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113 Engine oil level indicator
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index One of the following messages will subseq uently appear 
on the indicator:
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – O.K.”
No oil needs to be added.
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.0 QUART”
(Canada: 1.0 L)
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 1.5 QUART”
(Canada: 1.5 L)
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – ADD 2.0 QUART”
(Canada: 2.0 L)
See page 256 for instructions on adding engine oil.
“ENGINE OIL LEVEL – REDUCE OIL LEVEL”
Do not overfill the engine.
Excessive oil must be siphoned or drained off. It could 
cause damage to the engine and catalytic converter not 
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
The message “MEASURING NOT POSSIBLE” will be 
displayed if a proper oil level check cannot be 
performed. The engine oil level check can be repeated 
after a short time.Perform the engine oil level check with the dipstick, if it 
cannot be completed via the multifunction display. 
Seepage256.
In this case we recommend that you have the system 
checked at a Mercedes-Benz Center.
Note:
See malfunction and warning messages on page 234 
and page 244 if an engine oil level indicator appears on 
the multifunction display when the engine is running.
The engine oil level cannot be checked while the engine 
is running. The “ENGINE OIL LEVEL – NOT WHEN 
ENGINE ON” message will appear.
Engine oil consumption
Engine oil consumption checks should only be made 
after the break-in period. During the break-in period, 
higher oil consumption may be noticed and is normal. 
Frequent driving at high engine speeds results in 
increased consumption.
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114 Exterior lamp switch
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Exterior lamp switch
DOff
CParking lamps (also side marker lamps, taillamps, 
license plate lamps, instrument panel lamps) 
Canada only: When the engine is running, the low 
beam is additionally switched on.BParking lamps plus low beam or high beam 
headlamps (combination switch pushed forward)
ˆStanding lamps, right (turn left one stop)
‚Standing lamps, left (turn left two stops)
…Front fog lamps (pull out one stop) with parking 
lamps and/or low beam headlamps on. Green 
indicator lamp in lamp switch comes on.
„Rear fog lamp (pull out to 2nd detent) in addition 
to fog lamps. Yellow indicator lamp in lamp switch 
comes on.
Standing lamps
When the vehicle is parked on the street the standing 
lamps (right or left side parking lamps) can be turned 
on, making the vehicle more visible to passing vehicles.
The standing lamps cannot be operated with the 
electronic key in steering lock position 2.
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115 Exterior lamp switch
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With the electronic key removed and the driver’s door 
open, a warning sounds and the message “SWITCH OFF 
LIGHTS” in the multifunction indicator appears if the 
vehicle’s exterior lamps (except standing lamps) are not 
switched off.
Fog lamps will operate with the parking lamps and/or 
the low beam headlamps on. Fog lamps should only be 
used in conjunction with low beam headlamps. Consult 
your State or Province Motor Vehicle Regulations 
regarding allowable lamp operation.
Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the 
exterior lamp switch is turned to position D.Daytime running lamps (Canada only)
When the engine is running and the selector lever is in 
a driving position, the low beam headlamps (includes 
parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps and 
license plate lamps) are automatically switched on.
When shifting from a driving position to position “N” 
or “P”, the low beam switches off (2 seconds delay).
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should 
be turned to position B to permit activation of the 
high beam headlamps.
Night security illumination
When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior 
lamps on, they switch on again for added illumination 
for approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door. 
The lamp-on time period can be changed at your 
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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116 Headlamp cleaning system
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Headlamp cleaning system 
(optional, standard on model CLK 55 AMG)The switch is located in the center console.
The headlamp washer can be activated with the 
electronic key in steering lock position 2.
Briefly press symbol side of switch.
P82.15-2007-26
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117 Combination switch
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Combination switch
1Low beam (exterior lamp switch position B)
2High beam (exterior lamp switch position B)3High beam flasher (high beam available 
independent of exterior lamp switch position)
4Turn signals, right
5Turn signals, left
To signal minor directional changes, such as changing 
lanes on a highway, move combination switch to the 
point of resistance only and hold it there.
