2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG CABRIOLET charging

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

354 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Lamps in instrument clusterGeneral information:
If any of the following bulbs in the instru-
ment cluster fails to come on during thebulb self-check when switching on the igni-
tion, have the respective bulb checked and
replaced if necessary.Problem
Possible cause
Suggested solution
-
The yellow ABS malfunction indi-
cator lamp comes on while driv-
ing.
The ABS has detected a malfunction and has
switched off. The BAS and the ESP are also
switched off (see messages in display).
The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the ABS available.

Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels will lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.

Read and observe messages in the
display (
page 363).
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts and the ABS has switched off.
When the voltage is above this value
again, the ABS is operational again.
If necessary, have the generator (al-
ternator) and battery checked.

366 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
ABS
Anti-lock
braking system
not working!
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts and the ABS has switched off.
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the ABS available.

When the voltage is above this value
again, the ABS is operational again.

Continue driving with added caution.
Wheels will lock during hard braking,
reducing steering capability.

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.

367 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
BAS
malfunction
Visit workshop
The BAS has detected a malfunction and
switched off.

Continue driving with added caution.

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.
Display defective
Visit workshop
!
BAS or the BAS display is malfunctioning.

Continue driving with added caution.

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.
unavailable
See Operator’s Manual
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts and the BAS has switched off.
The brake system is still functioning nor-
mally but without the BAS available.

When the voltage is above this value
again, the BAS is operational again.

Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.

368 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
Cruise con-
trol
Cruise control
Drive to workshop
Cruise control is malfunctioning.

Have cruise control checked by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
ESP
malfunction
Visit workshop
The ESP was deactivated because of a
malfunction or interrupted power supply.
The ABS might not be operational.

Continue driving with added caution.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.
Display defective
Visit workshop!
The ESP or the ESP display is malfunction-
ing.

Continue driving with added caution.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions in-
creases the risk of an accident.
unavailable
See Operator’s Manual
The charging voltage has fallen below
10 volts and the ESP has switched off.
When the voltage is above this value
again, the ESP is operational again.
If necessary, have the generator and
battery checked.
The self-diagnosis has not been complet-
ed.
The display will clear after driving a short
distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

374 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Symbol messagesDisplay symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
#
Visit Workshop!
The battery is no longer charging.
Possible causes:

broken poly-V-belt


alternator malfunctioning

Stop immediately and check the
poly-V-belt.
If it is broken:

Do not continue to drive. Otherwise
the engine will overheat due to an
inoperative water pump which may
result in damage to the engine. Notify
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
If it is intact:

Drive immediately to the nearest
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Undervoltage
Charge battery
The battery has insufficient voltage.

Start the engine (
page 46).
Undervoltage
Switch off
consumers
The battery has insufficient voltage.

Turn off unnecessary electrical con-
sumers.

428 Practical hintsBattery2Negative terminal
3Positive terminal cover
Disconnecting the battery
Turn off the engine (
page 56).

Turn off all electrical consumers.

Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the start / stop button until
the engine shuts off.

Open the driver’s door.

Open the hood (
page 305).

Remove the filter box (
page 427).

Read and observe safety instructions
and precautions (
page 427).

Disconnect the battery negative lead
from negative terminal2.

Remove cover3 from the positive ter-
minal.

Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Removing the battery
Remove the screw securing the
battery.

Remove the battery support and
bracket.

Take out the battery.
Charging and reinstalling battery
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in
reverse order.
Warning!
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With a disconnected battery

you will no longer be able to turn the
SmartKey in the starter switch and
pressing the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button on the gear selector lever will
have no effect


the gear selector lever will remain
locked in position
P

429 Practical hints
Battery
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the start / stop button until
the engine shuts off.

Open the driver’s door.

Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover3.

Connect the battery negative lead2.

Reinstall the filter box (
page 427).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
Warning!
G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle unless the accessory battery
charge unit* approved by Mercedes-Benz is
being used. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
An accessory battery charge unit* specially
adapted for Mercedes-Benz vehicles and
tested and approved by Mercedes-Benz is
available, permitting the charging of the bat-
tery in its installed position. Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
information and availability. Charge battery
in accordance with the separate instruc-
tions for the accessory battery charger*.
!NEVER invert the terminal connections!!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnect-
ing):

Set the clock (
page 147) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator’s manual).


Resynchronize the side windows
(page 243).