2000 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS winter tires

Operation Audio and telephone 123
DrivingBrakes 185
Power windows 141 Driving off 186
Sliding/pop-up roof 143 Control and operation of radio Parking 187
Interior lighting 145 transmitters 162 Tires 187
Rear window sunshade 146 COMAND, radio, telephone and Snow chains 190
Sun visors 146 two-way radio 162 Winter driving instructions 190
Illuminated vanity mirrors 147 Maintenance 163 Deep water 191
Interior 147 Catalytic converter 164 Passenger compartment 192
Storage compartments, armrest and
cup holder 147Emission control 165 Travelling abroad 192
Glove box 148 Tele Aid 166 Cruise control 193
Ashtrays 150 Steering lock 172 Brake assist system (BAS) 196
Lighter 151 Starting and turning off the engine 174 Antilock brake system (ABS) 198
Enlarged cargo area – split folding rear
seat backrest 152Automatic transmission 175
Electronic stability program (ESP)
200
Loading instructions 153 Parking brake 184 What you should know at the
Cargo tie down rings 155 Driving instructions 184 gas station 203
Parcel net in front passenger footwell 155 Drive sensibly – save fuel 184 Check regularly and before a
long trip 205
Telephone, general 156 Drinking and driving 185
Cellular telephone 156 Pedals 185
Garage door opener 157 Power assistance 185
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DrivingBrakes 185
Driving off 186
Control and operation of radio Parking 187
transmitters 162 Tires 187
COMAND, radio, telephone and Snow chains 190
two-way radio 162 Winter driving instructions 190
Maintenance 163 Deep water 191
Catalytic converter 164 Passenger compartment 192
Emission control 165 Travelling abroad 192
Tele Aid 166 Cruise control 193
Steering lock 172 Brake assist system (BAS) 196
Starting and turning off the engine 174 Antilock brake system (ABS) 198
Automatic transmission 175
Electronic stability program (ESP)
200
Parking brake 184 What you should know at the
Driving instructions 184 gas station 203
Drive sensibly – save fuel 184 Check regularly and before a
long trip 205
Drinking and driving 185
Pedals 185
Power assistance 185
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Driving instructions
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The safe speed on a wet, snow covered or icy road is
always lower than on a dry road.
You should pay particular attention to the condition of
the road whenever the outside temperatures are close to
the freezing point.
We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires for the winter
season for all four wheels to insure normal balanced
handling characteristics. On packed snow, they can
reduce your stopping distance as compared with
summer tires. Stopping distance, however, is still
considerably greater than when the road is not snow or
ice covered.
Wa r n i n g !
If ice has formed on the road, tire traction will be
substantially reduced. Under such weather
conditions, drive, steer and brake with extreme
caution.Tire speed rating
Your vehicle is factory equipped with “H”-rated tires,
which have a speed rating of 130 mph (210 km/h).
An electronic speed limiter prevents your vehicle from
exceeding the tire speed rating.
Despite the tire rating, local speed limits should be
obeyed. Use prudent driving speeds appropriate to
prevailing conditions.
Warning!
Even when permitted by law, never operate a
vehicle at speeds greater than the maximum speed
rating of the tires.Exceeding the maximum speed for which tires are
rated can lead to sudden tire failure causing loss of
vehicle control and resulting in personal injury
and possible death.
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Driving instructions
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Winter driving
Have your vehicle winterized at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center before the onset of winter.
•Change the engine oil if the engine contains an oil
which is not approved for winter operation. For
viscosity (SAE/CCMC class) and filling quantity, see
page284.
•Check engine coolant anticorrosion/antifreeze
concentration.
•Additive for the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system: Add MB Concentrate “S” to a
premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze
which is formulated for below freezing temperatures
see page238.
•Test battery: Battery capacity drops with decreasing
ambient temperature. A well charged battery helps
to ensure that the engine can be started, even at low
ambient temperatures.
•Tires: We recommend M+S rated radial-ply tires on
all four wheels for the winter season. Observe
permissible maximum speed for M+S rated
radial-ply tires and the legal speed limit.In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the
antilock brake system (ABS) or of the electronic stability
program (ESP) can only be achieved with M+S rated
radial-ply tires and / or snow chains recommended by
Mercedes-Benz. Snow chains maximize performance.
