Mercedes-Benz Cls 500 User manual

CLK 320

CLK 500

CLK55AMG

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 de-

sire to own an automobile that will be as

easy as possible to operate and provide

years of service.

Your Mercedes-Benz represents the ef-

forts of many skilled engineers and crafts-

men. To help assure your driving pleasure,

and also the safety of you and your passen-

gers, we ask you to make a small invest-

ment of time:

앫Please read this manual carefully, then

return it to your vehicle where it will be

handy for your reference.

앫Please follow the recommendations

contained in this manual. They are de-

signed to acquaint you with the opera-

tion of your Mercedes-Benz.

앫Please pay attention to the warnings

and cautions contained in this manual.

They are designed to help improve the

safety of the vehicle operator and oc-

cupants.

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

At a glance .......................................... 19

Cockpit................................................. 20

Instrument cluster ................................ 22

Multifunction steering wheel ................ 24

Center console ..................................... 25

Upper part ...................................... 25

Lower part ...................................... 26

Overhead control panel ........................ 27

Door control panel................................ 28

Getting started................................... 29

Unlocking ............................................. 30

Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 30

Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 32

Adjusting .............................................. 34

Seats .............................................. 34

Steering wheel................................ 37

Mirrors............................................ 38

Driving.................................................. 40

Fastening the seat belts ................. 40

Starting the engine ......................... 43

Switching on headlamps................. 47

Turn signals and high beam ............ 48

Windshield wipers........................... 48

Problems while driving.................... 51

Parking and locking.............................. 52

Parking brake ................................. 53

Switching off headlamps................. 54

Turning off the engine..................... 54

Contents

Safety and Security........................... 57

Occupant safety................................... 58

Airbags ........................................... 59

Seat belts ....................................... 64

Roll bars ......................................... 68

Children in the vehicle.................... 69

Blocking of rear side

window operation........................... 74

Panic alarm .......................................... 75

Activating ....................................... 75

Deactivating ................................... 75

Driving safety systems......................... 76

ABS ................................................ 77

BAS ................................................ 78

ESP................................................. 79

Anti-theft systems................................ 82

Immobilizer..................................... 82

Anti-theft alarm system .................. 83

Tow-away alarm ............................. 84

Controls in detail............................... 87

Locking and unlocking ......................... 88

SmartKeys...................................... 88

SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ........ 91

Opening the doors

from the inside............................... 97

Opening the trunk .......................... 98

Closing the trunk.......................... 100

Trunk lid

opening/closing system* ............ 100

Trunk lid emergency release ........ 105

Separately locking the trunk ........ 106

Separately unlocking the trunk .... 107

Automatic central locking ............ 107

Locking and unlocking

from the inside............................. 108

Seats ................................................. 109

Easy-entry/exit feature ................ 109

Removing and installing

front seat head restraints............. 110

Rear seats head restraints ........... 111

Multicontour seat*....................... 112

Seat ventilation* .......................... 113

Seat heating*............................... 114

Memory function ............................... 116

Storing positions into memory ..... 117

Recalling positions from memory. 117

Storing exterior rear view

mirror parking position ................ 118

Lighting ............................................. 119

Exterior lamp switch .................... 119

Combination switch ..................... 123

Hazard warning flasher ................ 123

Interior lighting ............................ 124

Door entry lamps ......................... 125

Instrument cluster ............................. 126

Instrument cluster illumination .... 126

Coolant temperature indicator..... 127

Trip odometer .............................. 127

Tachometer.................................. 127

Outside temperature indicator ..... 128

Contents

Control system .................................. 129

Multifunction display.................... 129

Multifunction steering wheel........ 130

Menus .......................................... 132

Standard display menu ................ 134

AUDIO menu ................................ 134

NAV menu.................................... 137

Distronic* menu........................... 137

Malfunction memory menu .......... 138

Settings menu.............................. 139

Trip computer menu..................... 152

TEL menu* ................................... 154

Automatic transmission..................... 157

One-touch gearshifting................. 158

Gear ranges ................................. 159

Gear selector lever position ......... 160

Steering wheel gearshift control

(Speedshift) CLK 55 AMG ............ 161

Program mode selector switch..... 163

Accelerator position..................... 163

