service indicator MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63AMG 2007 A209 User Guide

315 Operation
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Hood Opening
Warning!G
Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could
be forced open by passing air flow.
This could cause the hood to come loose
and injure you and/or others.
Warning!G
If you see flames or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, or if the coolant tem-
perature indicator indicates that the engine
is overheated, do not open the hood. Move
away from vehicle and do not open the hood
until the engine has cooled. If necessary,
call the fire department.
Warning!G
You could be injured when the hood is open
- even when the engine is turned off.
Parts of the engine can become very hot. To
prevent burns, only touch owner serviceable
components described in the Operator’s
Manual and comply with all relevant safety
precautions.
Warning!G
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running.
The radiator fan may continue to run for
approximately 30 seconds or even restart
after the engine has been turned off. Stay
clear of fan blades.
Warning!G
The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage
it is dangerous to touch any components
(ignition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnos-
tic socket) of the ignition system

with the engine running

while starting the engine

if ignition is “on” and the engine is
turned manually

353 Operation
Maintenance
Maintenance
We strongly recommend that you have
your vehicle serviced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, in accordance with
the Maintenance Booklet at the times
called for by the maintenance service
indicator.
Failure to have the vehicle maintained in
accordance with the Maintenance Booklet
and maintenance service indicator at the
designated times /mileage will result in
vehicle damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.Maintenance service indicator
message
The maintenance service indicator mes-
sage will notify you when your next mainte-
nance service is due.
Starting approximately 1 month before
your next maintenance service is due, one
of the following messages will appear in
the multifunction display while you are
driving or when you switch on the ignition
(example service A):
Service A in XXXXX miles (km)
Service A in XXX days
Service A due now
The type of maintenance service due is
indicated in the multifunction display:
9Basic service (A)
½Extended service (B)
iVehicles equipped with Maintenance
System (U.S. vehicles. Canada vehicles, depend-
ing on vehicle production date):
The Maintenance System in your vehicle tracks
distance driven and the time elapsed since your
last maintenance service and calculates other
maintenance service work required.

354 Operation
Maintenance
Clearing the maintenance service
indicator message
The maintenance service indicator mes-
sage is automatically cleared after approx-
imately 30 seconds when you switch on
the ignition or when reaching the mainte-
nance service threshold while driving.
You can also clear it yourself.
1Reset button
Press reset button 1 on the
instrument cluster.The maintenance service indicator
message is cleared and the standard
display appears in the multifunction
display (
page 145).
Maintenance service term exceeded
If you have exceeded the suggested
maintenance service term, you will see the
following message in the multifunction
display:
Service A exceeded by XXXXX miles (km)
Service A exceeded by XXX days
In addition, a signal sounds when the
message appears.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
reset the maintenance service indicator
following a completed maintenance
service.
iVehicles equipped with FSS (Flexible Ser-
vice S
ystem) only (Canada vehicles, depending
on vehicle production date):

FSS evaluates engine temperature, oil level,
vehicle speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last service
and calculates other maintenance service
work required.

The interval between maintenance services
depends on your driving habits. A gentle
driving style, moderate engine speeds and
the avoidance of short-distance trips will
lengthen the interval between services.

355 Operation
Maintenance
Calling up the maintenance service
indicator display
You can call up the maintenance service in-
dicator display at any time to check when
the next maintenance service is due.
Switch on the ignition (page 38).
Press buttonè orÿ on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel repeatedly
until the standard display appears in
the multifunction display (
page 145).
Press buttonkorjuntil the
maintenance service indicator display
with the service symbol9or½
and the service deadline appears in the
multifunction display.Resetting the maintenance service
indicator
In the event that the maintenance service
on your vehicle is not carried out by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center, you can
have the maintenance service indicator
reset. The automotive maintenance facility
carrying out the maintenance service will
find the information for resetting the
maintenance service indicator in the
maintenance-relevant information for your
vehicle. Such information is available from
either your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center or directly from Mercedes-Benz.iIf the battery is disconnected, the days of
disconnection will not be included in the count
shown by the maintenance service indicator. To
arrive at the true maintenance service deadline,
you will need to subtract these days from the
days shown in the maintenance service indicator
message or maintenance service indicator dis-
play.
Do not confuse the maintenance service indica-
tor with the engine oil level indicator:.
iIf the maintenance service indicator was in-
advertently reset, have an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center correct it.
Only reset if the proper maintenance service has
been performed. Resetting the system without
performing the proper service as called for by
the maintenance service indicator will result in
engine damage and/or other vehicle damage not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warran-
ty.

