2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG CABRIOLET tires

425 Technical terms
Tele Aid System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.
Tire speed rating
Part of tire designation; indicates the
speed range for which a tire is ap-
proved.
Traction
Force exerted by the vehicle on the
road via the tires.VIN
(V
ehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Voice control system*
Voice control system for car phones,
portable cell phones and audio sys-
tems (radio, CD, etc.).
Wind screen
Screen for deflecting wind from the ve-
hicle interior when the soft top is
lowered.

434 Index
Residual heat 182
Seat ventilation* 113
Steering wheel gearshift control
(CLK 55 AMG) 165
Tow-away alarm 85
Deceleration
With Distronic* 232
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 176
Defrosting 177
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 148
Dialing
A number (telephone) 155
Difficulties
While driving see
Problems while driving
With starting 45
Digital speedometer 134
Direction of rotation (tires) 297
Discharged battery
Jump starting 388
Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 386Display
Selecting 143, 144
Display elements
Audio system 184
Displays
Digital speedometer 134
Distronic* 231
Messages 290, 320
Selecting 143
Service indicator 302
Showing malfunctions 138
Distance
Decreasing in Distronic* 237
Increasing in Distronic* 237
Setting in Distronic* 236
Warning function 237
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 152
Distance warning function* 237
Activating 238
Deactivating 238
Distance warning lamp 237
Intermittent warning sound 237
Symbol in multifunction display 137Distronic* 229, 420
Activated 233
Activating 234
Calling up settings 137, 232
Cleaning system sensor 308
Cruise control lever 233
Deactivated 233
Deactivating 236
Deceleration 232
Decreasing distance 237
Decreasing time interval 236
Displays in the speedometer dial 231
Distance warning function 237
Distance warning lamp 316
Driving hints 238
Fine adjustment 235
Increasing distance 237
Increasing time interval 236
Intermittent signal tone 231
Menu 232
Messages in display 323
Sensor cover 308
Setting a higher speed 234
Setting a lower speed 235
Setting following distance 236

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

452 IndexSubmenus
Convenience 149
For settings 131
In control system 133
Instrument cluster 142, 144
Lighting 145
Resetting functions
in Control system 140
Selecting 140
Settings menu 140
Vehicle 148
Sun visors 170
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) 424
Switching off
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 149
Engine 54
ESP 80
Hazard warning flasher 124
Headlamps 54Switching on
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 149
ESP 81
Front fog lamps 122
Front lamps 119
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 47
High beams 123
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Windshield wipers 48
Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 137
Synchronizing
Power windows 214T
Tachometer 23, 127
Overspeed range 127
Overspeed range (CLK 55 AMG) 127
Tail lamps
Cleaning 307
Replacing bulbs 373, 378
Tar stains 305
Technical data 412
Brake fluid 412
Coolant 410
Coolants 414
Electrical system 407
Engine 402
Engine oil 412
Engine oil additives 412
Fuel requirements 413
Fuels 410
Gasoline additives 413
Lubricants 410
Main dimensions 408
Premium unleaded gasoline 413
Rims and tires 403
Weights 409
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 411, 416

453 Index
Tele Aid
Information 262
Initiating an
emergency call manually 260
Messages in display 341
Remote door unlock 264
Roadside assistance 260
Stolen vehicle tracking services 265
Tele Aid System 257
Tele Aid System 425
Tele Aid* 257
Emergency calls 258
System self-check 258
Upgrade signals 263
Telematics* 425Telephone* 24, 256
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 342
Operating 154
Operation 203
Redialing 156
Temperature
Display mode 142
Grades of tires 418
Setting units in display 142
Tires 298
Tightening torque 425
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 384
Time
Setting hours 144
Setting minutes 145Tire inflation pressure
Checking 286, 298
Tire speed rating 278, 425
Tire traction 277
Tires 403
Consumer information 417
Direction of rotation 297
Driving instructions 276
Retreads 296
Rims and tires 403
Service life 297
Temperature 298
Temperature grades 418
Tires and wheels 296
Tread depth 300
Wear pattern 299
Winter 300
Tools 343
Tow-away alarm 25, 84
Arming 85
Disarming 85
Disarming for transport 84

454 IndexTowing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
CLK 320/CLK 500 392
CLK 55 AMG 393
Installing 392
Installing (CLK 55 AMG) 393
Towing the vehicle 390
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 265
Traction 163, 417, 425
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 280
Tread depth (tires) 300
Tread wear 417
Trip computer 152
Trip odometer
Resetting 127Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 396
Closing 100
Closing from the inside 101
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 95
Locking separately 106
Luggage cover 216
Message in display 342
Opening 98
Opening from inside vehicle 99
Opening from the inside 100
Trunk lid 98, 100, 101
Trunk lock 349
Unlocking separately 107
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 96
Unlocking with SmartKey 90
Trunk lid emergency release 105
Trunk lid opening/closing system* 100
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 373Turn signals 48
Additional in mirrors 373
Cleaning lenses 307
Front bulbs 373
Front bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 377
Front bulbs (Halogen) 375
Indicator lamps 23
Rear bulbs 373, 378
Turning off
Engine 54

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

457 Index
Windshield
Defogging 176
Refilling washer fluid 295
Replacing wiper blades 379
Washer fluid 295, 416
Washer system 416
Windshield washer fluid 416
Message in display 342
Mixing ratio 416
Refilling 295
Wiping with 50
Windshield washer system 416
Windshield wipers 48, 167
Fast wiper speed 49
Intermittent wiping 49
Replacing wiper blades 379
Single wipe 49
Switching on 48
Wiping with windshield
washer fluid 50Winter driving 300
Block heater* 301
Snow chains 301
Tires 300
Winter driving instructions 279
Winter tires 300
Wiper blades
Cleaning 308
Installing 379
Removing 379
Replacing 379
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 50
Interval 49
With windshield washer fluid 50
Wood trims
Cleaning 310X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 419