2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE height

245 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cup holder in the dashboard
Opening cup holder
Push cover1.
The cup holder opens automatically.Closing cup holder

Push the cup holder back until it engag-
es.
Cup holder in rear seat armrest
Opening cup holder

Push front of sliding compartment1.
The cup holder slides out.
Closing cup holder

Push sliding compartment1 back un-
til it engages.
Warning!
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When not in use, keep the cup holder
closed. Place only containers that fit into the
cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids on
open containers and do not fill containers to
a height where the contents, especially hot
liquids, could spill during vehicle
maneuvers.
Warning!
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When not in use, keep the cup holder
closed. Place only containers that fit into the
cup holder to prevent spills. Use lids on
open containers and do not fill containers to
a height where the contents, especially hot
liquids, could spill during vehicle
maneuvers.

281 Operation
Engine compartment
Engine compartment
Hood
Opening
1Hood lock release

Pull lever 1 downwards.
The hood is unlocked.
2Lever for opening the hood

Push lever2 under the hood upwards.

Pull up on the hood and then release it.
The hood will be automatically held
open at shoulder height by gas-filled
struts.
Warning!
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Do not pull the release lever while the vehi-
cle is in motion. Otherwise the hood could
be forced open by passing air flow.
!To avoid damage to the windshield wip-
ers or hood, never open the hood if the
wiper arms are folded forward away
from the windshield.
Warning!
G
To help prevent personal injury, stay clear of
moving parts when the hood is open and the
engine is running. Make sure the hood is
properly closed before driving. When closing
the hood, use extreme caution not to catch
hands or fingers.
The radiator fan may continue to run for ap-
proximately 30 seconds or may even restart
after the engine has been turned off. Stay
clear of fan blades.


282 OperationEngine compartment
Closing
Let the hood drop from a height of ap-
proximately 1 ft (30 cm).
The hood will lock audibly.

Make sure the hood is fully closed.
If you can raise the hood at a point
above the headlamps, then it is not
properly closed. Open it again and let it
drop with somewhat greater force.
Warning!
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If you see flames or smoke coming from the
engine compartment, or if the coolant tem-
perature gauge indicates that the engine is
overheated, do not open the hood. Move
away from the vehicle and do not open the
hood until the engine has cooled. If neces-
sary, call the fire department.
Warning!
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The engine is equipped with a transistorized
ignition system. Because of the high voltage
it is dangerous to touch any components (ig-
nition coils, spark plug sockets, diagnostic
socket) of the ignition system

with the engine running


while starting the engine


if ignition is “on” and the engine is
turned manually
Warning!
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Be careful that you do not close the hood on
anyone.


344 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergencyUnlocking the trunk
A minimum height clearance of 5.41 ft
(1.65 m) is required to open the trunk lid.
The lock is located next to the recessed
handle.
1Unlocking in an emergency
2Handle

Insert the mechanical key into the
trunk lid lock.

Turn the mechanical key counterclock-
wise to position1 and hold it in this
position.

Pull the trunk lid handle2 and lift the
trunk lid.
Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
Close the passenger door and the trunk
lid.

Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit (
page 106).

Check to see whether the locking knob
on the passenger door is down. If nec-
essary push it down manually.

Lock the driver’s door with the me-
chanical key.

Lock the trunk lid if necessary with the
mechanical key (
page 104).
! Always make sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance.

386 Technical dataMain dimensions
Main dimensionsModel
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length
182.6 in (4 638 mm)
182.6 in (4 638 mm)
182.6 in (4 638 mm)
Overall vehicle width
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
Overall vehicle height
55.4 in (1 406 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
Wheelbase
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
58.9 in (1 497 mm)
58.9 in (1 497 mm)
Track, rear
58.0 in (1 474 mm)
58.2 in (1 478 mm)
58.2 in (1 478 mm)

403 Index
A
ABS 23, 76, 397
Malfunction indicator lamp 306
Messages in display 315
Accelerator position,
automatic transmission 163
Accident
In case of 50
Activating
Air conditioning (cooling) 181
Air recirculation mode 178
Anti-theft alarm system 82
Automatic climate control 173
Central locking (control system) 149
Charcoal filter 179, 180
Distance warning function* 230
Distronic* 225, 226
Easy-entry/exit feature 150
ESP 80
Exterior headlamps 47
Exterior lamps 120
Exterior rear view
mirror parking position 168
Front and rear fog lamp 121, 122
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 47High beams 123
Ignition 31
Ignition with KEYLESS-GO* 33
Immobilizer 53, 81
Manual shift program
CLK 55 AMG 164
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Rear window defroster 171
Residual heat 181
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Seat ventilation* 113
Steering wheel gearshift
control (CLK 55 AMG) 164
Tow-away alarm 83
Trunk lid opening limiter*
(control system) 149
Windshield wipers 49Adding
Coolant 287
Engine oil 285
Additional turn signals 351
Adjustable air vents,
rear passenger compartment 182
Adjusting 34
Air distribution 176
Air volume 177
Backrest tilt 36
Exterior rear view mirror 39
Head restraint height 36
Head restraint tilt 36
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior rear view mirror 38
Mirrors 38
Multicontour seat* 112
Seat cushion depth 112
Seat cushion tilt 36
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Seat height 36
Seats 34
Steering column in/out 38
Steering column up/down 38
Steering wheel 37

414 IndexG
Garage door opener 27, 259
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 391
Gear range 399
Shifting into optimal 158
Gear range limit
Canceling 158
Gear ranges 159
Displaying in Speedometer 159
Limiting 159
Gear selector lever 23, 347
Cleaning 303
Lock 44
Message in display 319
Position 23, 157, 160
Unlocking manually 347Global
Locking 87
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 92
Unlocking 87
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 92
Global Positioning System (GPS) 399
Glove box 21, 244
Closing 244
Opening 244
Good visibility 166
GPS 399H
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 303
Hazard warning flasher 123
Switching off 124
Switching on 123
Head restraints 108
Headlamp cleaning system* 289
Headlamps
Automatic control 120
Bi-Xenon 397
Cleaning 300
Cleaning system* 166, 289
Refilling washer fluid 289
Switching off 53
Switching on 47
Washer fluid 394
Washer system* 394
Headliner
Cleaning 303
Heated seats* 114
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36

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