Manual shift program

CLK 55 AMG ................................ 164

Emergency operation

(Limp Home Mode) ...................... 166

Good visibility ..................................... 167

Windshield wipers......................... 167

Headlamp cleaning system* ......... 167

Rear view mirror ........................... 168

Sun visors ..................................... 170

Rear window defroster.................. 171

Automatic climate control .................. 172

Setting the temperature................ 175

Adjusting air distribution............... 176

Adjusting air volume ..................... 177

Maximum cooling MAXCOOL ........ 177

Defrosting ..................................... 177

Air recirculation mode .................. 178

Charcoal filter ............................... 179

Deactivating the

climate control system ................. 180

Air conditioning............................. 181

Residual heat and ventilation*...... 181

Rear passenger compartment

adjustable air vents....................... 182

Audio system...................................... 183

Audio and telephone, operation.... 183

Operating safety ........................... 183

Sound system ............................... 183

Operating and display elements ... 184

Button and soft key operation ...... 186

Operation...................................... 186

Radio operation ............................ 189

Satellite radio (SAT)* (USA only)... 192

Cassette operation ....................... 196

CD changer* operation................. 199

Telephone* operation ................... 203

Power windows .................................. 210

Opening and

closing the windows ..................... 210

Synchronizing power windows...... 214

Soft top .............................................. 215

Opening and closing the soft top .. 215

Driving systems.................................. 226

Cruise control ............................... 226

Distronic* ..................................... 229

Parktronic (Parking assist)*.......... 241

Contents

Loading .............................................. 245

Ski sack*...................................... 245

Loading instructions..................... 249

Useful features .................................. 250

Interior storage spaces ................ 250

Ashtrays ....................................... 253

Cigarette lighter ........................... 254

Floormats* ................................... 255

Telephone*................................... 256

Tele Aid* ...................................... 257

Garage door opener ..................... 265

Operation ......................................... 271

The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 272

Driving instructions............................ 273

Drive sensibly – save fuel............. 273

Drinking and driving ..................... 273

Pedals .......................................... 273

Power assistance ......................... 273

Brakes .......................................... 274

Driving off .................................... 275

Parking......................................... 275

Tires ............................................. 276

Hydroplaning................................ 277

Tire traction.................................. 277

Tire speed rating .......................... 278

Winter driving instructions ........... 279

Standing water............................. 280

Passenger compartment .............. 280

Driving abroad.............................. 280

Control and operation

of radio transmitters .................... 281

Catalytic converter....................... 281

Emission control .......................... 282

Coolant temperature .................... 283

At the gas station .............................. 284

Refueling...................................... 284

Check regularly and

before a long trip ......................... 286

Engine compartment ......................... 287

Hood ............................................ 287

Engine oil ..................................... 288

Transmission fluid level................ 291

Coolant ........................................ 292

Battery ......................................... 294

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system*......... 295

Tires and wheels................................ 296

Important guidelines .................... 297

Life of tires................................... 297

Direction of rotation..................... 297

Checking tire inflation pressure ... 298

Rotating wheels ........................... 299

Winter driving .................................... 300

Winter tires .................................. 300

Block heater*............................... 301

Snow chains................................. 301

Contents

Maintenance...................................... 302

Clearing the service indicator ...... 302

Service term exceeded ................ 302

Calling up the service indicator.... 303

Resetting the service indicator..... 303

Vehicle care....................................... 304

Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 304

Practical hints .................................. 311

What to do if …? ................................. 312

Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 312

Lamp in center console................. 319

Messages in the display................ 320

Where will I find...? ............................. 343

First aid kit.................................... 343

Vehicle tool kit.............................. 343

Minispare wheel............................ 346

Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 348

Unlocking the vehicle.................... 348

Locking the vehicle ....................... 349

Changing batteries in

the SmartKey/ SmartKey

with KEYLESS-GO* ....................... 350

Fuel filler flap ................................ 352

Manually unlocking

the gear selector lever .................. 352

Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 353

Operating roll bars manually ......... 353

