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 |
Exterior view |
23 |
Exterior view |
25 |
Cockpit |
27 |
Instrument cluster |
29 |
Multifunction steering wheel |
31 |
Center console |
32 |
Center console:Upper part |
32 |
Center console:Lower part |
33 |
Overhead control panel |
34 |
Door control panel |
35 |
Getting started |
36 |
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey <$nopage> |
37 |
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see KEYLESS-GO* <$nopage> |
38 |
Starter switch:Positions |
39 |
f. Control in details/Adjustment, seat steering wheel,mirrors |
42 |
Seats, Power |
42 |
Steering wheel |
45 |
Mirrors:Adjusting |
48 |
Driving:Instructions |
49 |
Seat belts:Fastening |
49 |
Starting, Engine |
52 |
Parking brake |
54 |
Shifting, Automatic transmission |
55 |
Headlamps:Switch |
56 |
Turn signals |
57 |
Windshield wipers |
57 |
Problems:While driving |
59 |
Parking |
60 |
Parking brake |
60 |
Switching off headlamps |
61 |
Turning off engine |
61 |
Releasing seat belts |
62 |
Locking |
62 |
Safety and Security |
64 |
Occupant safety |
65 |
Air bags |
66 |
Air bags:Occupant Classification System (OCS) |
73 |
Seat belts |
78 |
Active head restraints |
82 |
Roll bar |
83 |
Children in the vehicle |
84 |
Rear side windows:Blocking operation |
89 |
Panic alarm |
90 |
Activating |
90 |
Deactivating |
90 |
Driving:Safety systems |
91 |
Driving safety systems:ABS |
91 |
Driving safety systems:BAS |
93 |
Driving safety systems:ESP<V_Superscript>®<Default Para Font> |
93 |
Anti-theft systems |
98 |
Immobilizer |
98 |
Anti-theft systems:Anti-theft alarm system |
98 |
Controls in detail |
100 |
f. Getting started/Parking and locking/ Engine off |
101 |
Key, SmartKey |
101 |
Key, SmartKey: SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* |
104 |
Key, SmartKey:Batteries |
109 |
KEYLESS-GO*:Loss of key |
110 |
Door:Opening from inside/outside |
110 |
Trunk:Lid |
111 |
f. Controls in detail/ Closing trunk lid |
113 |
Trunk:Trunk lid emergency release |
118 |
Trunk:Valet locking |
119 |
Automatic locking when driving |
119 |
Central locking:Locking/unlocking from inside |
120 |
Seats, Power |
121 |
Head restraints |
121 |
Rear seat head restraints see Head restraints <$nopage> |
121 |
Head restraints:Rear seat |
124 |
Multicontour seat* see Seats, Multicontour* <$nopage> |
125 |
Seats, Power:Heating* |
126 |
Seats, Power:Ventilation* |
127 |
Memory function |
128 |
Positions (Memory function) see Seats, Power <$nopage> |
129 |
Recalling positions from memory |
129 |
Lighting, Exterior and interior |
130 |
Headlamps:Switch |
130 |
Combination switch |
134 |
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* |
134 |
Hazard warning flasher |
136 |
Interior lighting |
137 |
Door:Entry lamps |
138 |
Trunk:Lamp |
138 |
Instrument cluster |
139 |
Instrument cluster:Illumination brightness |
139 |
Coolant:Temperature indicator |
140 |
Trip odometer |
140 |
Tachometer |
141 |
Clock |
141 |
Displays:Outside temperature |
141 |
Control system |
142 |
Instrument cluster:Multifunction display |
142 |
Multifunction steering wheel:Button operation |
143 |
Control system menus |
145 |
Control system menus:Standard display |
148 |
Control system menus:AMG |
149 |
Control system menus:AUDIO |
152 |
Control system menus:NAV* |
154 |
Control system menus:Vehicle status message memory |
155 |
Control system menus:Settings |
156 |
Trip computer |
168 |
Control system menus:TEL* |
170 |
Automatic transmission |
173 |
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever |
173 |
Gear selector lever:Position |
174 |
Automatic transmission:Gear selector lever positions |
175 |
Driving tips |
177 |
Gear range:Automatic transmission |
178 |
Automatic transmission:Automatic shift program |
179 |
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting:Automatic transmission |
