sunroof MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE 2005 C209 Owner's Guide

401 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
You can open or close the tilt/sliding
sunroof manually should an electrical
malfunction occur.
The tilt/sliding sunroof drive is located
behind the lens 1 of the interior overhead
light.
Remove SmartKey from the starter
switch.

Pry off lens1 using a flat blade
screwdriver.

Slide both locking tabs2 in direction
of arrows.

Lower the rear of the cover and
remove.

Remove the cover.

Take the crank 3 out of the Operator’s
Manual pouch.

Insert crank3 through hole on the left
side.

Turn crank3 clockwise to:

slide sunroof closed


raise sunroof at the rear

Turn crank3 counterclockwise to:

slide sunroof open


lower sunroof at the rear
iDo not disconnect electrical
connectors.
iTurn crank3 slowly and smoothly.
The tilt/sliding sunroof must be
synchronized after being operated
manually (
page 254)

422 Practical hintsBatteryCharging and reinstalling battery
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in
reverse order.
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the start / stop button until
the engine shuts off.

Open the driver’s door.

Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover 2.

Connect the battery negative lead.

Reinstall the filter box (
page 420).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
Warning!
G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
!NEVER invert the terminal connections!!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnect-
ing):

Set the clock (
page 151) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator’s manual).


Resynchronize the side windows
(page 250).


Resynchronize the tilt/sliding
sunroof* (
page 254).

466 IndexClimate control 184
Activating 185
Adjusting air distribution 188
Air recirculation mode 190
Deactivating 185
Defrosting 189
Rear window defroster 183
Clock 25, 152
Closing
Cup holder 275
Glove box 272
Hood 309
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251, 401
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 253
Side windows 248
Trunk 107
Windows 247
Windows
with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Windows
with SmartKey 249Closing power tilt/sliding sunroof*
In an emergency 401
Cockpit 22, 455
Cockpit management
and data system (COMAND*) 456
Cold tire inflation pressure 338
Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only) 394
Collapsible wheel chock 392
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Combination switch 129
High beam flasher 129
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 52
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 170
Control and
operation of radio transmitters 302Control system 137, 456
AUDIO menu 143
Convenience submenu 158
Display digital speedometer 142
Functions 138, 141
Instrument
cluster submenu 149, 151
Lighting submenu 154
Menus 140, 141, 457
Multifunction display 137
Multifunction steering wheel 138
NAV menu 144
Operate CD player 144
Selecting radio system 143
Selecting satellite radio* system 143
Settings menu 146
Standard display menu 142
Submenus 139, 141
TEL* menu 162
Trip computer menu 160
Vehicle status
message memory menu 145
Vehicle submenu 158

469 Index
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 112
Activating 159
Electrical fuses 429
Electrical outlet in
rear passenger compartment 278
Electrical system
Technical data 444
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call
911 245
Emergency call system* 280
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 282
With Tele Aid 281
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 177
Emergency operations
Closing
power tilt/sliding sunroof* 401
Locking the vehicle 398
Opening
power tilt/sliding sunroof* 401
Remote door unlock 286
Unlocking the vehicle 397Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 304
Emission control information label 436
Ending
A call (telephone) 163
Engine
Compartment 308
Message in display 356
Starting 47
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 47
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Technical data 438
Turning off 56
Engine cleaning 349
Engine compartment 308
Fuse box in 431
Hood 308
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 25, 356
Engine number 436, 456Engine oil 309, 449
Adding 312
Additives 449
Checking level 310
Consumption 309
Filler cap 312
Filler neck 312
Message in display 379
Messages in display 311
Viscosity 456
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 25, 86, 456
Messages in display 367
Switching off 87
Switching on 88
Warning lamp 358
ETD 69, 456
Safety guidelines 64
Exterior lamp switch 124
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position for 160

473 Index
Instrument cluster 24, 134, 457
Cleaning 351
Coolant temperature indicator 135
Illumination 134
Lamps in 354–359
Multifunction display 137
Outside temperature indicator 136
Selecting language 150
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 132
Activating automatic control 132
Deactivating automatic control 132
Delayed switch-off 157
Manual operation 133
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming 178
Interior storage compartments 272
Intermittent wipe 53
J
Jack 389
Jump starting 423K
Key, mechanical 397
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacing the batteries 403
Key-dependency memory
Settings 160
KEYLESS-GO* 457
Activating ignition with 36
Closing power
tilt/sliding sunroof* with 250, 253
Closing windows with 250, 253
Factory setting 101
Global locking 101
Global unlocking 101
Important notes 100
Locking the vehicle 103
Messages in display 381
Remote controls 99
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 33
Unlocking, trunk lid 104
Kickdown 171, 457
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 149
Kilopascal 339
Km/h or mph in speedometer 149L
Labels, identification 436
Lamp bulbs, exterior 404
Lamp sensor
Messages in display 383
Lamps, exterior
Front 404
Light sensor 383
Messages in display 382–385
Rear 405
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 354
Battery (SmartKey) 96, 102
Brakes 355
Center console 360
CHECK ENGINE 356
Coolant 357, 375
Engine diagnostics 356
ESP 358
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 66, 360
Fuel reserve 359
Instrument cluster 354–359

