2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE heating

297 Operation
Driving instructions
After hard braking, it is advisable to drive
on for some time, rather than immediately
park, so that the air stream can cool down
the brakes faster.
Driving off
Apply the brakes to test them briefly after
driving off. Perform this procedure only
when the road is clear of other traffic.
Warm up the engine gradually. Do not
place full load on the engine until the oper-
ating temperature has been reached.
When starting off on a slippery surface, do
not allow a drive wheel to spin for an
extended period with the ESP
® switched
off. Doing so may cause serious damage to
the drivetrain which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Parking
Warning!
G
If other than recommended brake pads are
installed, or other than recommended brake
fluid is used, the braking properties of the
vehicle can be degraded to an extent that
safe braking is substantially impaired. This
could result in an accident.!When driving down long and steep
grades, relieve the load on the brakes
by shifting into a lower gear to use the
engine’s braking power. This helps pre-
vent overheating of the brakes and re-
duces brake pad wear.
!Simultaneously depressing the acceler-
ator pedal and applying the brake re-
duces engine performance and causes
premature brake wear and drivetrain
wear.
!Set the parking brake whenever park-
ing or leaving the vehicle. In addition,
move gear selector lever to positionP.
When parking on hills, turn front wheels
towards the road curb.Warning!
G
Do not park this vehicle in areas where com-
bustible materials such as grass, hay or
leaves can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system, as these materials could be
ignited and cause a vehicle fire.

364 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Problem
Possible cause/consequence
Suggested solution
•
The red coolant warning lamp
comes on when the engine is
running.
There is insufficient coolant in the reservoir.

Add coolant to prevent engine from
overheating (
page 314).
If this warning lamp comes on frequently,
there is a leak in the cooling system.

Have the cooling system checked.
If the coolant level is correct, the electric ra-
diator fan may be broken.

If the coolant temperature is below
257 °F (125 °C), you can continue
driving to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Avoid high engine loads (e.g. driving
uphill) and stop-and-go driving.
•
The red coolant warning lamp
comes on while driving and you
hear a warning sound.
The coolant temperature has exceeded
257 °F (125 °C).

Stop as soon as possible and allow
the engine and coolant to cool down.
Warning!
G
Driving when your engine is overheated can
cause some fluids which may have leaked
into the engine compartment to catch fire.
You could be seriously burned.
Steam from an overheated engine can cause
serious burns which can occur just by open-
ing the hood. Stay away from the engine if
you see or hear steam coming from it.
Turn off the engine, get out of the vehicle
and do not stand near the vehicle until the
engine has cooled down.

374 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display message
Possible cause/consequence
Possible solution
ESP
unavailable
See Operator’s Manual
The ESP
® was deactivated because of a
malfunction or interrupted power supply. The
BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are also deac-
tivated.
The ABS might not be operational.
The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the systems specified above.

Continue driving with added caution.

Visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions
increases the risk of an accident.
If the yellow ESP
® warning lampv flashes
while driving and this message appears, the
electronic traction system has switched off to
prevent overheating of the drive wheel brakes.
As soon as the brakes have cooled off, the
electronic traction system switches on
again.
The self-diagnosis has not been completed
yet.
The ESP
®, BAS and the Run Flat Indicator* are
temporarily deactivated.
The brake system is still functioning normally
but without the systems specified above.
The display will clear after driving a short
distance at more than 12 mph (20 km/h).

481 Index
Turn signal lamps (Bi-Xenon*) 416
Turn signal lamps (Halogen) 415
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button,
In instrument cluster 25, 140, 153
Residual heat and ventilation* see REST*
Residual heat utilization* see REST*
REST* 207, 465
Restraint system see
Children in the vehicle
Restraint system see SRS
Restraint systems 465
Reverse gear position 172
RFI see Run Flat Indicator
Rims 343, 445
Roadside Assistance 12, 282
RON 306, 465
Roof rack 262
Rubber and plastic parts, Cleaning 357
Run Flat Indicator 465
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 329S
Safety
Driving safety systems 87
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 220
Seat belts 69
Automatic comfort-fit feature 72
Children in the vehicle 74
Cleaning 358
ETD 72
Fastening 45
Force limiter 72
Message in display 396
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 25, 71, 366
Seating capacity 322
Seats, Multicontour* 125
Backrest contour 125
Backrest side bolsters 125
Cushion depth 125Seats, Power 37, 122
Active head restraints 73
Adjustment 38
Easy entry/exit feature 42
Heating* 126
Memory function 128, 130
Ventilation* 127
Seats, Rear bench seat 265
Securing cargo 267
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 81
Tele Aid 280
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 441
Service and warranty information 10
Service life, Tires 318
Service see Maintenance
Service System see
Maintenance service system
(U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles)
Service, Parts 440