180 |
Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting*:Automatic transmission |
181 |
Manual shift program CLK63AMG |
183 |
Automatic transmission:Gear shifting malfunctions |
185 |
Good visibility |
186 |
Headlamp cleaning system* |
186 |
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors <$nopage> |
186 |
Sun visors |
188 |
Rear window sunshade* (Canada only) |
189 |
Rear window defroster |
190 |
Climate control |
191 |
Climate control system:Deactivating/Reactivating |
194 |
Operating the climate control system in automatic mode |
194 |
Temperature:Interior temperature |
195 |
Air distribution |
195 |
Climate control system:Air volume |
196 |
Defrosting, Front |
196 |
Air recirculation mode |
197 |
Air conditioning, Cooling |
199 |
Air vents |
200 |
Automatic climate control |
201 |
Climate control system:Deactivating/Reactivating |
204 |
Operating the automatic climate control system in automatic mode |
204 |
Temperature:Interior temperature |
205 |
Air distribution |
206 |
Climate control system:Air volume |
207 |
Defrosting, Front |
207 |
MAXCOOL maximum cooling |
208 |
Air recirculation mode |
208 |
Charcoal filter |
210 |
Air conditioning, Cooling |
211 |
Residual heat and ventilation* see REST* <$nopage> |
212 |
Air vents |
213 |
Audio system |
214 |
Audio system:Telephone* operation |
214 |
Audio system:Operating safety |
214 |
Audio system:Sound system* |
214 |
Audio system:Operating and display elements |
215 |
Audio system:Button and soft key operation |
217 |
Operation |
217 |
Audio system:Radio operation |
222 |
Satellite radio* |
226 |
Audio system:CD operation |
230 |
Audio system:Telephone* operation |
237 |
TDMA or CDMA network phones |
243 |
Emergency calls:911 calls |
249 |
Power windows |
251 |
Side windows see Power windows <$nopage> |
251 |
Power windows:Synchronizing |
253 |
Power windows:Summer opening feature |
254 |
Power windows:Convenience closing feature |
255 |
Power windows:Opening with soft top switch |
256 |
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* |
257 |
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Opening/closing |
257 |
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*:Synchronizing |
259 |
Soft top |
260 |
Soft top:Opening/closing |
260 |
Soft top:Opening/closing, SmartKey |
264 |
Soft top:Luggage cover |
265 |
Wind screen |
266 |
Driving systems <$nopage> |
268 |
Cruise control |
268 |
Parktronic system* (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles) |
272 |
Loading see Vehicle loading <$nopage> |
276 |
Roof rack |
276 |
Ski bag* (Canada only) |
277 |
Rear bench seat, foldable |
282 |
Vehicle loading:Instructions |
284 |
Cargo tie-down rings |
285 |
Useful features |
286 |
Storage compartments |
286 |
Storage compartments:Armrest, Front |
288 |
Armrest |
288 |
Beverage holder see Cup holder<$nopage> |
289 |
Ashtrays |
290 |
Cigarette lighter |
291 |
Passenger compartment:Electrical outlet |
292 |
Floormats* |
292 |
Telephone* |
293 |
Tele Aid |
296 |
Garage door opener |
302 |
Operation |
308 |
Engine:Break-in recommendations |
309 |
Driving:Instructions |
310 |
Drive sensibly – save fuel |
310 |
Drinking and driving |
310 |
Pedals |
310 |
Power assistance |
311 |
Brakes |
311 |
Driving off |
313 |
Parking |
313 |
Tires:Driving instructions |
314 |
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning <$nopage> |
315 |
Tires:Traction |
315 |
Tires:Speed rating |
316 |
Winter driving instructions |
317 |
Standing water, Driving through |
318 |
Passenger compartment |
318 |
Traveling abroad |
318 |
Radio transmitters |
318 |
Catalytic converter |
319 |
Emission control |
319 |
Coolant:Temperature |
320 |
At the gas station |
321 |
Refueling |
321 |
Regular checks |
323 |
Engine:Compartment |
324 |
Hood |
324 |
Engine oil |
326 |
Transmission see Automatic transmission <$nopage> |
