MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 COUPE 2004 C209 Owner's Manual

431 Index
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 259
Traction 163, 395, 402
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 274
Tread depth (tires) 294
Tread wear 395
Trip computer 152
Trip odometer
Resetting 127
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 374
Closing 97
Closing from the inside 99
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 93
Locking separately 104
Message in display 336
Opening 96
Opening from inside vehicle 97
Tie-down rings 243
Trunk lid 96, 99
Trunk lock 344
Unlocking separately 105
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Unlocking with SmartKey 88Trunk lid emergency release 103
Trunk lid opening limiter*
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 149
Trunk lid opening/closing system* 98
Opening limiter*
(control system) 149
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 351
Turn signals 48
Additional in mirrors 351
Cleaning lenses 300
Front bulbs 351, 355
Front bulbs (Halogen) 353
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 351, 356
Turning off
Engine 53U
Units
Setting speedometer units 142
Setting temperature units 142
Unlocking 30, 86
Driver’s door in an emergency 343
Fuel filler flap 278
Gear selector lever manually 347
Global 87
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 92
In an emergency 343
Selective setting 87, 92
Trunk lid with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Trunk lid with SmartKey 88
Trunk lid, separately 105
Vehicle in an emergency 258
With KEYLESS-GO* 32
With the SmartKey 30

432 IndexUpgrade signals
Tele Aid 257
Uphill driving
Cruise control 219
Upholstery
Cleaning 304
Upshifting
Manual shift program mode
(CLK 55 AMG) 165
One-touch gearshifting 158
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 55 AMG) 162
Useful features 244
Ashtray (Center console) 247
Ashtray (Rear seat) 248
Cigarette lighter 248
Floormats* 249
Interior storage spaces 244
Tele Aid 251
Telephone* 250V
Vehicle
Individual settings 139, 141
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 344
Lowering 362
Service battery 363
Towing 368
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 343
Vehicle battery 363Vehicle care 298
Cup holder 303
Distronic* system sensor cover 301
Engine cleaning 300
Gear selector lever 303
Hard plastic trim items 303
Headlamps 300
Instrument cluster 303
Leather upholstery 304
Light alloy wheels 303
Nubuck leather upholstery 304
Ornamental moldings 300
Paintwork 299
Parktronic* system sensor 301
Plastic and rubber parts 304
Power washer 299
Seat belts 303
Steering wheel 303
Tail lamps 300
Tar stains 299
Turn signals 300
Upholstery 304
Vehicle washing 300
Window cleaning 302
Wiper blades 302
Wood trims 304

433 Index
Vehicle jack 339
Vehicle lighting
Checking 280
Vehicle tool kit 337
Alignment bolt 337
Removing 337
Spare fuses 337
Towing eye bolt 337
Vehicle jack 337
Wheel bolts 337
Wheel wrench 337
Vehicle washing 300
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 402
Voice control system* 402
Hands-free microphone 27W
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 229
Distronic* 223
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 377
Washer fluid see
Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 298
Wear pattern (tires) 293
Weights 387
Wheel bolts
For Minispare wheel 342
Wheel change
Tightening torque 362
Wheels
Rotating 293
Tires and wheels 290
Window curtain airbags 64
Windows see Side windowsWindshield
Defogging 176
Refilling washer fluid 289
Replacing wiper blades 357
Washer fluid 289, 394
Washer system 394
Windshield washer fluid 394
Message in display 336
Mixing ratio 394
Refilling 289
Wiping with 49
Windshield washer system 394
Windshield wipers 48, 166
Fast wiper speed 49
Intermittent wiping 49
Replacing wiper blades 357
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with
windshield washer fluid 49
Winter driving 294
Block heater* 295
Snow chains 295
Tires 294

434 IndexWinter driving instructions 273
Winter tires 294
Wiper blades
Cleaning 302
Installing 357
Removing 357
Replacing 357
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 49
Interval 49
With windshield washer fluid 49
Wood trims
Cleaning 304X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 397

Service and Literature
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Title illustration no. P00.01-2353-31
Date to press 08 / 14 / 03
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.