2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK-CLASS spare tire

383 Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the new wheel
1Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel or other
steel rims (located in trunk with spare
wheel)
Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.

Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.

Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
!Wheel bolts2 must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel. The use
of any wheel bolts other than wheel
bolts 2 for the Minispare will physical-
ly damage the vehicle's brakes.
!To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.Warning!
G
Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.
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397 Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Consumer information
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406 Technical dataRims and tiresMinispare wheel
CLK 320
CLK 320 (Appearance Package*)
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Rim
3.5 B x 16 H2
3.5 B x 17 H2
3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.67 in (17 mm)
0.67 in (17 mm)
0.67 in (17 mm)
Tire
T 125/90 R 16 98M
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 125/80 R 17 99M
1
T 125/80 R 17 99M
1
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436 IndexEmission control 282
Emission control label 400
Ending
A call (telephone*) 155
Engine
Compartment 287
Message in display 314
Starting 44
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 44
Starting with the SmartKey 44
Technical data 402
Turning off 54
Engine cleaning 306
Engine compartment 287
Fuse box in 395
Hood 287
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 23, 314
Engine number 421Engine oil 288, 412
Adding 291
Additives 412
Checking level 289
Consumption 288
Filler cap 291
Filler neck 291
Message in display 332
Messages in display 290
Viscosity 421
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 23, 79, 421
Messages in display 324
Switching off 80
Switching on 81
Warning lamp 316, 317
ETD 421
Safety guidelines 62
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 67
Exterior lamp switch 119
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 39
Parking position for 151F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 142
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 228
Distronic* 235
First aid kit 343
Flat tire 380
Lowering the vehicle 384
Minispare wheel 346
Mounting the Minispare wheel 380
Preparing the vehicle 380
Flexible Service System (FSS) 302, 421
Floormates*
Installing 255
Removing 255
Floormats* 255
Fog lamp, rear 122, 373
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 373
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 335
Replacing bulbs 374
Switching on 122
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448 IndexSeat heating* 114
Switching on/off rapid heating
with seat ventilation* 115
Switching on/off rapid heating
without seat ventilation* 114
Switching on/off seat heating
with seat ventilation* 115
Switching on/off seat heating
without seat ventilation* 114
with seat ventilation* 115
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Seats 109
Adjusting 34
Easy entry/exit feature 109
Multicontour seat* 112
Seat heating* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Selecting
Display 143
Selecting display 144Selector lever
Lock 44
Message in display 325
Self-test
BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation system 72
Tele Aid* 258
Service
Calling up the service indicator 303
Major service (Service B) 302
Minor service (Service A) 302
Overdue 302
Spare parts 398
Types 302
When due 302
Service (maintenance) 302
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 399
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 302
Calling up 303
Clearing 302, 303
Service life (tires) 297
Service System see FSSSetting
Convenience functions 141, 149
Cruise control 227
Daytime running
lamp mode 145, 146
Distronic* time interval 236
Following distance in Distronic* 236
Higher speed in cruise control 228
Higher speed in Distronic* 234
Hours (clock) 144
Individual vehicle settings 139
Interior lighting
delayed switch-off 148
Key-dependent memory 151
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 145
Language, multifunction display 143
Locator lighting 146
Lower speed in cruise control 228
Lower speed in Distronic* 235
Miles/kilometers
in speedometer 142
Minutes (clock) 145
Parking position for exterior
rear view mirrors 151
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456 Index
Nubuck leather upholstery
(CLK 55 AMG) 310
Ornamental moldings 307
Paintwork 305
Parktronic* system sensor 308
Plastic and rubber parts 310
Power washer 305
Seat belts 310
Soft top 306
Steering wheel 309
Tail lamps 307
Tar stains 305
Turn signals 307
Upholstery 310
Vehicle washing 306
Window cleaning 309
Wiper blades 308
Wood trims 310
Vehicle jack 345
Vehicle lighting
Checking 286Vehicle tool kit 343
Alignment bolt 343
Fuse Extractor 343
Hex wrench (in literature pouch) 343
Removing 344
Spare fuses 343
Straps for soft top
emergency operation 343
Towing eye bolt 343
Vehicle jack 343
Wheel bolts 343
Wheel wrench 343
Vehicle washing 306
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 425
Voice control system* 425
Hands-free microphone 27W
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 237
Distronic* 231
Drivers seat belts 64
Parking brake 46
Warranty coverage 399
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 304
Wear pattern (tires) 299
Weights 409
Wheel bolts
For Minispare wheel 347
Wheel change
Tightening torque 384
Wheels
Rotating 299
Tires and wheels 296
Wind screen 223, 425
Installing 224
Removing 225
Windows see Side windows
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