
Cruise control;Driving systems:Cruise control;Cruise control lever	193
Distronic;Driving systems:Distronic	196
f.At a glance/Pos.2/Parktronic switch	208
Loading	212
Roof rack;Loading:Roof rack	212
Ski sack;Loading:Ski sack	212
Split rear bench seat;Rear bench seat:Foldable;Seats:Split rear bench seat;Loading:Split rear bench	215
Loading:Instructions	217
Cargo tie-down rings;Securing cargo:Cargo tie-down rings;Tie-down rings (Trunk);Trunk:Tie-down rings	218
Useful features	219
Interior storage spaces;Useful features:Interior storage spaces	219
Ashtray;Useful features:Ashtrays	223
Cigarette lighter;Useful features:Cigarette lighter;Lighter see Cigarette lighter	224
Floormats;Useful features:Floormats	225
Telephone;Useful features:Telephone	226
Tele Aid;Useful features:Tele Aid	227
Garage door opener;Useful features:Garage door opener	235
Operation	239
Driving:General instructions;Driving instructions	241
Drive sensibly – save fuel	241
Drinking and driving	241
Pedals	241
Power assistance	241
Brakes	242
Driving off	243
Parking	243
Tires:Driving instructions	244
Hydroplaning;Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning;Driving:Hydroplaning	245
Tire traction	245
Tire speed rating	245
Winter driving instructions;Driving:In winter	246
Standing water:Driving instructions;Deep water see Standing water;Driving:Through standing water	247
Passenger compartment	247
Traveling abroad;Driving:Traveling abroad	247
Control and operation of radio transmitters;Radio transmitters, control and operation;Operating:Radi	248
Catalytic converter	248
Emission control	249
Coolant:Temperature	250
At the gas station	251
Regular checks	252
Engine:Compartment;Engine compartment	253
Hood;Engine compartment:Hood;Hood:Opening	253
Engine oil:Checking level	254
Transmission see Automatic transmission;ATF (automatic transmission fluid);Automatic transmission:Tr	256
Coolant:Checking level;Checking:Coolant level;Coolant;Coolant level:Checking	256
Battery, vehicle	258
Windshield:Washer fluid;Windshield washer fluid:Refilling;Headlamps:Cleaning system*;Headlamp cleani	259
Tires;Wheels:Tires and wheels	260
Important guidelines	261
Service life (tires);Tires:Service life	261
Direction of rotation (tires);Tires:Direction of rotation	261
Tire inflation pressure:Checking;Air pressure see Tire inflation pressure;Tire inflation pressure:Ch	262
Rotating wheels;Wheels:Rotating	263
Winter driving	264
Winter driving:Tires;Tires:Winter;Winter tires	264
Block heater;Winter driving:Block heater	265
Snow chains;Winter driving:Snow chains	265
Service (maintenance)	266
Service indicator:Clearing	266
Service:Overdue;Overdue service;Service:Types	266
Service:Calling up the service indicator;Service indicator:Calling up;Calling up:Service indicator	267
Resetting:Service indicator (FSS);Service indicator:Clearing;Service indicator:Calling up	267
Vehicle care	268
Washing the vehicle	268
Practical hints	275
What to do if...	276
Practical hints:Lamps in instrument cluster	276
Practical hints:Lamp in center console;Center console:AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp;AIRBAG OFF indicator	282
Practical hints:Messages in the display;Displays:Messages	283
First aid kit;Practical hints:First aid kit	305
Vehicle tool kit;Tools;Practical hints:Vehicle tool kit	305
Practical hints:Minispare wheel;Minispare wheel;Flat tire:Minispare wheel	307
Unlocking:In an emergency;Emergency operations:Unlocking the vehicle;Vehicle:Unlocking in an emergen	310
f. Controls in Detail/Opening door w. Mechanical Key	310
Locking:Vehicle in an emergency;Emergency operations:Locking the vehicle;Manual operations:Locking t	311
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing;SmartKey:Changing battery;Key, SmartKey:Changing battery;SmartKey with	312
