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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
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Introduction
10
Product Information
10
Operator's Manual
11
Service and Warranty Information
11
Mercedes-Benz Automobiles
12
Maintenance
13
Roadside Assistance
13
Change of Address or Ownership
13
Outside the USA or Canada
14
Where to Find It
15
Symbols
16
Operating Safety
17
Proper Use of the Vehicle
17
Problems with Your Vehicle
18
Reporting Safety Defects
19
Vehicle Data Recording
20
Information Regarding Electronic Recording Devices
20
At a Glance
22
Exterior View (Coupe)
23
Exterior View (Cabriolet)
25
Cockpit
27
Important Notice for California Instrument Cluster
29
Retail Buyers and Lessees of Multifunction Steering Wheel
31
Center Console
32
Upper Part
32
Lower Part
33
Overhead Control Panel
34
Operating Your Vehicle Door Control Panel
35
Getting Started
36
Unlocking
37
Unlocking with the Smartkey
37
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO
38
Starter Switch Positions
39
Adjusting
42
Seats
42
Steering Wheel
45
Mirrors
48
Driving
49
Fastening the Seat Belts
49
Starting the Engine
52
Parking Brake
54
Driving
55
Switching on Headlamps
56
Turn Signals
57
Windshield Wipers
57
Problems While Driving
59
Parking and Locking
60
Parking Brake
60
Switching off Headlamps
61
Turning off the Engine
61
Releasing Seat Belts
62
Locking
62
Safety and Security
64
Occupant Safety
65
Air Bags
66
Occupant Classification System
73
Seat Belts
78
Active Head Restraints
82
Roll Bars (Only CLK Cabriolet)
83
Children in the Vehicle
84
Blocking of Rear Side Window Operation
89
Panic Alarm
90
Activating
90
Deactivating
90
Driving Safety Systems
91
Abs
91
Bas
93
Esp
93
Anti-Theft Systems
98
Immobilizer
98
Anti-Theft Alarm System
98
Controls in Detail
100
Locking and Unlocking
101
Smartkey
101
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
104
Keyless-Go
109
Smartkey or Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
109
Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
110
Opening the Doors from the Inside
110
Opening the Trunk
111
Closing the Trunk
113
Trunk Emergency Release
118
Valet Locking
119
Automatic Central Locking
119
Locking and Unlocking from the Inside
120
Seats
121
Front Seat Active Head Restraints
121
Rear Seat Head Restraints (CLK Coupe)
121
Rear Seat Head Restraints (CLK Cabriolet)
124
Multicontour Seat
125
Seat Heating
126
Seat Ventilation
127
Memory Function
128
Storing Positions into Memory
129
Recalling Positions from Memory
129
Lighting
130
Exterior Lamp Switch
130
Combination Switch
134
Corner-Illuminating Front Fog Lamps* (with Bi-Xenon* Headlamps Only)
134
Hazard Warning Flasher
136
Interior Lighting
137
Door Entry Lamps
138
Trunk Lamp
138
Instrument Cluster
139
Adjusting Instrument Cluster Illumination
139
Coolant Temperature Indicator
140
Resetting Trip Odometer
140
Tachometer
141
Clock
141
Outside Temperature Indicator
141
Control System
142
Multifunction Display
142
Multifunction Steering Wheel
143
Menus
145
Standard Display Menu
148
AMG Menu
149
AUDIO Menu
152
Navi* Menu
154
Vehicle Status Message Memory Menu
155
Settings Menu
156
Trip Computer Menu
168
TEL* Menu
170
Automatic Transmission
173
Gear Selector Lever
173
Shifting Procedure
174
Gear Selector Lever Positions
175
Driving Tips
177
Gear Ranges
178
Automatic Shift Program
179
Gear Selector Lever One-Touch Gearshifting
180
Steering Wheel Gearshift Control One-Touch Gearshifting
181
Manual Shift Program CLK 63 AMG
183
Emergency Operation (Limp-Home Mode)
185
Good Visibility
186
Headlamp Cleaning System
186
Rear View Mirrors
186
Sun Visors
188
Rear Window Sunshade* (CLK Coupe: Canada Only)
189
Rear Window Defroster
190
Climate Control
191
Deactivating the Climate Control System
194
Operating the Climate Control System in Automatic Mode
194
Setting the Temperature
195
Adjusting Air Distribution
195
Adjusting Air Volume
196
Front Defroster
196
Air Recirculation Mode
197
Air Conditioning
199
Rear Passenger Compartment Adjustable Air Vents
200
Automatic Climate Control
201
Deactivating the Automatic Climate Control System
204
Operating the Automatic Climate
204
In Automatic Mode
204
Setting the Temperature
205
Adjusting Air Distribution
206
Adjusting Air Volume
207
Front Defroster
207
Maximum Cooling MAXCOOL
208
Air Recirculation Mode
208
Charcoal Filter
210
Air Conditioning
211
Residual Heat and Ventilation* (Canada Only)
212
Rear Passenger Compartment
213
Adjustable Air Vents
213
Audio System
214
Audio and Telephone*, Operation
214
Operating Safety
214
Sound System
214
Operating and Display Elements
215
Button and Soft Key Operation
217
Operation
217
Radio Operation
222
Satellite Radio
226
CD Mode
230
GSM Network Phones
237
TDMA or CDMA Network Phones
243
Emergency Calls "911
249
Power Windows
251
Opening and Closing the Windows
251
Opening and Closing the Windows 250 Synchronizing Power Windows
253
Summer Opening Feature
254
Convenience Closing Feature
255
Opening and Closing All Side Windows with the Soft Top Switch (CLK Cabriolet)
