2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 CABRIOLET emergency towing

Contents
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 333
Tire ply material ........................... 335
Tire and loading terminology ........ 335
Rotating tires ............................... 339
Winter driving .................................... 340
Winter tires .................................. 340
Block heater* (Canada only) ........ 341
Snow chains................................. 341
Maintenance...................................... 342
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator........................... 343
Maintenance
service term exceeded ................. 343
Calling up the
maintenance service indicator ..... 343
Resetting the
maintenance service indicator ..... 344
Vehicle care ....................................... 345
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 345
Practical hints.................................. 353
What to do if …? ................................. 354
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 354
Lamp in center console................. 361
Vehicle status messages
in the multifunction display........... 363
Where will I find...? ............................. 391
First aid kit.................................... 391
Vehicle tool kit .............................. 391
Minispare wheel............................ 394
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 397
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 397
Locking the vehicle ....................... 398
Fuel filler flap ................................ 399
Manually unlocking
the gear selector lever .................. 400
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 401
Operating roll bars manually ......... 401
Soft top emergency operation ...... 403
Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ............. 412
SmartKey ...................................... 412
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 413Replacing bulbs .................................. 414
Bulbs............................................. 414
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 416
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 420
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 421
Removing wiper blades ................. 421
Installing wiper blades .................. 421
Flat tire............................................... 422
Preparing the vehicle .................... 422
Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 423
Battery ............................................... 427
Disconnecting the battery ............ 428
Removing the battery ................... 428
Charging and reinstalling battery .. 428
Reconnecting the battery ............. 429
Jump starting...................................... 430
Towing the vehicle.............................. 432
Towing the vehicle ........................ 432
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 434
Fuses.................................................. 436
Aids for changing fuses ................ 436
Mainfuse box in passenger
compartment ................................ 437
Fuse box in engine compartment . 437
Fuse box in trunk .......................... 438

353 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Replacing batteries in the SmartKey/ SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

391 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Where will I find...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the trunk on
the right side secured by a hook and loop
fastener.
1First aid kit
2Hook and loop fastener
Loosen hook and loop fastener2.

Remove first aid kit1.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is stored in the com-
partment underneath the trunk floor.
The following is included:

Towing eye bolt


Vehicle jack


Wheel wrench


Alignment bolt


Spare wheel bolts


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor


Straps for soft top emergency opera-
tion


Collapsible wheel chock


A pair of gloves Removing the vehicle tool kit

Remove trunk floor cover from trunk.
1Retaining screw
2Storage well casing
iCheck expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.
iHex wrench:
You will find the hex wrench for
manually operating the roll bars
(page 401) or the soft top
(page 403) at the lower edge of the
storage well casing.


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

494 IndexUpgrade signals
Tele Aid 282
Uphill driving
Cruise control 257
Upholstery
Cleaning 352
Upshifting 165
Useful features 269
Ashtray (Center console) 273
Ashtray (Rear seat) 273
Cigarette lighter 274
Electrical outlet 275
Floormats* 275
Storage compartments 269
Tele Aid 277
Telephone* 276V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 442
Vehicle
Individual settings 142, 144
Locking 27
Locking in an emergency 398
Lowering 426
Service battery 427
Towing 432
Unlocking 27
Unlocking in an emergency 397
Vehicle battery 311, 427
Messages in display 374
Vehicle capacity weight 338
Vehicle care 345
Cup holder 351
Engine cleaning 347
Gear selector lever 351
Hard plastic trim items 351
Headlamps 348
Instrument cluster 351
Leather upholstery 352
Light alloy wheels 350
Nubuck leather upholstery
(CLK 55 AMG) 352
Ornamental moldings 348Paintwork 346
Parktronic system* sensor 349
Plastic and rubber parts 352
Power washer 346
Seat belts 351
Soft top 347
Steering wheel 351
Tail lamps 348
Tar stains 346
Upholstery 352
Vehicle washing 347
Window cleaning 350
Wiper blades 349
Wood trims 352
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 442
Vehicle jack 393
Vehicle lighting
Checking 304
Vehicle loading terminology 335
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 338
Vehicle status message memory 141
Calling up 141
Displaying 141
Vehicle status messages 363
Vehicle tool kit 391
Alignment bolt 391

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