Exclusive to the CLK, the interior design adds the automatic front seatbelt presenters. When front occupants close their doors, rods extend with the buckle for each side, making it easier for the occupants to reach the belts. The belt presenters retract once the seat belts are latched.
Standard luxury features include dual-zone electronic climate control with a sun sensor to optimize air distribution. A separate blower for the rear seat outlets ensures optimal comfort for each passenger. A new premium music system uses eight strategically located speakers and digital processing to actively adjust system output to compensate for ambient noise. The 10-way adjustable power front seats are unique to the new CLK.
The multi-function steering wheel comes from the SL coupe/roadster and is power-adjustable for tilt and reach. Rocker buttons on its spokes provide an easy and convenient way to control many of the car's systems. The display in the center of the speedometer is linked to the illuminated buttons on the multifunction steering wheel, allowing the driver to view the selected radio station, a personal phone book or even navigation instructions when the optional COMAND system with GPS navigation is ordered.
Standard rain-sensing windshield wipers, entrance lights and auto-dimming interior and left exterior mirrors add an extra layer of luxury that helps take some of the stress out of daily driving. All of these features are standard in both CLK models. The bi-level glove compartment's upper shelf accommodates the optional 6-disc CD changer, leaving a lower shelf that is still larger than the glove compartment in the previous model. The center console houses an adjustable-height armrest that also doubles as a storage compartment.
