2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 CABRIOLET wheel bolts

426 Practical hintsFlat tire
Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.Lowering the vehicle

Lower vehicle by turning crank coun-
terclockwise until the full weight of the
vehicle is resting on the ground.

Remove the jack.
1 - 5 Wheel bolts

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly, fol-
lowing the diagonal sequence illustrat-
ed (1 to 5), until all bolts are tight.
Observe a tightening torque of 80 lb-ft
(110 Nm).Before storing the jack, it should be fully
collapsed, with handle folded in (storage
position) (
page 393).

Store the jack and the other vehicle
tools in the trunk.
Warning!
G
Only use genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel
bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
fall off the jack.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).

466 Technical termsTele 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.TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 338)
Tire load rating
(page 338)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 338)
Tire speed rating
(page 338)
Traction
(page 338)
Tread
(page 338)
Treadwear indicators
(page 338)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(page 338)Vehicle capacity weight
(
page 338)
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(page 338)
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.
Wind screen
Screen for deflecting wind from the ve-
hicle interior when the soft top is
lowered.

470 IndexBlocking
Rear window operation 82
Bolts
For Minispare wheel 396
Brake assist system (BAS) 461
Brake fluid 456
Message in display 375
Brake lamp bulbs 415
Brake lamp, high mounted 415
Brake pads
Message in display 375
Brakes 292
Warning lamp 355
Break-in period 290Bulbs, replacing 414
Additional turn signals 414
Backup lamps 415
Brake lamps 415
Fog lamps 414
Front lamps 414
High beam (Bi-Xenon*) 414
High beam (Halogen) 414
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 414
High beam flasher (Halogen) 414
High mounted brake lamp 415
License plate lamps 415, 420
Low beam (Bi-Xenon*) 414
Low beam (Halogen) 414
Parking lamps 414, 415, 417, 419
Rear fog lamp 415, 420
Side marker lamps 414, 419
Standing lamps 414, 415, 417, 419
Tail lamp assemblies 415, 420
Turn signal lamps 414, 415
Button
Audio system 204C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) 461
Calling up
Maintenance service indicator 343
Range (distance to empty) 159
CAN system 461
Canceling
Cruise control 257
Capacities
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. 453
Catalytic converter 300
CD changer* 218
CD changer* operation 220
CD operation 218
CD player
Operating 140
Center console 27
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 361
Lower part 28
Upper part 27
Centigrade
Setting temperature units 145

482 IndexMenus 134
AUDIO 139
Control system 463
In control system 136, 137
NAV 141
Settings menu 142
Standard display 138
Submenus 135
TEL* 160
Trip computer 158
Vehicle status message memory 141
Microphone
Hands-free microphone 29
Miles/kilometers in speedometer
Setting 145
Minispare wheel 394
Mounting 423
Removing 394
Storing 395
Technical data 449
Wheel bolts 396Mirrors
Activating exterior rear
view mirror parking position 177
Adjusting 41
Auto-dimming for
rear view mirror 176
Exterior rear view mirror 41
Exterior rear view
mirror parking positions 157
Interior rear view mirror 41
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking position 121
MON 303
MON (Motor Octane Number) 463
Mph or km/h in speedometer 145
Multicontour seat* 116
Multifunction display 133, 463
Displaying gear range 166
Selecting language 146
Setting date (day) 150
Setting date (month) 149
Setting date (year) 151
Standard display 137Multifunction display messages
ABS 366
BAS 367
Battery 374
Brake fluid 375
Brake pads 375
Check engine 356
Coolant 377
Coolant level 376
Cruise control 368
Display 379
Doors 379
Engine 356
Engine oil 380
ESP 368
Fog lamps, front 383
Fuel cap 356
Fuel reserve tank 382
High beam headlamps 384
Hood 382
Key 382
Lamp sensor 384
Lamps 384
License plate lamp 384
Low beam 384
Parking brake 375