256
Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof* (Coupe)
257
Opening and Closing the Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
257
Synchronizing the Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
259
Soft Top (Cabriolet)
260
Opening and Closing the Soft Top
260
Opening and Closing the Soft Top with the Smartkey
264
Luggage Cover
265
Wind Screen
266
Driving Systems
268
Cruise Control
268
Parking Assist
268
Parktronic System (Parking Assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada All Models
272
Loading
276
Roof Rack (CLK Coupe Only)
276
Ski Bag* (Canada Only)
277
Split Rear Bench Seat (CLK Coupe Only)
282
Loading Instructions
284
Cargo Tie-Down Rings (CLK Coupe Only)
285
Useful Features
286
Storage Compartments
286
Center Armrest
288
Armrest in the Rear Passenger Compartment
288
Cup Holders
289
Ashtrays
290
Cigarette Lighter
291
Power Outlet in the Rear Passenger Compartment
292
Floormats
292
Telephone
293
Tele Aid
296
Garage Door Opener
302
Operation
308
The First 1000 Miles (1500 Km)
309
Driving Instructions
310
Drive Sensibly - Save Fuel
310
Drinking and Driving
310
Pedals
310
Power Assistance
311
Brakes
311
Driving off
313
Parking
313
Tires
314
Hydroplaning
315
Tire Traction
315
Tire Speed Rating
316
Winter Driving Instructions
317
Standing Water
318
Passenger Compartment
318
Driving Abroad
318
Control and Operation of Radio Transmitters
318
Catalytic Converter
319
Emission Control
319
Coolant Temperature
320
At the Gas Station
321
Refueling
321
Check Regularly and before a Long Trip
323
Engine Compartment
324
Hood
324
Engine Oil
326
Transmission Fluid Level
328
Coolant
329
Battery
330
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
331
Tires and Wheels
332
Important Guidelines
332
Tire Care and Maintenance
333
Direction of Rotation
335
Loading the Vehicle
335
Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
340
Checking Tire Inflation Pressure
342
Tires and Wheels
346
Moextended System
349
Tire Labeling
349
Load Identification
353
Tire Identification Number (TIN)
354
Maximum Tire Load
355
Maximum Tire Inflation Pressure
356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards (U.S. Vehicles)
357
Tire Ply Material
358
Tire and Loading Terminology
359
Rotating Tires
362
Winter Driving
363
Winter Tires
363
Block Heater (Canada Only)
364
Snow Chains
364
Maintenance
365
Indicator Message
365
Clearing the Maintenance Service Indicator Message
366
Maintenance Service Term Exceeded
366
Calling up the Maintenance Service Indicator Display
367
Resetting the Maintenance Service Indicator
367
Vehicle Care
368
Cleaning and Care of Vehicle
368
Practical Hints
378
What to Do if
379
Lamps in Instrument Cluster
379
Lamp in Center Console
391
Vehicle Status Messages in the Multifunction Display
393
Where will I Find
422
First Aid Kit
422
Storage Compartment Underneath the Trunk Floor
422
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG Only)
423
Vehicle Tool Kit
423
Minispare Wheel
426
Spare Wheel Bolts
427
Unlocking/Locking in an Emergency
428
Unlocking the Vehicle
428
Locking the Vehicle
429
Manually Unlocking the Gear Selector Lever
430
In an Emergency (Cabriolet)
431
Opening/Closing in an Emergency (Cabriolet)
431
Operating Roll Bars Manually
431
Soft Top Emergency Operation
433
Resetting Activated Head Restraints
441
Activated Head Restraints
441
Replacing Smartkey Batteries
442
Smartkey / Smartkey with KEYLESS-GO
443
Replacing Bulbs
444
Bulbs
445
Replacing Bulbs for Front Lamps
447
Replacing Bulbs for Rear Lamps
449
Replacing Wiper Blades
451
Removing and Installing Wiper Blades
451
Flat Tire
453
Preparing the Vehicle
453
Sealing Tires with TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG Only)
453
Mounting the Minispare Wheel
459
Moextended System
464
Battery
465
Disconnecting the Battery
466
Removing the Battery
466
Charging and Reinstalling the Battery
467
Reconnecting the Battery
467
Jump Starting
468
Towing the Vehicle
470
Installing Towing Eye Bolt
471
Fuses
473
Fuse Box in Passenger Compartment
473
Fuse Box in Engine Compartment
474
Fuse Box in Trunk
475
Technical Data
476
Parts Service
477
Warranty Coverage
478
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
478
Identification Labels
479
Layout of Poly-V-Belt Drive
481
Clk 350 / Clk 550
481
Clk 63 Amg
481
Engine
482
Rims and Tires
483
Same Size Tires
484
Mixed Size Tires
485
Minispare Wheel
487
Electrical System
488
Main Dimensions and Weights
489
Main Dimensions
489
Weights
489
Fuels, Coolants, Lubricants, Etc
490
Capacities
490
Engine Oils
492
Engine Oil Additives
492
Air Conditioning Refrigerant
492
Brake Fluid
492
Premium Unleaded Gasoline
493
Fuel Requirements
493
Gasoline Additives
494
Coolants
495
Windshield Washer System and Headlamp Cleaning System
497
Index
498
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Brand
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Model
2008 CLK-Class
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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