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Practical hints Towing the vehicle i If the battery is disconnected or discharged the SmartKey will not turn in the starter switch. For more information, see "Battery" ( page 453) and "Jump starting" ( page 456). the gear selector lever will remain locked in position P. For information on manually unlocking the transmission gear selector lever, see ( page 422). Installing towing eye bolt Towing eye bolt CLK 350 2 Cover on right side of rear bumper To remove cover: 1 Cover on right side of front bumper Press mark on cover 1 or 2. Lift cover off to reveal the threaded hole for towing eye bolt. The towing eye bolt is supplied with the tool kit (located in the compartment underneath the trunk floor). Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and tighten with lug wrench. To reinstall cover: Fit cover 1 or 2 and snap into place. 460

Section	Page
Contents	4
Introduction	10
Product information	10
Service and warranty information	11
California retail buyers and lessees, Important notice for	12
Maintenance	13
Roadside Assistance	13
Change of address or ownership	13
Operating the vehicle outside the USA or Canada	14
Symbols used in this operator’s manual	16
Proper use of the vehicle	17
Problems:With vehicle	18
Safety:Reporting defects	19
Reporting safety defects	19
Vehicle data recording	20
Information regarding electronic recording devices	20
At a glance	22
Cockpit	23
Instrument cluster	25
Multifunction steering wheel	27
Center console	28
Center console:Upper part	28
Center console:Lower part	29
Overhead control panel	30
Door:Control panel	31
Getting started	32
Door:Locking/unlocking, SmartKey	33
KEYLESS-GO*:Locking/unlocking	34
Starter switch:Positions	35
Adjustment, seat steering wheel, mirrors	38
Seats, Power	38
Steering wheel	42
Seats, Power:Easy entry/exit feature	43
Mirrors:Adjusting	44
Driving:Instructions	46
Seat belts:Fastening	46
Starting, Engine	49
Parking brake	51
Driving	52
Headlamps:Switch	53
Turn signals	54
Windshield wipers	54
Problems:While driving	57
Parking	58
Parking brake	58
Switching off headlamps	59
Turning off engine	59
Releasing seat belts	60
Locking	60
Safety and Security	62
Occupant safety	63
Air bags	64
Seat belts	70
Active head restraints	74
Roll bar	75
Children in the vehicle	76
Rear side windows:Blocking operation	86
Panic alarm	87
Activating	87
Deactivating	87
Driving:Safety systems	88
Driving safety systems:ABS	88
Driving safety systems:BAS	89
Driving safety systems:ESP®	90
Anti-theft systems	93
Immobilizer	93
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system	93
Tow-away alarm	95
Controls in detail	96
Locking and unlocking	97
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey	97
Remote control:SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*	101
Door:Opening from inside/outside	108
Trunk:Lid	109
Closing trunk lid	111
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release	116
Trunk:Valet locking	117
Automatic locking when driving	118
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside	119
Seats, Power	120
Head restraints	120
Head restraints:Rear seat	120
Multicontour seat*	122
Seats, Power:Heating*	123
Seats, Power:Ventilation*	124
Memory function	125
Storing position	126
Positions (Memory function)	126
Mirrors:Exterior rear view mirror, Parking position	127
Lighting, Exterior and interior	128
Headlamps:Switch	128
Combination switch	132
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps*	133
Hazard warning flasher	134
Interior lighting	135
Door:Entry lamps	136
Trunk:Lamp	136
Instrument cluster	137
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness	137
Coolant:Temperature indicator	138
Trip odometer	138
Tachometer	139
Outside temperature	139
Control system	140
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display	141
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation	141
Control system menus	143
Control system menus:Standard display	145
Control system menus:AUDIO	146
Control system menus:NAV*	147
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory	147
Control system menus:Settings	149
Control system menus:Trip computer	162
Control system menus:TEL*	164
Automatic transmission	167
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever position	169
Driving tips	171
Gear range:Automatic transmission	172
Program mode selector switch	173
Gear selector lever:One-touch gearshifting	174
Steering wheel:One-touch gearshifting	175
Manual shift program	179
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions	181
Good visibility	182
Headlamp cleaning system*	182
Rear view mirrors	182
Sun visors	185
Rear window defroster	186
Climate control see climate control system	187
Climate control system:Deactivating/Reactivating	190
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	190
Temperature:Interior temperature	191
Air distribution	191
Climate control system:Air volume	192
Defrosting, Front	192
Air recirculation mode	193
Air conditioning, Cooling	195
Air vents	196
Automatic climate control	197
Climate control system:Deactivating/Reactivating	200
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode	200
Climate control system:Temperature	201
Air distribution	201
Climate control system:Air volume	202
