2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 COUPE clock

362 Practical hintsFlat tire
Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.Lowering the vehicle

Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until the full weight of the
vehicle is resting on the ground.

Remove the jack.
1 - 5 Wheel bolts

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 80 lb-ft
(110 Nm).

Before storing the jack in the trunk, it
should be fully collapsed, with handle
folded in.
Warning!
G
Only use genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel
bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).


365 Practical hints
Battery
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Connect the positive lead and fasten its
cover 2.

Connect the negative lead 1.

Reinstall the filter box (
page 363).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
!Never invert the terminal connections.!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnect-
ing):

Set the clock (
page 144) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator’s manual).


Resynchronize side windows
(page 213).


Resynchronize sliding/pop-up
roof* (
page 217).

373 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the left-hand side.
2Cover
3Screw
4RetainerRemoving/installing cover

Twist screws3 90° counterclock-
wise.

Pull up cover2.

Slide out retainer4 and remove cover
by pulling towards front.

Install cover2 in reverse order.Opening fuse box
5Fuse box cover
6Clamps

Release clamps6.

Remove cover5.
Closing fuse box

Ensure that the sealing rubber is prop-
erly positioned.

Press the cover down and secure with
clamps6.

407 Index
Center console 25
Lower part 26
PASS. AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp 313
Upper part 25
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 142
Central locking
Automatic 105
From inside 106
Switch 106
Switching on/off
(control system) 149
Unlocking from inside 106
Central locking switch 106
Changing
Batteries (SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*) 346
Batteries (SmartKey) 345
Key setting 149
Changing CDs 199
Charcoal filter 179
Activating 179
Deactivating 180Charging
Vehicle battery 364
CHECK ENGINE malfunction
indicator lamp 308
Checking
Coolant level 286
Oil level 280, 283
Tire inflate pressure 280
Vehicle lighting 280
Child safety 68
Airbags 60
Infant and
child restraint systems 64, 68
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Child safety switch see
Blocking of rear window operation
Child seat anchors see
LATCH child seat anchors
Cigarette lighter 248Cleaning
Cup holder 303
Distronic* system sensor cover 301
Gear selector lever 303
Hard plastic trim items 303
Headlamps 166
Headliner 303
Instrument cluster 303
Leather upholstery 304
Light alloy wheels 303
Nubuck leather upholstery
(CLK 55 AMG) 304
Parktronic* system sensor 301
Plastic and rubber parts 304
Seat belts 303
Steering wheel 303
Upholstery 304
Windows 302
Windshield 49
Wiper blades 302
Wood trims 304
CLK 55 AMG
Manual shift program mode 164
Clock 23, 144

425 Index
Seat heating* 114, 115
Rapid seat heating switching on/off
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating switching on/off
without seat ventilation* 114
Switching on/off
with seat ventilation* 115
Switching on/off
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Switching off 113
Switching on 113
Seats 107
Adjusting 34
Easy entry/exit feature 107
Heating* 114
Multicontour seat* 112
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat heating* 114
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat ventilation* 113
Split rear bench seat 240Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Selecting
Display 143
Selecting display 144
Self-test
BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation system 71
Tele Aid 252
Service
Calling up the service indicator 297
Major service (Service B) 296
Minor service (Service A) 296
Overdue 296
Spare parts 376
Types 296
When due 296
Service (maintenance) 296
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 377
Service and warranty information 10
Service indicator 296
Calling up 297
Clearing 296, 297
Service life (tires) 291
Service System see FSSSetting
Convenience functions 141, 149
Cruise control 219
Daytime running
lamp mode 145, 146
Distronic* time interval 228
Following distance in Distronic* 228
Higher speed in cruise control 220
Higher speed in Distronic* 226
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 220
Lower speed in Distronic* 227
Miles/kilometers in
speedometer 142
Minutes (clock) 145
Parking position for
exterior rear view mirrors 151
Slower speed in cruise control 220