2005 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE display

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

485 Index
Submenus
Control system 141
Convenience 158
For settings 139
Instrument cluster 149, 151
Lighting 154
Resetting functions
in Control system 147
Selecting 147
Settings menu 147
Vehicle 158
Sun visors 181
Sunroof*
Message in display 388
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching off
Audio system 210
Automatic central locking
(control system) 158
Engine 56
ESP 87
Hazard warning flasher 131
Headlamps 56
Parktronic system* 263Switching on
Audio system 210
Automatic central locking
(control system) 158
ESP 88
Front fog lamps 128
Front lamps 124
Hazard warning flasher 131
Headlamps 50
High beams 129
Parking lamps 124
Parktronic system* 263
Rear fog lamp 128
Windshield wipers 52
Synchronizing
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 254
Power windows 250T
Tachometer 25, 136
Overspeed range 136
Tail lamps
Cleaning 349
Replacing bulbs 405, 410
Tar stains 348
Technical data 450
Brake fluid 450
Coolant 447
Coolants 452
Electrical system 444
Engine 438
Engine oil 449
Engine oil additives 449
Fuel requirements 451
Fuels 447
Gasoline additives 451
Lubricants 447
Main dimensions 445
Premium unleaded gasoline 450
Rims and tires 439
Weights 446
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 448, 454

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

487 Index
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
CLK 320/CLK 500 427
CLK 55 AMG 428
Installing 427
Installing (CLK 55 AMG) 428
Towing the vehicle 425
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 286
Traction 171, 340, 460
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 302
Tread 340
Tread depth 318
Tread depth (tires) 342
Treadwear indicators 340
Trip computer 160
Trip odometer
Resetting 135Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 432
Closing 107
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 103
Message in display 388
Opening 106
Opening from inside vehicle 107
Tie-down rings 271
Trunk lid 106
Trunk lock 398
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 104
Unlocking with SmartKey 98
Trunk lid emergency release 109
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 405
Turn signals 51
Additional in mirrors 404
Cleaning lenses 349
Front bulbs 404
Front bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 409
Front bulbs (Halogen) 407
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 405, 410
Replacing bulbs 404
Turning off
Engine 56U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards 340
Units
Setting speedometer units 149
Setting temperature units 149
Unlocking 32, 94
Driver’s door in an emergency 397
Fuel filler flap 305
Gear selector lever manually 400
Global 96
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 101
In an emergency 397
Selective setting 96, 102
Trunk lid with KEYLESS-GO* 104
Trunk lid with SmartKey 98
Vehicle in an emergency 286
With KEYLESS-GO* 33
With the SmartKey 32

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

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