Owner's Manual
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Contents AMG menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAV* menu...Vehicle status message memory menu ...Settings menu...Trip computer menu...TEL menu* ...Automatic transmission...Gear selector lever...Shifting procedure ...Gear ... positions ...Driving tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ...Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ...Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting* ...Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG ...Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ... 145 149 151 152 153 165 167 170 170 171 172 174 175 176 177 179 181 183 Good visibility...
Contents AMG menu ...AUDIO menu ...NAV* menu...Vehicle status message memory menu ...Settings menu...Trip computer menu...TEL menu* ...Automatic transmission...Gear selector lever...Shifting procedure ...Gear ... positions ...Driving tips...Gear ranges ...Automatic shift program ...Gear selector lever one-touch gearshifting ...Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting* ...Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG ...Emergency operation (Limp-Home Mode) ... 145 149 151 152 153 165 167 170 170 171 172 174 175 176 177 179 181 183 Good visibility...
Owner's Manual
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... closing the soft top...Opening and closing the soft top with the SmartKey ...Luggage cover ...Wind screen ...Driving systems ...Cruise control...Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles...Loading ...Ski sack* (Canada only) ...Loading instructions... 249 249 251 252 253 254 255 255 259 260 261 263 263...
... closing the soft top...Opening and closing the soft top with the SmartKey ...Luggage cover ...Wind screen ...Driving systems ...Cruise control...Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles...Loading ...Ski sack* (Canada only) ...Loading instructions... 249 249 251 252 253 254 255 255 259 260 261 263 263...
Owner's Manual
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... cluster ...366 Lamp in center console ...376 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ...378 Where will I find...? ...404 First aid kit...404 TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)...404 Vehicle tool kit...404 Minispare wheel...407 Spare wheel bolts ...409 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 410 Unlocking the vehicle ...410 Locking the...
... cluster ...366 Lamp in center console ...376 Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display ...378 Where will I find...? ...404 First aid kit...404 TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)...404 Vehicle tool kit...404 Minispare wheel...407 Spare wheel bolts ...409 Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 410 Unlocking the vehicle ...410 Locking the...
Owner's Manual
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... lamps...Replacing wiper blades ...Removing and installing wiper blades...Flat tire ...Preparing the vehicle...Sealing tires with TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)...Mounting the Minispare wheel ...MOExtended system*...Battery ...Disconnecting the battery ...Removing the battery ...Charging and reinstalling the...Parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLK 350 / CLK 550 ...CLK 63 AMG ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Electrical system ... 459 460 461 ...
... lamps...Replacing wiper blades ...Removing and installing wiper blades...Flat tire ...Preparing the vehicle...Sealing tires with TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)...Mounting the Minispare wheel ...MOExtended system*...Battery ...Disconnecting the battery ...Removing the battery ...Charging and reinstalling the...Parts service...Warranty coverage...Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet ...Identification labels ...Layout of poly-V-belt drive ...CLK 350 / CLK 550 ...CLK 63 AMG ...Engine...Rims and tires...Same size tires...Mixed size tires ...Minispare wheel ...Electrical system ... 459 460 461 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 6 Exterior rear view mirror Adjusting Auto-dimming rear view mirrors 7 Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Run Flat Indicator* General information TIREFIT Kit (CLK 63 AMG) Vehicle tool kit Minispare wheel Flat tire 8 Towing Installing towing eye bolt 9 Front lamps Page 45 185 323 333 334 323 404 404 407 436...
... 6 Exterior rear view mirror Adjusting Auto-dimming rear view mirrors 7 Tires and wheels Checking tire inflation pressure Run Flat Indicator* General information TIREFIT Kit (CLK 63 AMG) Vehicle tool kit Minispare wheel Flat tire 8 Towing Installing towing eye bolt 9 Front lamps Page 45 185 323 333 334 323 404 404 407 436...
Owner's Manual
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... gearshift paddles* 2 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Starter switch 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles) 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box Page 179 Item a Depending on vehicle production date: Storage box Page 276 279 29, 30 316...
... gearshift paddles* 2 Combination switch Turn signals Windshield wipers High beam 3 Cruise control lever 4 Multifunction steering wheel 5 Instrument cluster 6 Starter switch 7 Front Parktronic* warning indicator (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles) 8 Overhead control panel 9 Glove box Page 179 Item a Depending on vehicle production date: Storage box Page 276 279 29, 30 316...
