MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE 2006 C209 Owner's Manual

270 Controls in detailUseful featuresOpening storage box
Pull storage box1 in the direction of
arrow.
Closing storage box

Press storage box1 back until it
engages into place.
Ruffled storage bags
Storage bags are located on the rear side
of the front seats.Parcel net in front passenger footwellA small convenience parcel net is located
in the front passenger footwell. It is for
small and light items, such as road maps,
mail, etc.
Warning!
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The ruffled storage bag is intended for stor-
ing light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
ruffled storage bag. In an accident, during
hard braking, or sudden maneuvers, they
could be thrown around inside the vehicle
and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
The ruffled storage bag cannot protect
transported goods in the event of an
accident.
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The parcel net is intended for storing
light-weight items only.
Heavy objects, objects with sharp edges or
fragile objects may not be transported in the
parcel net. In an accident, during hard brak-
ing, or sudden maneuvers, they could be
thrown around inside the vehicle and cause
injury to vehicle occupants.
The parcel net cannot protect transported
goods in the event of an accident.

271 Controls in detail
Useful features
Center armrest
Depending on vehicle production date,
your vehicle is equipped with either arm-
rest design A or B.
Armrest design A
1Handle
2Button (passenger side)
3Button (driver side)
4Compartment lock (lock position)
5Compartment lock (unlock position)Opening storage compartment

Pull handle1 and lift armrest.
Closing storage compartment

Press armrest down until it engages
into place.
Opening telephone compartment

Press button3 on driver’s side or
button2 on passenger side and lift
armrest.Closing telephone compartment

Press armrest down until it engages
into place.
Locking compartment

Remove the mechanical key from the
SmartKey (
page 404).

Turn the compartment lock to
position5.
Unlocking compartment

Turn the compartment lock to
position4.

Insert the mechanical key in the
SmartKey.
iThe Roadside Assistance button •
and the Information button¡ are
located in the telephone compartment.

272 Controls in detailUseful featuresArmrest design B
The compartment in the center armrest
contains a cup holder and the telephone*
compartment.
1Cover
2Telephone* compartment
3Cup holderOpening compartment
1Cover

Slide cover1 in direction of arrow.
Closing compartment

Slide cover1 back.
Opening telephone compartment

Slide cover1 in direction of arrow and
open it fully.
Closing telephone compartment

Slide cover1 back.Armrest in the rear passenger
compartment
Pull the top of the armrest out and fold
it down.
iThe Roadside Assistance button •
and the Information button¡ are
located below the cover1.
iThe armrest contains a cup holder
(page 274).
!Do not sit on or lean your full body
weight against the armrest when it is
folded down, as you could otherwise
damage it.

273 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cup holders
Cup holder in the center armrest
Only vehicles with center armrest design B
(
page 272).
1Cup holder in compartment
(page 272)
2Cup holderCup holder in the dashboard
1Cover
Opening cup holder

Push cover1.
The cup holder opens automatically.
Closing cup holder

Push the cup holder back until it
engages.
Warning!
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In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip-
ment, only use containers that fit into the
cup holder. Use lids on open containers and
do not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occu-
pants may cause serious personal injury.
Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may
cause damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder
closed. An open cup holder may cause injury
to you and others when contacted during
braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior.
Objects thrown around in the vehicle
interior may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.

274 Controls in detailUseful featuresCup holder in rear seat armrest
Opening cup holder
Briefly press the front of cup holder.
The cup holder slides out slightly.

Pull out the cup holder until it stops.
Closing cup holder

Slide cup holder back in the direction
of arrow1 until it engages.
Ashtrays
Center console ashtray
1Cover plate
2Sliding button
3Ashtray insert
Opening ashtray
Briefly press the bottom of cover
plate1.
The cover plate opens automatically.Removing ashtray insert

Secure vehicle from movement by
setting the parking brake.

Move the gear selector lever to
positionN.
Now you have more room to take out
the insert.

Push sliding button2 to the right.
The ashtray is disengaged and slides a
short way in the direction of arrow3.

Remove the ashtray insert.Warning!
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Remove front ashtray only with vehicle
standing still. Set the parking brake to se-
cure vehicle from movement. Move the gear
selector lever to positionN and turn off the
engine.

275 Controls in detail
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Reinstalling the ashtray insert
Push the ashtray insert 3 down into
the retainer until it engages.

Push down cover plate 1 to close the
ashtray.
The cover plate engages.Rear seat ashtray
1Button
2Ashtray insert
3CoverOpening ashtray

Pull at top of cover3.
Removing ashtray insert

Push button1 to disengage ashtray
insert2 and remove it.
Reinstalling ashtray insert

Push the ashtray insert2 down into
the retainer until it engages.

Push at top of cover3 to close
ashtray.