369 Practical hints
What to do if …?
ProblemPossible cause/consequenceSuggested solution
ú
±(USA only)
(Canada only)The yellow engine
malfunction indi-
cator lamp comes
on while driving.There is a malfunction in:

The fuel management system

The ignition system

The emission control system

Systems which affect emissions
Such malfunctions may result in ex-
cessive emissions values and may
switch the engine to its Limp-Home
Mode (emergency operation).
Have the vehicle checked as soon as possi-
ble by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
An on-board diagnostic connector is used by
the service station to link the vehicle to the
shop diagnostics system. It allows the accu-
rate identification of system malfunctions
through the readout of diagnostic trouble
codes. It is located in the front left area of the
footwell next to the parking brake pedal.
iIn some states you may be required by law
to have the vehicle serviced immediately as soon
as the engine malfunction indicator lamp comes
on. Check local requirements.

484 Index
Control system menus 142, 143
AMG 145
AUDIO 149
NAV* 151
Settings 153
Settings, Submenus 154
Standard display 145
Submenus 141
TEL* 167
Trip computer 165
Vehicle status message memory 152
Control system submenus 141, 143, 155
Convenience 164
Instrument cluster 156
Lighting 160
Time/Date 158
Vehicle 163Coolant 320, 477
Adding 320
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 477
Capacities 472
Checking coolant level 320
Messages in display 390–392
Temperature 311
Temperature indicator 137
Warning lamp 371
Coolants 477
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 131
Replacing bulbs 428, 429
Cruise control 263
Canceling 265
Cruise control lever 263
Current speed 264
Fine adjustment 266
Higher speed 265
Last stored speed
(“Resume” function) 266
Slower speed 266
Cup holder 279
Curb weight 347D
Date 158
Date, Setting 159, 160
Daytime running lamp mode 128
Setting 160, 161
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 194, 204
Defrosting, Front 193, 204
Defrosting, Rear 187
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 162
Interior lighting 163
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
With starting 52
Digital speedometer 145
Dimensions, Vehicle 471
Direction of rotation (tires) 326
Displays
Digital speedometer 145
Lap analysis 149
Maintenance service indicator 353
Messages in display 378
Multifunction display 139
Outside temperature 138

486 Index
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery,Jump starting 290, 450
First aid kit 404
Flat tire, Changing 436
Fuses 456
Hazard warning flasher 133
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 452
Emission control 310
Emission control information label 463
Emission control vacuum line
routing diagram label 463
Emission system warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 464
Block heater (Canada only) 352
Break-in recommendations 300
Cleaning 358
Compartment 315
Malfunction
indicator lamp 27, 369, 370
Maximum engine speed 465
Messages in display 390
Number 463Starting 50
Starting difficulties 52
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 51
Starting with SmartKey 51
Technical data 465
Turning off 60
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 60
Turning off with SmartKey 60
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 317, 474
Adding 319, 474
Additives 474
Changing 319, 474
Checking level (Dipstick) 317
Consumption 317
Filler cap 319
Filler neck 319
Engine oil level 314
ESP
®27, 90
Messages in display 380–381
Warning lamp 372
ETD 79
Safety guidelines 67
Exterior rear view mirrors 45, 184
Exterior view 22F
Filler cap, Engine oil 319
Filler neck, Engine oil 319
First aid kit 404
Flat tire 436
Jacking up the vehicle 441
Lowering the vehicle 445
Minispare wheel 407
Mounting the spare wheel 441
Preparing the vehicle 436
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 404
TIREFIT kit* 436
Flexible Service System see
FSS (Canada vehicles)
Floormats* 283
Fluids
Brake fluid 314, 475
Engine coolant 320, 477
Engine oil 317, 474
Transmission fluid 319
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 322, 479
Fog lamps 130, 428
Messages in display 397
Replacing bulbs 428
Front air bags 69

