2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE flat tire

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

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

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

477 Index
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60, 107
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 109
Lock knob 463
Loss of keys 102, 110
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 441
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 393
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 412
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 412, 414
Switching on 25, 52
Lubricants 452M
Maintenance 12, 348
Calling up service indicator 349
Clearing service indicator 349
FSS (Canada vehicles) 348
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 348
Resetting service indicator 350
Service indicator 348
Service term exceeded 349
Maintenance system
(U.S. vehicles) 348, 463
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 202
Maximum load rating, Tires 343
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 343
Maximum tire inflation pressure 343
Mechanical key 404
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Minispare wheel see Spare wheelMirrors
Adjusting 43
Antiglare position 180
Auto-dimming 181
Exterior rear view mirror,
Parking position 130, 164, 182
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Interior rear view mirror 43
MOE see MOExtended
MOE tires see MOExtended system*
MOExtended463
MOExtended system* 425
MON 306, 463
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 144, 464
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Displaying gear range 175
Selecting language 155
Symbol messages 382–397
Text messages 372–380

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

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

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