2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE roof

427 Practical hints
Battery
2Negative terminal
3Positive terminal cover
Disconnecting the battery

Depress the parking brake pedal.

Make sure gear selector lever is set to
positionP.

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 308).

Remove the filter box (
page 426).

Read and observe safety instructions
and precautions (
page 426).

Disconnect the battery negative lead
from negative terminal2.

Remove cover3 from the positive ter-
minal.

Disconnect the battery positive lead.
Warning!
G
Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.
Warning!
G
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 positionP!Always disconnect the battery in the
order described below. Otherwise the
vehicle’s electronics can be damaged.

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

Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Open the driver’s door.

Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover 3.

Connect the battery negative lead 2.

Reinstall the filter box (
page 426).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.
!Always connect the battery in the order
described below. Otherwise the vehi-
cle’s electronics can be damaged.!Never invert the terminal connections!
iThe following procedures must be
carried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnect-
ing):

Set the clock (
page 157).
Vehicles with COMAND*:
see COMAND operator’s manual.


Synchronize the side windows
(page 248).


Synchronize the tilt/sliding
sunroof* (
page 253).

451 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensionsWeightsModel
CLK 350
CLK 500
Overall vehicle length
183.3 in (4 657 mm)
182.8 in (4 657 mm)
Overall vehicle width (exterior rear view
mirrors folded out)
78.4 in (1 991 mm)
78.4 in (1 991 mm)
Overall vehicle height
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
Wheelbase
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
58.9 in (1 497 mm)
Track, rear
58.0 in (1 474 mm)
58.2 in (1 478 mm)
Roof load max.
220 lbs (100 kg)
Trunk load max.
220 lbs (100 kg)

472 IndexE
Easy-entry/exit feature 42, 164
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet 277
Electrical system, Technical data 450
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system* 279
Emergency calls
911 calls 244
Tele Aid calls 281, 282
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 179
Emergency operations
Active head restraints, Resetting 408
Center console,
Indicator lamps 368–369
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 406
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 360–367
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*,
Manual operation 407
Remote door unlock 286
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 118
Trunk lid, Unlocking 405
Unlocking/locking the vehicle 404Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 430
First aid kit 398
Flat tire, Changing 420
Fuses 436
Hazard warning flasher 137
Roadside Assistance 12, 282
Towing the vehicle 432
Emission control 303
Emission control information label 442
Emission control vacuum
line routing diagram label 442
Emission system warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 443
Block heater (Canada only) 347
Break-in recommendations 294
Cleaning 353
Compartment 308
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 362
Maximum engine speed 444
Message in display 384
Number 442, 462
Starting 48
Starting difficulties 50Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 49
Starting with SmartKey 49
Technical data 444
Turning off 58
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 58
Turning off with SmartKey 58
Engine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 309, 454
Adding 312, 454
Additives 454
Changing 312, 454
Checking level 307, 310
Checking level (Dipstick) 311
Consumption 309
Filler cap 313
Filler neck 313
Messages in display 310, 388
Viscosity 462
Engine oil level 307, 310
ESP
®
90, 462
Messages in display 374–375
Warning lamp 365
ETD 72, 462
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 181
Parking position 164, 182

475 Index
High beam headlamps 135
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 392
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 412
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 412, 414
Replacing bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 416
Switching on 52, 132
High mounted brake lamp 413
Hood 308
Message in display 390
Horn 23
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 299
I
Identification labels 442
Identification number, Vehicle (VIN) 442
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 36
with SmartKey 34
Immobilizer 93
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicleInflation pressure see
Tires,Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 30, 110
Instrument cluster 24, 140, 463
Cleaning 357
Illumination brightness 140
Lamps in 360–367
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 144
Instrument lighting see Instrument cluster,
Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 138
Delayed shut-off 163
Interior rear view mirror 43, 181
Antiglare position 180
Auto-dimming 181
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 398
Jacking up the vehicle 421
Jump starting 430K
Key, Mechanical 404
Key, SmartKey 98
Batteries 102, 108
Battery check lamp 101, 107
Changing batteries 410
Factory setting 100, 101
Ignition 34
Locking/unlocking 32, 60, 98
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 100
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 101
Loss of 102, 110
Message in display 390
Opening and closing the
power tilt/sliding sunroof* 252
Opening and closing the
power windows 249
Positions in starter switch 34
Remote control 98
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Starting the engine 49
Turning off the engine 58
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 102