328 |
Coolant |
329 |
Battery, Vehicle |
330 |
Windshield washer fluid |
331 |
Tires |
332 |
Important guidelines |
332 |
Tires:Care and maintenance |
333 |
Direction of rotation (tires) |
335 |
Vehicle loading:Instructions |
335 |
Tires:Inflation pressure |
340 |
Tires:Inflation pressure |
342 |
MO<V_Italic>E<Default Para Font> tires* see MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system*<$nopage> |
349 |
Tire labeling |
349 |
Load identification |
353 |
TIN |
354 |
Maximum tire load |
355 |
Maximum tire pressure |
356 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards |
357 |
Tire ply material |
358 |
Tires:Terminology |
359 |
Tires:Rotation |
362 |
Winter driving |
363 |
Winter driving:Tires |
363 |
Block heater (Canada only) |
364 |
Snow chains |
364 |
Maintenance |
365 |
Maintenance service indicator message |
365 |
Maintenance:Clearing service indicator |
366 |
Maintenance:Service term exceeded |
366 |
Maintenance:Calling up service indicator |
367 |
Maintenance:Resetting service indicator |
367 |
Vehicle:Care |
368 |
Vehicle washing |
368 |
Practical hints |
378 |
Practical hints |
379 |
Emergency operations:Instrument cluster, Indicator lamps <$startrange> |
379 |
Lamps, indicator and warning:Center console <$startrange> |
391 |
Instrument cluster:Messages in display see Multifunction display messages<$nopage> |
393 |
First aid kit |
422 |
Trunk floor cover |
422 |
Flat tire:TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) |
423 |
Vehicle tool kit |
423 |
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel <$nopage> |
426 |
Spare wheel:Bolts |
427 |
Emergency operations:Unlocking/locking the vehicle |
428 |
f. Controls in Detail/Opening door w. Mechanical Key |
428 |
Emergency operations:Unlocking/locking the vehicle |
429 |
Gear selector lever:Unlocking in an emergency |
430 |
Roll bar:Operating manually |
431 |
Soft top:Emergency operations <$startrange> |
433 |
Resetting activated head restraints |
441 |
Active head restraints:Resetting |
441 |
f. Practical hints/What to do if/Changing batteries |
442 |
Batteries, SmartKey:Changing |
443 |
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs<$nopage> |
444 |
Bulbs |
445 |
Headlamps:Replacing bulbs |
447 |
Brake lamp:Replacing bulbs |
449 |
Windshield wipers:Replacing wiper blades |
451 |
Removing and installing wiper blades |
451 |
Flat tire |
453 |
Flat tire:Preparing the vehicle |
453 |
TIREFIT*:Instructions for use |
453 |
Flat tire:Mounting the spare wheel |
459 |
MO<V_Italic>Extended<Default Para Font> system* |
464 |
Battery, Vehicle |
465 |
Battery, Vehicle:Disconnecting |
466 |
Battery, Vehicle:Removing |
466 |
Battery, Vehicle:Charging |
467 |
Battery, Vehicle:Connecting |
467 |
Jump starting |
468 |
Towing the vehicle |
470 |
Towing the vehicle |
470 |
Installing towing eye bolt |
471 |
Fuses |
473 |
Fuses:Fuse box (main) in passenger compartment |
473 |
Fuses:Fuse box in engine compartment |
474 |
Fuses:Fuse box in trunk |
475 |
Technical data |
476 |
Parts service |
477 |
Warranty coverage |
478 |
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet |
478 |
Identification labels |
479 |
Poly-V-belt drive:Layout |
481 |
CLK350 / CLK550 |
481 |
CLK63AMG |
481 |
Engine:Technical data |
482 |
Rims and tires |
483 |
Wheels, Sizes |
484 |
Technical data:Tires, Mixed size |
485 |
Minispare wheel |
487 |
Electrical system, Technical data |
488 |
Main dimensions and weights |
489 |
Dimensions, Vehicle |
489 |
Weights, Vehicle |
489 |
Fuel:Technical data |
490 |
Capacities and recommended fuels/lubricants |
490 |
Engine oil |
492 |
Engine oil:Additives |
492 |
Air conditioning refrigerant |
492 |
Brake fluid |
492 |
Premium unleaded gasoline |
493 |
Technical data:Fuel requirements |
493 |
Technical data:Gasoline additives |
494 |
Coolant |
495 |
Windshield washer system |
497 |