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23 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
L
Left turn signal indi-
cator lamp
48
2
v
ESP warning lamp
310
3
Speedometer
4
Multifunction display
with:
129
Basic display with outside
temperature display
134,
144
Status indicator with mal-
function warning message
134,
138
Trip odometer
127
5
l
Distance warning
lamp
Vehicles without Distronic*:
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates with the
ignition on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
310
Item
Page
6
K
Right turn signal indi-
cator lamp
48
7
Coolant temperature indi-
cator with:
127
Ï
Coolant temperature
warning lamp
309,
323
8
Tachometer with:
128
1
Supplemental
restraint system
indicator lamp
312,
334
-
Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) warning
lamp
306
<
Seat belt non-usage
warning lamp
311,
333
A
High beam headlamp
indicator
123
9
Main odometer with:

Gear selector lever posi-
tion
160


Program mode
163
Item
Page
a
Clock with:
144
;
Brake warning lamp,
except Canada
307
3
Brake warning lamp,
Canada only
?
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp
308
b
Fuel display with:W
Fuel reserve warning
lamp
311
c
Reset button for:

Resetting trip odometer
127


Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
126


Confirming new time set-
tings
144

46 Getting startedDrivingParking brake
1Parking brake pedal
2Parking brake release handle
Release the parking brake by pulling on
handle2.
The indicator lamp ; (USA only)
or3 (Canada only) in the clock
goes out.Driving

Depress the brake pedal.

Move gear selector lever in
positionDorR.

Release the brake pedal.

Carefully depress the accelerator
pedal.
Once the vehicle is in motion, the automat-
ic central locking system engages and the
locking knobs drop down.After a cold start, the automatic transmis-
sion shifts at a higher engine revolution.
This allows the catalytic converter to reach
its operating temperature earlier.Warning!
G
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Children could release the
parking brake, which could result in an acci-
dent and/or serious personal injury.
iYou can open a locked door from the
inside. Open doors only when condi-
tions are safe to do so.
You can deactivate the automatic lock-
ing using the control system
(page 149).
!If you hear a warning signal when driv-
ing off, you have forgotten to release
the parking brake.
Release the parking brake.iWait for the gear selection process to
complete before setting the vehicle in
motion.

144 Controls in detailControl systemSelecting display (speed display or out-
side temperature) for standard display
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
Instr.
cluster
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Basic display
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to select the dis-
play permanently shown in the multi-
function display.Time submenu
This function is only available in vehicles
with audio system.
Access the
Time
submenu via the
Settings

menu. Use the
Time
submenu to change
the time display settings. The following
functions are available:Set time (hours)

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
Time

submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Clock, hours
.
The selection marker is on the hour set-
ting.

Pressæ orç to set the hour.

Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster to confirm.
The hour is set and stored.
iVehicles with COMAND*:
For information on setting the time, re-
fer to the separate COMAND operating
instructions.
Function
Page
Set time (hours)
144
Set time (minutes)
145

145 Controls in detail
Control system
Set time (minutes)
Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
Time

submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Clock, minutes
.
The selection marker is on the minute
setting.

Pressæ orç to set the minutes.

Press the reset button in the instru-
ment cluster to confirm.
The minutes are set and stored.Lighting submenu
Access the
Lighting
submenu via the
Set-
tings
menu. Use the
Lighting
submenu
to change the lamp and lighting settings on
your vehicle. The following functions are
available:Setting daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)

Move the selection marker with
theæ orç button to the
Light-
ing
submenu.

Press buttonj ork repeatedly
until you see this message in the dis-
play:
Lamp circuit headlamp
.
The selection marker is on the current
setting.

Pressæ orç to select
manual
or
daytime running lamp (
constant
)
mode. This function is not available in
countries where daytime running
lamps are mandatory.
Function
Page
Set daytime running lamp mode
(USA only)
145
Set locator lighting
146
Exterior lamps delayed
switch-off
147
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off
148


407 Index
Center console 25
Lower part 26
PASS. AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp 313
Upper part 25
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 142
Central locking
Automatic 105
From inside 106
Switch 106
Switching on/off
(control system) 149
Unlocking from inside 106
Central locking switch 106
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*) 346
Batteries (SmartKey) 345
Key setting 149
Changing CDs 199
Charcoal filter 179
Activating 179
Deactivating 180Charging
Vehicle battery 364
CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp 308
Checking
Coolant level 286
Oil level 280, 283
Tire inflate pressure 280
Vehicle lighting 280
Child safety 68
Airbags 60
Infant and
child restraint systems 64, 68
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Child safety switch see
Blocking of rear window operation
Child seat anchors see
LATCH child seat anchors
Cigarette lighter 248Cleaning
Cup holder 303
Distronic* system sensor cover 301
Gear selector lever 303
Hard plastic trim items 303
Headlamps 166
Headliner 303
Instrument cluster 303
Leather upholstery 304
Light alloy wheels 303
Nubuck leather upholstery
(CLK 55 AMG) 304
Parktronic* system sensor 301
Plastic and rubber parts 304
Seat belts 303
Steering wheel 303
Upholstery 304
Windows 302
Windshield 49
Wiper blades 302
Wood trims 304
CLK 55 AMG
Manual shift program mode 164
Clock 23, 144

425 Index
Seat heating* 114, 115
Rapid seat heating switching on/off
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating switching on/off
without seat ventilation* 114
Switching on/off
with seat ventilation* 115
Switching on/off
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Seats 107
Adjusting 34
Easy entry/exit feature 107
Heating* 114
Multicontour seat* 112
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat heating* 114
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat ventilation* 113
Split rear bench seat 240Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Selecting
Display 143
Selecting display 144
Self-test
BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation system 71
Tele Aid 252
Service
Calling up the service indicator 297
Major service (Service B) 296
Minor service (Service A) 296
Overdue 296
Spare parts 376
Types 296
When due 296
Service (maintenance) 296
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 377
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 296
Calling up 297
Clearing 296, 297
Service life (tires) 291
Service System see FSSSetting
Convenience functions 141, 149
Cruise control 219
Daytime running
lamp mode 145, 146
Distronic* time interval 228
Following distance in Distronic* 228
Higher speed in cruise control 220
Higher speed in Distronic* 226
Hours (clock) 144
Individual vehicle settings 139
Interior lighting delayed
switch-off 148
Key-dependent memory 151
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 145
Language, multifunction display 143
Locator lighting 146
Lower speed in cruise control 220
Lower speed in Distronic* 227
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 142
Minutes (clock) 145
Parking position for
exterior rear view mirrors 151
Slower speed in cruise control 220