CLK Cabriolet - Interactive Owner's Manual [In depth | Controls

Loading and stowing

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Cup holder

Roof rack system* (Coupé)

Skibag*

Luggage net in the front-passenger footwell

Loading guidelines (Coupé)

Anchoring loads (Coupé)

Through-loading feature for rear bench seat (Coupé)

Stowage well under the boot floor

Stowage compartments

Cup holder

Risk of injury

Keep the cup holder closed while the vehicle is in motion. Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you:

brake sharply
change direction suddenly
are involved in an accident

Only use the cup holders for containers of a suitable size and which have lids. Otherwise, the drinks could spill.

Cup holders should not be used for hot drinks. Otherwise, you may scald yourself.

Stowage compartment/cup holder* in the dashboard

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Stowage compartment/cup holder

	To open: briefly press the cover.
	The stowage compartment/cup holder slides out automatically.

Cup holder in the rear seat armrest

Cup holder

	To open: briefly press the front of cup holder .
	The cup holder slides out slightly.
	Pull cup holder out to the stop.

Roof rack system* (Coupé)

Risk of accident and injury

An incorrectly secured roof rack, ski rack or load could become detached from the vehicle. These objects may be thrown around and can injure you or others or cause an accident. Follow the roof rack/ski rack manufacturer's installation instructions and special instructions for use.

The roof load raises the vehicle's centre of gravity, thereby affecting vehicle handling. You must always observe the maximum roof load of 100 kg. Always adapt your driving style to the prevailing road, traffic and weather conditions and drive with particular care if the roof is laden.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use roof rack systems which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.

Position the load on the roof rack in such a way that the vehicle will not sustain damage even when it is in motion.

Depending on the vehicle's equipment, make sure that you can:

raise the sliding/tilting sunroof* fully
open the boot lid fully

Covers

Fold out cover resources/font_symbols/mbsymb5/mbsymb5_0031.png in the direction of the arrow.

Only secure the roof rack to the anchorage points under covers resources/font_symbols/mbsymb5/mbsymb5_0031.png .

Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.

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Skibag*

Risk of injury

You can transport up to four pairs of skis in the Coupé and up to two pairs of skis in the Cabriolet. Only use the skibag to transport skis.

Always fasten the skibag when it is loaded. Otherwise you or others could be injured in the event of an accident.

Unfolding the skibag

Cabriolet

	Close the soft-top more.
	Swing back the boot lid more.

Left-hand hinge

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Right-hand hinge

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Strap

	Pull strap upwards.
	Manually fold front hinges and of the skibag cover up completely.

Coupé and Cabriolet

Cover

	Fold down the rear seat armrest.
	Pull the handle and fold down cover .

Velcro fastener

	Open Velcro fastener .
	Unfold the skibag.
	Pull the skibag into the vehicle interior.

Coupé

Button

Flap

	Open the boot/luggage compartment.
	Press button and open flap .

Cabriolet

Flap

Locking mechanism

	Push catch down.
	Fold flap down.

Loading the skibag

Skibag

Slide the skis into the skibag from the boot.

Strap

Pull strap resources/font_symbols/mbsymb5/mbsymb5_0031.png tight by the loose end until the skis are held firmly inside the skibag.

Hook

Securing ring

	Engage hook in securing ring .
	Pull the strap tight by the loose end.

Removing the skis and folding up the skibag

	Loosen the two straps.
	Remove hook from securing ring .
	Take the skis out of the skibag.
	Close the flap in the boot.
	Smooth out the skibag and fold it up.
	Stow the skibag in the rear seat armrest.
	Close the Velcro fastener.
	Fold the cover back up.


You should always close the flap in the boot if you do not require the skibag. This will prevent access to the boot from the vehicle interior.

Cabriolet

Left-hand hinge

Right-hand hinge

Strap

	Pull strap down.
	Manually fold down front hinges and of the boot separator completely.
	Press the right and left of the PRESS lettering on the hinges to engage.

Removing the skibag (Coupé)

The skibag can be removed for cleaning or drying.

	Risk of poisoning
When the skibag has been removed, always drive with the boot lid closed. Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle interior.

Open the boot lid.

Button

Skibag frame

Flap

	Press button .
	Flap folds down.
	Press button more firmly until skibag frame releases.
	Pull out frame with the skibag upwards.

Luggage net in the front-passenger footwell

	Risk of injury
Only place lightweight items in the luggage net. Do not use it to transport heavy, bulky, sharp-edged or fragile objects. In the event of an accident, the luggage net will not secure the transported goods.

Loading guidelines (Coupé)

Risk of injury

Secure and position the load as described in the loading guidelines.

Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by the load being thrown around in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident. This also applies to seats which have been removed.

You will find further information in the "Securing a load" section.

Even if you follow all the loading guidelines, the load will increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

The handling characteristics of a laden vehicle are dependent on the distribution of the load within the vehicle. You should therefore load your vehicle as shown in the illustrations.

Observe the following notes when transporting a load:

When transporting a load, never exceed the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight or the permissible axle loads for the vehicle (including occupants).
Position heavy loads as far forwards and as low in the boot as possible.
The load must not protrude above the upper edge of the backrests.
Always place the load directly up against the front or rear seat backrests.
Always place the load behind unoccupied seats if possible.
Secure the load with sufficiently strong and wear-resistant load restraints. Pad sharp edges for protection.


