2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 COUPE emergency towing

Contents
Maintenance...................................... 296
Clearing the service indicator ...... 296
Service term exceeded ................ 296
Calling up the service indicator .... 297
Resetting the service indicator..... 297
Vehicle care ....................................... 298
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 298
Practical hints.................................. 305
What to do if …? ................................. 306
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 306
Lamp in center console................. 313
Messages in the display ................ 314
Where will I find...? ............................. 337
First aid kit.................................... 337
Vehicle tool kit .............................. 337
Minispare wheel............................ 340
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 343
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 343
Locking the vehicle ....................... 344
Changing batteries in
the SmartKey/ SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* ....................... 345
Fuel filler flap ................................ 347
Manually unlocking
the gear selector lever .................. 347
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 348
Sliding/pop-up roof* .................... 348Replacing bulbs .................................. 350
Bulbs............................................. 350
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 352
Side marker lamp bulb.................. 355
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 356
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 357
Removing wiper blades ................. 357
Installing wiper blades .................. 357
Flat tire............................................... 358
Preparing the vehicle .................... 358
Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 358
Battery ............................................... 363
Disconnecting the battery ............ 364
Removing the battery ................... 364
Charging and reinstalling battery .. 364
Reconnecting the battery ............. 365
Jump starting...................................... 366
Towing the vehicle.............................. 368
Towing the vehicle ........................ 368
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 370
Fuses.................................................. 372
Fuse box in
passenger compartment ............... 372
Fuse box in engine compartment . 373
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk ............ 374

305 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

422 IndexPassenger compartment 274
Fuse box in 372
Interior lighting 124
Interior rear view mirror 38
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 247
Storage bags, rear side
of the front seats 247
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 267
Phone book*
Loading 155
Quick search 156
Phone number*
Dialing 155
Redialing 156
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 304
Playing
CDs 201
Poly-V-belt drive 400
Layout 379Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 117
Storing into memory 117
Power assistance 267
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 36
Front seat head restraints 108
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 400
Power washer 299
Power windows 210
Blocking of rear window operation 74
Side windows 210
Synchronizing 213Practical hints
First aid kit 337
Fuses 372
Lamp in center console 313
Lamps in instrument cluster 306
Messages in the display 314
Minispare wheel 340
Minispare wheel bolts 342
Towing the vehicle 368
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 343
Vehicle jack 339
Vehicle tool kit 337
Premium unleaded gasoline 391
Problems
While driving 50
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 400
Automatic transmission 163
Automatic transmission, CLK 55
AMG 164

430 IndexTele Aid 251
Emergency calls 252
Information 256
Initiating an
emergency call manually 254
Messages in display 334
Remote door unlock 258
Roadside Assistance 254
Stolen vehicle tracking services 259
System self-check 252
Tele Aid System 251
Upgrade signals 257
Tele Aid System 402
Telematics* 402
Telephone* 24, 250
Answering a call 155
Dialing a number
from the phone book 155
Emergency call 208
Ending a call 155
Hands-free microphone 27
Loading phone book* 155
Messages in display 336
Operating 154
Operation 203
Redialing 156Temperature
Display mode 142
Grades of tires 396
Setting interior temperature 175
Setting units in display 142
Tires 292
Tie-down rings (Trunk) 243
Tightening torque 402
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 362
Time
Setting hours 144
Setting minutes 145
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 280, 292
Tire speed rating 272, 402
Tire traction 271Tires 381
Consumer information 395
Direction of rotation 291
Driving instructions 270
Retreads 290
Rims and tires 381
Service life 291
Temperature 292
Temperature grades 396
Tires and wheels 290
Tread depth 294
Wear pattern 293
Winter 294
Tools 337
Tow-away alarm 25, 83
Arming 83
Disarming 83
Disarming for transport 83
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
CLK 320/CLK 500 370
CLK 55 AMG 371
Installing 370
Installing (CLK 55 AMG) 371
Towing the vehicle 368

432 IndexUpgrade signals
Tele Aid 257
Uphill driving
Cruise control 219
Upholstery
Cleaning 304
Upshifting
Manual shift program mode
(CLK 55 AMG) 165
One-touch gearshifting 158
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 55 AMG) 162
Useful features 244
Ashtray (Center console) 247
Ashtray (Rear seat) 248
Cigarette lighter 248
Floormats* 249
Interior storage spaces 244
Tele Aid 251
Telephone* 250V
Vehicle
Individual settings 139, 141
Locking 25
Locking in an emergency 344
Lowering 362
Service battery 363
Towing 368
Unlocking 25
Unlocking in an emergency 343
Vehicle battery 363Vehicle care 298
Cup holder 303
Distronic* system sensor cover 301
Engine cleaning 300
Gear selector lever 303
Hard plastic trim items 303
Headlamps 300
Instrument cluster 303
Leather upholstery 304
Light alloy wheels 303
Nubuck leather upholstery 304
Ornamental moldings 300
Paintwork 299
Parktronic* system sensor 301
Plastic and rubber parts 304
Power washer 299
Seat belts 303
Steering wheel 303
Tail lamps 300
Tar stains 299
Turn signals 300
Upholstery 304
Vehicle washing 300
Window cleaning 302
Wiper blades 302
Wood trims 304