MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63AMG 2008 C209 Owner's Manual

Sommer\ Corporate\ Media AG
Operator’s Manual
CLK-Class
Order No. 6515 1326 13 Part No. 209 584 98 96 USA Edition A 2008CLK-Class
2095849896

CLK 350
CLK 550
CLK63AMG

Our company and staff congratulate you
on the purchase of your new
Mercedes-Benz.
Your selection of our product is a demon-
stration of your trust in our company
name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your
desire to own an automobile that will be as
easy as possible to operate and provide
years of service.
Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef-
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and also the safety of you and your passen-
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Please read this manual carefully, then
return it to your vehicle where it will be
handy for your reference.

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contained in this manual. They are de-
signed to acquaint you with the opera-
tion of your Mercedes-Benz.

Please pay attention to the warnings
and cautions contained in this manual.
They are designed to help improve the
safety of the vehicle operator and
occupants.
We extend our best wishes for many miles
of safe, pleasurable driving.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
A DaimlerChrysler Company

Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada ............ 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols ............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 19At a glance.......................................... 21
Exterior view (Coupe) ........................... 22
Exterior view (Cabriolet) ....................... 24
Cockpit ................................................. 26
Instrument cluster ................................ 28
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 30
Center console ..................................... 31
Upper part ...................................... 31
Lower part ...................................... 32
Overhead control panel ........................ 33
Door control panel................................ 34Getting started................................... 35
Unlocking ............................................. 36
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 36
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 37
Starter switch positions .................. 38
Adjusting .............................................. 41
Seats .............................................. 41
Steering wheel ................................ 44
Mirrors ............................................ 47
Driving .................................................. 48
Fastening the seat belts ................. 48
Starting the engine ......................... 51
Parking brake ................................. 53
Driving ............................................ 54
Switching on headlamps ................. 55
Turn signals .................................... 56
Windshield wipers ........................... 56
Problems while driving.................... 58
Parking and locking .............................. 59
Parking brake ................................. 59
Switching off headlamps................. 60
Turning off the engine ..................... 60
Releasing seat belts........................ 61
Locking ........................................... 61

Contents
Safety and Security........................... 63
Occupant safety................................... 64
Air bags .......................................... 65
Occupant Classification System ..... 72
Seat belts ....................................... 77
Active head restraints .................... 81
Roll bars (only CLK cabriolet) ......... 82
Children in the vehicle .................... 83
Blocking of rear
side window operation ................... 88
Panic alarm .......................................... 89
Activating ....................................... 89
Deactivating ................................... 89
Driving safety systems ......................... 90
ABS ................................................ 90
BAS ................................................ 92
ESP
®............................................... 92
Anti-theft systems................................ 97
Immobilizer..................................... 97
Anti-theft alarm system .................. 97
Controls in detail............................... 99
Locking and unlocking ....................... 100
SmartKey ..................................... 100
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 103
Checking the batteries in the
SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* .............................. 108
Loss of the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ...... 109
Opening the doors from the inside 109
Opening the trunk ........................ 110
Closing the trunk.......................... 112
Trunk emergency release ............. 117
Valet locking ................................ 118
Automatic central locking ............ 118
Locking and unlocking
from the inside ............................. 119
Seats ................................................. 120
Front seat active head restraints . 120
Rear seat head restraints
(CLK coupe) ................................. 120
Rear seat head restraints
(CLK cabriolet) ............................. 123
Multicontour seat* ....................... 124
Seat heating* ............................... 125Seat ventilation* .......................... 126
Memory function ............................... 127
Storing positions into memory ..... 128
Recalling positions from memory . 128
Lighting ............................................. 129
Exterior lamp switch .................... 129
Combination switch ..................... 133
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamps* (With Bi-Xenon*
headlamps only)........................... 133
Hazard warning flasher ................ 135
Interior lighting ............................ 136
Door entry lamps ......................... 137
Trunk lamp ................................... 137
Instrument cluster ............................. 138
Adjusting instrument cluster
illumination .................................. 138
Coolant temperature indicator ..... 139
Resetting trip odometer ............... 139
Tachometer .................................. 140
Clock............................................ 140
Outside temperature indicator ..... 140
Control system .................................. 141
Multifunction display.................... 141
Multifunction steering wheel........ 142
Menus .......................................... 144

