2001 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 tires

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Temp era tur e
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger vehicle tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades “B” and “A” represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Wa r n i n g !
The temperature grade for this tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause excessive heat build up
and possible tire failure.

318 Index
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Sliding/pop-up roof ....................................................... 148
Emergency operation ...............................................284
Express opening ....................................................... 149
Opening and closing .................................................. 32
Synchronizing ........................................................... 149
Snow chains ....................................................................206
SOS-call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 178
Spare parts service ........................................................296
Spare wheel ........................................................... 255, 259
Special settings
(Automatic climate control) .................................... 123
SRS indicator lamp ........................................................228
SRS malfunction .............................................................. 68
Start lock-out .................................................................... 27
Starting and turning off the engine ............................ 190
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................240
Steering column, adjustable ........................................... 77
Steering lock ................................................................... 188
Storage compartment
Trunk floor .................................................................255
Storage compartments
Center console ........................................................... 153
Glove box .................................................................... 153Storage compartments, armrest
and cup holder ........................................................... 152
Stowing things in the vehicle ..................................... 246
Sun visors ........................................................................ 151
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) ...........................65
Synchronizing remote control .................................... 283
TTachometer ........................................................................87
Technical data ................................................................ 299
Electrical system ...................................................... 300
Main dimensions ......................................................301
Rims and tires .......................................................... 300
Weights .......................................................................301
Tele Aid ............................................................................ 178
Emergency calls ........................................................179
Information ................................................................ 183
Initiating an emergency call manually .................. 181
Roadside Assistance ................................................. 182
TELE AID - malfunction
and warning messages ............................................ 244
Telephone ..........................................................................96
General notes ............................................................. 163
Incoming call ............................................................. 100

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cluster displayPractical hints Car careIndex Redialing ...................................................................... 98
Telephone book ........................................................... 96
Telephones and two-way radios ................................... 174
Telescoping steering column
Adjusting ...................................................................... 77
Indicator lamp ...........................................................230
Telescoping steering column -
malfunction and warning messages ......................240
The first 1 000 miles ..................................................... 175
Tire inflation pressure ..................................................265
Tire traction ....................................................................205
Tires .................................................................................307
Driving instructions .................................................204
Rims and tires ...........................................................300
Rotating wheels .........................................................258
Tire inflation pressure .............................................265
Tire replacement .......................................................257
Winter driving instructions ....................................207
Tow-away alarm ................................................................ 44
Towing the vehicle .........................................................270
Transmission .................................................................. 191Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking ................................................. 272
Traveling abroad ........................................................... 209
Trip computer .................................................................102
Trip odometer ...................................................................87
Trunk .................................................................................38
Opening ........................................................................ 31
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Trunk lamp .................................................................... 287
Trunk lid
Emergency release ...................................................... 41
Release switch ............................................................. 40
Turn signal failure ......................................................... 117
Turn signals .................................................................... 117
VVanity mirrors ................................................................ 152
Vehicle jack .................................................................... 256
Vehicle tools ................................................................... 255

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WWarranty coverage .........................................................296
WASHER FLUID (headlamp cleaning system) -
malfunction and warning messages ......................243
Washing the vehicle ......................................................292
What you should know at the gas station .................. 221
Wheels .............................................................................257
Light alloy wheels .....................................................293
Rims and tires ...........................................................300
Wheels, changing .....................................................260
Where to find it ................................................................ 13
Windshield washer/headlamp cleaning system
Refilling ......................................................................254
Winter driving ................................................................208
Winter driving instructions .........................................207
Wiper blade
Replacing insert ........................................................285