Soft top emergency operation ...... 355

Replacing bulbs .................................. 372

Bulbs............................................. 372

Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 374

Side marker lamp bulb.................. 377

Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 378

Replacing wiper blades ...................... 379

Removing wiper blades................. 379

Installing wiper blades .................. 379

Flat tire............................................... 380

Preparing the vehicle .................... 380

Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 380

Battery ............................................... 385

Disconnecting the battery ............ 386

Removing the battery ................... 386

Charging and reinstalling battery.. 386

Reconnecting the battery ............. 387

Jump starting...................................... 388

Towing the vehicle.............................. 390

Towing the vehicle ........................ 390

Installing towing eye bolt.............. 392

Fuses.................................................. 394

Fuse box in

passenger compartment............... 394

Fuse box in engine compartment . 395

Auxiliary fuse box in trunk ............ 396

Contents

Technical data.................................. 397

Spare parts service ............................ 398

Warranty coverage............................. 399

Loss of Service and Warranty

Information Booklet...................... 399

Identification labels............................ 400

Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 401

CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. 401

Engine................................................ 402

Rims and tires.................................... 403

Same size tires............................. 404

Mixed size tires ............................ 405

Minispare wheel ........................... 406

Electrical system................................ 407

Main dimensions................................ 408

Weights.............................................. 409

Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 410

Capacities .................................... 410

Engine oils.................................... 412

Engine oil additives ...................... 412

Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 412

Brake fluid.................................... 412

Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 413

Fuel requirements ........................ 413

Gasoline additives ........................ 413

Coolants....................................... 414

Windshield washer system and

headlamp cleaning system*......... 416

Consumer information ....................... 417

Uniform tire quality grading ......... 417

Technical terms............................... 419

Index................................................. 427

9

Product information

왔

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.

We have tested these parts to determine

their reliability, safety and special suitabili-

ty for Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

We are unable to make an assessment for

other products and therefore cannot be

held responsible for them, even if in indi-

vidual cases an official approval or authori-

zation by governmental or other agencies

should exist. Use of such parts and acces-

sories could adversely affect the safety,

performance or reliability of your vehicle.

Please do not use them.

Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as

conversion parts and accessories ap-

proved by us are available at your autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will

receive comprehensive information, also

on permissible technical modifications,

and where proper installation will be per-

formed.

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

왔Operator’s Manual

This Operator’s Manual contains a great

deal of useful information. We urge you to

read it carefully and familiarize yourself

with the vehicle before driving.

For your own safety and longer service life

of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in-

structions and warnings contained in this

manual. Ignoring them could result in dam-

age to the vehicle or personal injury to you

or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail-

ure to follow instructions is not covered by

the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

Your vehicle may have some or all of the

equipment described in this manual.

Therefore, you may find explanations for

optional equipment not installed in your

vehicle. If you have any questions about

the operation of any equipment, your au-

thorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be

glad to demonstrate the proper proce-

dures.

We continuously strive to improve our

product, and ask for your understanding

that we reserve the right to make changes

in design and equipment. Therefore, infor-

mation, illustrations and descriptions in

this Operator’s Manual might differ from

your vehicle.

Optional equipment is also described in

this manual, including operating instruc-

tions wherever necessary. Since they are

special-order items, the descriptions and

illustrations herein may vary slightly from

the actual equipment of your vehicle.

If there are any equipment details that are

not shown or described in this Operator’s

Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz

Center will be glad to inform you of correct

care and operating procedures.

The Operator’s Manual and Service Book-

let are important documents and should be

kept with the vehicle.

Service and warranty information

The Service and Warranty Information

Booklet contains detailed information

about the warranties covering your

Mercedes-Benz, including:

앫New Car Limited Warranty,

앫Emission System Warranty,

앫Emission Performance Warranty,

앫California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont Emission Control System

Warranty

(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and

Vermont only),

앫State Warranty Enforcement Laws

(Lemon Laws).

