2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 COUPE brake

Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada ............ 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols ............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices........................... 19
At a glance.......................................... 21
Cockpit ................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26
Center console ..................................... 27
Upper part ...................................... 27
Lower part ...................................... 28
Overhead control panel ........................ 29
Door control panel................................ 30
Getting started................................... 31
Unlocking ............................................. 32
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 33
Starter switch positions .................. 34
Adjusting .............................................. 37
Seats .............................................. 37
Steering wheel ................................ 40
Mirrors ............................................ 41
Driving .................................................. 43
Fastening the seat belts ................. 43
Starting the engine ......................... 46
Switching on headlamps ................. 50
Turn signals .................................... 51
Windshield wipers ........................... 52
Problems while driving.................... 54
Parking and locking .............................. 55
Parking brake ................................. 55
Switching off headlamps................. 56
Turning off the engine ..................... 56

ContentsPower tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 251
Opening and closing
the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 251
Synchronizing
the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 254
Driving systems ................................. 255
Cruise control............................... 255
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)* ........................... 260
Loading .............................................. 264
Roof rack ...................................... 264
Ski sack* ...................................... 264
Split rear bench seat .................... 267
Loading instructions ..................... 269
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 271
Useful features .................................. 272
Storage compartments................. 272
Cup holders .................................. 275
Ashtrays ....................................... 276
Cigarette lighter ........................... 277
Electrical outlet in the
rear passenger compartment ....... 278
Floormats* ................................... 278
Telephone*................................... 279
Tele Aid ........................................ 280
Garage door opener ..................... 287
Operation......................................... 293
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)......... 294
Driving instructions............................ 295
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 295
Drinking and driving ..................... 295
Pedals .......................................... 295
Power assistance ......................... 295
Brakes .......................................... 296
Driving off .................................... 297
Parking ......................................... 297
Tires ............................................. 298
Hydroplaning ................................ 299
Tire traction.................................. 299
Tire speed rating .......................... 300
Winter driving instructions ........... 301
Standing water ............................. 302
Passenger compartment .............. 302
Driving abroad.............................. 302
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 302
Catalytic converter ....................... 303
Emission control .......................... 304
Coolant temperature .................... 304At the gas station .............................. 305
Refueling ...................................... 305
Check regularly and
before a long trip ......................... 307
Engine compartment ......................... 308
Hood ............................................ 308
Engine oil ..................................... 309
Transmission fluid level ................ 312
Coolant ........................................ 313
Battery ......................................... 314
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 315
Tires and wheels................................ 316
Important guidelines .................... 316
Tire care and maintenance........... 317
Direction of rotation..................... 319
Loading the vehicle ...................... 319
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 325
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 327
Tire labeling ................................. 328
Load identification ....................... 332
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 333
Maximum tire load ....................... 334
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 335

ContentsBattery ............................................... 420
Disconnecting the battery ............ 421
Removing the battery ................... 421
Charging and reinstalling battery . 422
Reconnecting the battery ............. 422
Jump starting ..................................... 423
Towing the vehicle ............................. 425
Towing the vehicle........................ 425
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 427
Fuses ................................................. 429
Aids for changing fuses ................ 430
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment................................ 430
Fuse box in engine compartment . 431
Fuse box in trunk.......................... 432
Technical data................................. 433
Parts service ...................................... 434
Warranty coverage............................. 435
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 435
Identification labels ........................... 436
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 437
CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. 437
Engine................................................ 438
Rims and tires.................................... 439
Same size tires ............................. 440
Mixed size tires ............................ 441
Minispare wheel
(except CLK 55 AMG)................... 443
Collapsible tire
(CLK 55 AMG only)....................... 443
Electrical system ............................... 444
Main dimensions ............................... 445
Weights.............................................. 446Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 447
Capacities .................................... 447
Engine oils ................................... 449
Engine oil additives ...................... 449
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 450
Brake fluid.................................... 450
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 450
Fuel requirements ........................ 451
Gasoline additives ........................ 451
Coolants ...................................... 452
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 454
Technical terms............................... 455Index................................................. 461

23 At a glance
Cockpit
Item
Page
1
Steering wheel gearshift
buttons
(CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG)
172
2
Combination switch

Turn signals


Windshield wipers


High beam
51
52
51
3
Cruise control lever
255
4
Multifunction steering
wheel
26,
138
5
Instrument cluster
24,
134
6
Lever for voice control
system*, see separate op-
erating instructions
7
Starter switch
34
8
Front Parktronic* warning
indicator
262
Item
Page
9
Overhead control panel
29
a
Glove box
272
b
Cup holder
275
c
Center console
27, 28
d
Hood lock release
308
e
Horn
f
Steering wheel adjustment
stalk
40
g
Parking brake pedal
49
h
Door control panel
30
j
Parking brake release
49
k
Exterior lamp switch
50,
124
l
Exterior rear view mirror
adjustment
41
m
Headlamp washer switch*
178

