2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE roof

349 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency

Obtain crank3.

Insert crank3 through hole.

Turn crank3 clockwise to:

slide roof closed


raise roof at the rear

Turn crank3 counterclockwise to:

slide roof open


lower roof at the rear
The sliding/pop-up must be resynchro-
nized after being operated manually
(
page 349).Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof

Take the fuse for the sliding/pop-up
roof out of the main fuse box
(page 372).

Reinsert the fuse.

Switch on the ignition.

Press the switch in the “raise” direction
until the sliding/pop-up roof is fully
raised at the rear.
Hold the switch for approximately one
second.
The sliding/pop-up roof is adjusted.

363 Practical hints
Battery
Battery
The battery is located on the right side of
the engine compartment.
Removal of filter box:
Release the three clamps1.

Remove filter box.
Installation of filter box:

Insert filter box properly.

Secure it with the three clamps1.
Warning!
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Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in severe injury or death.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries,
see “Battery” (
page 288).
Never lean over batteries while connecting,
you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
!Never loosen or detach battery termi-
nal clamps while the engine is running
or the SmartKey is in the starter switch.
Otherwise the alternator and other
electronic components could be se-
verely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Service Booklet for mainte-
nance intervals or contact your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center for further
information.Warning!
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Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.

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).

387 Technical data
Weights
Weights
Roof load max.
220 lb (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lb (100 kg)

408 IndexClosing
Cup holder 245
Glove box 244
Hood 282
Side windows 211
Side windows
with KEYLESS-GO* 94
Sliding/pop-up roof* 214, 348
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with KEYLESS-GO* 94, 213, 217
Sliding/pop-up roof*
with SmartKey 216
Trunk 97
Windows 210
Windows
with KEYLESS-GO* 213, 217
Windows
with SmartKey 212
Closing from the inside
Trunk 99
Closing sliding/pop-up roof*
In an emergency 348
Cockpit 20, 398
Cockpit management
and data system (COMAND*) 398COMAND* 398
COMAND* see
separate operating instructions
Combination switch 123
High beam flasher 48, 123
Turn signals 48
Windshield wipers 48
Comfort driving
Transmission program
mode C (Comfort) 163, 164
Consumer information 395
Control and operation
of radio transmitters 275Control system 129, 398
AUDIO menu 134
Convenience submenu 149
Display digital speedometer 134
Distronic* menu 137
Functions 130, 133
Instrument cluster
submenu 142, 144
Lighting submenu 145
Malfunction memory menu 138
Menus 132, 133, 400
Multifunction display 129
Multifunction steering wheel 130
NAV menu 137
Selecting radio system 135
Selecting satellite radio* system 135
Settings menu 139
Standard display menu 134
Submenus 131, 133
TEL* menu 154
Trip computer menu 152
Trunk lid opening limiter* 149
Vehicle submenu 148

412 IndexE
Easy-entry/exit feature 107
Activating 150
Interrupting movement 150
Electrical fuses 372
Electrical system
Technical data 385
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call system* 251
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 254
Telephone* 208
With Tele Aid 252
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 165
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof* 348
Locking the vehicle 344
Opening sliding/pop-up roof* 348
Remote door unlock 258
Unlocking the vehicle 343
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 276
Emission control label 378Ending
A call (telephone) 155
Engine
Compartment 281
Message in display 308
Starting 44
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 44
Starting with the SmartKey 44
Technical data 380
Turning off 53
Engine cleaning 300
Engine compartment 281
Fuse box in 373
Hood 281
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 23, 308
Engine number 399Engine oil 283, 390
Adding 285
Additives 390
Checking level 283
Consumption 283
Filler cap 285
Filler neck 285
Message in display 326
Messages in display 284
Viscosity 399
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 23, 78, 399
Messages in display 318
Switching off 79
Switching on 80
Warning lamp 310, 311
ETD 399
Safety guidelines 62
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 67
Exterior lamp switch 119
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 39
Parking position for 151

416 IndexJ
Jack 337, 339
Jump starting 366K
Key, mechanical 343
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing the batteries 346
Key-dependency memory
Settings 151
KEYLESS-GO* 399
Activating ignition with 33
Closing side windows with 94
Closing sliding/pop-up roof*
with 94, 213, 217
Closing windows with 213, 217
Factory setting 92
Global locking 92
Global unlocking 92
Important notes 90
Locking the vehicle 93
Messages in display 328
Remote controls 89
Starting the engine 44
Turning off the engine 54
Unlocking with 32
Unlocking, trunk lid 94
Kickdown 163, 399
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 142
Km/h or mph in speedometer 142L
Labels, identification 378
Lamp bulbs, exterior 350
Lamp sensor
Messages in display 330
Lamps, exterior
Front 351
Light sensor 330
Messages in display 329–332
Rear 351
Lamps, indicator and warning
ABS 306
Battery (SmartKey) 87, 92
Brakes 307
Center console 313
CHECK ENGINE 308
Coolant 309, 322
Distance warning 310
Distronic* 223, 229
Engine diagnostics 308
ESP 310, 311

417 Index
Fuel reserve 311
Instrument cluster 306–312
PASS. AIRBAG OFF 63, 313
Seat belts 311
Service indicator 296
SRS 59, 312
Turn signals 23
Language
Multifunction display 143
Setting 143
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Folding back 73
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 379
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 304
Lever
For cruise control 225
License plate lamps
Messages in display 330
Replacing bulbs 351, 356
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 303
Technical data 382Light sensor 330
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting 119
Automatic headlamp mode 120
Combination switch 123
Daytime running lamp mode 121
Door entry lamps 125
Exterior lamp switch 119
Front fog lamps 122
High beam flasher 123
High beams 123
Instrument cluster illumination 126
Interior 124
Locator lighting 121
Low beam 119
Manual headlamp mode 120
Night security illumination 121
Parking lamps 119
Rear fog lamp 122
Settings (control system) 145Limiting the gear range 159
Limp Home Mode 165
Line of fall 399
Loading 237
Cargo tie-down rings 243
Instructions 242
Roof rack 237
Ski sack* 237
Split rear bench seat 240
Locator lighting 121
Setting 146
Lock buttons 399
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 55
Locking 51, 86
Fuel filler flap 278
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 92
Global, SmartKey 87
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 93
Trunk lid, separately 104
Vehicle in an emergency 344