Load restraints are available at any qualified specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

Anchoring loads (Coupé)

Lashing eyelets

Risk of injury

Distribute the load on the lashing eyelets evenly.

Otherwise, vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you:

brake sharply
change direction suddenly
are involved in an accident

Please observe the loading guidelines.

Observe the following points or guidelines when securing loads:

Secure the load using the lashing eyelets.
Do not use elastic straps or nets to secure a load as these are only intended as an anti-slip protection for light loads.
If you are using tensioning straps, only use straps with a minimum permissible tensile strength of 600 daN and a percentage elongation of approximately 7%.
Do not route lashing materials across sharp edges or corners.
Pad sharp edges for protection.
Load the anchorages evenly.
Use all the lashing eyelets if possible.
Do not overload the lashing eyelets if you are using tensioning devices.
Please read and observe the operating instructions for the load restraints used.

Lashing eyelets

Secure the load to lashing eyelets resources/font_symbols/mbsymb5/mbsymb5_0031.png .

Through-loading feature for rear bench seat (Coupé)

The left-hand and right-hand rear seats can be folded down to increase the boot capacity.

Risk of injury

Do not carry heavy or hard objects inside the vehicle or in the boot unless they are secured.

Otherwise, you and other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around the vehicle in the event of sharp braking, a sudden change in direction or an accident.

	Risk of poisoning
Always drive with the boot lid closed. Exhaust fumes could otherwise enter the vehicle interior.

Folding the rear bench seat forward

Insert the head restraints and fold them back.

Backrest release handle

	Open the boot/luggage compartment.
	Pull seat backrest release handles .
	The seat backrests are unlocked.

Seat cushion release handles

	Pull seat cushion release handles .
	The seat cushions are unlocked.

Seat backrests

Seat cushion

	Fold seat cushions forward.
	Fold seat backrests forward.

Folding back the rear bench seat

Locking indicator on the right

Locking indicator on the left

	Swing the backrests back until they engage.
	Locking indicators and are no longer visible.


Make sure that the seat belt buckles are not trapped by the seat cushion.

Swing the seat cushions back until they engage.

Risk of injury

Make sure that the backrest is correctly locked in position. The red lock verification indicators on the left and right sides should no longer be visible. If they are visible, the backrests are not locked in position.

Occupants could then be injured in the event of an accident, e.g. by objects being thrown forwards out of the boot.


You should always engage the backrests if you do not require the through-loading feature. This will prevent access to the boot from the vehicle interior.

Stowage well under the boot floor

TIREFIT, the vehicle tool kit, etc. are located in the stowage well.

Handle

Press the handle down

Illustration: Coupé

	To open: press handle down in the direction of arrow .
	Handle folds upwards at the front.

Handle

Rain trough

Illustration: Coupé

Hook handle resources/font_symbols/mbsymb5/mbsymb5_0031.png into rain trough . To do this in the Cabriolet, pull the boot floor towards the rear.


Unhook the handle before closing the boot, as you could otherwise damage the handle.

Stowage compartments

Risk of injury

The stowage compartments must be closed when items are stored in them. Luggage nets are not designed to secure heavy items of luggage.

You or other vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around if you:

brake sharply
change direction suddenly
have an accident

Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not be carried in the luggage net.

Do not carry hard objects in the ruffled pockets. Objects must not protrude over the top of the ruffled pockets.

Cabriolet with sound system*:

Ensure that no objects get into the two openings of the subwoofer between the rear seats. Otherwise you could damage the speaker.

If you need to remove a foreign object, visit a qualified specialist, such as a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.

Glove compartment


Depending on the vehicle's equipment, there is a CD changer* in the glove compartment.

Cabriolet:

The glove compartment is locked and unlocked via the central locking.

Glove compartment cover

Handle

To open: pull handle resources/font_symbols/mbsymb5/mbsymb5_0032.png and open glove compartment cover .


Close the spectacles compartment in the glove compartment cover before closing the glove compartment.


Vehicles with audio equipment* or COMAND APS: the audio AUX jack is in the glove compartment. You can connect external audio equipment here. For information on switching to audio AUX mode, see the separate operating instructions for the audio equipment or COMAND APS*.

Stowage compartments under the armrest

Vehicles without buttons on the side of the armrest.

To open the stowage tray

To open the stowage tray or the telephone compartment

To unlock

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To lock

	To open the stowage tray: pull handle .
	To open the stowage tray or the telephone compartment: pull handle .
	To unlock the stowage compartments: insert the emergency key element more into the lock and turn it 90° to position .
	To lock the stowage compartments: insert the emergency key element more into the lock and turn it 90° to position .

Stowage compartments under the armrest

Vehicles with buttons on the side of the armrest.

To open the stowage compartment

To open the telephone compartment from the left

To open the telephone compartment from the right

To unlock

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To lock

	To open the stowage compartment: pull handle .
	To open the telephone compartment: push button or .
	To unlock the stowage compartments: insert the emergency key element more into the lock and turn it 90° to position .
	To lock the stowage compartments: insert the emergency key element more into the lock and turn it 90° to position .

Stowage tray in the stowage compartment

Stowage tray


You can remove the stowage tray completely for emptying or cleaning.

	To open: pull out the stowage compartment.
	To close: push stowage tray in until it engages.