2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE tow

435 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing eye bolt CLK 500
Towing eye bolt in front bumper
The cover for the towing eye bolt in the
front bumper is identical to the cover on
the CLK 350.
To remove and to reinstall cover, see “Tow-
ing eye bolt CLK 350” (
page 434).
Towing eye bolt in rear bumper
1Cover on right side of rear bumper
2Recess in the coverTo remove cover 1:

Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in
recess 2 on the edge of cover 1.

Loosen cover 1 from the bumper us-
ing lever, to reveal the threaded hole
for towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the compartment
underneath the trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.To reinstall cover 1:

Hook right-hand side of the cover1
into opening.

Slide cover1 as far as it will go in the
direction of the arrow3.

Gently press left-hand side of cover1
in direction of the arrow4.
The hooks on the left-hand side
engage.iWhen closing the cover1, make sure
the cover’s check strap does not get
caught.

437 Practical hintsFuses
Main fuse box in passenger compartment
The main fuse box is located in the passen-
ger compartment on the driver’s side of
the cockpit.
1Main fuse box coverOpening fuse box

Open the driver’s door.

Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into
the edge of the fuse box cover1 at
the position indicated by the arrow.

Loosen fuse box cover1 from cockpit
using lever.

Using your hands, remove fuse box
cover1 rearward.
Closing fuse box

Attach fuse box cover1 in the front.

Fold fuse box cover1 in until it
engages.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the driver’s side.
1Cover
2Screw
3Retainer
Removing cover
Twist screws2 90° counterclock-
wise.

Lift the rear of cover1.

Slide out retainer3 and remove
cover1 by pulling towards front.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a
screw driver to open the fuse box
cover1 in the cockpit, as this could
damage it.

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

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

480 IndexPractical hints 360
Premium unleaded gasoline 455
Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 343
Program mode selector switch 464
Automatic shift program 176
PSI 343
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Operation 216
Selecting stations 149
Selecting stations (satellite*) 149
Radio transmitters 302
Range (distance to empty) 166
Reading lamp 29, 139
Rear bench seat, foldable 265
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraintsRear side windows
Blocking operation 85
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 185
Rear window sunshade*
(Canada only) 184
Recommended engine oils
and oil filter 454
Recommended tire
inflation pressure 343
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 286
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 454
Refueling 305
Regular checks 307
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 98, 103
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 286
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 265Replacing bulbs 412
Additional turn signals 412
Backup lamps 413, 417
Brake lamps 413
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp* 412
Fog lamps 412, 413, 417
Headlamp bulbs 414
Headlamps 412
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam flasher (Halogen) 412
High beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
High mounted brake lamp 413
License plate lamps 413, 417
Low beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
Low beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
Parking lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Side marker lamps 412
Standing lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Tail lamps 413, 417
Turn signal lamps 412, 413, 417

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

485 Index
Tread depth 319, 346
Treadwear indicators 344
Trip computer 165
Trip odometer 141
Trunk
Closing from inside 113
Fuse box 438
Lamp 139
Lid 111
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 109
Message in display 397
Opening 111
Opening, from inside 112
Tie-down rings 268
Trunk lid 113
Trunk lid emergency release 118
Unlocking in an emergency 405
Unlocking/opening,
KEYLESS-GO* 109
Unlocking/opening,
SmartKey 102
Valet locking 119Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 355
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 416
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 415
Replacing bulbs (rear) 417
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 412
Bulbs 412, 413
Bulbs (Bi-Xenon)) 416
Cleaning lenses 355
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards 344
Units, Settings
Speedometer 155
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 455
Upholstery, Cleaning 358
Useful features 269V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 442
Vehicle
Battery 315, 426
Break-in period 294
Care 351
Control system, Settings menu 152
Dimensions 451
Jump starting 430
Locking/Unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 33, 60, 103
Locking/Unlocking,
SmartKey 32, 60, 98
Lowering 424
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 432
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 404, 405
Washing 353
Weights 451
Vehicle capacity weight 344
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 398, 400, 421
Vehicle lighting 307