fold seats MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 COUPE 2004 C209 Owner's Manual

73 Safety and Security
Occupant safety

Fold up anchorage ring1.
1Anchorage ring
2Hook

Securely fasten hook2, which is part
of the tether strap, to anchorage
ring1.Child seat anchors – LATCH type
This vehicle is equipped with two LATCH
(L
ower A
nchors and T
ethers for CH
ildren)
type anchors (at each of the rear seats) for
the installation of a LATCH child seat with
matching anchor fittings.
If child seats are not installed, the LATCH
anchors can be folded back between the
seat cushion and the seat backrest.

Grip inner side of anchors1 and fold
forward until they audibly lock in place.

Install child seat according to the man-
ufacturer’s instructions.To fold anchors back

Press down button2 on each anchor
and return the anchor to its catch.
iFor safety, please make sure the hook
has attached to the ring beyond the
safety catch, as illustrated.
iThe child seat must be firmly attached
in the right and left side anchors.iNon-LATCH type child seats may also
be used and can be installed using the
vehicle’s seat belt system. Install child
seat according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.Warning!
G
Children too big for child restraint systems
must ride in back seats using regular seat
belts. Position shoulder belt across chest
and shoulder, not face or neck. A booster
seat may be necessary to achieve proper


74 Safety and SecurityOccupant safety
Blocking of rear side window operation
1Override switch
Slide override switch1 to the right.
The rear side windows can no longer be
operated using the switches located in
the rear trim panel.
belt positioning for children from 41 lbs until
they reach a height where a lap/shoulder
belt fits properly without a booster.
Before installing the child seat, make sure
anchors1 are folded out and locked in
place.
Install child seat according to manufactur-
er’s instructions.
T h e c h i l d s e a t m u s t b e f i r m l y a t t a c h e d i n t h e
right and left side anchor1.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to your child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat anchor fittings must be replaced.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.
!Operation of the rear side windows
with the switches located in the driver’s
door is still possible.Warning!
G
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle.
The children may otherwise injure them-
selves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the win-
dow opening.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un-
attended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment can cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.


109 Controls in detailSeats
Rear seats head restraints
Head restraint height
1Release button
Raising:
Manually adjust the height of the head
restraint by pulling it upward.
If the head restraint is fully retracted,
push release button1 and pull the
head restraint out.Lowering:

To lower the head restraint, push re-
lease button1 and press down on the
head restraint.Folding head restraints back with re-
lease button
1Release button

Push release button1.
The head restraints will fold backward.
Warning!
G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the center of
the head restraint supports the back of the
head at eye level. This will reduce the poten-
tial for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intend-
ed to help reduce injuries during an acci-
dent.
iYou can also fold the head restraints
back using the switch in the center
console.

110 Controls in detailSeatsFolding head restraints back with
switch in the center console
1Head restraint release button
Start the engine.

Press the symbol-side on the rocker
switch1 to release the head re-
straints.
The head restraints will fold backward.Placing rear head restraints upright

Pull the rear head restraint forward un-
til it locks into position.
Head restraint tilt
Two different head restraint angle posi-
tions are available.

Press the release button and tilt the
head restraint to the desired position.
Warning!
G
For safety reasons, always drive with the
rear head restraints in the upright position
when the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear
of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
!Make sure the head restraints engage
when placing them upright. Otherwise
their protective function cannot be as-
sured.

111 Controls in detailSeats
Removing and installing rear seats
head restraints
1Release button
Removing rear seat head restraints

Fold back head restraint.

Pull head restraint to its highest posi-
tion.

Push release button1 and pull out
head restraint.Installing rear head restraints

Insert head restraint and push it down
until it engages.

Push release button1 and adjust
head restraint to desired position.
Warning!
G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust head restraint so that the center of
the head restraint supports the back of the
head at eye level. This will reduce the poten-
tial for injury to the head and neck in the
event of an accident or similar situation.
Do not drive the vehicle without the seat
head restraints. Head restraints are intend-
ed to help reduce injuries during an acci-
dent.
Do not interchange head restraints from
front and rear seat.

405 Index
Automatic antiglare
for rear view mirror 167
Automatic central locking
Activating/deactivating
(control system) 149
Automatic climate control 172
Adjusting air distribution 176
Air recirculation mode 178
Defrosting 177
Rear window defroster 171
Setting the temperature 175
Automatic headlamp mode 120
Automatic lighting control
Activating 124
Deactivating 125
Automatic locking when driving 105Automatic transmission 157
Accelerator position 163
Comfort (C) program mode 163, 164
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 165
Fluid level 286
Gear ranges 159
Gear selector lever position 157, 160
Gear shifting malfunctions 165
Kickdown 163
Manual (M) program mode 164
Manual shift program mode
(CLK 55 AMG) 164
One-touch gearshifting 158
Program mode selector switch 163
Program mode
selector switch CLK 55 AMG 164
Speedshift (CLK 55 AMG) 161
Sport (S) program mode 163, 164
Starting the engine 44
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 55 AMG) 161
Transmission fluid 286
Auxiliary fuse box 374B
BabySmart
TM
Airbag deactivation system 70, 397
Compatible child seats 70, 397
Self-test 71
Backrest
Folding forward 241
Folding rearward 242
Backup lamps 351, 356
Bulbs 351
BAS 77, 397
Messages in display 316
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 345
Check lamp 87, 92
Checking 88, 93
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 346
Check lamp 87, 92
Checking 88, 93
Battery discharged
Jump starting 366

423 Index
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 156
R
Radio
Selecting stations 135
Selecting stations (satellite*) 135
Station search 135
Station selection setting 148
Radio operation 189
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters, control and
operation 275
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 153
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable 240
Rear fog lamp 351
Bulb 351
Switching on 122
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 356
Rear lamps see Tail lampsRear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 182
Rear seat head restraints
Folding back with release button 109
Folding back with switch 110
Installing 111
Placing upright 110
Rear seats 109
Removing 111
Rear seats
Rear seat head restraints 109
Rear view mirror automatic antiglare 167
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 74
Rear window defroster 171
Activating 171
Deactivating 171
Rear window sunshade* 170
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 365
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 390Refueling 278
Regular checks 280
Reinstalling
Ashtray (Center console) 248
Ashtray (Rear seat) 248
Reinstalling vehicle battery 364
Remote controls
SmartKey 86, 90
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 89
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 258
Remote Vehicle Diagnostics 401
Removing
Ashtray (Center console) 248
Ashtray (Rear seat) 248
Floormates* 249
Minispare wheel 340
Ski sack* 240
Vehicle battery 364
Vehicle tool kit 337
Wheel 360
Wiper blades 357