2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE maintenance

267 Operation
Maintenance
Calling up the service indicator
Switch ignition on.
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 114).

Press button
k
or
j
on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until FSS indi-
cator with the service symbol
9
or
´
and the service deadline appears
in the multifunction display.
Resetting the service indicator
In the event that the service on your vehi-
cle is not carried out by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center, you can reset the
service indicator yourself.
Switch ignition on.
The standard display of the control sys-
tem appears (
page 114).

Press button
k
or
j
on the mul-
tifunction steering wheel until the FSS
indicator with the service symbol
9

or
´
and the service deadline ap-
pears in the multifunction display.

Press the reset knob to the left in the
instrument cluster for about four sec-
onds.
This message appears in the multifunc-
tion display:Do you want to reset service inter-
val?
To confirm press button

To confirm, hold down the reset knob
until you hear a signal.
The service indicator now displays the
reset interval.
iIf the battery is disconnected, the days
of disconnection will not be included in
the count shown by the service indica-
tor. To arrive at the true service dead-
line, you will need to subtract these
days from the days shown in the ser-
vice indicator.
Do not confuse the service indicator
with the engine oil level indicator
:
.
iIf the service indicator was inadvertent-
ly reset, have a Mercedes-Benz Center
correct it.
Only reset if the proper service has
been performed. Resetting the system
without performing the proper service
as called for by the FSS will cause the
FSS to incorrectly determine the next
service interval which will result in en-
gine damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

326 Practical hintsFlat tire
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground. Never start engine while vehi-
cle is raised.Removing the wheel
4Alignment bolt

Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-
move.

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt4 supplied in the tool kit.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Remove the wheel.Mounting the new wheel
5Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
6Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel or other
steel rims

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
Warning!
G
The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi-
cle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited
for performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.

Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.


Never lie down under the raised vehicle.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.
!Wheel bolts6 must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel. The use
of any wheel bolts other than wheel
bolts 6 for the Minispare will physically
damage the vehicle's brakes.

340 Technical dataSpare parts serviceThe “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Spare parts serviceAll authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of original spare parts re-
quired for maintenance and repair work. In
addition, strategically located parts distri-
bution centers provide quick and reliable
parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts
for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are
subjected to stringent quality inspections.
Each part has been specifically developed,
manufactured or selected for and adapted
to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare
parts should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine parts and ac-
cessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehi-
cle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

363 Technical terms
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.
ESP
(E
lectronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRSFSS
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Service indicator in the multifunction
display that informs the driver when
the next vehicle maintenance service is
due.
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the selector lever.
GPS
(G
lobal P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
engine temperature and fuel gauge.KEYLESS-GO*
System for entering and operating the
vehicle without the use of a key.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.
Line of fall
The direct line that an object moves
downhill when influenced by the force
of gravity alone.
Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.

380 IndexLoading 212
Cargo tie-down rings 218
Instructions 217
Roof rack 212
Ski sack* 212
Split rear bench seat 215
Locator lighting 107
Setting 130
Lock button 363
Lock buttons 363
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 53
Locking 50, 84
Fuel filler flap 251
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 90
Global, SmartKey 85
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 91
Trunk lid, separately 94
Vehicle in an emergency 311
Loss of keys 87, 91
Loss of Service and Warranty Information
Booklet 341
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 296
Replacing bulbs 317, 319
Lowering
Vehicle 328Lubricants
Technical data 351
M
Main dimensions 349
Maintenance 12, 266
Malfunction
Displaying 123
Malfunction memory 122
Calling up 122
Manual headlamp mode 106
Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 313
Interior lighting control 110
Locking the vehicle 311
Sliding/pop-up roof 314
Unlocking the driver’s door 310
Unlocking the trunk lid 311
Unlocking transmission selector lever
313
Manual shift program, CLK 55 AMG 146
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 159
Mechanical key 310Memory function 102, 364
Recalling positions from memory 103
Storing exterior rear view mirror park-
ing positions 103
Storing key dependent settings 103
Menus 115
AUDIO 119
Control system 364
Distronic* 121, 199
In control system 117, 118
Malfunction memory 122
NAVI 121
Settings menu 123
Standard display 119
Submenus 116
TEL* 138
Trip computer 136
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 27
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 126
Minispare wheel 307
Bolts 309
Mounting 324
Technical data 347

386 IndexService
Calling up the service indicator 267
Major service (Service B) 266
Minor service (Service A) 266
Overdue 266
Spare parts 340
Types 266
When due 266
Service (maintenance) 266
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 341
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 266
Calling up 267
Clearing 266, 267
Service life (tires) 261
Service System see FSS 266
Setting
Convenience functions 125, 133
Cruise control 194
Daytime running lamp mode 129, 130
Distronic* time interval 203
Exterior rear view mirror parking posi-
tion 103
Following distance in Distronic* 203
Higher speed in cruise control 195Higher speed in Distronic* 201
Hours (clock) 128
Individual vehicle settings 123
Interior lighting delayed switch-off 132
Key dependent memory 135
Lamps and lighting (control system)
129
Language, multifunction display 127
Locator lighting 130
Lower speed in cruise control 195
Lower speed in Distronic* 202
Miles/kilometers in speedometer 126
Minutes (clock) 129
Parking position for exterior rear view
mirrors 135
Slower speed in cruise control 195
Slower speed in Distronic* 202
Speed in cruise control 195
Speed in Distronic* 201
Speedometer display mode 126
Station selection mode 132
Temperature (interior) 157
Temperature indicator 126
Units
Speedometer 126
Temperature 126Settings
Calling up Distronic* 121, 199
Convenience functions 133
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 89
Factory, SmartKey 85
Individual (SmartKey) 135
Lighting (control system) 129
Menus and submenus 116
Resetting all (control system) 124
Resetting in the submenu 124
Selective 85
Settings menu
Functions in 123
Individual vehicle settings 123
Submenus 124
Shift lock 365
Shifting
Gear selector lever positions 144
Into optimal gear range (automatic
transmission) 142
Side impact airbags 61
Side marker lamps
Replacing bulbs 317, 321