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Important notice for California retail

buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz

automobiles

Under California law you may be entitled to

a replacement of your vehicle or a refund

of the purchase price or lease price, if

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and/or its au-

thorized repair or service facilities fail to fix

one or more substantial defects or mal-

functions in the vehicle that are covered by

its express warranty after a reasonable

number of repair attempts. During the pe-

riod of 18 months from original delivery of

the vehicle or the accumulation of

18000 miles (approx. 29 000 km) on the

odometer of the vehicle, whichever occurs

first, a reasonable number of repair at-

tempts is presumed for a retail buyer or

lessee if one or more of the following oc-

curs:

(1) the same substantial defect or mal-

function results in a condition that is

likely to cause death or serious bodily

injury if the vehicle is driven, that de-

fect or malfunction has been subject to

repair two or more times, and you have

directly notified Mercedes-Benz USA,

LLC in writing of the need for its repair,

(2) the same substantial defect or mal-

function of a less serious nature than

category (1) has been subject to repair

four or more times and you have direct-

ly notified us in writing of the need for

its repair, or

(3) the vehicle is out of service by reason

of repair of the same or different sub-

stantial defects or malfunctions for a

cumulative total of more than

30 calender days. Written notification

should be sent to us, not a dealer, at

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Customer

Assistance Center, One Mercedes

Drive, Montvale, NJ 07645-0350.

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Introduction

Operator’s Manual

Maintenance

The Service Booklet describes all the nec-

essary maintenance work which should be

performed at regular intervals.

Always have the Service Booklet with you

when you take the vehicle to your autho-

rized Mercedes-Benz Center for service.

The service advisor will record each ser-

vice in the booklet for you.

Roadside Assistance

The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance

Program provides factory trained technical

help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to

the toll-free Roadside Assistance number

1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)

1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)

will be answered by Mercedes-Benz Cus-

tomer Assistance Representatives

24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

For additional information refer to the

Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Pro-

gram Brochure in your glove box.

Change of address or ownership

If you change your address, be sure to

send in the “Change of Address Notice”

found in the Service and Warranty Informa-

tion Booklet, or simply call the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance

Center (in the USA) at

1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Ser-

vice (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It is in

your own interest that we can contact you

should the need arise.

If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all

literature with the vehicle to make it avail-

able to the next operator.

If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to

send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used

Car” found in the Service and Warranty In-

formation Booklet, or call the

Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Cen-

ter (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,

or Customer Service (in Canada) at

1-800-387-0100.

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Operator’s Manual

Operating your vehicle outside the USA

or Canada

If you plan to operate your vehicle in for-

eign countries, please be aware that:

앫service facilities or replacement parts

may not be readily available,

앫unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat-

alytic converters may not be available;

the use of leaded fuels will damage the

catalysts,

앫gasoline may have a considerably low-

er octane rating, and improper fuel can

cause engine damage.

Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail-

able for delivery in Europe under our Euro-

pean Delivery Program. For details, consult

your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or

write to:

In the USA:

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

European Delivery Department

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

European Delivery Department

849 Eglinton Avenue East

Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5

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Introduction

Where to find it

왔Where to find it

This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-

vide comprehensive support information

for you, the vehicle operator. Each section

has its own reference color so you can find

information quickly.

At a glance

Here you will find an overview of all the

controls that can be operated from the

driver’s seat.

Getting started

Here you will find all the information you

need for your first drive. You should read

this section first if this is your first

Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent-

ing or borrowing this vehicle.

Safety and Security

Here you will find d escriptions of the s afety

features in your vehicle.

Controls in detail

Here you will find detailed information

about the equipment installed in your vehi-

cle. This section expands on the “Getting

started” section and also describes techni-

cal innovations. If you are already familiar

with the basic functions of your vehicle,

this section will be of particular interest to

you.

Operation

Here you will find all the information you

need for the proper operation of your vehi-

cle.

Practical hints

This section provides fast assistance for

dealing with problems you may encounter.

