glove box MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 2007 A209 Owner's Manual

25 At a glance
Cockpit
ItemPage
1Steering wheel gearshift
paddles*179
2Combination switch

Turn signals

Windshield wipers

High beam
55
55
54
3Cruise control lever263
4Multifunction steering
wheel28,
140
5Instrument cluster26,
136
6Starter switch36
7Front Parktronic* warning
indicator (CLK 63 AMG
(USA), Canada all vehicles)267
8Overhead control panel31
9Glove box276
ItemPage
aDepending on vehicle pro-
duction date:
Storage box
Cup holder
276
279
bCenter console29, 30
cHood lock release316
dHorn
eSteering wheel adjustment
stalk43
fParking brake pedal52
gDoor control panel32
hParking brake release52
jExterior lamp switch54,
126
kExterior rear view mirror ad-
justment45
lHeadlamp washer switch*184

98 Controls in detail
In the “Controls in detail” section you will
find detailed information on how to oper-
ate the equipment installed in your vehicle.
If you are already familiar with the basic
functions of your vehicle, this section will
be of particular interest to you.
To quickly familiarize yourself with the
basic functions of the vehicle, refer to the
“Getting started” section of this manual.
The corresponding page numbers are
given at the beginning of each segment.
Locking and unlocking
For more information on locking and
unlocking, see “Getting started”
(
page 34) and (page 58).
SmartKey
Your vehicle comes supplied with two
SmartKeys, each with remote control and
a removable mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two SmartKeys are a
different color to help distinguish each
SmartKey unit.
The SmartKey provides an extended oper-
ating range. To prevent theft, however, it is
advisable to only unlock the vehicle when
you are in close proximity to it.
The SmartKey centrally locks and unlocks:

the doors

the glove box

the trunk

the fuel filler flap
SmartKey with remote control
1‹Lock button
2Š Opening button for trunk
(
page 107)
3Mechanical key locking tab
4ΠUnlock button
5Battery check lamp
6Â Panic button (
page 87)
!To prevent possible malfunction, avoid ex-
posing the SmartKey to high levels of electro-
magnetic radiation.

101 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking

The locking knobs in the doors
move up.

The anti-theft alarm system is dis-
armed.
Global locking
Press button‹.
With the trunk and both doors closed:

All turn signal lamps flash three
times.

An acoustic signal sounds three
times.

The locking knobs in the doors
move down.

The anti-theft alarm system is
armed.
Restoring to factory setting
Press and hold buttonsŒ and‹
simultaneously for about 5 seconds un-
til battery check lamp5 (
page 98)
flashes twice.Unlocking and opening the trunk
You can unlock and open the trunk
separately.
A minimum height clearance of 5.41 ft
(1.65 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
Press and hold button Š until trunk
unlocks and begins to open.
The trunk can also be opened from its in-
side in an emergency, see “Trunk emer-
gency release” (
page 116).
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Vehicles equipped with KEYLESS-GO come
with two SmartKeys with KEYLESS-GO,
each with remote control and a removable
mechanical key.
The locking tabs for the mechanical key
portion of the two SmartKeys with
KEYLESS-GO are a different color to help
distinguish each SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO unit.
The KEYLESS-GO function is integrated
into the SmartKey. On these vehicles, the
validity of the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
is checked every time you pull an outside
door handle.
If the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is valid,
your vehicle unlocks

the doors

the glove box

the trunk

the fuel filler flap
!The trunk lid swings open upwards automat-
ically. Always make sure there is sufficient over-
head clearance.
Vehicles with trunk opening/closing system*: To
stop the opening procedure, press button Š.
The trunk lid stops moving.
iIf the trunk does not open, it is still locked
separately (
page 117).

230 Controls in detail
Audio system
Operating the single CD player in the
audio system unit
Loading a CD
The single CD player in the audio system
unit has capacity for one CD. The CD slot
for loading the drive is located underneath
the soft keys.
Make sure the system is switched on.
Insert CD into CD slot. The label side of
the CD must face upwards.
The system automatically pulls the CD
into the CD slot. The audio CD begins
to play.Ejecting a CD
Make sure the system is switched on.
Press EJECTbutton.
The system ejects the CD.
NO CD will
appear in the display.
Remove CD from slot.
Operational readiness of CD changer*
If a CD changer has been installed in the
vehicle, it can be operated from the front
control panel of the audio system. A load-
ed magazine must be installed to play CDs.
The CD changer is located in the glove box.Loading/unloading the CD magazine
Slide changer door to the right and
press gbutton.
Magazine will be ejected.
1CD
2CD changer
3CD tray
4CD magazine
Remove magazine4 and pull
CD tray3 fully out.
Place CD1 in recess of tray, label side
up.
iKeep in mind that the single CD player in the
audio system unit is not able to play CDs with
MP3 files.
!If a CD is already loaded, it must be ejected
before inserting a new CD. Inserting a second
CD in the slot with another CD still loaded will
cause damage to the CD drive not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
iIf a CD has been inserted incorrectly or can-
not be read,
WRONG CD ERROR will appear in the
display.
iIf you do not take the CD out of the CD slot
within approx. 15 seconds, the system automat-
ically pulls the CD back in and plays it.
If a CD is pulled back in, press the EJECTbutton
for five seconds; the CD will then be ejected.
iThe CD changer* may not be able to play au-
dio CDs with copy protection.

