MERCEDES-BENZ CLK550 COUPE 2007 C209 Owner's Manual

470 Index
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 250
Express opening/closing 251
Message in display 393
Opening/closing 250
Opening/closing
in an emergency 402
Stopping 252
Synchronizing 252
Power washer 347
Power windows 245
Cleaning 351
Convenience closing feature 249
Express opening/closing 246
Operating 245
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 86
Summer opening feature 248
Synchronizing 247
Practical hints 356
Premium unleaded gasoline 451
Problems
While driving 58
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 338Program mode
see Automatic transmission,
Automatic shift program
Program mode selector switch
Automatic shift program 174
PSI 338
Push-start see Tow-startR
Radio
Operation 214
Search function 161
Selecting stations 147
Selecting stations (satellite*) 147
Radio transmitters 300
Range (distance to empty) 164
Reading lamp 31, 137
Rear bench seat, foldable 264
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Rear side windows
Blocking operation 86
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 183
Rear window sunshade*
(Canada only) 182
Recommended
engine oils and oil filter 450
Recommended
tire inflation pressure 338

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Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 285
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 450
Refueling 303
Regular checks 305
Remote control
SmartKey 98, 101
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 101
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 284
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 264
Replacing bulbs 406
Additional turn signals 407
Backup lamps 407, 411
Brake lamps 407
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp* 407
Fog lamps 407, 411
Headlamp bulbs 409
Headlamps 407
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 407
High beam flasher (Halogen) 407
High beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 407
High beam headlamps
(Halogen) 407, 409High mounted brake lamp 407
License plate lamps 407, 412
Low beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 407
Low beam headlamps
(Halogen) 407, 409
Parking lamps 407, 410, 411
Side marker lamps 407
Standing lamps 407, 410, 411
Tail lamps 407, 411
Turn signal lamps 407, 411
Turn signal lamps (Bi-Xenon*) 411
Turn signal lamps (Halogen) 410
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button, In instrument
cluster 27, 138, 151, 152
Residual heat and ventilation* see REST*
REST* 205
Restraint system
see Children in the vehicle
Restraint system see SRS
Reverse gear position,
Automatic transmission 168, 170
Rims 338, 442
Roadside Assistance 12, 282RON 304
Roof rack 261
Rubber parts, cleaning 352
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 324

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S
Safety
Driving safety systems 88
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 218
Seat belts 75
Automatic comfort-fit feature 78
Children in the vehicle 80
Cleaning 353
ETD 78
Fastening 47
Force limiter 78
Proper use of 49, 76
Safety guidelines 68
Telltale 27
Seating capacity 317
Seats, Multicontour* 123
Backrest contour 123
Backrest side bolsters 123
Cushion depth 123Seats, Power 39, 120
Active head restraints 79
Adjustment 40
Easy entry/exit feature 44
Heating* 124
Memory function 126
Ventilation* 125
Seats, Rear bench seat 264
Securing cargo 266
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 74
Tele Aid 279
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 437
Service and warranty information 10
Service life, Tires 314
Service see Maintenance
Service System see
Maintenance service system
(U.S. vehicles)
or FSS (Canada vehicles)
Service, Parts 436Settings
Control system menus 144
Control system submenus 143
Date 157, 158
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 104
Factory, SmartKey 100
Global, KEYLESS-GO* 104
Global, SmartKey 100
Individual vehicle 151
Memory function 126
Menus and submenus 144
Resetting all, Control system 151
Selective, KEYLESS-GO* 105
Selective, SmartKey 100
Time 156
Shelf below rear window, Cleaning 353
Shift program mode,
Automatic transmission 174
Shifting
Gear selector lever 50
Shifting,
Automatic transmission 54, 168
Side impact air bags, Front 70
Side impact air bags, Rear* 70

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Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 350
Messages in display 389
Replacing bulbs 407
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 338
Ski sack* (Canada only) 262
Removing 264
Unfolding and loading 262
Unloading and folding 263
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
see KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 342
Snow tires 341
Sound system* 211
Spare fuses 394, 431
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel 397
Bolts 394, 398
Mounting 416
Sizes 445
Speedometer 27, 154
SRS 64, 76
Indicator lamp 27, 65, 365
Message in display 391Standard display, Selecting display 155
Standing lamps 128, 410, 411
Replacing bulbs 407
Standing water, Driving through 300
Starter switch 25, 36
Positions 36
Starting difficulties, Engine 52
Starting, Engine 50
Status line, Selecting display 155
Steering column 43
Steering gear oil
Message in display 392
Steering wheel 43
Buttons 28
Cleaning 353
Lock 52
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 177
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 285
Storage box 268Storage compartments 268
Armrest, Front 270
Armrest, Rear 271
Cup holder 271
Glove box 268
Parcel net 269
Storage bags 269
Storage box 268
Storing
Tires 315
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 181
Sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade* (Canada only) 182
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used
in this operator’s manual 15