For driving instructions with snow chains, see page190.
Deep water
Caution!
Do not drive through flooded areas or water of unknown
depth.
If you must drive through deep water, drive slowly to
prevent water from entering the engine compartment or
passenger compartment, being ingested by the air
intake, possibly causing damage to electrical
components or wiring, to engine or transmission that is
not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
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Driving systems
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Driving the vehicle with varied size tires will cause the
wheels to rotate at different speeds, therefore the ESP
may activate (yellow ESP warning lamp in speedometer
dial comes on). For this reason, all wheels, including the
spare wheel, must have the same tire outside diameter.
When testing the parking brake on a brake test
dynamometer, the engine must be shut off. Otherwise,
the ESP will immediately be engaged and will apply the
rear wheel brakes.
In winter operation, the maximum effectiveness of the
ESP is only achieved with Mercedes-Benz recommended
M+S rated radial-ply tires and/or snow chains.
Synchronizing ESP
If the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or empty), the BAS/ESP malfunction
indicator lamp may be illuminated with the engine
running.
Turn steering wheel completely to the left and then to
the right. The BAS/ESP malfunction indicator lamp
should go out.ESP control switch
ESP control switch located on center console.
To improve the vehicle’s traction when driving with
snow chains, or starting off in deep snow, sand or gravel,
switch off ESP by pressing the upper half of the ESP
switch. The ESP warning lamp , located in the
speedometer dial, is continuously illuminated.
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Tires, Wheels
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Wheels
Replace rims or tires with the same designation,
manufacturer and type as shown on the original part.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.
See your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information on tested and recommended rims and tires
for summer and winter operation. They can also offer
advice concerning tire service and purchase.
Tire replacement
Front tires should be replaced in sets. Rims and tires
must be of the correct size and type. For dimensions,
see “Technical Data”
We recommend that you break in new tires for approx.
60 miles (100 km) at moderate speed.It is imperative that the wheel mounting bolts be
fastened to a tightening torque of 80 ft.lb. (110 Nm)
whenever wheels are mounted.
For rim and tire specifications, refer to “Technical Data”
Wa r n i n g !
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the tire tread
is badly worn, or if the tires have sustained
damage, replace them.When replacing rims, use only genuine
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure to do so can result in
the bolts loosening and possibly an accident.
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Tires, Wheels
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A table (see fuel filler f lap) lists the tire inflation
pressures specified for Mercedes-Benz recommended
tires as well as for the varying operating conditions.
Important!
Tire pressure changes by approx. 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) per
18°F (10°C) of air temperature change. Keep this in
mind when checking tire pressure inside a garage –
especially in the winter.
Example:
If garage temperature = approx. +68°F (+20°C) and
ambient temperature = approx. +32°F (0°C) then the
adjusted air pressure = specified air pressure +3 psi
(+0.2 bar).Tire pressures listed for light loads are minimum values
offering high driving comfort. Increased inflation
pressures for heavy loads produce favorable handling
characteristics with lighter loads and are perfectly
permissible. The ride of the vehicle, however, will
become somewhat harder.
Tire temperature and pressure increase with the vehicle
speed. Tire pressure should therefore only be checked
and corrected on cold tires. Correct tire pressure in
warm tires only if pressure has dropped below the
pressure listed in the table and the respective operating
conditions are taken into consideration.
An underinf lated tire due to a slow leak (e.g. due to a
nail in the tire) may cause damage such as tread
separation, bulging etc.. Regular tire pressure checks
(including the spare tire) at intervals of no more than
14 days are therefore essential.
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Technical data
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Rims – Tires
1 Also permissible 225/45 ZR 17.
2 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 17.
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3 Must not be used with snow chains.Rims front axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)
Radial-ply tires
Summer tires, front axle:
Summer tires, rear axle:225/45 R 17 91 W
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245/40 R 17 91 W
2, 3
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tire:
Radial-ply tires 225/45 R 17 91 W
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Rims – Winter tires
Electrical system Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
Generator (alternator) 14 V/150 A
Starter motor 12V/1.7 kW
Battery 12V/100 Ah
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)
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