25 At a glance
Instrument cluster
Item
Page
1
LLeft turn signal indi-
cator lamp
51
2
vESP warning lamp
358
3
Speedometer
4
Multifunction display
137
5
lDistance warning
lamp
Warning lamp without func-
tion. It illuminates with the
ignition on. It should go out
when the engine is running.
6
KRight turn signal indi-
cator lamp
51
7
Coolant temperature indi-
cator with:
135
•
Coolant temperature
warning lamp
357,
376
Item
Page
8
Tachometer with:
136
1Supplemental
restraint system
indicator lamp
359,
386
-Antilock Brake Sys-
tem (ABS) warning
lamp
354
359,
386
AHigh beam headlamp
indicator lamp
129
BLow beam headlamp
indicator lamp
129
9
Main odometer with:

Gear selector lever posi-
tion
166


Program mode
170
Item
Page
a
Clock with:
151
;Brake warning lamp,
USA only
355
3Brake warning lamp,
Canada only?Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
USA only
356
±Engine malfunction
indicator lamp,
Canada only
356
b
Fuel display with:AFuel reserve warning
lamp
359
c
Reset button for:

Resetting trip odometer
135


Adjusting instrument
cluster illumination
134


Confirming new time set-
tings
151

35 Getting started
Unlocking
For more information, see “SmartKey”
(page 94).
For information on starting the engine us-
ing the SmartKey, see “Starting with the
SmartKey” (
page 47).SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop but-
ton on the gear selector lever corresponds
to turning the SmartKey to the various
starter positions.
If you firmly depress the brake pedal dur-
ing pressing the KEYLESS-GO start/stop
button, the engine starts automatically.
You can also use the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO like a normal SmartKey.
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button1KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(U.S. vehicles)
2KEYLESS-GO start/stop button
(Canada vehicles)
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
located in the vehicle.
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
toP.

Do not depress the brake pedal.
!If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the
starter switch, the battery may not be
sufficiently charged.

Check the battery and charge it if
necessary (
page 420).


Get a jump start (
page 423).
To prevent accelerated battery dis-
charge or a completely discharged bat-
tery, always remove the SmartKey from
the starter switch when the engine is
not in operation.
iThe function of the SmartKey overrules
the KEYLESS-GO function.

38 Getting startedAdjustingSeat adjustment
The seat adjustment switches are located
in each door.
1Head restraint height
2Seat height
3Seat cushion tilt
4Seat fore and aft adjustment
5Backrest tilt
Switch on ignition (
page 34).
or

Open the respective door.Seat fore and aft adjustment

Press switch forward or backward in
direction of arrow4.
Adjust seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach
the accelerator / brake pedal safely.
The position should be as far to the rear
as possible, consistent with ability to
properly operate controls.Seat height

Press switch up or down in direction of
arrow2.
Seat cushion tilt

Press switch up or down in direction of
arrow3 until your upper legs are
lightly supported.
Seat backrest tilt

Press switch forward or backward in
direction of arrow5 until your arms
are slightly angled when holding the
steering wheel.
Head restraint height

Press switch up or down in direction of
arrow1.
!When moving the seat, be sure that
there are no items in the footwell or be-
hind the seats. Otherwise you could
damage the seats.iThe memory function (
page 121) lets
you store the setting for the seat posi-
tion together with the setting for the
steering wheel and the exterior rear
view mirrors.
iAdjust the head restraint in such a way
that it is as close to the head as
possible.

43 Getting started
Driving
Driving
Fastening the seat beltsWarning!
G
Do not lay any objects in the driver’s foot-
well. Be careful that floor mats or carpets in
the driver’s footwell have sufficient clear-
ance for the pedals.
During sudden driving or braking maneu-
vers, the objects could get caught between
the pedals. You could then no longer brake
or accelerate.Warning!
G
Always fasten your seat belt before driving
off. Always make sure your passengers are
properly restrained, even those sitting in the
rear and pregnant women.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and po-
sition your seat belt greatly increases your
risk of injuries and their likely severity in an
accident. You and your passengers should
always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled. Without
your seat belt buckled, you are much more
likely to hit the interior of the vehicle or be
ejected from it. You can be seriously injured
or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury or
death is lessened if you are wearing your
seat belt. The air bags can only provide the
protection they where designed to afford if
the occupants are using their seat belts
(page 60).
Warning!
G
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seat-
ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend
that children be placed in the rear seats.
Regardless of seating position, children
12 years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriate infant or
toddler restraint, or booster seat recom-
mended for the size and weight of the child.
For additional information, see “Children in
the vehicle” (
page 70).
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.