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T
Tachometer 27, 140
Overspeed range 140
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 350
Messages in display 389
Replacing bulbs 407, 411
Tar stains 347
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Brake fluid 450
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. 448, 449
Coolant 449, 453
Electrical system 446
Engine 441
Engine oil 450
Engine oil additives 450
Fuel capacity 449
Fuel requirements 451
Gasoline additives 452
Lubricants 448
Premium unleaded gasoline 451
Rims and tires 442
Tires, Mixed size 444
Tires, Same size 443Tires, Spare wheel sizes 445
Vehicle dimensions 447
Weights 447
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 449, 455
Tele Aid 31, 279
Call priority 284
Emergency calls 280
Hands-free microphone 31
Information 283
Initiating an
emergency call manually 281
Messages in display 393
Remote door unlock 284
Roadside Assistance 282
SOS button 281
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 285
System self-check 279
Tele Aid System 279Telephone* 28, 165, 276
Answering/ending a call 166
Changing mobile phone cradle 278
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting in cradle 277
Installing a different
mobile phone cradle 278
Messages in display 393
Operation 165, 230
Phone book 166
Redialing 167
Removing from cradle 278
TEL menu* 165
Temperature
Interior temperature 188, 198
Tie-down rings, Trunk 267
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 419
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Time 156
Time, Setting 156
TIN 339
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 317
Terminology 337

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Tire inflation pressure
see the placard on the fuel filler flap
Tires 313, 442
Air pressure 337
Care and maintenance 314
Chains 342
Cleaning 315
Direction of rotation, Spinning 316
Driving instructions 296
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 322
Inflation pressure 305, 321, 323
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 321
Inspection 314
Load rating 339
MOExtended system* 420
MOExtended* 326, 442
Ply composition
and material used 339
Problems under-/overinflated 326
Retreads 313
Rims and tires 442
Rotation 340
Run Flat Indicator 324
Service life 314Sizes 443
Snow 341
Spare wheel 397, 416, 445
Speed rating 298, 330, 339
Storing 315
Temperature 322, 336
Terminology 337
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 297, 339
Tread 339
Tread depth 315, 341
Treadwear indicators 339
Wear pattern 340
Winter 341
Tools 394
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 84
Tether attachment points 84
Towing eye bolt 394, 429, 430
Towing the vehicle 427
Tow-start 425, 427
Traction 92, 297, 339
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 300
Tread 339
Tread depth 315, 341Treadwear indicators 339
Trip computer 163
Trip odometer 139
Trunk
Closing from inside 111
Fuse box 434
Lamp 137
Lid 109
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Opening 109
Opening, from inside 110
Tie-down rings 267
Trunk lid 111
Trunk lid emergency release 116
Unlocking in an emergency 400
Unlocking/opening,
KEYLESS-GO* 107
Unlocking/opening,
SmartKey 101
Valet locking 117

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Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 350
Messages in display 387
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 411
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 410
Replacing bulbs (rear) 411
Turn signals 55
Additional in mirrors 407
Bulbs 407
Bulbs (Bi-Xenon)) 411
Cleaning lenses 350
Indicator lamps 27
Turning off engine 60U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards 339
Units, Settings
Speedometer 154
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 451
Upholstery, Cleaning 354
Useful features 268V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 439
Vehicle
Battery 311, 421
Break-in period 292
Care 346
Control system, Settings menu 151
Dimensions 447
Jump starting 425
Locking/Unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 35, 62, 101
Locking/Unlocking,
SmartKey 34, 62, 98
Lowering 419
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 427
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 399, 400
Washing 348
Weights 447
Vehicle jack 394, 395, 416
Vehicle lighting 305

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Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 267
Instructions 266, 316
Load limit 316
Roof rack* 261
Split rear bench seat 264
Terminology 337
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 339
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 285
Vehicle status message memory 149
Vehicle status messages 368
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 141
Vehicle tool kit 394
Vehicle washing 346
VIN 438, 439W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 259
Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 77
Parking brake 54
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 259, 260
Seat belt telltale 363, 364
Warranty coverage 10, 437
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 449
Washing the vehicle 346
Wear pattern, Tires 340
Weights, Vehicle 447
Wheel
Bolts 398
Change 416
Collapsible wheel chock 394
Removing 418
Spare 416
Tightening torque 419
Wrench 394
Wheels, Sizes 443
Wheels, Tires and 313Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 57, 351
Defogging 190, 200
Windshield washer fluid 312, 455
Message in display 393
Mixing ratio 455
Refilling 312
Reservoir level 449
Wiping 57
Windshield washer system 449, 455
Windshield wipers 56
Cleaning wiper blades 351
Replacing wiper blades 413
Winter driving 341
Block heater (Canada only) 342
Snow chains 342
Tires 341
Winter driving instructions 299
Winter tires 341
Wood trims, cleaning 354

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Service and Literature
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For expert advice and quality service, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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We consider this the best way for you to obtain accurate information for your vehicle.
For further information you can find us on the Mercedes-Benz web-site www.mbusa.com or www.mercedes-benz.ca.
We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. Therefore, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s
Manual might differ from your vehicle. Reprinting, translation and copying, even of excerpts, is not permitted without our prior autho-
rization in writing.
Press time May 8, 2006
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!G
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.