To operate the turn signals continuously, move the 
combination switch past the point of resistance (up or 
down). The switch is automatically canceled when the 
steering wheel is turned to a large enough degree.
Turn signal failure
If one of the turn signals fails, the turn signal indicator 
system flashes and sounds at a faster than normal rate.
P54.25-2034-26
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118 Combination switch
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6Control for windshield wiper/washer system:
Push briefly for single wipe without adding washer 
fluid (use only when windshield is wet).
Push past detent and hold to activate wiper and 
washer.
Notes:
The windshield washer reservoir, hoses and nozzles are 
automatically heated.
See page 259 for refilling windshield washer / headlamp 
cleaning system.7Windshield wiper
0Wiper off
I Intermittent wiping 
(optional rain sensor: One initial wipe, pauses 
between wipes are automatically controlled by a 
rain sensor monitoring the wetness of the 
windshield.)
Notes:
With switch in this position, one wipe occurs 
when turning the electronic key in steering lock 
from position 0. However, this might cause 
scr atches  on  a d r y win d shie ld . Turn c omb ination  
switch to Off position before turning the 
electronic key in steering lock from position 0. 
Optional rain sensor: 
Do not leave in intermittent setting when vehicle 
is taken to an automatic car wash or during 
windshield cleaning. Wiper will operate in 
presence of water spray at windshield, and wiper 
may be damaged as a result.
II Normal wiper speed
III Fast wiper speed
P54.25-2033-26
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119 Hazard warning flasher
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Vehicles without rain sensor: 
If the vehicle is standing still, the wiper will switch back 
to setting I, intermittent wiping.
Windshield wiper smears
If the windshield wiper smears the windshield, even 
during rain, activate the washer system as often as 
necessary. The fluid in the washer reservoir should be 
mixed in the correct ratio, see page 259.
Blocked windshield wiper
If the windshield wiper becomes blocked (for example, 
due to snow), switch off the wiper.
For safety reasons before removing ice or snow, remove 
electronic key from steering lock. Remove blockage.
Activate combination switch again (electronic key in 
steering lock position 1).Hazard warning flasher switch
The hazard warning flasher can be activated with the 
switch located in the dashboard.
To activate hazard warning flasher, press switch once. 
To deactivate, press switch again.
Note:
With the hazard warning flasher activated, the 
combination switch in position for either left or right 
turn, and the electronic key in steering lock position 2, 
only the respective left or right side turn signals will 
operate.
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120 Automatic climate control
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Automatic climate control
P83.40-2157-29
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121 Automatic climate control
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 1Air volume control for center air outlets, turn wheel 
up to open.
2Air volume control for side air outlet.
To open air outlets: Turn wheel to position i.
3Center air outlet, adjustable
4Side air outlet, adjustable
5Display and controls
The system is always at operational readiness, except 
when manually switched off.
The automatic climate control only operates with the 
engine running.
The temperature selector should be left at the desired 
temperature setting. The temperature selected is 
reached as quickly as possible.The system will not heat or cool any q uicker by setting a 
higher or lower temperature.
The automatic climate control removes considerable 
moisture from the air during operation in the cooling 
mode. It is normal for water to drip on the ground 
through ducts in the underbody.
The desired interior temperature can be selected 
separately for the left and right side of the passenger 
compartment.
Note:
If the individual settings (page 106) of the outside 
temperature display is switched from °C to 
°F or vice 
versa, the automatic climate control returns to the 
factory settings. Set temperature and activate S 
mode.
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122 Automatic climate control
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Display and controls
Press the desired button to activate, indicator lamp is on 
while activated.
UAutomatic mode
fRaise temperature
gLower temperaturePDefrost
OAir recirculation
FRear window defroster
bAir distribution, manual
SEconomy mode
ïAir volume, manual
TResidual engine heat utilization
Basic setting - automatic mode
Press left and right U button for automatic mode.
Simultaneously press both f and g buttons for 
temperature setting of 72
°F.
QAir volume and distribution are controlled 
automatically.
This setting can be used all year around.
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MAX
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