276 Controls in detail
Useful features
Storage compartments Glove box
1Glove box lid
2Glove box lid release
Opening the glove box
Pull glove box lid release2.
The glove box lid1 opens downward.
Closing the glove box
Push glove box lid1 up to close.Storage compartment in the dashboard
Depending on your vehicle’s production
date, your vehicle is equipped with either a
cup holder (
page 280) or a storage com-
partment.
1Cover
Opening storage box
Push cover1.
The storage box opens automatically.
Closing storage box
Push the storage box back until it
engages.
Warning!G
Do not store any flammable substances in-
side the vehicle or in the trunk. Otherwise
the flammable substances could ignite and
start a fire inside the vehicle.
To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
gage or cargo in the trunk if possible. Do not
pile luggage or cargo higher than the seat
backs.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob-
jects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
about and injuring vehicle occupants during
an accident.
iAudio system/COMAND* with CD chang-
er*: The CD changer* is located in the glove box.

487 Index
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 65, 69
Messages in display 382–385
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 29, 74, 376
FSS (Canada vehicles) 353
Fuel 313, 472
Additives 476
Automatic transmission fluid 472
Brake fluid 473
Capacities 472
Capacities, Fuel tank 473
Engine coolant 473
Engine oil 472
Filling the tank 312
Fuel display 27
Fuel filler flap and cap 312
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 393
Fuel reserve warning lamp 373
Power steering fluid 473
Premium unleaded
gasoline 313, 473, 475
Requirements, Octane rating 476
Technical data 472Fuel cap
Message in display 370
Fuel consumption statistics
From start 165
Resetting 166
Since last reset 166
Fuel filler flap 312
Locking/unlocking 312
Opening 312
Fuel reserve warning lamp 27
Fuel tank
Capacity 473
Filler flap 312
Message in display 395
Fuel, Premium unleaded
gasoline 313, 475, 476
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 472
Fuses 456
Fuse box (main)
in passenger compartment 457
Fuse box
in engine compartment 457
Fuse box
in trunk 458
Replacing 456G
Garage door opener 31, 293
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 347
Gear range
Automatic transmission 175
Limiting 175
Shifting into optimal 178, 180
Gear selector lever 30, 50, 170
Cleaning 363
Gearshift pattern 170
Lock 51
Message in display 386
Position 171, 172
Position indicator 27, 139
Shifting procedure 171
Unlocking in an emergency 412
Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting
Automatic transmission 177
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*
Glove box 25, 276
Gloves 404
Good visibility 184
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR

497 Index
Steering wheel 43
Buttons 28
Cleaning 363
Lock 52
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 179
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 293
Storage box 276
Storage compartments 276
Armrest, Front 278
Armrest, Rear 279
Cup holder 279
Glove box 276
Parcel net 277
Storage bags 277
Storage box 276
Telephone* 278
Storing
Tires 325
Submenus see
Control system submenus 141
Sun visors 186
Symbols used
in this operator’s manual 15T
Tachometer 27, 138
Overspeed range 138
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 361
Messages in display 399
Replacing bulbs 428, 432
Tar stains 357
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 474
Brake fluid 475
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. 472, 473
Coolant 473, 477
Electrical system 470
Engine 465
Engine oil 474
Engine oil additives 474
Fuel capacity 473
Fuel requirements 476
Gasoline additives 476
Lubricants 472
Premium unleaded gasoline 475
Rims and tires 466
Tires, Mixed size 468
Tires, Same size 467Tires, Spare wheel sizes 469
Vehicle dimensions 471
Weights 471
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 473, 479
Tele Aid 31, 287
Call priority 292
Emergency calls 288
Hands-free microphone 31
Information 291
Initiating an
emergency call manually 289
Messages in display 401
Remote door unlock 292
Roadside Assistance 290
SOS button 289
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 293
System self-check 287
Tele Aid System 287