478 IndexMultifunction display messages 370
ABS 372
Battery 382
Brake fluid 383
Brake lamp 391
Brake pads 383
Check engine 384
Coolant 384–386
Display 387
Doors 387
Engine 384
Engine coolant 384–386
Engine oil 310, 388
ESP
®
374, 375
Fog lamps 392
Front passenger
front air bag 376–379
Fuel cap 387
Fuel reserve tank 390
Gear selector lever 380
Headlamps 391–395
Hood 390
Key, SmartKey 390
KEYLESS-GO* 390
Lamps 393
Lamps, exterior 391–395License plate lamp 392
Light sensor 392
Parking brake 383
Parking lamps 393
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 397
Seat belts 396
SRS 395
Steering gear oil 396
Tele Aid 397
Telephone* 397
Trunk 397
Turn signals 394
Windshield washer fluid 397
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 144, 464
Button operation 144
N
Navigation system* 150
See separate
COMAND* operating instructions
Net, Parcel 270
Neutral gear position 172
New vehicle break-in 294
Night security illumination 133
Normal occupant weight 343
Number, vehicle identification (VIN) 442O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 343
Occupant safety 62
Active head restraints 73
Air bags 63
Children and air bags 74
Children in the vehicle 74
ETD 72
Fastening the seat belts 45
Front air bags 67
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 81, 368
Front side impact air bags 68
Infant and child restraint systems 74
LATCH-type child seat anchors 83
OCS 77
Rear side impact air bags* 68
Seat belts 45, 69
Seat belts, safety guidelines 66
SRS 62
Window curtain air bags 68
OCS 77, 464
Self-test 81
Odometer 25
Oil level see Engine oil, checking level

479 Index
Oil see Engine oil
One-touch gearshifting 177, 178
Operating safety 209
Operating the vehicle outside the USA or
Canada 13
Ornamental moldings, Cleaning 354
Outside temperature see Displays
Overdue maintenance service 349
Overhead control panel 29
Overspeed range, Engine 464
P
Paintwork, Cleaning 352
Panic alarm 86
Parcel net
Front passenger footwell 270
Parking 57, 297
On hills 57, 297
Over combustible materials 57, 297
Parking assist* see
Parktronic system* (Canada only)
Parking brake 50, 57
Message in display 383
Warning sounds 51
Parking lamps 131
Messages in display 393
Replacing bulbs 412, 413, 415, 416Parking position
Exterior rear
view mirrors 130, 164, 182
Parktronic system* (Canada only) 258
Cleaning system sensors 355
Malfunction 261
Range of the sensors 259
Switching on/off 261
Warning indicators 260
Warning sounds 260, 261
Parts service 440
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp see
Front passenger front air bag off
indicator lamp
Passenger compartment 302
Electrical outlet 277
Interior lighting 138
Interior rear view mirror 43
Main fuse box 437
Parcel net in
front passenger footwell 270
Storage bags,
rear side of the front seats 270
Passenger safety see Occupant safety
Pedals 295
Phone see TelephonePlastic and rubber parts, Cleaning 357
Poly-V-belt drive 464
Layout 443
Positions (Memory function) see
Seats, Power
Power assistance 295
Power seat see Seats, Power
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251
Express opening/closing 252
Message in display 397
Opening/closing 251
Opening/closing
in an emergency 407
Stopping 253
Synchronizing 253
Power train 464
Power washer 352
Power windows 246
Cleaning 356
Convenience closing feature 250
Express opening/closing 247
Operating 246
Rear side windows,
Blocking operation 85
Summer opening feature 249
Synchronizing 248

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