Defrosting, Front	202
MAXCOOL maximum cooling	203
Air recirculation mode	204
Charcoal filter	205
Air conditioning system	207
REST*	208
Air vents	209
Audio system	210
Audio system:Telephone* operation	210
Audio system:Operating safety	210
Audio system:Sound system*	210
Audio system:Operating and display elements	211
Audio system:Button and soft key operation	213
Operation	213
Audio system:Radio operation	218
Satellite radio*	223
Audio system:CD operation	228
Telephone*:Operation	234
TDMA or CDMA network phones	241
Emergency calls:911 calls	248
Power windows	250
Power windows:Operating	250
Power windows:Synchronizing	252
Power windows:Summer opening feature	253
Power windows:Convenience closing feature	254
Power windows:Opening with soft top switch	255
Soft top	256
Soft top:Opening/closing	256
Soft top:Opening/closing, SmartKey	261
Soft top:Luggage cover	263
Wind screen	264
Driving:Systems	266
Driving systems:Cruise control	266
Parktronic system* (Canada only)	270
Loading	274
Ski sack* (Canada only)	274
Vehicle loading:Instructions	278
Useful features	279
Storage compartments	279
Center armrest	282
Armrest	284
Beverage holder	284
Ashtrays	285
Cigarette lighter	287
Passenger compartment:Electrical outlet	288
Floormats*	288
Telephone*	289
Tele Aid	290
Garage door opener	297
Operation	306
Driving:Instructions	308
Drive sensibly – save fuel	308
Drinking and driving	308
Pedals	308
Power assistance	308
Brakes	309
Driving off	311
Parking	311
Tires:Driving instructions	312
Aquaplaning	312
Tires:Traction	313
Tires:Speed rating	313
Winter driving instructions	314
Standing water, Driving through	315
Passenger compartment	315
Traveling abroad	316
Radio transmitters	316
Catalytic converter	317
Emission control	317
Coolant:Temperature	318
At the gas station	319
Refueling	319
Regular checks	321
Engine:Compartment	322
Hood	322
Engine oil	323
Transmission	327
Coolant:Checking coolant level	328
Battery, Vehicle	329
Windshield washer fluid:Refilling	330
Tires	331
Important guidelines	331
Tires:Care and maintenance	332
Direction of rotation (tires)	334
Loading the vehicle	334
Tires:Inflation pressure	340
Tires:Inflation pressure	342
MOE tires	346
Tire labeling	346
Load identification	350
TIN	351
Maximum tire load	352
Maximum tire pressure	353
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards	354
Tire ply material	355
Tire and Loading Information:Terminology	356
Tires:Rotation	359
Winter driving	360
Winter driving:Tires	360
Block heater (Canada only)	361
Snow chains	361
Maintenance	362
Maintenance service indicator message	362
Maintenance:Clearing service indicator	363
Maintenance:Service term exceeded	363
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator	363
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator	364
Vehicle care	365
Vehicle:Care	365
Practical hints	374
What to do if...	375
Emergency operations:Instrument cluster, Indicator lamps	375
Emergency operations:Center console, Indicator lamps	382
Instrument cluster:Messages in display	384
First aid kit	414
Vehicle tool kit	414
Minispare wheel	417
Spare wheel:Bolts	419
Emergency operations:Unlocking/locking the vehicle	420
Vehicle:Unlocking/locking in an emergency	420
Emergency operations:Unlocking/locking the vehicle	421
Fuel filler flap:Opening in an emergency	422
Gear selector lever:Unlocking in an emergency	423
Roll bar:Operating manually	424
Soft top:Emergency operations	426
Resetting activated head restraints	435
Active head restraints:Resetting	435
Changing batteries	436
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing	437
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*:Changing	438
Replacing bulbs	439
Bulbs	439
Replacing bulbs:Headlamp bulbs	441
Headlamps:Replacing bulbs	444
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades	445
Removing and installing wiper blades	445
Flat tire	447
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle	447
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel	448
MOExtended system*	453
Battery, Vehicle	454
Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting	455
Battery, Vehicle:Removing	455
Battery, Vehicle:Charging	456
Battery, Vehicle:Connecting	456
Jump starting	457
Towing the vehicle	459
Towing the vehicle	459
Installing towing eye bolt	461
Fuses	463
Fuses:Aids for changing fuses	463
Fuses: Fuse box (main) in passenger compartment	464
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment	464
Fuses:Fuse box in trunk	465
Technical data	466
Parts service	467
Warranty coverage	468
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet	468
Identification labels	469
Poly-V-belt drive:Layout	470
CLK350	470
CLK500/CLK55AMG	470
Engine:Technical data	471
Tires:Rims and tires	472
Wheels, Sizes	474
Technical data:Tires, Mixed size	476
Technical data:Tires, Spare wheel sizes	477
Electrical system, Technical data	478
Main dimensions and weights	479
Dimensions, Vehicle	479
Weights, Vehicle	479
Fuel:Technical data	480
Capacities and recommended fuels/lubricants	480
Engine oil	482
Engine oil:Additives	482
Air conditioning refrigerant	482
Brake fluid	482
Premium unleaded gasoline	483
Technical data:Fuel requirements	483
Technical data:Gasoline additives	484
Coolant	485
Windshield washer system	487
Technical terms	488