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Practical hints Battery Charging and reinstalling the battery Reinstall the charged battery. Follow the previously described steps in reverse order. i The following procedures must be carried out following any interruption of battery power (e.g. due to reconnecting): Set the clock ( page 160). Vehicles with COMAND*: see COMAND operator's manual. Synchronize the side windows ( page 252). Synchronize the tilt/sliding sunroof* (CLK coupe) ( page 258). Warning! G ! The battery, its filler caps and the ventilation hose must always be securely installed when the vehicle is in operation. Never charge a battery while still installed in the vehicle unless the accessory battery charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is being used. Gases may escape during charging and cause explosions that may result in paint damage, corrosion or personal injury. An accessory battery charge unit specially adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is available, permitting the charging of the battery in its installed position. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for information and availability. Charge battery in accordance with the separate instructions for the accessory battery charger. Reconnecting the battery ! Always connect the battery in the order described below. Otherwise the vehicle's electronics can be damaged. Turn off all electrical consumers. Remove SmartKey from starter switch. Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: Open the driver's door. Batteries contain materials that can harm the environment if disposed of improperly. Large 12-volt storage batteries contain lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred method of disposal. Many states require sellers of batteries to accept old batteries for recycling. ! Never invert the terminal connections! Connect the battery positive lead and fasten its cover 3 ( page 465). Connect the battery negative lead 2 ( page 465). Reinstall the filter box ( page 464). Charge battery in accordance with the instructions of the battery charger manufacturer. 466

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

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Practical hints

Battery

Charging and reinstalling the battery

Charge battery in accordance with the

instructions of the battery charger

manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow

the previously described steps in

reverse order.

Reconnecting the battery

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Remove SmartKey from starter switch.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:

Open the driver’s door.

Connect the battery positive lead and

fasten its cover

(

page 465).

Connect the battery negative lead

(

page 465).

Reinstall the filter box (

page 464).

Batteries contain materials that can harm

the environment if disposed of improperly.

Large 12-volt storage batteries contain

lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred

method of disposal. Many states require

sellers of batteries to accept old batteries

for recycling.

Warning!

Never charge a battery while still installed in

the vehicle unless the accessory battery

charge unit approved by Mercedes-Benz is

being used. Gases may escape during charg-

ing and cause explosions that may result in

paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.

An accessory battery charge unit specially

adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and

tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is

available, permitting the charging of the bat-

tery in its installed position. Contact an au-

thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for

information and availability. Charge battery

in accordance with the separate instruc-

tions for the accessory battery charger.

The battery, its filler caps and the ventilation

hose must always be securely installed when the

vehicle is in operation.

Always connect the battery in the order

described below. Otherwise the vehicle’s

electronics can be damaged.

Never invert the terminal connections!

The following procedures must be carried

out following any interruption of battery power

(e.g. due to reconnecting):

Set the clock (

page 160). Vehicles with

COMAND*: see COMAND operator’s manu-

al.

Synchronize the side windows

(

page 252).

Synchronize the tilt/sliding sunroof* (CLK

coupe) (

page 258).