Owner's Manual
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...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Automatic shift program ...Driving tips...Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) - CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG...Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG ...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ... 137 137 138 140 142 143 144 145 146 160 162 165... ...189 Air recirculation mode ...190 Air conditioning...191 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...193 Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)...194 Deactivating the automatic climate control system. 197 Setting the temperature...197 Adjusting air distribution...198 Adjusting air volume ...
...Gear ranges ...Gear selector lever position ...Automatic shift program ...Driving tips...Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) - CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG...Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG ...Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode) ... 137 137 138 140 142 143 144 145 146 160 162 165... ...189 Air recirculation mode ...190 Air conditioning...191 Rear passenger compartment adjustable air vents...193 Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG)...194 Deactivating the automatic climate control system. 197 Setting the temperature...197 Adjusting air distribution...198 Adjusting air volume ...
Owner's Manual
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... status messages in the multifunction display...362 Where will I find...? ...389 First aid kit...389 Vehicle tool kit...389 Minispare wheel (except CLK 55 AMG) ...393 Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only) ...394 Spare wheel bolts ...396 Unlocking/locking in an emergency...397 Unlocking the vehicle...397 Locking the vehicle ...398 Fuel filler flap...
... status messages in the multifunction display...362 Where will I find...? ...389 First aid kit...389 Vehicle tool kit...389 Minispare wheel (except CLK 55 AMG) ...393 Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only) ...394 Spare wheel bolts ...396 Unlocking/locking in an emergency...397 Unlocking the vehicle...397 Locking the vehicle ...398 Fuel filler flap...
Owner's Manual
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... coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel (except CLK 55 AMG)...Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only)...Electrical system ...Main dimensions ...Weights... 433 434 435 435 436 437 437 438 439...
... coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel (except CLK 55 AMG)...Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only)...Electrical system ...Main dimensions ...Weights... 433 434 435 435 436 437 437 438 439...
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Steering wheel gearshift buttons (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG) 2 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 ...
At a glance Cockpit Item 1 Steering wheel gearshift buttons (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG) 2 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Lever for voice control system*, see separate operating instructions 7 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Seat ventilation*, passenger side a Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp b Audio system, 86 131 110 or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) c Climate control (CLK 320) Automatic climate control (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG) Rear window defroster 184 194 183 Page 119 263 182 77, 360 143 27
... Seat ventilation*, passenger side a Front passenger front air bag off indicator lamp b Audio system, 86 131 110 or COMAND* (see separate operating instructions) c Climate control (CLK 320) Automatic climate control (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG) Rear window defroster 184 194 183 Page 119 263 182 77, 360 143 27
Owner's Manual
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At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Storage compartment 4 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission Automatic shift program Manual shift program (CLK 55 AMG) 5 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 170 176 166 Page 276 277 35 273 28
At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Storage compartment 4 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission Automatic shift program Manual shift program (CLK 55 AMG) 5 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission 170 176 166 Page 276 277 35 273 28
Owner's Manual
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Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control (CLK 320) Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Audio system Power windows Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Driving systems Loading Useful features 93
Controls in detail Locking and unlocking Seats Memory function Lighting Instrument cluster Control system Automatic transmission Good visibility Climate control (CLK 320) Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Audio system Power windows Power tilt/sliding sunroof* Driving systems Loading Useful features 93
Owner's Manual
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i During the brief warm-up more information on driving with gear ranges ( page 168) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 170) or (M/C/S) (CLK 55 AMG only) ( page 175) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 171) the vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 165 Your vehicle's transmission adapts its ...
i During the brief warm-up more information on driving with gear ranges ( page 168) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 170) or (M/C/S) (CLK 55 AMG only) ( page 175) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 171) the vehicle speed Gearshift pattern for automatic transmission 165 Your vehicle's transmission adapts its ...
Owner's Manual
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Maneuvering When you stop longer with the brake. CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG G When working on the vehicle, set the parking brake and move gear selector lever to a lower gear if the engine's max. i To avoid overrevving the ... roll away. at traffic lights: Leave the transmission in gear. When driving in the automatic program modes C or S, or in the manual program mode M (CLK 55 AMG only), you stop briefly, e.g. When you can change the gears manually on the vehicle Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) - Set the parking brake. Accelerate gently...
Maneuvering When you stop longer with the brake. CLK 500 and CLK 55 AMG G When working on the vehicle, set the parking brake and move gear selector lever to a lower gear if the engine's max. i To avoid overrevving the ... roll away. at traffic lights: Leave the transmission in gear. When driving in the automatic program modes C or S, or in the manual program mode M (CLK 55 AMG only), you stop briefly, e.g. When you can change the gears manually on the vehicle Steering wheel gearshift control (Speedshift) - Set the parking brake. Accelerate gently...