475 Index
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 383
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 404
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 404, 406
Lowering
Vehicle 418
Lubricants
Technical data 447M
Main dimensions 445
Maintenance 12, 344
Maintenance service 344
Basic service (Service A) 344
Calling up the
maintenance service indicator 345
Extended service (Service B) 344
Overdue 345
Types 344
When due 344
Maintenance service indicator 344
Calling up 345
Clearing 345
Resetting 346
Maintenance service system 344
Maintenance system 457
Malfunction
Vehicle status message memory 362
Manual headlamp mode 125Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 399
Interior lighting control 133
Locking the vehicle 398
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 401
Unlocking gear selector lever 400
Unlocking the driver’s door 397
Manual shift program 175
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 200
Maximum inflation pressure 339
Maximum load rating 339
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 339
Mechanical key 397
Memory function 121, 457
Recalling
positions from memory 122
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking positions 123
Storing key-dependent settings 122

477 Index
Parking brake 374
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 381
Steering gear oil level 387
Sunroof* 388
Symbol messages 373–388
Tele Aid 386
Telephone* 388
Text messages 364–372
Trunk 388
Washer fluid 388
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 138, 458
Buttons 138N
Navigation system
Operating 144
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 127
Normal occupant weight 339
Nubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG)
Cleaning 352
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 339
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 70
Fastening the seat belts 43
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 77, 360
Infant and child restraint systems 70
LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 73
Seat belts 43, 64OCS 73, 458
Self-test 78
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 312
Checking level 310
Consumption 309
Filler cap 312
Filler neck 312
Viscosity 456
Oil level
Checking 307
One-touch gearshifting 167
Canceling gear range limit 167
Downshifting 167
Upshifting 167

478 IndexOpening
Ashtray (Center console) 276
Ashtray (Rear seat) 277
Cup holder 275
Doors from the inside 105
Fuel filler flap 305
Fuel filler flap manually 399
Glove box 272
Hood 308
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251, 401
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
in an emergency 401
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 253
Side windows 248
Trunk 106
Trunk from the inside 107
Windows 247
Windows with SmartKey 249Operating
Audio system 207
CD player 144
COMAND* see
separate operating instructions
Navigation system 144
Radio 143
Radio transmitters 302
Telephone* 162, 207, 232
Vehicle outside the
USA and Canada 13
Operating safety
Audio system 207
Operator’s Manual 10
Ornamental moldings 349
Outside temperature indicator 136
Overdue maintenance service 345
Overhead control panel 29
Override switch
Activating 82
Deactivating 82
Overspeed range 458P
Paintwork 348
Panic alarm 83
Panic button on SmartKey 83
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 274
Parking 55, 297
Parking assist* see Parktronic system*
Parking brake 49, 55
Engaging 55
Message in display 374
Releasing 49
Parking lamps
Replacing bulbs 404, 405, 407, 409
Switching on 124
Parking position
Exterior rear
view mirrors 123, 160, 180
Parktronic system* 260, 458
Cleaning the sensors 350
Malfunction 263
Range of the sensors 260
Switching on/off 263
Warning indicators 262
Warning sounds 262, 263

479 Index
Parts service 434
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 302
Fuse box in 430
Interior lighting 132
Interior rear view mirror 41
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 274
Rear armrest 274
Storage bags, rear side
of the front seats 274
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 295
Phone book*
Loading 163
Quick search 164
Phone number*
Dialing 163
Redialing 164
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 352
Playing
CDs 228Poly-V-belt drive 458
Layout 437
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 122
Storing into memory 122
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 327
Power assistance 295
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Front seat head restraints 114
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251
Closing 251, 401
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Closing with SmartKey 253
Opening 251, 401
Opening with SmartKey 253
Stopping 252
Synchronizing 254Power train 458
Power washer 348
Power windows 247
Blocking of rear window operation 82
Side windows 247
Synchronizing 250
Practical hints
Collapsible tire
(CLK 55 AMG only) 394
Collapsible wheel chock 392
First aid kit 389
Fuses 429
Lamp in center console 360
Lamps in instrument cluster 354
Messages in the display 362
Minispare wheel
(except CLK 55 AMG) 393
Spare wheel bolts 396
Towing the vehicle 425
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 397
Vehicle jack 389, 391
Vehicle tool kit 389

483 Index
Speedometer display mode 149
Temperature (Interior) 187
Temperature (interior) 197
Temperature indicator 149
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in cruise control 259
Units
Speedometer 149
Temperature 149
Setting current speed 256
Setting the temperature 187
Settings
Convenience functions 158
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 101
Factory, SmartKey 96
Individual (SmartKey) 160
Lighting (control system) 154
Menus and submenus 139
Resetting all (control system) 146
Resetting in the submenu 147
Selective 96, 102
Settings menu
Functions in 146
Individual vehicle settings 146
Submenus 147Shift lock 459
Shifting
Gear selector lever 165
Gear selector lever positions 169
Into optimal gear range
(Automatic transmission) 167
Side impact air bags 66
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 404, 405, 409
Side windows
Automatic opening 248
Cleaning 351
Closing 247, 248, 249
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Closing with SmartKey 249
Opening 247, 248, 249
Opening fully 248
Opening with SmartKey 249
Stopping 249
Synchronizing power windows 250
Sidewall 339
Simultaneous wiping and washing
Windshield wipers 53
Single wipe 53Ski sack* 264
Removing 267
Unfolding and loading 264
Unloading and folding 266
SmartKey 94
Battery check lamp 96, 102
Checking the batteries 97, 103
Factory setting 96
Global locking 96
Global unlocking 96
Locking and unlocking 94
Loss of 98
Message in display 381
Opening and closing the power
tilt/sliding sunroof* with 253
Opening and closing
windows with 249
Positions in starter switch 34
Remote controls 94
Replacing the batteries 402
Restoring to factory setting 97, 102
Selective setting 96, 102
Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 56
Unlocking with 32