CLK Cabriolet
Operator’s Manual
CLK 320
CLK 430
Central locking switch
Automatic central locking
Emergency unlocking in case of accident
36 Antiglare night position
37 Exterior rear view mirrors
38 Instrument cluster
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Introduction
Product information
Operator’s manual
Where to find it
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13 Trunk
39 Multifunction steering wheel,
multifunction display
Reporting Safety Defects
15 Trunk lid release switch
Antitheft alarm system
Tow-away alarm
18 Power seats, front
20 Front head restraints
21 Roll bar and head restraints, rear
Backrest
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42 Trip and main odometer, vehicle
44 speed, FSS and engine oil level
45 indicator
50 Audio systems
51 Telephone
53 Navigation system
54 Trip computer
55 Malfunction message memory
57 Individual settings
57 Setting the audio volume
Instruments and controls
Instruments and controls
Center console
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Overhead control panel
Multicontour seat
Operation
Vehicle keys
Start lock-out
General notes on the central
24 Heated seats
27 Seat belts and integrated restraint system
Seat belts
locking system 27
Central locking system
Radio frequency and infrared
28 Seat belt nonusage warning system
BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system
58 Flexible service system (FSS)
63 Engine oil level indicator
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remote control 28
Locking and unlocking
Choosing global or selective mode
30 Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)
64 Engine oil consumption
64 Exterior lamp switch
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on remote control 31
Opening the trunk
Opening and closing windows
31 Airbags
Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
from outside 32 emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 70
65 Night security illumination
Headlamp cleaning system
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114
Panic button
Mechanical keys
Doors
33 Infant and child restraint systems
33 Adjusting telescoping steering column
34 Inside rear view mirror
71 Combination switch
74 Hazard warning flasher switch
75 Automatic climate control
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Operation Audio and telephone
Power windows
Interior lighting
Entrance lamps, exit lamps in doors
Sun visors
Illuminated vanity mirrors
Interior
Storage compartments, armrest and
cup holder
Glove box
125 The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)
143 Maintenance
146 Catalytic converter
146 Emission control
147 Tele Aid
147 Steering lock
148 Starting and turning off the engine
148 Automatic transmission
171 Travelling abroad
171 Cruise control
172 Brake assist system (BAS)
173 Antilock brake system (ABS)
Electronic stability program (ESP)
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180 What you should know at the
182 gas station
183 Check regularly and before a
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long trip
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Instrument cluster display
148 Parking brake
150 Driving instructions
151 Drive sensibly – save fuel
Ashtray
Lighter
192 Malfunction and indicator
lamps in the instrument cluster 216
193 On-board diagnostic system
193 Check engine malfunction
Cargo tie down rings
Parcel net in front passenger footwell
152 Drinking and driving
152 Pedals
indicator lamp
193 Supplemental restraint system
(SRS) indicator lamp
193 Fuel reserve and fuel cap
194 placement warning
195 Electronic stability
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Armrest, rear bench
152 Power assistance
Telephone, general
Cellular telephone
Garage door opener
153 Brakes
153 Driving off
154 Parking
program(ESP) — warning lamp 219
BAS/ESP malfunction indicator
lamp
Soft top
158 Tires
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ABS malfunction indicator lamp
Wind screen
165 Snow chains
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Winter driving instructions
198 Telescoping steering column – 220
indicator lamp
Deep water
170 Passenger compartment
199 Seat belt warning lamp
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Driving
Control and operation of radio transmitters
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Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
center console
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
Roll bar warning lamp
Jump starting
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Practical hints
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221 First aid kit
221 Shelf below rear window
238 Towing the vehicle
238 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking
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Malfunction and warning messages in
the multifunction display
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine
control unit)
Stowing things in the vehicle
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Luggage cover
238 Bulbs
238 Adjusting headlamp aim
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223
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several
systems)
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR
ABS-SYSTEM
BRAKE ASSIST
BRAKE LINING WEAR
BRAKE FLUID
PARKING BRAKE
Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
223 compartment
224 Vehicle jack
225 Fuses
Changing batteries in the
240 electronic main key
241 Raising soft top manually
242 Antenna
244 Manual release for fuel filler
246 flap
247 Trunk lamp
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225 Hood
226 Checking engine oil level
226 Automatic transmission fluid level
227 Coolant level
227 Adding coolant
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247 Replacing wiper blade insert
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ENGINE FAN
Windshield washer / headlamp clean.system
COOLANT (coolant level)
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant
temperature)
LIGHTING SYSTEM
LIGHT SENSOR
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST.
