2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 COUPE low beam

455 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.CAC
(C
ustomer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.
Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.

464 IndexBattery, vehicle 314, 420
Charging 422
Disconnecting 421
Messages in display 373
Reconnecting 422
Reinstalling 422
Removing 421
Bead 338
Bi-Xenon headlamps* 455
Block heater (Canada only) 343
Blocking
Rear window operation 82
Bolts
For spare wheel 396
Brake assist system (BAS) 455
Brake fluid 450
Message in display 374
Brake lamp bulbs 405
Brake lamp, high mounted 405
Brake pads
Message in display 374
Brakes 296
Warning lamp 355
Break-in period 294Bulbs, replacing 404
Additional turn signals 404
Backup lamps 405
Brake lamps 405
Fog lamps 404
Front lamps 404
High beam (Bi-Xenon*) 404
High beam (Halogen) 404
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 404
High beam flasher (Halogen) 404
High mounted brake lamp 405
License plate lamps 405, 410
Low beam (Bi-Xenon*) 404
Low beam (Halogen) 404
Parking lamps 404, 405, 407, 409
Rear fog lamp 405, 410
Side marker lamps 404, 409
Standing lamps 404, 405, 407, 409
Tail lamp assemblies 405, 410
Turn signal lamps 404, 405
Button
Audio system 210C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 455
Calling up
Maintenance service indicator 345
Range (distance to empty) 162
CAN system 455
Canceling
Cruise control 257
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 447
Cargo tie-down rings 271
Catalytic converter 303
CD changer* 225
CD operation 225
CD player
Operating 144
Center console 27
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 360
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 149

474 Index
Maintenance service indicator 344
Parktronic system*
warning indicators 262
Seat belts 359
SRS 61, 359
Turn signals 25
Language
Multifunction display 150
Setting 150
LATCH child seat anchors 80
Folding back 81
Folding out 81
Layout of poly-V-belt drive 437
Leather upholstery
Cleaning 352
License plate lamps
Messages in display 383
Replacing bulbs 405, 410
Light alloy wheels
Cleaning 351
Technical data 440
Light sensor 383
Lighter see Cigarette lighterLighting 124
Automatic headlamp mode 125
Combination switch 129
Cornering fog lamps* 130
Daytime running lamp mode 126
Door entry lamps 133
Exterior lamp switch 124
Front fog lamps 128
High beam flasher 129
High beams 129
Instrument cluster illumination 134
Interior 132
Locator lighting 127
Low beam 124
Manual headlamp mode 125
Night security illumination 127
Parking lamps 124
Rear fog lamp 128
Settings (control system) 154
Limiting the gear range 168
Limp Home Mode 177
Line of fall 457Loading 264
Cargo tie-down rings 271
Instructions 269
Roof rack 264
Ski sack* 264
Split rear bench seat 267
Loading terminology 338
Loading the vehicle 319
Locator lighting 127
Setting 156
Lock buttons 457
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 58
Locking 55, 94
Fuel filler flap 305
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 101
Global, SmartKey 96
The vehicle with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Vehicle in an emergency 398
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 435
Loss of SmartKey 98
Loss of SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* 105

475 Index
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 383
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 404
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 404, 406
Lowering
Vehicle 418
Lubricants
Technical data 447M
Main dimensions 445
Maintenance 12, 344
Maintenance service 344
Basic service (Service A) 344
Calling up the
maintenance service indicator 345
Extended service (Service B) 344
Overdue 345
Types 344
When due 344
Maintenance service indicator 344
Calling up 345
Clearing 345
Resetting 346
Maintenance service system 344
Maintenance system 457
Malfunction
Vehicle status message memory 362
Manual headlamp mode 125Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 399
Interior lighting control 133
Locking the vehicle 398
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 401
Unlocking gear selector lever 400
Unlocking the driver’s door 397
Manual shift program 175
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 200
Maximum inflation pressure 339
Maximum load rating 339
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 339
Mechanical key 397
Memory function 121, 457
Recalling
positions from memory 122
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking positions 123
Storing key-dependent settings 122

476 IndexMenus 138
AUDIO 143
Control system 140, 457
NAV 144
Settings menu 146
Standard display 142
Submenus 139
TEL* 162
Trip computer 160
Vehicle status message memory 145
Messages
Displaying 145
Vehicle status message memory 145
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 149
Minispare wheel
(except CLK 55 AMG) 393
Technical data 443Mirrors
Activating exterior rear
view mirror parking position 180
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors 178
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear
view mirror parking positions 160
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear
view mirror parking position 123
MON (Motor Octane Number) 306, 457
Mph or km/h in speedometer 149
Multicontour seat* 118
Multifunction display 137, 457
Displaying gear range 168
Selecting language 150
Setting date (day) 153
Setting date (month) 153
Setting date (year) 154
Standard display 141Multifunction display messages
ABS 365
BAS 366
Battery 373
Brake fluid 374
Brake pads 374
Check engine 356
Coolant 376
Coolant level 375
Cruise control 367
Display 378
Doors 378
Engine 356
Engine oil 379
ESP 367
Fog lamps, front 382
Fuel cap 356
Fuel reserve tank 381
Gear selector lever 372
High beam headlamps 383
Hood 381
Key 381
Lamp sensor 383
Lamps 383
License plate lamp 383
Low beam 383

481 Index
Reinstalling
Ashtray (Center console) 276
Ashtray (Rear seat) 277
Vehicle battery 422
Remote controls
SmartKey 94
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 99
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 286
Removing
Ashtray (Center console) 276
Ashtray (Rear seat) 277
Floormats* 278
Ski sack* 267
Vehicle battery 421
Vehicle tool kit
(CLK 55 AMG only) 390
Vehicle tool kit
(except CLK 55 AMG) 389
Wheel 415
Wiper blades 411Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 410
Batteries (SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*) 403
Batteries (SmartKey) 402
Brake lamp bulbs 410
Bulbs 404
Front lamp bulbs 406
Front turn signal bulbs (Halogen) 407
Fuses 430
High beam bulbs (Halogen) 406
High beam bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 408
License plate lamp bulbs 410
Low beam bulbs (Halogen) 406
Parking lamp bulbs 407, 409
Rear fog lamp bulb 410
Rear lamp bulbs 405, 410
Rear turn signal bulbs 410
Side marker lamp bulbs 409
Standing lamp bulbs 407, 409
Wiper blades 411
Reporting
Safety defects 18Reset button
in the instrument cluster 146, 147
Resetting
All functions (control system) 146
All functions of a submenu 147
Fuel consumption 161
Maintenance service indicator 346
Trip odometer 135
Residual heat utilization 205, 459
Residual ventilation 205
REST
(Residual engine heat utilization) 459
Restraint system see
Infant and child restraint systems 79
Restraint systems 459
Rim 339
Rims 439
Roadside Assistance 12, 283
Information button 284
Tele Aid 280
RON
(Research Octane Number) 306, 459
Roof rack 264
Rubber parts
Cleaning 352