Owner's Manual
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... 74, 376 149 29 At a glance Center console Center console Upper part Item 1 Seat heater*, driver's side Seat ventilation*, driver's side 2 Parktronic system* deactivation switch (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles) 3 ESP® control switch 4 Hazard warning flasher switch -
... 74, 376 149 29 At a glance Center console Center console Upper part Item 1 Seat heater*, driver's side Seat ventilation*, driver's side 2 Parktronic system* deactivation switch (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles) 3 ESP® control switch 4 Hazard warning flasher switch -
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At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Cup holder 4 Storage compartment with cup holder and telephone* compartment in center armrest 5 Soft top switch 6 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission Automatic shift program Manual shift program (CLK 63 AMG) 7 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission Page 280 282 37 279 278 279 278 256 176 181 170 30
At a glance Center console Lower part Item 1 Ashtray Cigarette lighter 2 KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button 3 Cup holder 4 Storage compartment with cup holder and telephone* compartment in center armrest 5 Soft top switch 6 Program mode selector switch for automatic transmission Automatic shift program Manual shift program (CLK 63 AMG) 7 Gear selector lever for automatic transmission Page 280 282 37 279 278 279 278 256 176 181 170 30
Owner's Manual
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... the catalytic converter to do so. Release the parking brake ( page 52). Running a cold engine at full speed when the engine is restricted in motion. CLK 63 AMG: At low engine temperatures below +68°F (+20°C), the engine's maximum speed is cold to avoid damaging the transmission. ! Release the brake pedal...
... the catalytic converter to do so. Release the parking brake ( page 52). Running a cold engine at full speed when the engine is restricted in motion. CLK 63 AMG: At low engine temperatures below +68°F (+20°C), the engine's maximum speed is cold to avoid damaging the transmission. ! Release the brake pedal...
Owner's Manual
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ESP® ! Do not switch off the ESP® (except CLK 63 AMG) Warning! G If you cannot activate the cruise control the cruise control switches off the ESP®, the electronic traction system is mounted. The should not ...; when a spare wheel is still enabled. Disabling of physics from acting on the ESP® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. Except CLK 63 AMG: When you switch off the ESP® G the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle the engine output is not limited, which allows the...
ESP® ! Do not switch off the ESP® (except CLK 63 AMG) Warning! G If you cannot activate the cruise control the cruise control switches off the ESP®, the electronic traction system is mounted. The should not ...; when a spare wheel is still enabled. Disabling of physics from acting on the ESP® immediately if the aforementioned circumstances do not apply anymore. Except CLK 63 AMG: When you switch off the ESP® G the ESP® does not stabilize the vehicle the engine output is not limited, which allows the...
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Switching off . Adapt your vehicle and cause an accident. The ESP® is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 93 This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is switched off or is located on the center console. G The ESP... spinning of system supported traction control "ESP® Off" is designed for an extended period with the ESP® switched off the ESP® (CLK 63 AMG only) Warning! Safety and Security Driving safety systems The ESP® switch is not operational due to a malfunction. Vehicle stability in the instrument cluster comes...
Switching off . Adapt your vehicle and cause an accident. The ESP® is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 93 This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is switched off or is located on the center console. G The ESP... spinning of system supported traction control "ESP® Off" is designed for an extended period with the ESP® switched off the ESP® (CLK 63 AMG only) Warning! Safety and Security Driving safety systems The ESP® switch is not operational due to a malfunction. Vehicle stability in the instrument cluster comes...
Owner's Manual
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...the gear range changing gears manually An additional indication of the current gear selector lever position can influence transmission shifting by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the engine... come on : gear selector lever position D ( page 172) with gear ranges ( page 175) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 176) or (M/C/S) (CLK 63 AMG only) ( page 181) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 174) the vehicle speed Warning! Controls in drive position D, you activate a switch (e.g. G...
...the gear range changing gears manually An additional indication of the current gear selector lever position can influence transmission shifting by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your foot is firmly on the engine... come on : gear selector lever position D ( page 172) with gear ranges ( page 175) the selected program mode: (C/S) ( page 176) or (M/C/S) (CLK 63 AMG only) ( page 181) the position of the accelerator pedal ( page 174) the vehicle speed Warning! Controls in drive position D, you activate a switch (e.g. G...
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...) M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting ( page 181) For standard driving For sporty driving 1 Selected program mode (comfort, sport, or manual (CLK 63 AMG only)) Program mode selector switch ! This could result in a change the program mode when the gear selector lever is out of driving characteristics for which ...