Contents
Standard display menu ................ 147
AMG menu ................................... 148
AUDIO menu ................................ 151
Navi* menu .................................. 153
Vehicle status
message memory menu ............... 154
Settings menu .............................. 155
Trip computer menu..................... 167
TEL* menu ................................... 169
Automatic transmission ..................... 172
Gear selector lever ....................... 172
Shifting procedure ....................... 173
Gear selector lever positions ....... 174
Driving tips ................................... 176
Gear ranges ................................. 177
Automatic shift program .............. 178
Gear selector lever
one-touch gearshifting ................. 179
Steering wheel gearshift
control one-touch gearshifting* ... 180
Manual shift program
CLK 63 AMG ................................ 182
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) ...................... 184Good visibility ..................................... 185
Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 185
Rear view mirrors.......................... 185
Sun visors ..................................... 187
Rear window sunshade*
(CLK coupe: Canada only) ............. 188
Rear window defroster .................. 189
Climate control ................................... 190
Deactivating the climate control
system .......................................... 193
Operating the climate control
system in automatic mode............ 193
Setting the temperature................ 194
Adjusting air distribution............... 194
Adjusting air volume ..................... 195
Front defroster.............................. 195
Air recirculation mode .................. 196
Air conditioning............................. 198
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents....................... 199
Automatic climate control .................. 200
Deactivating the automatic
climate control system ................. 203
Operating the automatic climate
control system
in automatic mode ........................ 203Setting the temperature ............... 204
Adjusting air distribution .............. 205
Adjusting air volume ..................... 206
Front defroster ............................. 206
Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 207
Air recirculation mode .................. 207
Charcoal filter ............................... 209
Air conditioning ............................ 210
Residual heat and ventilation*
(Canada only)................................ 211
Rear passenger compartment
adjustable air vents ...................... 212
Audio system...................................... 213
Audio and telephone*, operation .. 213
Operating safety ........................... 213
Sound system* ............................. 213
Operating and display elements ... 214
Button and soft key operation ...... 216
Operation...................................... 216
Radio operation ............................ 221
Satellite radio* ............................. 225
CD mode....................................... 229
GSM network phones ................... 236
TDMA or CDMA network phones .. 242
Emergency calls “911” ................. 248

Contents
Power windows .................................. 250
Opening and closing the windows 250
Synchronizing power windows ..... 252
Summer opening feature .............. 253
Convenience closing feature ........ 254
Opening and closing all side
windows with the soft top switch
(CLK cabriolet) ............................. 255
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* (Coupe)... 256
Opening and closing
the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 256
Synchronizing
the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 258
Soft top (Cabriolet) ............................ 259
Opening and closing the soft top . 259
Opening and closing the soft top
with the SmartKey ........................ 263
Luggage cover .............................. 264
Wind screen ................................. 265
Driving systems ................................. 267
Cruise control............................... 267
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)*,
CLK 63 AMG (USA),
Canada all models ........................ 271Loading .............................................. 275
Roof rack (CLK coupe only) .......... 275
Ski bag* (Canada only) ................ 276
Split rear bench seat
(CLK coupe only) .......................... 281
Loading instructions..................... 283
Cargo tie-down rings
(CLK coupe only) .......................... 284
Useful features .................................. 285
Storage compartments ................ 285
Center armrest ............................. 287
Armrest in the
rear passenger compartment ....... 287
Cup holders.................................. 288
Ashtrays ....................................... 289
Cigarette lighter ........................... 290
Power outlet in the
rear passenger compartment ....... 291
Floormats* ................................... 291
Telephone* .................................. 292
Tele Aid ........................................ 295
Garage door opener* ................... 301
Operation......................................... 307
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) ........ 308
Driving instructions ........................... 309
Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 309
Drinking and driving ..................... 309
Pedals .......................................... 309
Power assistance ......................... 310
Brakes.......................................... 310
Driving off .................................... 312
Parking......................................... 312
Tires ............................................. 313
Hydroplaning................................ 314
Tire traction ................................. 314
Tire speed rating .......................... 315
Winter driving instructions ........... 316
Standing water............................. 317
Passenger compartment .............. 317
Driving abroad ............................. 317
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 317
Catalytic converter....................... 318
Emission control .......................... 318
Coolant temperature.................... 319

