2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 COUPE wheel

477 Index
Parking brake 374
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 381
Steering gear oil level 387
Sunroof* 388
Symbol messages 373–388
Tele Aid 386
Telephone* 388
Text messages 364–372
Trunk 388
Washer fluid 388
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 138, 458
Buttons 138N
Navigation system
Operating 144
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 127
Normal occupant weight 339
Nubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG)
Cleaning 352
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 339
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 70
Fastening the seat belts 43
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 77, 360
Infant and child restraint systems 70
LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 73
Seat belts 43, 64OCS 73, 458
Self-test 78
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 312
Checking level 310
Consumption 309
Filler cap 312
Filler neck 312
Viscosity 456
Oil level
Checking 307
One-touch gearshifting 167
Canceling gear range limit 167
Downshifting 167
Upshifting 167

479 Index
Parts service 434
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 302
Fuse box in 430
Interior lighting 132
Interior rear view mirror 41
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 274
Rear armrest 274
Storage bags, rear side
of the front seats 274
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 295
Phone book*
Loading 163
Quick search 164
Phone number*
Dialing 163
Redialing 164
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 352
Playing
CDs 228Poly-V-belt drive 458
Layout 437
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 122
Storing into memory 122
Potential problems associated with under-
inflated and overinflated tires 327
Power assistance 295
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 tilt/sliding sunroof* 251
Closing 251, 401
Closing with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Closing with SmartKey 253
Opening 251, 401
Opening with SmartKey 253
Stopping 252
Synchronizing 254Power train 458
Power washer 348
Power windows 247
Blocking of rear window operation 82
Side windows 247
Synchronizing 250
Practical hints
Collapsible tire
(CLK 55 AMG only) 394
Collapsible wheel chock 392
First aid kit 389
Fuses 429
Lamp in center console 360
Lamps in instrument cluster 354
Messages in the display 362
Minispare wheel
(except CLK 55 AMG) 393
Spare wheel bolts 396
Towing the vehicle 425
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 397
Vehicle jack 389, 391
Vehicle tool kit 389

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

484 IndexSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking the batteries 97, 103
Global locking and unlocking 101
Locking the vehicle 103
Loss of 105
Message in display 381
Messages in display 381
Remote controls 99
Restoring to factory setting 97, 102
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 33
Snow chains 343
Soft keys
Audio system 210
Spare fuses 430
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel
Bolts 396
Mounting 413
Speed
Setting current 256
Speed settings
Cruise control 258
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in Cruise control 259Speed shift 459
Speedometer 25
Settings units 149
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 149
Split rear bench seat 267
SRS 68, 459
Indicator lamp 61, 359
Standing lamps 124
Replacing bulbs 404, 405, 407, 409
Standing water
Driving instructions 302
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties 48
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 46
Steering column
In/out adjustment 41
Up/down adjustment 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 387Steering wheel 40
Adjusting 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 351
Height adjustment 41
Steering wheel gearshift control 172
CLK 500 only 173
CLK 55 AMG only 174
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 286
Stopping
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 252
Windows 249
Storage bags 274
Storage compartments 272
Armrest 273
Cup holder 275
Glove box 272
Parcel net 274
Storage bags 274
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 122
Storing tires 318

486 IndexTele Aid 280
Emergency calls 281
Information 284
Initiating an
emergency call manually 282
Messages in display 386
Remote door unlock 286
Roadside Assistance 283
Stolen vehicle tracking services 286
System self-check 280
Tele Aid System 280
Upgrade signals 285
Tele Aid System 460
Telematics* 460
Telephone* 26, 279
Answering a call 163
Dialing a number
from the phone book 163
Ending a call 163
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book* 163
Messages in display 388
Operating 162
Operation 232
Redialing 164Temperature
Display mode 149
Setting interior temperature 187
Setting units in display 149
Tires 326
Tie-down rings (Trunk) 271
Tightening torque 460
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 418
Time
Setting hours 152
Setting minutes 152
Time synchronization*
With head unit 151
TIN 340
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 340
Tire and Loading Information 320
Tire and loading terminology 338
Tire care and maintenance 317
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 307, 325, 327
Tire inspection 317
Tire load rating 340Tire ply composition
and material used 340
Tire speed rating 300, 331, 340, 460
Tire terminology 338
Tire traction 299
Tires 316, 439
Direction of rotation 319
Driving instructions 298
Retreads 316
Rims and tires 439
Rotating 341
Service life 317
Temperature 326, 337
Tread depth 318, 342
Wear pattern 341
Winter 342
Tools 389
Tow-away alarm 27, 91
Arming 91
Disarming 91
Disarming for transport 91

488 IndexUpgrade signals
Tele Aid 285
Uphill driving
Cruise control 257
Upholstery
Cleaning 352
Upshifting 167
Useful features 272
Ashtray (Center console) 276
Ashtray (Rear seat) 276
Cigarette lighter 277
Electrical outlet 278
Floormats* 278
Storage compartments 272
Tele Aid 280
Telephone* 279V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 436
Vehicle
Individual settings 146, 148
Locking 27
Locking in an emergency 398
Lowering 418
Service battery 420
Towing 425
Unlocking 27
Unlocking in an emergency 397
Vehicle battery 314, 420
Messages in display 373
Vehicle capacity weight 340Vehicle care 347
Cup holder 351
Engine cleaning 349
Gear selector lever 351
Hard plastic trim items 351
Headlamps 349
Instrument cluster 351
Leather upholstery 352
Light alloy wheels 351
Nubuck leather upholstery
(CLK 55 AMG) 352
Ornamental moldings 349
Paintwork 348
Parktronic system* sensor 350
Plastic and rubber parts 352
Power washer 348
Seat belts 352
Steering wheel 351
Tail lamps 349
Tar stains 348
Turn signals 349
Upholstery 352
Vehicle washing 349
Window cleaning 351
Wiper blades 350
Wood trims 352

489 Index
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 436
Vehicle jack 391
Vehicle lighting
Checking 307
Vehicle loading terminology 338
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 340
Vehicle status message memory 145
Calling up 145
Displaying 145
Vehicle status messages 362Vehicle tool kit 389
Alignment bolt 389
Collapsible wheel chock 389
Gloves 389
Jack 389
Protective wrap
(CLK 55 AMG only) 389
Removing (CLK 55 AMG only) 390
Removing (except CLK 55 AMG) 389
Spare fuses 389
Spare wheel bolts 389
Towing eye bolt 389
Valve extractor
(CLK 55 AMG only) 389
Vehicle jack 389
Wheel wrench 389
Vehicle washing 349
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 460
Voice control system* 460
Hands-free microphone 29W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system* 262
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 67
Parking brake 49
Parktronic system* 262, 263
Warranty coverage 435
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washing the vehicle 347
Wear pattern (tires) 341
Weights 446
Wheel bolts 396
Wheel change
Tightening torque 418
Wheels
Tires and wheels 316
Window curtain air bags 66
Windows see Side windows