2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 (CLK-Class) Owners Manual

CLK 320 CLK 500 CLK 55 AMG

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:  Please read this manual carefully, then return it to your vehicle where it will be handy for your reference.  Please follow the recommendations 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 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  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.

10 Introduction Operator’s Manual  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 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:  New Car Limited Warranty,  Emission System Warranty,  Emission Performance Warranty,  California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont Emission Control System Warranty (California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont only),  State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon Laws).