Owner's Manual
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Steering wheel gearshift control CLK 55 AMG The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the transmission. When the engine is turned off with the steering wheel ...
Steering wheel gearshift control CLK 55 AMG The steering wheel gearshift buttons are located to the left and right of the transmission. When the engine is turned off with the steering wheel ...
Owner's Manual
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... action simultaneously limits the gear range of the transmission when you can change the gears manually on slippery road surfaces. Upshifting Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG In the manual program mode M you are driving in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Do not place full load on the ... 1 on the left side of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on the steering wheel ( page 174) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Allow engine to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This could result in the automatic program mode (C or...
... action simultaneously limits the gear range of the transmission when you can change the gears manually on slippery road surfaces. Upshifting Manual shift program CLK 55 AMG In the manual program mode M you are driving in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Do not place full load on the ... 1 on the left side of a drive wheel for an extended period when driving off on the steering wheel ( page 174) or by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Allow engine to the next higher gear as permitted by the shift program. This could result in the automatic program mode (C or...
Owner's Manual
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... (complete system) i For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders for the center air vents 1, 3, 5, 8 to the middle position. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Item 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for center air vents 3 Right side air vent, adjustable 4 Automatic climate control panel...
... (complete system) i For draft-free ventilation, move the sliders for the center air vents 1, 3, 5, 8 to the middle position. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Item 1 Left side air vent, adjustable 2 Thumbwheel for air volume control for center air vents 3 Right side air vent, adjustable 4 Automatic climate control panel...
Owner's Manual
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... depending on the selected interior temperature and the current outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air vents in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) The automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is running. strong air pollution) may cause burns or frostbite on unprotected skin in either...
... depending on the selected interior temperature and the current outside air enters the passenger compartment through the air vents in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) The automatic climate control is operational whenever the engine is running. strong air pollution) may cause burns or frostbite on unprotected skin in either...
Owner's Manual
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... the right side ( page 195) to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Deactivating the automatic climate control system Deactivating It is switched off, the outside air supply and circulation are also switched off. The indicator lamp...
... the right side ( page 195) to separately adjust the air temperature on each side of the passenger compartment. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Deactivating the automatic climate control system Deactivating It is switched off, the outside air supply and circulation are also switched off. The indicator lamp...
Owner's Manual
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... button U goes out. Display 1 Temperature, left 2 Blower speed 3 Temperature, right Increasing Push temperature control 3 and/or 6 ( page 195). Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Adjusting air distribution Use the button U for each side of the vehicle. The air distribution is switched off. Z b Y a 198 The following symbols are found...
... button U goes out. Display 1 Temperature, left 2 Blower speed 3 Temperature, right Increasing Push temperature control 3 and/or 6 ( page 195). Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Adjusting air distribution Use the button U for each side of the vehicle. The air distribution is switched off. Z b Y a 198 The following symbols are found...
Owner's Manual
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Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Windshield fogged on the outside Switch the windshield wipers on the button U goes out. Adjusting air volume Use button U for automatic mode or air volume ...
Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Windshield fogged on the outside Switch the windshield wipers on the button U goes out. Adjusting air volume Use button U for automatic mode or air volume ...
Owner's Manual
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... provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* are once again in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Defrosting Deactivating Press button P or 0 ( page 195). The indicator lamp on the button comes on the button goes out. The indicator lamp on . Controls...
... provides the fastest possible cooling of the vehicle interior (when side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* are once again in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Defrosting Deactivating Press button P or 0 ( page 195). The indicator lamp on the button comes on the button goes out. The indicator lamp on . Controls...
Owner's Manual
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... of the side windows can be activated automatically) The indicator lamp on . 201 Activating Press button , ( page 195). Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside air and recirculates the air...
... of the side windows can be activated automatically) The indicator lamp on . 201 Activating Press button , ( page 195). Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Air recirculation mode Switch to air recirculation mode to prevent unpleasant odors from entering the vehicle from the outside air and recirculates the air...
Owner's Manual
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... if the outside air is below 41°F (5°C). 202 The charcoal filter can be activated or deactivated. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Deactivating Press button , ( page 195). i If you keep button , pressed, the side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* will not automatically switch back to the...
... if the outside air is below 41°F (5°C). 202 The charcoal filter can be activated or deactivated. Controls in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Deactivating Press button , ( page 195). i If you keep button , pressed, the side windows and tilt/sliding sunroof* will not automatically switch back to the...
Owner's Manual
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... be immediately halted by releasing the e button or by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof* switch in the overhead control panel in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Activating Press button e ( page 195).
... be immediately halted by releasing the e button or by moving the tilt/sliding sunroof* switch in the overhead control panel in detail Automatic climate control (CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG) Activating Press button e ( page 195).