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Operator’s Manual
CLK-Class Coupe
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Order No. 6515 1303 13 Part No. 209 584 99 83 USA Edition B 2006
Operator’s Manual CLK-Class Coupe                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                    
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                        CLK 350 CLK 500                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
                    
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                        Our company and staff congratulate you  Please read this manual carefully, then  on the purchase of your new return it to your vehicle where it will be  Mercedes-Benz. handy for your reference. Your selection of our product is a demon-  Please follow the recommendations  stration of your trust in our company contained in this manual. They are de- name. Furthermore, it exemplifies your signed to acquaint you with the opera- desire to own an automobile that will be as tion of your Mercedes-Benz.
                    
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                        Contents Introduction.......................................... 9 At a glance .......................................... 21 Getting started................................... 31 Product information................................ 9 Cockpit................................................. 22 Unlocking ............................................. 32 Operator’s Manual............................... 10 Instrument cluster................................ 24 Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32 Se
                    
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                        Contents Lighting ............................................. 131 Safety and Security ........................... 61 Controls in detail............................... 97 Exterior lamp switch .................... 131 Occupant safety................................... 62 Locking and unlocking......................... 98 Combination switch ..................... 135 Air bags .......................................... 63 SmartKey ....................................... 98 Corner-illuminating front 
                    
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                        Contents Settings menu.............................. 152 Operating the climate control Rear passenger compartment  Trip computer menu..................... 165 system in automatic mode............ 189 adjustable air vents ...................... 208 TEL menu* ................................... 167 Setting the temperature................ 190 Audio system...................................... 209 Automatic transmission..................... 170 Adjusting air distribution............... 190 Audio and
                    
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                        Contents Driving systems ................................. 254 At the gas station .............................. 305 Operation ......................................... 293 Cruise control............................... 254 Refueling...................................... 305 The first 1000 miles (1500 km)......... 294 Parktronic system Check regularly  Driving instructions............................ 295 (Parking assist)*, Canada only ..... 258 and before a long trip................... 307 Drive 
                    
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                        Contents Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 339 Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 409 Practical hints .................................. 359 Uniform Tire Quality Grading SmartKey...................................... 410 What to do if …? ................................. 360 Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 340 SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*....... 411 Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 360 Tire ply material ........................... 341 Replacing bulbs............................
                    
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                        Contents Towing the vehicle ............................. 432 Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.......... 452 Technical data ................................. 439 Towing the vehicle........................ 432 Capacities.................................... 452 Parts service...................................... 440 Installing towing eye bolt.............. 434 Engine oils ................................... 454 Warranty coverage............................. 441 Fuses ..............................
                    
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                        Introduction Product information  Product information Please observe the following in your own We are unable to make an assessment for Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts as well as  best interest: other products and therefore cannot be conversion parts and accessories  held responsible for them, even if in indi- approved by us are available at your  We recommend using Genuine  vidual cases an official approval or authori- authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where  Mercedes-Benz parts as well as conversion
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual This Operator’s Manual contains a great We continuously strive to improve our Service and warranty information deal of useful information. We urge you to product, and ask for your understanding  The Service and Warranty Information  read it carefully and familiarize yourself that we reserve the right to make changes  Booklet contains detailed information  with the vehicle before driving. in design and equipment. Therefore, infor- about the warranties covering your 
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Important notice for California retail (1) the same substantial defect or mal- (3) the vehicle is out of service by reason  buyers and lessees of Mercedes-Benz function results in a condition that is of repair of the same or different sub- automobiles likely to cause death or serious bodily stantial defects or malfunctions for a  injury if the vehicle is driven, that de- cumulative total of more than  Under California law you may be entitled to  fect or malfunction
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Maintenance Roadside Assistance Change of address or ownership The Maintenance Booklet describes all the The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance If you change your address, be sure to  necessary maintenance work which should Program provides factory trained technical send in the “Change of Address Notice”  be performed at regular intervals. help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to found in the Service and Warranty  the toll-free Roadside Assistance number Informati
                    
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                        Introduction Operator’s Manual Operating your vehicle outside the USA Certain Mercedes-Benz models are avail- or Canada able for delivery in Europe under our Euro- pean Delivery Program. For details, consult  If you plan to operate your vehicle in for- an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or  eign countries, please be aware that: write to:  service facilities or replacement parts  In the USA: may not be readily available, Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC  unleaded gasoline for vehicles with cat- European 
                    
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                        Introduction Where to find it This Operator’s Manual is designed to pro- Controls in detail Technical data vide comprehensive support information  for you, the vehicle operator. Each section  Here you will find detailed information All important technical data for your vehi- has its own reference color. about the equipment installed in your vehi- cle can be found in this section. cle. This section expands on the “Getting  started” section and also describes techni- At a glance Indexes cal innova
                    
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                        Introduction Symbols  Symbols Trademarks: The following symbols are found in this  This symbol points to instructions for  Operator’s Manual: you to follow.  ®  ESP is a registered trademark of  DaimlerChrysler. * Optional equipment is identified  A number of these symbols appearing  with an asterisk. Since standard in succession indicates a multiple-step  ®  HomeLink is a registered trademark  equipment varies between models, procedure. of Prince, a Johnson Controls  the descriptions and i
                    
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                        Introduction Operating safety Proper use of the vehicle Warning! G Warning! G Proper use of the vehicle requires that you  Work improperly carried out on electronic Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody  are familiar with the following information  components and associated software could or tires/wheels, for example when running  and rules: cause them to cease functioning. Because over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,   the safety precautions in this manual the vehicle’s electronic c
                    
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                        Introduction Problems with your vehicle  Problems 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 an 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: 
                    
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                        Introduction Reporting 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 Merced
                    
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                        Introduction Vehicle data recording  Vehicle data recording Information regarding electronic  recording devices  (Including notice pursuant to California Code § 9951) Please note that your vehicle is equipped with devices that can record vehicle systems data and, if equipped with the Tele Aid system,  may transmit some data in certain accidents. This information helps, for example, to diagnose vehicle systems after a collision and to continuously improve vehicle safety.  DaimlerChrysler may acc