2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE wheel bolts

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!
G
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).


466 Technical termsTele Aid System
(T
elematic A
larm I
dentification on D
e-
mand)
The Tele Aid system consists of three
types of response: automatic and man-
ual emergency, roadside assistance
and information. Tele Aid is initially ac-
tivated by completing a subscriber
agreement and placing an acquain-
tance call.
The Tele Aid system is operational pro-
vided that the vehicle’s battery is
charged, properly connected, not dam-
aged and cellular and GPS coverage is
available.
Telematics*
A combination of the terms “telecom-
munications” and “informatics”.
Tightening torque
Force times lever arm (e.g. a lug
wrench) with which threaded fasteners
such as wheel bolts are tightened.TIN
(T
ire I
dentification N
umber)
(
page 344)
Tire load rating
(page 344)
Tire ply composition and material used
(page 344)
Tire speed rating
(page 344)
Traction
(page 344)
Tread
(page 344)
Treadwear indicators
(page 344)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
(page 344)Vehicle capacity weight
(
page 344)
Vehicle maximum load on the tire
(page 344)
VIN
(Vehicle I
dentification N
umber)
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the body to uniquely
identify each vehicle produced.

468 IndexAutomatic locking when driving 120
Automatic shift program 176
Automatic transmission 170
Accelerator position 174
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 179
Gear ranges 175
Gear selector lever 48, 170
Gear selector lever position 170, 172
Gear selector lever,
One-touch gearshifting 177
Gear shifting malfunctions 179
Kickdown 174
Manual (One touch) gearshifting 177
One-touch gearshifting, Steering
wheel gearshift control 178
Shift program mode
selector switch 176
Starting engine 48
Transmission fluid level 313
Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATFB
Backrest 265
Seat, Multicontour* 125
Seat, Power 38
Backup lamps
Messages in display 393
Replacing bulbs 412, 413
Bar 342
BAS 89, 461
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 410
Checking battery condition 102
Batteries, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Changing 411
Checking battery condition 108
Battery, Vehicle 315, 426
Charging 428
Connecting 429
Disconnecting 427
Installing 428
Jump starting 430
Messages in display 382
Removing 428Bead 342
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Bi-Xenon headlamps* see Headlamps
Block heater (Canada only) 347
Bolts, Spare wheel 403
Brake Assist System see BAS
Brake fluid 454
Checking 307
Message in display 383
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 355
High mounted 413
Message in display 391
Replacing bulbs 413, 417
Brake pads
Message in display 383
Brakes 296
Warning lamp 361
Break-in period 294
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

482 IndexSettings
Control system menus 146
Control system submenus 145
Date 158, 159
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Factory, SmartKey 100
Global, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Global, SmartKey 100
Individual vehicle 152
Memory function 128
Menus and submenus 146
Resetting all, Control system 152
Selective, KEYLESS-GO* 107
Selective, SmartKey 101
Time 157, 158
Shelf below rear window, Cleaning 358
Shift lever position indicator 171
Shift lock 465
Shift program mode 176
Shifting
Gear selector lever 48, 170
Gear selector lever positions 172
Shifting,
Automatic transmission 51, 170
Side impact air bags, Front 68
Side impact air bags, Rear* 68Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 355
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 412, 413
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 343
Ski sack* (Canada only) 263
Removing 265
Unfolding and loading 263
Unloading and folding 264
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see
KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 347
Snow tires 346
Sound system* 213
Spare fuses 398, 436
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel 401
Bolts 398, 403
Mounting 421
Sizes 449
Speedometer 25, 155SRS 62, 70, 465
Indicator lamp 25, 63, 367
Message in display 395
Standard display, Selecting display 156
Standing lamps 131, 415, 416
Replacing bulbs 412, 413
Standing water, Driving through 301
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting, Engine 48
Status line, Selecting display 156
Steering column 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 396
Steering wheel 41
Buttons 26
Cleaning 357
Gearshift buttons 178
Gearshift control 178, 465
One-touch gearshifting 178
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 286

484 IndexTelephone* 26, 167, 278
Answering/ending a call 168
Hands-free microphone 29
Messages in display 397
Operation 167, 231
Phone book 168
Redialing 169
TEL menu* 167
Temperature
Interior temperature 190, 200
Tie-down rings, Trunk 268
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 424, 466
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Time 157
Time, Setting 157, 158
TIN 344
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 321
Terminology 342
Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flapTires 317, 445
Air pressure 342
Care and maintenance 318
Chains 347
Cleaning 319
Direction of rotation, Spinning 320
Driving instructions 298
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 327
Inflation pressure 307, 326, 328
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 326
Inspection 318
Load rating 344
MOExtended system* 425
Ply composition
and material used 344
Problems under-/overinflated 331
Retreads 317
Rims and tires 445
Rotation 345
Run Flat Indicator 329
Service life 318
Sizes 447
Snow 346
Spare wheel 401, 421, 449Speed rating 300, 335, 344
Storing 319
Temperature 327, 341
Terminology 342
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 299, 344
Tread 344
Tread depth 319, 346
Treadwear indicators 344
Wear pattern 345
Winter 346
Tools 398
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 82
Tether attachment points 82
Tow-away alarm 27
Tow-away alarm* 95
Towing eye bolt 398, 434, 435
Towing the vehicle 432
Tow-start 430, 432
Traction 176, 299, 344
Transmission gear selector lever see
Gear selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 302
Tread 344

486 IndexVehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 268
Instructions 267, 320
Load limit 320
Roof rack* 262
Split rear bench seat 265
Terminology 342
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 344
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 286
Vehicle status message memory 151
Vehicle status messages 370
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 143
Vehicle tool kit 398
Vehicle washing 351
VIN 442, 466W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 260
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 71
Parking brake 51
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 260, 261
Seat belt telltale 71
Warranty coverage 10, 441
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 453
Washing the vehicle 351
Wear pattern, Tires 345
Weights, Vehicle 451
Wheel
Bolts 403
Change 421
Collapsible wheel chock 398
Removing 423
Spare 421
Tightening torque 424
Wrench 398Wheels, Sizes 447
Wheels, Tires and 317
Window curtain air bags 68
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 55, 356
Defogging 192, 202
Windshield washer fluid 316, 459
Message in display 397
Mixing ratio 459
Refilling 316
Reservoir level 453
Wiping 55
Windshield washer system 453, 459
Windshield wipers 53
Cleaning wiper blades 356
Replacing wiper blades 418
Winter driving 346
Block heater (Canada only) 347
Snow chains 347
Tires 346
Winter driving instructions 300
Winter tires 346
Wood trims, cleaning 358