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358 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency3Lever
4Soft top storage compartment hinge
The soft top storage compartment hinges
are located on the left and right of the
space between the soft top compartment
cover and the trunk seal.
Pull the two levers3 apart and fold
levers3 of soft top storage compart-
ment hinge4 forward on both sides
over the detent position.5Strap

Pull strap5, supplied in vehicle tool
kit, behind soft top storage compart-
ment through hinge4.

Bring strap together in front of hinge.

Pull the side with the handle through
the loop on the opposite side.

Pull strap between soft top storage
compartment hinge and soft top com-
partment.

Secure second strap to second hinge in
the same manner.!Do not pull the straps when the trunk is
open.

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366 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergency6Lever
7Soft top storage compartment hinge
The soft top storage compartment hinges
are located on the left and right of the
space between the soft top compartment
cover and the trunk seal.
Pull the two levers6 apart and fold
levers6 of soft top storage compart-
ment hinge7 forward on both sides
over the detent position.8Strap

Pull strap8, supplied in vehicle tool
kit, behind soft top storage compart-
ment through hinge7.

Bring strap together in front of hinge.

Pull the side with the handle through
the loop on the opposite side.

Pull strap between soft top storage
compartment hinge and soft top com-
partment.

Secure second strap to second hinge in
the same manner.!Do not pull the straps when the trunk is
open.

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385 Practical hints
Battery
Battery
The battery is located on the right side of
the engine compartment.
Removal of filter box:
Release the three clamps1.

Remove filter box.
Installation of filter box:

Insert filter box properly.

Secure it with the three clamps1.
Warning!
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Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in severe injury or death.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(For more information, see “Battery”
(page 294)
Never lean over batteries while connecting,
you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc.
!Never loosen or detach battery termi-
nal clamps while the engine is running
or the SmartKey is in the starter switch.
Otherwise the alternator and other
electronic components could be se-
verely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Service Booklet for mainte-
nance intervals or contact your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.Warning!
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Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.
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386 Practical hintsBatteryDisconnecting the battery
1Negative terminal
2Positive terminal cover

Depress parking brake firmly or move
gear selector lever to positionP.

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.

Open the hood (
page 287).

Remove the filter box.

Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Remove cover2 from the positive ter-
minal.

Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
Remove the screw securing the bat-
tery.

Remove the battery support and brack-
et.

Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling battery
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in re-
verse order.
Warning!
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With a disconnected battery

you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch and
pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button on the gear selector lever will
have no effect


the gear selector lever will remain
locked in position
P
Warning!
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Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
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387 Practical hints
Battery
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover 2.

Connect the negative lead 1.

Reinstall the filter box (
page 385).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.!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnect-
ing):

Set the clock (
page 144) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator’s manual).


Resynchronize side windows
(page 214).
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395 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the left-hand side.
2Cover
3Screw
4RetainerRemoving/installing cover

Twist screws3 90° counterclock-
wise.

Pull up cover2.

Slide out retainer4 and remove cover
by pulling towards front.

Install cover2 in reverse order.Opening fuse box
5Fuse box cover
6Clamps

Release clamps6.

Remove cover5.
Closing fuse box

Ensure that the sealing rubber is prop-
erly positioned.

Press the cover down and secure with
clamps6.
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440 Index
Service indicator 302
SRS 59, 318
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 143
Setting 143
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Folding back 73
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 401
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 310
Lever
For cruise control 226, 233
License plate lamps
Messages in display 336
Replacing bulbs 373, 378
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 309
Technical data 404
Light sensor 336
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 119
Automatic headlamp mode 120
Combination switch 123
Daytime running lamp mode 121
Door entry lamps 125
Exterior lamp switch 119
Front fog lamps 122
High beam flasher 123
High beams 123
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior 124
Locator lighting 121
Low beam 119
Manual headlamp mode 120
Night security illumination 121
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Settings (control system) 145
Limiting the gear range 159
Limp Home Mode 166
Line of fall 422Loading 245
Instructions 249
Ski sack* 245
Locator lighting 121
Setting 146
Lock button 422
Lock buttons 422
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 56
Locking 52, 88
Fuel filler flap 284
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Global, SmartKey 89
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 95
Trunk lid, separately 106
Vehicle in an emergency 349
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 399
Loss of SmartKey 91
Loss of SmartKeys
with KEYLESS-GO* 97
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443 Index
Roll bar 338
Selector lever 325
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 334
Soft top 340
Steering gear oil level 341
Symbol messages 326–342
Tele Aid 341
Telephone* 342
Text messages 321–325
Trunk 342
Washer fluid 342
Multifunction
steering wheel 24, 130, 422
Buttons 130
N
Navigation system
Operating 137
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 121
Nubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG)
Cleaning 310O
Occupant safety 58
Airbags 59
Children and airbags 60
Children in the vehicle 69
Fastening the seat belts 40
Infant and child restraint systems 69
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Seat belts 40, 62
Odometer, main 23
Oil
Adding 291
Checking level 289
Consumption 288
Filler cap 291
Filler neck 291
Viscosity 421
Oil level
Checking 286
One-touch gearshifting 158
Canceling gear range limit 158
Downshifting 158
Upshifting 158Opening
Ashtray (Center console) 253
Ashtray (Rear seat) 254
Cup holder 251
Doors from the inside 97
Fuel filler flap 284
Fuel filler flap manually 352
Glove box 250
Hood 287
Side windows 211
Ski sack roller blind* 217, 245
Soft top 215
Soft top (SmartKey) 222
Soft top (switch) 218
Trunk 98
Trunk from the inside 99
Windows 210
Windows with SmartKey 213
Windows with soft top switch 212
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