276 Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).1Cover
2Cigarette lighter

Briefly press the bottom of cover
plate1.
The cover plate opens automatically.

Push in cigarette lighter2.
The cigarette lighter will pop out
automatically when hot.

Push down cover plate 1 to close the
ashtray.
The cover plate engages.
Warning!
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Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment may cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
!The lighter socket can accommodate
12V DC electrical accessories (up to a
maximum of 85 W) designed for use
with the standard “cigarette lighter”
plug type. Keep in mind, however, that
connecting accessories to the lighter
socket (for example extensive connect-
ing and disconnecting, or using plugs
that do not fit properly) can damage the
lighter socket. With the socket dam-
aged, the lighter may no longer be able
to be placed in the heating (pushed-in)
position, or the lighter may pop out too
early with the lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette
lighter socket, we recommend con-
necting 12V DC electrical accessories
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12V
power outlet (
page 277) in your vehi-
cle whenever possible.

277 Controls in detail
Useful features
Power outlet in the rear passenger compartment
1Power outlet
2Cover
Switch on the ignition (
page 34).

Pull at top of cover2.

Flip cover1 to the left and insert
electrical plug (cigarette lighter type).
Floormats*
Removing
Pull floormats off of retainer pins2 in
the direction of arrow1.

Remove the floormats.
Installing

Lay down the floormat.

Press the floormat eyelets4 onto re-
tainer pins5 in the direction of
arrow3.
iThe power outlet can be used to
accommodate electrical consumers
(e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps) up to a
maximum of 180 W.
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Whenever you are using floormats, make
sure there is enough clearance and that the
floormats are securely fastened.
Floormats should always be securely fas-
tened using eyelets4 and retainer pins5.
Before driving off, check that the floormats
are securely in place and adjust them if nec-
essary. A loose floormat could slip and
hinder proper functioning of the pedals.

278 Controls in detailUseful featuresTelephone*
Radio transmitters, such as a portable tele-
phone or a citizens band unit, should only
be used inside the vehicle if they are con-
nected to an antenna that is installed on
the outside of the vehicle.
The external antenna must be approved by
Mercedes-Benz. Please contact an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for informa-
tion on the installation of an approved
external antenna. Refer to the radio trans-
mitter operation instructions regarding use
of an external antenna.You can take and place telephone calls
using thes andt buttons on the
steering wheel. To carry out other tele-
phone functions, use the control system
(
page 167).
See separate operating manual for instruc-
tions on how to use the telephone.
Warning!
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Never operate radio transmitters equipped
with a built-in or attached antenna (i.e. with-
out being connected to an external antenna)
from inside the vehicle while the engine is
running. Doing so could lead to a malfunc-
tion of the vehicle’s electronic system, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.
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Please do not forget that your primary re-
sponsibility is to drive the vehicle. A driver’s
attention to the road must always be
his /her primary focus when driving. For
your safety and the safety of others, we rec-
ommend that you pull over to a safe location
and stop before placing or taking a tele-
phone call.
If you choose to use the telephone
1 while
driving, please use the hands-free device
and only use the telephone when road,
weather and traffic conditions permit. Some
jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle.
Only operate the audio system or
COMAND* (Cockpit Management and Data
System)
1 if road, weather and traffic condi-
tions permit.
1Observe all legal requirements.
Bear in mind that at a speed of just 30 mph
(approximately 50 km / h), your vehicle is
covering a distance of 44 feet
(approximately 13.5 m) every second.

279 Controls in detail
Useful features
Tele Aid
The Tele Aid system
(Tele
matic A
larm I
dentification on
D
emand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response:

automatic and manual emergency


roadside assistance and


informationThe Tele Aid system is operational provid-
ing that the vehicle’s battery is charged,
properly connected, not damaged and
cellular and GPS coverage is available.
The speaker volume of a Tele Aid call can
be adjusted when using the volume control
on the multifunction steering wheel. To
raise, press buttonæ and to lower,
press buttonç. The volume can also be
adjusted using the volume knob on your
audio system or COMAND* head unit.

To activate, press the SOS button, the
Roadside Assistance button• or
the Information button¡, depend-
ing on the type of response required.
!The initial activation of the Tele Aid
system may only be performed by
completing the subscriber agreement
and placing an acquaintance call using
the¡ button. Failure to complete
either of these steps will result in a
system that is not activated.
If you have any questions regarding
activation, please call the Response
Center at 1-800-756-9018 (in the USA)
or 1-888-923-8367 (in Canada).
iThe SOS button is located in the over-
head control panel (
page 29).
The Roadside Assistance button•
and the Information button¡ are
located in the telephone compartment
(
page 271) center armrest design A,
or below the cover (
page 272) center
armrest design B.