2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 COUPE winter tires

332 OperationTires and wheels

Any tire with a speed capability above
186 mph (300 km/h) must include a
“ZR” in the size designation AND the
service description must be placed in
parenthesis. Example: 275/40 ZR 18
(99Y). The “(Y)” speed rating in paren-
thesis designates the maximum speed
capability of the tire as being above
186 mph (300 km/h). Consult the tire
manufacturer for the actual maximum
permissible speed of the tire.All-season and winter tires
Load identification
1Load identification
Index
Speed rating
QM+S
up to 100 mph (160 km/h)
TM+S
up to 118 mph (190 km/h)
HM+S
up to 130 mph (210 km/h)
VM+S
up to 149 mph (240 km/h)
iThe marking “M+S” next to the service
description designates tires with mud
and snow capabilities.
iFor illustration purposes only. Actual
data on tires is specific to each vehicle
and may vary from data shown in above
illustration.

342 OperationWinter drivingBefore the onset of winter, have your
vehicle winterized at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. This service
includes:

Check of anticorrosion and antifreeze
concentration.


Addition of cleaning concentrate to the
water of the windshield and headlamp
cleaning system. Add MB Concentrate
“S” to a premixed windshield washer
solvent/antifreeze which is formulated
for below freezing temperatures
(page 454).


Battery test. Battery capacity drops
with decreasing ambient temperature.
A well charged battery helps to make
sure that the engine can be started,
even at low ambient temperatures.


Tire change. Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends M+S rated radial-ply tires with a
minimum tread depth of approximately 1/6in (4 mm) on all four wheels for the
winter season.
Winter tires
Always use winter tires at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C) and whenever wintry
road conditions prevail. Use of winter tires
is the only way to achieve the maximum
effectiveness of the ABS, ESP and 4MATIC
in winter operation.
For safe handling, make sure that all
mounted winter tires are of the same make
and have the same tread design.Always observe the speed rating of the
winter tires installed on your vehicle. If the
maximum speed for which your tires are
rated is below the speed rating of your
vehicle, you must place a notice to this
effect where it will be seen by the driver.
Such notices are available from your tire
dealer or from any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.Warning!
G
Winter tires with a tread depth under
1/6in
(4 mm) must be replaced. They are no
longer suitable for winter operation.
Warning!
G
If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turning stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

440 Technical dataRims and tiresSame size tires
16" tires
17" tires
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 320 (Appearance Package)
CLK 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
7J x 16 H2
-
-
Wheel offset
1.45 in (37 mm)
-
-
Winter tires (radial-ply
tires)
205/55 R16 91H M+S
-
-
CLK 320 (Appearance Package)
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Rims (light alloy)
71/2 J x 17 H2
71/2 J x 17 H2
71/2 Jx17H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.45 in (37 mm)
1.45 in (37 mm)
Winter tires (radial-ply
tires)
225/45 R17 91 H M+S
225/45 R17 91 H M+S
225 / 45 R17 91 H M+S

468 Index
Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 89
Interior lighting
delayed switch-off 157
Rear window defroster 183
Residual heat 205
Seat heating* 119
Seat ventilation* 120
Tow-away alarm 91, 92
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 189, 199
Defrosting 189, 200
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 157
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 163
Difficulties
While driving see
Problems while driving
With starting 48
Digital speedometer 142
Direction of rotation (tires) 319
Discharged battery
Jump starting 423Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 421
Display
Selecting 150, 151
Display elements
Audio system 208
Displays
Digital speedometer 142
Maintenance service indicator 344
Messages 311, 362
Selecting 150
Showing vehicle
status message memory 145
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 160
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 133
Door handle 30
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 286
Doors
Message in display 378
Opening from inside vehicle 105
Opening from outside 96, 101
DOT 338Downhill driving
Cruise control 257
Downshifting
Automatic transmission 167
Drinking and driving 295
Driving
General instructions 43, 295
Hydroplaning 299
In winter 301
Problems 54
Safety systems 84
Through standing water 302
Traveling abroad 302
Driving instructions 295
Driving off 297
Driving safety systems
ABS 84
BAS 85
ESP 86
Driving systems 255
Cruise control 255
Parktronic system* 260

482 IndexS
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 84
Seat belt force limiter 69
Seat belts 67
Cleaning 352
Fastening 43
Proper use of 45, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 359
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 118
Seat heating* 119
Switching off 119
Switching on 119
Seat ventilation* 120
Switching off 120
Switching on 120
Seating capacity 321Seats 112
Adjusting 37
Easy entry/exit feature 112
Multicontour seat* 118
Seat heating* 119
Seat ventilation* 120
Split rear bench seat 267
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 271
Selecting
Automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time
(DST) summer/winter) 153
Display 150
Selecting display 151
Self-test
OCS 78
Tele Aid 280
Service
Parts service 434
Service (maintenance) 344
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 435
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 317Service System see
Maintenance service system
Setting
Convenience functions 148, 158
Cruise control 256
Date (day) 153
Date (month) 153
Date (year) 154
Daytime running lamp mode 155
Higher speed in cruise control 258
Hours (clock) 152
Individual vehicle settings 146
Interior lighting
delayed switch-off 157
Key-dependent memory 160
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 154
Language, multifunction display 150
Locator lighting 156
Lower speed in cruise control 258
Miles/kilometers
in speedometer 149
Minutes (clock) 152
Parking position for
exterior rear view mirrors 160
Slower speed in cruise control 258

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

490 IndexWindshield
Defogging 189, 199
Refilling washer fluid 315
Replacing wiper blades 411
Washer fluid 315, 454
Washer system 454
Windshield washer fluid 454
Message in display 388
Mixing ratio 454
Refilling 315
Wiping with 53
Windshield washer system 454
Windshield wipers 52
Fast wiper speed 52
Intermittent wipe 53
Intermittent wiping 52
Replacing wiper blades 411
Single wipe 53
Switching on 52
Wiping with
windshield washer fluid 53Winter driving 342
Block heater (Canada only) 343
Snow chains 343
Tires 342
Winter driving instructions 301
Winter tires 342
Wiper blades
Cleaning 350
Installing 411
Removing 411
Replacing 411
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 53
Interval 52
With windshield washer fluid 53
Wood trims
Cleaning 352X
Xenon headlamps*
Bi-Xenon* 455