Fuel filler flap:Opening;Manual operations:Fuel filler flap;Opening:Fuel filler flap manually	313
Transmission selector lever:Unlocking manually;Unlocking:Transmission selector lever manually;Transm	313
Emergency operations:Opening sliding/pop-up roof;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof in an emergency;Emergen	314
Sliding/pop-up roof:Opening;Opening:Sliding/pop-up roof;Sliding/pop-up roof:Closing;Closing:Sliding/	314
Bulbs, replacing;Replacing:Bulbs	316
Bulbs	316
Front lamps:Replacing bulbs;Replacing:Front lamp bulbs	318
Side marker lamps:Replacing bulbs;Bulbs, replacing:Side marker lamps;Replacing:Side marker lamp bulb	321
Replacing:Brake lamp bulbs;Replacing:Backup lamp bulbs	322
Replacing:Wiper blades;Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades;Wiper blades:Replacing;Windshield:Re	323
Wiper blades:Removing;Removing:Wiper blades	323
Wiper blades:Installing;Installing:Wiper blades	323
Flat tire	324
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	324
Flat tire:Mounting the Minispare wheel;Minispare wheel:Mounting	324
Battery, vehicle;Vehicle:Service battery;Vehicle battery	329
Battery, vehicle:Disconnecting;Disconnecting:Vehicle battery	330
Battery, vehicle:Removing;Removing:Vehicle battery	330
Battery, vehicle:Charging;Charging:Vehicle battery;Battery, vehicle:Reinstalling;Reinstalling vehicl	330
Battery, vehicle:Reconnecting;Reconnecting:Vehicle battery	331
Jump starting;Discharged battery:Jump starting;Battery discharged:Jump starting	332
Towing the vehicle;Vehicle:Towing;Practical hints:Towing the vehicle	334
Towing the vehicle	334
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit):Installing;Installing:Towing eye bolt	336
Fuses;Electrical fuses;Practical hints:Fuses	337
Fuses:Fuse box in passenger compartment;Fuse box;Passenger compartment:Fuse box in	337
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment;Fuse box;Engine compartment:Fuse box in	337
Fuses:Auxiliary fuse box in trunk;Auxiliary fuse box;Trunk:Auxiliary fuse box	338
Technical data	339
Spare parts service;Parts see Spare parts service;Service:Spare parts	340
Warranty coverage	341
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet;Service and Warranty Booklet:Loss of	341
Identification labels;Labels, identification	342
Layout of poly-V-belt drive;Poly-V-belt drive:Layout	343
CLK320 / CLK500 / CLK55AMG	343
Engine:Technical data;Technical data:Engine	344
Tires:Rims and tires;Rims;Tires;Technical data:Rims and tires	345
Same size tires	345
Mixed size tires	346
Minispare wheel	347
Electrical system:Technical data;Technical data:Electrical system	348
Main dimensions;Technical data:Main dimensions	349
Weights;Technical data:Weights	350
Fuel:Technical data;Coolant:Capacities;Lubricants:Technical data;Technical data:Fuels;Technical data	351
Capacities:Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.	351
Engine oil;Technical data:Engine oil	353
Engine oil:Additives;Technical data:Engine oil additives	353
Air conditioning refrigerant;Technical data;Air conditioning refrigerant;Refrigerant:Air conditionin	353
Brake fluid;Technical data:Brake fluid	353
Premium unleaded gasoline;Technical data:Premium unleaded gasoline;Fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline	354
Technical data:Fuel requirements;Fuel requirements;Fuel:Requirements	354
Technical data:Gasoline additives;Fuel additives;Gasoline see Fuel:Gasoline additives;Fuel:Additives	354
Coolant;Technical data:Coolants	355
Windshield:Washer system;Windshield washer system;Headlamps:Washer system*;Technical data:Windshield	357
Consumer information;Tires:Consumer information	358
Uniform tire quality grading	358
Technical terms	361

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