Contents
At the gas station .............................. 320
Refueling ...................................... 320
Check regularly
and before a long trip................... 322
Engine compartment ......................... 323
Hood ............................................ 323
Engine oil ..................................... 325
Transmission fluid level ................ 327
Coolant ........................................ 328
Battery ......................................... 329
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 330
Tires and wheels ................................ 331
Important guidelines .................... 331
Tire care and maintenance........... 332
Direction of rotation ..................... 334
Loading the vehicle ...................... 334
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 339
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 341
MOExtended system* .................. 348
Tire labeling.................................. 348
Load identification ....................... 352
DOT,
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 353
Maximum tire load ....................... 354Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 355
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............. 356
Tire ply material ............................ 357
Tire and loading terminology......... 358
Rotating tires ................................ 361
Winter driving ..................................... 362
Winter tires ................................... 362
Block heater (Canada only) ........... 363
Snow chains.................................. 363
Maintenance....................................... 364
Maintenance service
indicator message......................... 364
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator message ............ 365
Maintenance
service term exceeded.................. 365
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 366
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 366
Vehicle care........................................ 367
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 367
Practical hints.................................. 377
What to do if …? ................................. 378
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 378
Lamp in center console ................ 390
Vehicle status messages
in the multifunction display .......... 392
Where will I find...? ............................. 421
First aid kit.................................... 421
Storage compartment
underneath the trunk floor............ 421
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)........... 422
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 422
Minispare wheel............................ 425
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 426
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 427
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 427
Locking the vehicle ....................... 428
Manually unlocking
the gear selector lever .................. 429
Opening/closing
in an emergency (Cabriolet) ............... 430
Operating roll bars manually ......... 430
Soft top emergency operation ...... 432

Contents
Resetting activated head restraints ... 440
Resetting
activated head restraints.............. 440
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 441
SmartKey / SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* ....................... 442
Replacing bulbs ................................. 443
Bulbs ............................................ 444
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 446
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 448
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 450
Removing and installing
wiper blades ................................. 450
Flat tire .............................................. 452
Preparing the vehicle.................... 452
Sealing tires with TIREFIT
(CLK 63 AMG only) ....................... 452
Mounting the Minispare wheel ..... 458
MOExtended system*................... 463
Battery ............................................... 464
Disconnecting the battery ............ 465
Removing the battery ................... 465
Charging and
reinstalling the battery ................. 466
Reconnecting the battery ............. 466
Jump starting ..................................... 467Towing the vehicle ............................. 469
Towing the vehicle ....................... 469
Installing towing eye bolt ............. 470
Fuses ................................................. 472
Fuse box
in passenger compartment .......... 472
Fuse box
in engine compartment ................ 473
Fuse box
in trunk ........................................ 474
Technical data................................. 475
Parts service ...................................... 476
Warranty coverage............................. 477
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 477
Identification labels ........................... 478
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 480
CLK 350 / CLK 550 ..................... 480
CLK 63 AMG ................................ 480
Engine................................................ 481
Rims and tires.................................... 482
Same size tires ............................. 483
Mixed size tires ............................ 484
Minispare wheel ........................... 486Electrical system ............................... 487
Main dimensions and weights ........... 488
Main dimensions .......................... 488
Weights ........................................ 488
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 489
Capacities .................................... 489
Engine oils ................................... 491
Engine oil additives ...................... 491
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 491
Brake fluid.................................... 491
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 492
Fuel requirements ........................ 492
Gasoline additives ........................ 493
Coolants ...................................... 494
Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system* .. 496
Index................................................. 497

9
Product information

Introduction
Product information
Please observe the following in your own
best interest:
We recommend using Genuine
Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as conversion
parts and accessories explicitly approved
by us for your vehicle model.
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Please do not use them.Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts as well as
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