2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE spare tire

347 Operation
Winter driving
Block heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block
heater.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.
Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:

Using snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.


Snow chains should only be used on
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer’s mounting instructions.


Only use snow chains that are
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
be glad to advise you on this subject.


Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
Warning!
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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.
iWhen driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ESP
®
(
page 91) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the
vehicle’s traction.
!Some tire sizes do not leave adequate
clearance for snow chains. To help
avoid serious damage to your vehicle or
tires, use of snow chains is not permit-
ted with the following tire sizes:

245/40 R17 91W


245/40 R17 91W MOExtended


T 125/80 R17 99M

403 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
In case of a flat tire, you may temporarily
use the Minispare wheel when observing
the following restrictions:

Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).


Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
to have the flat tire repaired or
replaced as appropriate.


Do not operate vehicle with more than
one Minispare wheel mounted.
For more information, see “Rims and tires”
(
page 445).
Spare wheel bolts
The spare wheel bolts are fixed at the
Minispare wheel.
1Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel
(located in trunk with spare wheel)
!Wheel bolts2 must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel. The use
of any wheel bolts other than wheel
bolts2 for the Minispare wheel will
physically damage the vehicle’s
brakes.Warning!
G
Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.

420 Practical hintsFlat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.

Turn on the hazard warning flasher
(page 137).

Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.

Set the parking brake (
page 57).

Move the gear selector lever toP.
Vehicles with SmartKey:

Turn off the engine (
page 58).

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.Vehicles with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*:

Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the
gear selector lever once (
page 58).

Open the driver’s door (this puts the ig-
nition in position0 (
page 36), same
as with the SmartKey removed from
the starter switch). The driver’s door
then can be closed again.

Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Warning!
G
The dimensions of the spare wheel is differ-
ent from those of the road wheels. As a re-
sult, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a spare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style accord-
ingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire pressure and do not ex-
ceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a Minis-
pare wheel is mounted.
iOpen door only when conditions are
safe to do so.

421 Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the Minispare wheel
Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described
(page 420).

Take the wheel wrench, alignment bolt,
collapsible wheel chock, and the jack
out of the trunk (
page 398).

Take the Minispare wheel and wheel
bolts out of the trunk (
page 401).Lifting the vehicle

Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
or other sizeable objects.
One wheel chock is included with the
vehicle tool kit (
page 398).
When changing wheel on a level surface:

Place the wheel chock in front of and
another sizeable object behind the
wheel that is diagonally opposite to the
wheel being changed.
Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack
on a level surface. However, should
circumstances require you to do so on a
hill, place the wheel chock and the other
sizeable object as follows:

Place the wheel chock and another
sizeable object on the downhill side
blocking both wheels of the axle not
being worked on.
Warning!
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The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use,
especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on level surface. Make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.

423 Practical hints
Flat tire
Removing the wheel
1Alignment bolt
Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and
remove.

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt1 supplied in the tool kit.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Remove the wheel.Mounting the spare wheel
1Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel,
(located in trunk with Minispare wheel)

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolts
and wheel hub threads.
!Wheel bolts2 must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel. The use
of any wheel bolts other than wheel
bolts2 for the Minispare wheel will
physically damage the vehicle’s
brakes.
!To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while
installing first wheel bolt.Warning!
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Always replace wheel bolts that are
damaged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.


424 Practical hintsFlat tire
Guide spare wheel onto the alignment
bolt and push it on.

Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.

Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.Lowering the vehicle

Lower vehicle by turning crank
counterclockwise until vehicle is
resting fully on its own weight.

Remove the jack.1 - 5Wheel bolts

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence
illustrated (1to5), until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque
of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Warning!
G
Only use Genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel
bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle
could fall off the jack.
Warning!
G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque
of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).


449 Technical data
Rims and tires
Minispare wheel
All Models
Rim
3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.67 in (17 mm)
Tire
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 125/80 R 17 99M
!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow
label located on the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yel-
low label on the spare wheel rim differs
from the values given in this Operator’s
Manual, inflate the spare wheel tire to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given on the yellow label on the
spare wheel rim.
iPlease note that the tire inflation pres-
sure of the Minispare tire differs from
the tire inflation pressure of the road
tires.
Make sure the Minispare tire is inflated
to approximately 60 psi (4.1 bar).

473 Index
F
Filler cap, Engine oil 313
Filler neck, Engine oil 313
First aid kit 398
Flat tire 420
Jacking up the vehicle 421
Lowering the vehicle 424
Minispare wheel 401
Mounting the spare wheel 421
Preparing the vehicle 420
Flexible Service System see
FSS (Canada vehicles)
Floormats* 277
Fluids
Brake fluid 307, 454
Engine coolant 307
Engine oil 307, 454
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 307, 453
Fog lamps 134, 413
Messages in display 392
Replacing bulbs 412, 413, 417
Front air bags 67
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 63, 67
Messages in display 376–379Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 27, 81, 368
Front seat head restraints see
Head restraints
FSS (Canada vehicles) 348, 462
Fuel 306, 453
Additives 456
Automatic transmission fluid 452
Brake fluid 452
Capacities 452
Capacities, Fuel tank 453
Engine coolant 453
Engine oil 452
Filling the tank 305
Fuel display 25
Fuel filler flap and cap 305
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 387
Fuel reserve warning lamp 365
Power steering fluid 452
Premium
unleaded gasoline 306, 453, 455
Requirements, Octane rating 455
Technical data 453
Fuel cap
Message in display 363Fuel consumption statistics
After start 165
Resetting 166
Since last reset 166
Fuel filler flap 305
Locking/unlocking 305
Opening 305
Fuel reserve warning lamp 25
Fuel tank
Capacity 453
Filler flap 305
Message in display 390
Fuel, Premium
unleaded gasoline 306, 453, 455
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 452
Fuses 436
Aids for changing fuses 436
Fuse box (main)
in passenger compartment 437
Fuse box in engine compartment 437
Fuse box in trunk 438
Fuse chart 436
Fuse extractor 436
Replacing 436
Spare fuses 436