491 Index
Loading the vehicle 326
Locator lighting 129, 161
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 62, 105
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Locking 62
Loss of keys 107
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 461
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 27
Messages in display 398
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 428
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 428, 430
Switching on 54
Lubricants 472
Luggage cover 260
Folding back 271M
Maintenance 12, 353
Calling up service indicator 355
Clearing service indicator 354
Maintenance System 353
Resetting service indicator 355
Service indicator 353
Service term exceeded 354
Maintenance system 353
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program
Deactivating 183
Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG 181
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 205
Maximum load rating, Tires 348
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 348
Maximum tire inflation pressure 348
Mechanical key 410
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 31
Minispare wheel see Spare wheelMirrors
Adjusting 45
Antiglare position 184
Auto-dimming 185
Exterior rear view mirrors 45
Interior rear view mirror 45
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOE* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 446
MOExtended tires* 466
MON 313
MP3 228
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 139
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Selecting language 156
Symbol messages 388–403
Text messages 380–386

493 Index
OCS 71
Self-test 75
Odometer 27
Oil level see Engine oil, checking level
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting
Gear selector lever 177
Steering wheel
gearshift control* 179
Operating safety 211
Operating the vehicle
outside the USA or Canada 13
Ornamental moldings, cleaning 360
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 354
Overhead control panel 31P
Paintwork code 462
Paintwork, Cleaning 357
Panic alarm 87
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 277
Parking 58, 304
Over combustible materials 58, 304
Parking assist* see
Parktronic system*
(CLK 63 AMG (USA),
Canada all vehicles)
Parking brake 52, 58
Message in display 389
Warning sounds 53
Parking lamps 126
Message in display 398
Replacing bulbs 428, 431, 432
Parktronic 270
Parktronic system*
(CLK 63 AMG (USA),
Canada all vehicles) 267
Cleaning system sensors 361
Malfunction 270
Range of the sensors 268
Switching on/off 270Warning indicators 269
Warning sounds 269, 270
Parts service 460
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 309
Electrical outlet 283
Interior lighting 134
Interior rear view mirror 45
Main fuse box 457
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 277
Storage bags, rear side
of the front seats 277
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 301
Phone see Telephone
Plastic parts, cleaning 363
Poly-V-belt drive
Layout 464
Positions (Memory function) see
Seats, Power
Power assistance 302
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power washer 357

495 Index
High beam headlamps
(Halogen) 428, 430
High mounted brake lamp 429
License plate lamps 428, 433
Low beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 428, 431
Low beam headlamps
(Halogen) 428, 430
Parking lamps 428, 431, 432
Side marker lamps 428
Standing lamps 428, 431, 432
Tail lamps 428, 432
Turn signal lamps 428
Turn signal lamps (Bi-Xenon*) 432
Turn signal lamps (Halogen) 431
Reporting safety defects 18
Reset button, In
instrument cluster 27, 136, 153, 154
Residual heat and ventilation* see REST*
REST* 209
Restraint system see
Children in the vehicle
Reverse gear position,
Automatic transmission 170, 172
Rims 348, 466
Roadside Assistance 12, 290Roll bar 81
Messages in display 386
Operating manually 413
Warning lamp 373
RON 313
Rubber parts, cleaning 363
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 334
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 88
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 222
Seat belts 75
Automatic comfort-fit feature 79
Cleaning 364
ETD 79
Fastening 47
Force limiter 79
Proper use of 49, 77
Safety guidelines 67
Telltale 27, 78
Seating capacity 327Seats, Multicontour* 121
Backrest contour 121
Backrest side bolsters 121
Cushion depth 121
Seats, Power 39, 119
Active head restraints 80
Adjustment 40
Easy entry/exit feature 44
Heating* 122
Memory function 124
Ventilation* 123
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 75
Tele Aid 287
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 461
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see
Maintenance, Service indicator
Service life, Tires 324
Service see Maintenance
Service System see
Maintenance service system
(U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles)