window MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 2006 C209 Workshop Manual
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Page 372 of 514
371 Operation
Vehicle care
Plastic and rubber parts
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution.
Instrument cluster and cup holders
Use a gentle dishwashing detergent or
mild detergent for delicate fabrics as a
washing solution.
Wipe with a cloth moistened in a luke-
warm solution.Hard plastic trim items
Use Mercedes-Benz approved Interior
Care, a soft, lint-free cloth and apply
with light pressure.
Steering wheel and gear selector lever
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thor-
oughly or clean with Mercedes-Benz
approved Leather Care.
Carpets
Use Mercedes-Benz approved Carpet
and Fabric Care for cleaning the car-
pets.Headliner and shelf below rear window
Use a soft bristle brush or a dry-sham-
poo cleaner in case of excessive dirt.
Seat belts
Only use clear, lukewarm water and
soap. When applying Mercedes-Benz ap-
proved Tire Care and Mercedes-Benz
approved Wheel Care products, take
care not to spray them on the brake
disks.
!Do not use oil or wax on these parts.!To prevent scratches, do not use scour-
ing agents.
!To prevent scratches, do not use scour-
ing agents.
!The webbing must not be treated with
chemical cleaning agents. Do not dry
the webbing at temperatures above
176°F (80°C) or in direct sunlight.Warning!
G
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Page 427 of 514
426 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency
Engage parking brake.
Lower the side windows.
Lower rear head restraints
(page 120).
For safety reasons, remove SmartKey
from starter switch.
Open the trunk.
Remove the trunk floor cover.
Take the two straps for soft top emer-
gency operation out of vehicle tool kit
(page 413).
Take hex wrench out of its storage
location in the storage well casing
(page 413).
Open the left side trim panel in the
trunk.1Locking mechanism
Pull locking mechanism1 out until it
stops and rotate it approx. one-quarter
of a turn.
Make sure the locking mechanism
does not retract again. If this happens,
pull the locking mechanism out again
and rotate it approx. one-quarter of a
turn.
iIf the rear head restraints cannot be
lowered using the rear head restraint
lowering switch, the roll bars may have
been released. For more information,
see “Operating roll bars manually”
(page 423).
Page 433 of 514
432 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyeMaterial tensioning frame
fSoft top compartment cover
Lift material tensioning framee into a
vertical position.
Lower soft top compartment coverf.gSoft top base
With the palm of your hand, press the
window in material tensioning
framee until it is positioned on the
soft top compartment coverf.
You and your assistant should press
soft top compartment cover f for-
ward and down with the palms of your
hands until it snaps into place in the
guide. Place your hands on the areas
indicated by the arrows.
At the same time, gently press material
tensioning framee down with the
palms of your hands.
!Make sure the soft top compartment
coverf does not collide or make con-
tact with the material tensioning
framee.
Page 456 of 514
455 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*:
Press the start / stop button until
the engine shuts off.
Open the driver’s door.
Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover3.
Connect the battery negative lead2.
Reinstall the filter box (
page 453).
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!
G
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 vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.!NEVER invert the terminal connections!
iThe following procedures must be
carried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnect-
ing):
Set the clock (
page 153).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
see COMAND operator’s manual.
Synchronize the side windows
(page 251).
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495 Index
Carpets, cleaning 371
Catalytic converter 316
CD changer* 227
CD 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-type
child seat anchors design A 84
LATCH-type
child seat anchors design B 84Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 78
Cigarette lighter 286
Climate control see
climate control system 186
Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 481
Air conditioning, Cooling 194, 206
Air distribution 190, 200
Air recirculation mode 192, 203
Air vents 195, 208
Air volume 190, 191, 201
Charcoal filter 204
Control panel,
Automatic climate control 197
Control panel, Climate control 187
Deactivating/Reactivating 189, 199
Defogging 202
Defrosting 201
Defrosting, Rear window 185
Front defroster 191
MAXCOOL 202
Residual engine heat
and ventilation* (REST*) 207
REST* 490
Temperature 190, 200Clock 25, 153, 154
Setting time 153, 154
Cockpit 22, 487
Cockpit Management and Data System
see COMAND*
Cold tire inflation pressure 355
Collapsible wheel chock 413, 416
COMAND* 487
COMAND* see separate
COMAND operating instructions
Combination switch 52, 131
Control system 139, 487
Functions 143
Multifunction display 140
Multifunction steering wheel 140
Resetting to factory default 148
Control system menus 142, 143, 489
AUDIO 145
NAV* 146
Settings 148
Settings, Submenus 149
Standard display 144
Submenus 141
TEL* 163
Trip computer 161
Vehicle status message memory 146
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500 Index
Lamp sensor 405
Locator lighting 129
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 128
Messages in display 404–408
Night security illumination 129
Replacing bulbs 440, 443
Switch 52, 127
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 371
Head-thorax air bag 68, 489
Heated seats* 122
High beam flasher 52, 131
Replacing bulbs
(Bi-Xenon*) 438, 442
Replacing bulbs
(Halogen) 438, 440
High beam headlamps 52, 131
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 405
Replacing bulbs
(Bi-Xenon*) 438, 439
Replacing bulbs
(Halogen) 438, 440
Replacing bulbs for high beam flasher
(Bi-Xenon*) 442Switching on 52, 131
High mounted brake lamp 439
Hood 321
Message in display 403
Horn 23
Hydroplaning 311
I
Identification labels 468
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 468
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 36
with SmartKey 34
Immobilizer 92
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle 75
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 30, 107
Instrument cluster 24, 136, 489
Cleaning 371
Illumination brightness 136
Lamps in 374–380
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messagesMultifunction display 140
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 134
Delayed shut-off 159
Interior rear view mirror 43, 181
Antiglare position 181
Auto-dimming 182
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 415
Jacking up the vehicle 447
Jump starting 456
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501 Index
K
Key, Mechanical 419
Key, SmartKey 96
Batteries 99, 105
Battery check lamp 98, 104
Changing batteries 436
Factory setting 98, 99
Ignition 34
Locking/unlocking 32, 60, 96
Locking/unlocking, Global setting 98
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 98
Loss of 100, 106
Message in display 403, 404
Opening and closing
the power windows 252
Opening and closing the soft top 260
Positions in starter switch 34
Remote control 96
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 99
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing batteries 437KEYLESS-GO* 100, 489
Batteries in SmartKey 105
Battery check lamp, SmartKey 104
Factory setting 103, 105
Ignition 36
Important notes 102
Lock button 60
Locking/unlocking 33, 60, 100
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 103, 104
Locking/unlocking, Global
with lock button on trunk lid 105
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 104
Loss of key 106
Messages in display 403, 404
Remote control 100
Start/stop button 35
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 59
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 106
Kickdown 170, 489
Kilopascal 356L
Labels 468
Certification 468
Emission control information 468
Vacuum line routing diagram 468
Lamp sensor
Messages in display 405
Lamps, exterior 438
Light sensor 405
Messages in display 404–408
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 25, 374
Battery (SmartKey) 98, 104
Brakes 25, 375
Center console 381–382
CHECK ENGINE 376
Coolant 377
Coolant temperature 25, 137
Distance warning 25
Engine diagnostics 376
Engine malfunction 25, 376
ESP
®
25, 378
Fog lamps 130
Front passenger front air bag off 68
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 381
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505 Index
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 307
Phone see Telephone
Plastic and rubber parts, Cleaning 371
Poly-V-belt drive 490
Layout 469
Positions (Memory function) see
Seats, Power
Power assistance 307
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power train 490
Power washer 365
Power windows 249
Cleaning 370
Convenience closing feature 253
Express opening/closing 251
Opening with soft top switch 254
Operating 249
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 85
Summer opening feature 252
Synchronizing 251
Practical hints 373
Premium unleaded gasoline 482
Problems
While driving 56With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 356
Program mode
Automatic shift program 172
Manual shift program 178
Program mode
selector switch 172, 178, 490
PSI 356
R
Radio
Operation 217
Selecting stations 145
Selecting stations (satellite*) 145
Radio transmitters 315
Range (distance to empty) 163
Reading lamp 29, 135
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtrays
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraints
Rear side windows
Blocking operation 85
Rear side-impact air bags* 68
Rear view mirrors see MirrorsRear window defroster 185
Recommended
engine oils and oil filter 481
Recommended
tire inflation pressure 356
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 296
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 481
Refueling 318
Regular checks 320
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 96, 100
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 100
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 295
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 276
Replacing bulbs 438
Additional turn signals 438, 439
Backup lamps 439, 443
Brake lamps 439, 443
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps* 438, 439
Fog lamps 438, 439, 443
Headlamp bulbs 440
Headlamps 438
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507 Index
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 467
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see
Maintenance, Service indicator
Service life, Tires 331
Service see Maintenance
Service System see
Maintenance service system
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles)
Service, Parts 466
Settings
Control system menus 142
Control system submenus 143
Date 154, 155
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 103
Factory, SmartKey 98
Global, KEYLESS-GO* 103
Global, SmartKey 98
Individual vehicle 148
Memory function 124
Menus and submenus 141
Resetting all, Control system 148
Selective, KEYLESS-GO* 104
Selective, SmartKey 98
Time 153, 154Shelf below rear window, Cleaning 371
Shift lever position indicator 167
Shift lock 491
Shift program mode 172, 178
Shifting
Gear selector lever 48, 166
Gear selector lever positions 168
Shifting,
Automatic transmission 51, 166
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 369
Messages in display 407
Replacing bulbs 438, 439
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 356
Ski sack* (Canada only) 273
Removing 276
Ski sack roller blind 273, 276
Unfolding and loading 273
Unloading and folding 275
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 96
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see
KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 360
Snow tires 359Soft top 255, 491
Cleaning 367
Emergency operations 425–433
Locking after raising/lowering 259
Luggage cover 262
Messages in display 410
Opening/closing 255
Opening/closing,
SmartKey 260, 261
Opening/closing,
Soft top switch 256, 257
Wind screen 263
Soft top switch 254, 256
Sound system* 209, 214
Spare fuses 413, 462
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel 416
Bolts 413, 418
Mounting 447
Sizes 476
Speedometer 25, 151
SRS 63, 70, 491
Indicator lamp 25, 63, 380
Message in display 409
Standard display, Selecting display 152
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511 Index
Vehicle loading
Instructions 277, 333
Load limit 333
Terminology 355
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 357
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 296
Vehicle status message memory 146
Vehicle status messages 383
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 139
Vehicle tool kit 413
Vehicle washing 366
VIN 468, 492W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 271
Warning sounds
Parking brake 51
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 271, 272
Seat belt telltale 71
Warranty coverage 10, 467
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 480
Washing the vehicle 366
Wear pattern, Tires 358
Weights, Vehicle 478
Wheel
Bolts 418
Change 447
Collapsible wheel chock 416
Removing 449
Spare 416
Tightening torque 451
Wrench 448
Wheels, Sizes 473
Wheels, Tires and 330
Wind screen 263, 492Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 55, 370
Defogging 192, 202
Windshield washer fluid 329, 486
Message in display 412
Mixing ratio 486
Refilling 329
Reservoir level 480
Wiping 55
Windshield washer system 480, 486
Windshield wipers 53
Cleaning wiper blades 370
Replacing wiper blades 444
Winter driving 359
Block heater (Canada only) 360
Snow chains 360
Tires 359
Winter driving instructions 313
Winter tires 359
Wood trims, cleaning 372
X
Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps