2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE transmission

452 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.CapacitiesVehicle components and their respective
lubricants must match. Therefore only use
products tested and approved by
Mercedes-Benz.Please refer to the Factory Approved Ser-
vice Products pamphlet, or inquire at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Model
Capacity
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Engine with oil filter
CLK 350
CLK 500
8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
7.9 US qt (7.5 l)
Approved engine oils
Automatic transmission
CLK 350
CLK 500
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
9.0 US qt (8.5 l)
MB Automatic Transmission Fluid
Rear axle
CLK 350
CLK 500
1.16 US qt (1.1 l)
1.69 US qt (1.6 l)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 85 W 90
Power steering
approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
MB Power Steering Fluid (Pentosin
CHF 11S)
Front wheel hubs
approx. 3.0 oz (85 g) each
High temperature roller bearing grease
Brake system
0.64 US qt (0.6 l)
MB Brake Fluid (DOT 4+)

462 Technical termsCruise control
Driving convenience system for auto-
matically maintaining the vehicle speed
set by the driver.
Curb weight
(
page 342)
DOT
(Department O
f Transportation)
(
page 342)
Engine number
The number set by the manufacturer
and placed on the cylinder block to
uniquely identify each engine pro-
duced.
Engine oil viscosity
Measurement for the inner friction (vis-
cosity) of the oil at different tempera-
tures. The higher the temperature an
oil can tolerate without becoming thin,
or the lower the temperature it can tol-
erate without becoming viscous, the
better the viscosity.ESP
®(Electronic S
tability Pr
ogram)
Improves vehicle handling and direc-
tional stability.
ETD
(E
mergency T
ensioning D
evice)
Device which deploys in certain frontal
and rear collisions exceeding the sys-
tem's threshold to tighten the seat
belts.
->SRS
FSS (Canada vehicles)
(F
lexible S
ervice S
ystem)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. FSS evaluates en-
gine temperature, oil level, vehicle
speed, engine speed, distance driven
and the time elapsed since your last
maintenance service, and calls for the
next maintenance service accordingly.GAWR
(G
ross A
xle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 342)
Gear range
Number of gears which are available to
the automatic transmission for shifting.
The automatic gear shifting process
can be adapted to specific operating
conditions using the gear selector le-
ver.
GPS
(Global P
ositioning S
ystem)
Satellite-based system for relaying
geographic location information to and
from vehicles equipped with special re-
ceivers. Employs CD digital maps for
navigation.
GVW
(G
ross V
ehicle W
eight)
(
page 342)
GVWR
(Gross V
ehicle W
eight R
ating)
(
page 343)

464 Technical termsMultifunction display
Display field in the speedometer used
to present information provided by the
control system.
Multifunction steering wheel
Steering wheel with buttons for operat-
ing the control system.
Normal occupant weight
(
page 343)
OCS
(Occupant C
lassification S
ystem)
The system automatically turns the
front passenger front air bag on or off
based on the classified occupant size
category determined by weight sensor
readings from the seat.
Overspeed range
Engine speeds within the red marking
on the tachometer dial. Avoid this en-
gine speed range, as it may result in se-
rious engine damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.Parktronic (Parking assist)*
(Canada only)
System which uses visual and acoustic
signals to assist the driver during
parking maneuvers.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all compo-
nents used to generate and transmit
motive power to the drive axles, includ-
ing


engine


clutch/torque converter


transmission


transfer case


drive shaft


differential


axle shafts/axlesProduction options weight
(
page 343)
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between standard operationS and
comfort operationC.
PSI
(Pounds per S
quare I
nch)
(
page 343)

467 Index
A
ABS 25, 87, 461
Malfunction indicator lamp 360
Messages in display 372
Accelerator position, automatic
transmission 174
Accessory weight 342
Accident 56
Active head restraints 73
Resetting 408
Air bags 63
Children 74
Front passenger
front air bag off indicator lamp 81
Front side impact air bags 68
Front, Driver 67
Front, Passenger 67
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 77
Rear side impact air bags* 68
Safety guidelines 66
Window curtain 68Air conditioning refrigerant 454
Air conditioning system see
Climate control system
Air conditioning, Cooling 194, 206
Air distribution 190, 201
Air pressure see Tires, Inflation pressure
Air recirculation mode 192, 203
Air vents 195, 208
Air volume 190, 201
Alarm system see Anti-theft systems
Alignment bolt
(vehicle tool kit) 398, 423, 461
Anticorrosion/antifreeze 457, 458
Antiglare, Rear view mirror 180, 181
Antilock Brake System see ABS
Anti-theft systems 93
Anti-theft alarm system 93
Immobilizer 93
Tow-away alarm* 95
Aquaplaning see Hydroplaning
Armrest 271, 272
Storage box 269
Ashtrays 274, 275Aspect ratio 342
ATF 313
AUDIO menu 149
CD player CD, MP3-CD 150
Radio station 149
Radio station (satellite*) 149
Audio system 209
Button and soft key operation 212
CD changer* 227
CD operation 225
Emergency calls "911" 244
Operating and display elements 210
Operating audio system 209
Operating safety 209
Radio operation 216
Sound system* 213
Switching on/off 212
Telephone* operation 209, 231
Auto-dimming, Rear view mirror 181
Automatic central locking,
Control system 120, 163
Automatic climate control see
Climate control system
Automatic headlamp mode see Headlamps
Automatic lighting control,
Interior lighting 138

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

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

474 IndexG
Garage door opener 29, 287
Gasoline see Fuel
GAWR 342
Gear range 175, 462
Automatic transmission 175
Limiting 175
Shifting into optimal 177
Gear selector lever 48, 170
Cleaning 357
Lock 49
Message in display 380
One-touch gearshifting 177
Position 170, 172
Position indicator 144, 170
Unlocking in an emergency 406
Global locking/unlocking see
Key, SmartKey or KEYLESS-GO*
Global Positioning System see GPS
Glove box 269
Gloves 398
Good visibility 180
GPS 462Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 342
GVWR 343
H
Halogen headlamp see Headlamps
Hands-free microphone 29
Hard plastic trim items, cleaning 357
Hazard warning flasher 137
Head restraints 38, 122
Active head restraints 73
Front seat 122
Power seat, Adjusting 38
Rear seat 122
Rear seat, Folding back 123
Rear seat, Placing upright 124
Rear seat, Removing/installing 124
Headlamp
cleaning system* 180, 316, 453
Headlamp delayed shut-off see
Delayed shut-off,Exterior lampsHeadlamps
Automatic headlamp mode 132
Bi-Xenon* 461
Cleaning lenses 355
Daytime running lamp mode 133
Halogen 414
High beam see High beam flasher
High beam see High beam headlamps
Light sensor 392
Locator lighting 133
Low beam see Low beam headlamps
Manual headlamp mode 132
Messages in display 391–395
Night security illumination 133
Replacing bulbs 412, 414
Switch 52, 131
Headliner and shelf below rear window,
Cleaning and care of 358
Heated seats* 126
High beam flasher 52, 135
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 412
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 412

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