485 Index
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 120
Storing into memory 120
Potential problems associated
with underinflated
and overinflated tires 325
Power assistance 291
Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 38
Adjusting head restraint height 38
Adjusting head restraint tilt 39
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 38
Adjusting seat height 38
Front seat head restraints 114
Seat fore and aft adjustment 38
Power train 464
Power washer 346
Power windows 239
Blocking of rear window operation 82
Side windows 239
Synchronizing 243Practical hints
Collapsible wheel chock 394
First aid kit 391
Fuses 436
Lamp in center console 361
Lamps in instrument cluster 354
Messages in the display 363
Minispare wheel 394
Minispare wheel bolts 396
Towing the vehicle 432
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 397
Vehicle jack 393
Vehicle tool kit 391
Premium unleaded gasoline 456
Problems
While driving 54
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 337
Program mode selector switch 464
Automatic transmission 169
PSI 337Q
Quick search
Phone book* 162
R
Radio
Selecting stations 139
Radio operation 209
Radio see Radio operation
Radio transmitters,
control and operation 299
Radio*
Selecting stations (satellite) 140
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 159
Reading lamp 29
Rear fog lamp 415
Bulb 415
Switching on 125
Rear lamp bulbs
Replacing 420
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 200
Rear passenger compartment
Adjustable air vents 189

492 IndexTele Aid 277
Emergency calls 278
Information 281
Initiating an
emergency call manually 279
Messages in display 388
Remote door unlock 283
Roadside Assistance 280
Stolen vehicle tracking services 283
System self-check 277
Tele Aid System 277
Upgrade signals 282
Tele Aid System 466
Telematics* 466
Telephone* 26, 276
Answering a call 161
Dialing a number
from the phone book 161
Ending a call 161
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book* 161
Messages in display 390
Operating 160
Operation 224
Redialing 162Temperature
Display mode 145
Setting interior temperature 183
Setting units in display 145
Tires 323
Tightening torque 466
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 426
Time
Setting hours 147
Setting minutes 148
TIN 338
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 338
Tire and Loading Information 317
Tire and loading terminology 335
Tire care and maintenance 314
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 304, 322, 324
Tire inspection 314
Tire load rating 338
Tire ply composition
and material used 338
Tire speed rating 296, 328, 338
Tire terminology 335
Tire traction 296Tires 313, 445
Direction of rotation 316
Driving instructions 295
Retreads 313
Rims and tires 445
Rotating 339
Service life 314
Temperature 323, 334
Tread depth 315, 340
Wear pattern 339
Winter 340
Tools 391
Tow-away alarm 27, 91
Disarming 92
Disarming for transport 91
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
CLK 320/CLK 500 434
CLK 55 AMG 435
Installing 434
Installing (CLK 55 AMG) 435
Towing the vehicle 432
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 283
Traction 169, 338
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 299

495 Index
Collapsible wheel chock 391
Fuse Extractor 391
Gloves 391
Hex wrench (in trunk) 391
Removing 391
Spare fuses 391
Straps for
soft top emergency operation 391
Towing eye bolt 391
Vehicle jack 391
Wheel bolts 391
Wheel wrench 391
Vehicle washing 347
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 466
W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system* 262
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 67
Parking brake 49
Parktronic system* 262, 263
Warranty coverage 441
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 345
Wear pattern (tires) 339
Weights 452Wheel bolts
For Minispare wheel 396
Wheel change
Tightening torque 426
Wheels
Tires and wheels 313
Wind screen 253, 466
Installing 253
Removing 254
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 185, 194
Refilling washer fluid 312
Replacing wiper blades 421
Washer fluid 312, 460
Washer system 460
Windshield washer fluid 460
Message in display 390
Mixing ratio 460
Refilling 312
Wiping with 53
Windshield washer system 460
Windshield wipers 52
Fast wiper speed 52
Intermittent wipe 53
Intermittent wiping 52Replacing wiper blades 421
Single wipe 53
Switching on 52
Wiping with
windshield washer fluid 53
Winter driving 340
Block heater* 341
Snow chains 341
Tires 340
Winter driving instructions 297
Winter tires 340
Wiper blades
Cleaning 349
Installing 421
Removing 421
Replacing 421
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 53
Interval 52
With windshield washer fluid 53
Wood trims
Cleaning 352
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 461