...) M Manual C Comfort S Sport For manual gear shifting ( page 181) For standard driving For sporty driving 1 Selected program mode (comfort, sport, or manual (CLK 63 AMG only)) Program mode selector switch ! This could result in a change the program mode when the gear selector lever is out of driving characteristics for which ...
Owner's Manual
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...to the drivetrain which is equipped with manual shift program M, you can limit or extend the gear range. Select C for comfort driving (CLK 63 AMG: for standard driving): The vehicle starts out in second gear (both forward and reverse) for sporty driving): The vehicle starts out in first... The following instructions describe operation of control. Traction and driving stability are less likely to the next lower gear as permitted by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Limiting gear range Warning! Briefly press the gear selector lever to obtain braking action. Do not place full load ...
...to the drivetrain which is equipped with manual shift program M, you can limit or extend the gear range. Select C for comfort driving (CLK 63 AMG: for standard driving): The vehicle starts out in second gear (both forward and reverse) for sporty driving): The vehicle starts out in first... The following instructions describe operation of control. Traction and driving stability are less likely to the next lower gear as permitted by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Limiting gear range Warning! Briefly press the gear selector lever to obtain braking action. Do not place full load ...
Owner's Manual
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...load on slippery road surfaces. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If your vehicle is equipped with the steering wheel gearshift paddles when the gear selector lever is in the ... This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is stopped. Gearshift paddles (example illustration CLK 550) i For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in program mode M, see "Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG" ( page 181). 1 Left shift paddle: limiting gear range or downshift (in program mode...
...load on slippery road surfaces. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. If your vehicle is equipped with the steering wheel gearshift paddles when the gear selector lever is in the ... This may cause serious damage to the drivetrain which is stopped. Gearshift paddles (example illustration CLK 550) i For information on using the steering wheel gearshift control in program mode M, see "Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG" ( page 181). 1 Left shift paddle: limiting gear range or downshift (in program mode...
Owner's Manual
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... system-controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The program mode selector switch is stopped. i For information on the engine until the operating temperature has been..."Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting*" ( page 179). ! The selected program mode appears in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG In addition to warm up under low load use. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is located...
... system-controlled automatic gearshifting is switched off on slippery road surfaces. This may cause serious damage to change the gears by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. The program mode selector switch is stopped. i For information on the engine until the operating temperature has been..."Steering wheel gearshift control one-touch gearshifting*" ( page 179). ! The selected program mode appears in detail Automatic transmission Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG In addition to warm up under low load use. Shift into reverse gear R or park position P only when the vehicle is located...
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Controls in detail Automatic climate control CLK 350 USA standard equipped with automatic climate control. 198 CLK 550 / CLK 63 AMG standard equipped with automatic climate control, depending on vehicle production date.
Controls in detail Automatic climate control CLK 350 USA standard equipped with automatic climate control. 198 CLK 550 / CLK 63 AMG standard equipped with automatic climate control, depending on vehicle production date.
Owner's Manual
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... at a steady speed. Deactivate cruise control when driving in fog. Controls in detail Driving systems Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle. Parktronic* (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles), which the vehicle can set or resume cruise control at a constant speed for your vehicle are described on the following pages...
... at a steady speed. Deactivate cruise control when driving in fog. Controls in detail Driving systems Driving systems The driving systems of your vehicle. Parktronic* (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles), which the vehicle can set or resume cruise control at a constant speed for your vehicle are described on the following pages...
Owner's Manual
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...system is an electronic aid designed to , nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles The Parktronic system deactivates at times of snow and ice, see "Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors... (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles)" ( page 361). At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on the ignition ( page 36) and placed the gear selector lever in...
...system is an electronic aid designed to , nor does it replace, the need for extreme care. Controls in detail Driving systems Parktronic system (Parking assist)*, CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles The Parktronic system deactivates at times of snow and ice, see "Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors... (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all vehicles)" ( page 361). At lower speeds the Parktronic system turns on the ignition ( page 36) and placed the gear selector lever in...
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...) approx. 6 in (15 cm) 268 Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors, see "Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. truck air brakes, car wash, or jackhammers) may result. During parking maneuvers...
...) approx. 6 in (15 cm) 268 Clean the sensors regularly, being careful not to scratch or damage the sensors, see "Cleaning the Parktronic system* sensors (CLK 63 AMG (USA), Canada all the distance warning segments illuminate and you hear a warning signal. truck air brakes, car wash, or jackhammers) may result. During parking maneuvers...