Technical data

All important technical data for your vehi-

cle can be found in this section.

Indexes

The glossary provides explanations of the

most important technical terms.

The table of contents and the index are de-

signed to help you find information quickly

and easily.

The following publications are part of your

vehicle documentation:

앫this Operator’s Manual

앫the Service Booklet

Separate operating instructions will be

provided as required depending on the

equipment options installed in your vehi-

cle.

15

Introduction

Symbols

왔Symbols

The following symbols are found in this

Operator’s Manual:

* Optional equipment is identified

with an asterisk. Since standard

equipment varies between models,

the descriptions and illustrations in

this manual may differ slightly from

the actual equipment of your

vehicle.

왘This symbol points to instructions for

you to follow.

왘A number of these symbols appearing

in succession indicates a multiple-step

procedure.

컄 Page This symbol tells you where to

look for further information on a

topic.

컄컄 This continuation symbol marks

an interrupted procedure which

will be continued on the next

page.

-> In the glossary of technical

terms, this symbol is used to in-

dicate cross-reference to term

definitions.

Display

Words appearing in the multi-

function display are printed in

the type shown here.

Warning! G

Warning notices draw your attention to haz-

ards that may endanger your health or life,

or the health or life of others.

!

Highlights hazards that may result in

damage to your vehicle.

i

Helpful hints or further information you

may find useful.

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Introduction

Operating safety

왔Operating safety

Proper use of the vehicle

Proper use of the vehicle requires that you

are familiar with the following information

and rules:

앫the safety precautions in this manual

앫the “Technical data” section in this

manual

앫traffic rules and regulations

앫motor vehicle laws and safety stan-

dards

Warning! G

Work improperly carried out on electronic

components and associated software could

cause them to cease functioning. Because

the vehicle’s electronic components are in-

terconnected, any modifications made may

produce an undesired effect on other sys-

tems. Electronic malfunctions could seri-

ously impair the operating safety of your

vehicle.

See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

for repairs or modifications to electronic

components.

Other improper work or modifications on the

vehicle could also have a negative impact on

the operating safety of the vehicle.

Some safety systems only function while the

engine is running. You should therefore nev-

er turn off the engine while driving.

Warning! G

Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody

or tires/wheels, for example when running

over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,

may cause serious damage and impair the

operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a

sudden significant vibration or ride distur-

bance, or you suspect that damage to your

vehicle has occurred, you should turn on

your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow

down, and drive with caution to an area

which is a safe distance from the road.

Inspect the vehicle underbody and

tires /wheels for possible damage. If the ve-

hicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the

nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center

or other qualified maintenance or repair fa-

cility for further inspection or repairs.

Warning! G

Various warning labels are attached to your

vehicle. These warning labels are intended

to make you and others aware of various

risks. You should not remove any of these

warning labels unless explicitly instructed to

do so by information on the label itself. Re-

moval of any of these labels may cause you

and others to be unaware of certain risks

which may result in an accident and/or per-

sonal injury.

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Introduction

Problems with your vehicle

왔Problems with your vehicle

If you should experience a problem with your vehicle, particularly one that you believe may affect its safe operation, we urge you to

immediately contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the problem diagnosed and corrected if required. If the matter is

not handled to your satisfaction, please discuss the problem with the Mercedes-Benz Center management, or if necessary contact us

at one of the following addresses:

In the USA:

Customer Assistance Center

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

One Mercedes Drive

Montvale, NJ 07645-0350

In Canada:

Customer Relations Department

Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.

849 Eglinton Avenue East

Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2L5

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Reporting safety defects

왔Reporting safety defects

For the USA only:

The following text is published as required of manufacturers under Title 49, Code of U.S. Federal Regulations, Part 575 pursuant to the

“National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966”.

Reporting safety defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform

the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it

may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer,

or Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or

write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor ve-

hicle safety from the Hotline.

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At a glance

Cockpit

Instrument cluster

Multifunction steering wheel

Center console

Overhead control panel

Door control panel

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At a glance

Cockpit

왔Cockpit

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