OIL TEMP.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic
stability program)
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Vehicle care
Cleaning and care of the vehicle 292
Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
229 mixing ratio
230 Wheels
231 Tire replacement
231 Rotating wheels
232 Spare wheel
232 Changing wheels
Tire inflation pressure
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250 Engine cleaning
250 Vehicle washing
251 Power washer
252 Plastic and rubber parts
254 Tar stains
259 Window cleaning
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WASHER FLUID
235 Battery
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Headlamps, taillamps, turn signal
lenses
Wiper blade
Seat belts
Headliner
Instrument cluster
Technical data
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294 Spare parts service
294 Warranty coverage
294 Identification labels
294 Layout of poly-V-belt drive
300 Coolants
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300 Consumer information
301 Uniform tire quality grading
302 Index
Steering wheel and gear selector lever 295 Technical data
Hard plastic trim items
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295 Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. –
capacities
295 Engine oils
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Upholstery
Ornamental moldings
Paintwork, painted body components
Light alloy wheels
Soft top
Wind screen
Rubber weatherstrip
295 Engine oil additives
296 Air conditioner refrigerant
296 Brake fluid
297 Premium unleaded gasoline
298 Fuel requirements
298 Gasoline additives
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Product information
Kindly observe the following in your own best interest:
We recommend using Mercedes-Benz original 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 their special
suitability 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 individual cases an official approval or authorization by governmental or other
agencies should exist. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance
or reliability of your vehicle. Please do not use them.
Mercedes-Benz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available
at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center where you will receive comprehensive information, also on
permissible technical modifications, and where proper installation will be performed.
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Introduction
Introduction
Operator’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 instructions and warnings
contained in this manual. Ignoring them could result in damage to the vehicle or personal injury to you or others.
Vehicle damage caused by failure 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 authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to demonstrate the proper procedures.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information Booklet contains detailed information about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:
• New Car Limited Warranty,
• Emission System Warranty,
• Emission Performance Warranty,
• California, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty
(California, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),
• State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).
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Important notice for California retail buyers of Mercedes-Benz automobiles
Under California law you may be entitled to a replacement of your vehicle or a refund of the purchase price, if
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC or its authorized Mercedes-Benz Center fails to conform the vehicle to its express warranties
after a reasonable number of repair attempts during the period of one year or 12 000 miles from original delivery of
the vehicle. A reasonable number of repair attempts is presumed for a retail buyer (1) if the vehicle is out of service by
reason of repair of substantial nonconformities for a cumulative total of more than 30 calendar days or (2) the same
substantial non-conformity has been subject to repair four or more times and you have at least once directly
notified us in writing of the need to repair the non-conformity and have given us an opportunity to perform the
repair ourselves. Notifications should be sent to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Regional Office listed in the
Service and Warranty Information Booklet.
Maintenance
The Service Booklet describes all the necessary maintenance work which should be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Service Booklet with you when you take the vehicle to your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
service. The service advisor will record each service 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 Client Assistance Representatives 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance Program brochure in your glove box.
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Introduction
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
Information Booklet, or simply call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at 1-800-FOR-MERCedes,
or Customer Service (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 available 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 Information Booklet, or call the Mercedes-Benz Client Assistance Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.
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Operating your vehicle outside the USA or Canada
If you plan to operate your vehicle in foreign countries, please be aware that:
• Service facilities or replacement parts may not be readily available,
• unleaded gasoline for vehicles with catalytic converters may not be available; the use of leaded fuels will damage
the catalysts,
• gasoline may have a considerably lower octane rating, and improper fuel can cause engine damage.
Certain Mercedes-Benz models are available for delivery in Europe under our European Delivery Program. For details,
consult your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or write to:
In the USA:
In Canada:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
European Delivery Department
One Mercedes Drive
Mercedes-Benz Canada, Inc.
European Delivery Department
849 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M4G 2L5
Montvale, NJ 07645-0350
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Introduction
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, information, illustrations and descriptions in this Operator’s Manual
might differ from your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in this manual, including operating instructions 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 Booklet are important documents and should be kept with the vehicle.
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Where to find it
The Operator’s Manual is divided into eight sections:
• Instruments and controls: An overview of all the controls that can be operated from the driver’s seat.
• Operation: Information on the vehicle’s equipment and its operation.
• Driving: Important information on driving.
• Instrument cluster display: Displays and indicator lamps on the instrument cluster with brief instructions.
• Practical hints: Assistance and instructions in the event of an emergency.
• Car care: Instructions on caring for your vehicle.
• Technical data: All the important technical data for your vehicle as well as consumer information such as fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. is contained here.
• Index: Key terms to help you find a topic quickly.
Other documents may also be supplied, depending on your vehicle’s equipment.
Explanation of color used:
Warning notices for the protection of yourself and
others appear on red background.
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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 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 the following addresses:
In the USA: Client 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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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 retailer, or Mercedes-Benz USA,
LLC.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393
(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 vehicle safety from
the Hotline.
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Instruments and controls
Instruments and controls
Center console
Overhead control panel
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