2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE maintenance

Contents
Introduction.......................................... 9
Product information ................................ 9
Operator’s Manual ............................... 10
Service and warranty information .. 10
Important notice for California
retail buyers and lessees of
Mercedes-Benz automobiles .......... 11
Maintenance .................................. 12
Roadside Assistance ...................... 12
Change of address or ownership.... 12
Operating your vehicle
outside the USA or Canada ............ 13
Where to find it .................................... 14
Symbols ............................................... 15
Operating safety .................................. 16
Proper use of the vehicle ............... 16
Problems with your vehicle .................. 17
Reporting safety defects...................... 18
Reporting safety defects ................ 18
Vehicle data recording ......................... 19
Information regarding electronic
recording devices ........................... 19
At a glance.......................................... 21
Cockpit ................................................. 22
Instrument cluster ................................ 24
Multifunction steering wheel ................ 26
Center console ..................................... 27
Upper part ...................................... 27
Lower part ...................................... 28
Overhead control panel ........................ 29
Door control panel................................ 30
Getting started................................... 31
Unlocking ............................................. 32
Unlocking with the SmartKey ......... 32
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO*......... 33
Starter switch positions .................. 34
Adjusting .............................................. 37
Seats .............................................. 37
Steering wheel ................................ 41
Easy-entry/exit feature................... 42
Mirrors ............................................ 43
Driving .................................................. 45
Fastening the seat belts ................. 45
Starting the engine ......................... 48
Parking brake ................................. 50
Driving ............................................ 51
Switching on headlamps ................. 52
Turn signals .................................... 53
Windshield wipers ........................... 53
Problems while driving.................... 56
Parking and locking .............................. 57
Parking brake ................................. 57
Switching off headlamps................. 58
Turning off the engine..................... 58
Releasing seat belts........................ 59
Locking ........................................... 59

ContentsDriving systems ................................. 254
Cruise control............................... 254
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)*, Canada only ..... 258
Loading .............................................. 262
Roof rack ...................................... 262
Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 263
Split rear bench seat .................... 265
Loading instructions ..................... 267
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 268
Useful features .................................. 269
Storage compartments................. 269
Center armrest ............................. 271
Armrest in the
rear passenger compartment ....... 272
Cup holders .................................. 273
Ashtrays ....................................... 274
Cigarette lighter ........................... 276
Power outlet in the
rear passenger compartment ....... 277
Floormats* ................................... 277
Telephone*................................... 278
Tele Aid ........................................ 279
Garage door opener* ................... 287
Operation......................................... 293
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)......... 294
Driving instructions............................ 295
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 295
Drinking and driving ..................... 295
Pedals .......................................... 295
Power assistance ......................... 295
Brakes .......................................... 296
Driving off .................................... 297
Parking ......................................... 297
Tires ............................................. 298
Hydroplaning ................................ 299
Tire traction.................................. 299
Tire speed rating .......................... 300
Winter driving instructions ........... 300
Standing water ............................. 301
Passenger compartment .............. 302
Driving abroad.............................. 302
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 302
Catalytic converter ....................... 303
Emission control .......................... 303
Coolant temperature .................... 304At the gas station .............................. 305
Refueling ...................................... 305
Check regularly
and before a long trip................... 307
Engine compartment ......................... 308
Hood ............................................ 308
Engine oil ..................................... 309
Transmission fluid level................ 313
Coolant ........................................ 314
Battery ......................................... 315
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 316
Tires and wheels................................ 317
Important guidelines .................... 317
Tire care and maintenance........... 318
Direction of rotation..................... 320
Loading the vehicle ...................... 320
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 326
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 328
MOExtended system* .................. 332
Tire labeling ................................. 332
Load identification ....................... 336
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 337
Maximum tire load ....................... 338

Contents
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 339
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 340
Tire ply material ........................... 341
Tire and loading terminology ........ 342
Rotating tires ............................... 345
Winter driving .................................... 346
Winter tires .................................. 346
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 347
Snow chains................................. 347
Maintenance ...................................... 348
Maintenance
service indicator message............ 348
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator message............ 349
Maintenance
service term exceeded ................. 349
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 349
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 350
Vehicle care ....................................... 351
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 351
Practical hints.................................. 359
What to do if …? ................................. 360
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 360
Lamp in center console................. 368
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display..................... 370
Where will I find...? ............................. 398
First aid kit .................................... 398
Vehicle tool kit .............................. 398
Minispare wheel............................ 401
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 403
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 404
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 404
Locking the vehicle ....................... 405
Manually unlocking
the gear selector lever .................. 406
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 407
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* ........... 407
Resetting activated head restraints .... 408
Resetting
activated head restraints .............. 408Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 409
SmartKey ...................................... 410
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 411
Replacing bulbs .................................. 412
Bulbs............................................. 412
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 414
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 417
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 418
Removing and installing
wiper blades ................................. 418
Flat tire............................................... 420
Preparing the vehicle .................... 420
Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 421
MOExtended system* ................... 425
Battery ............................................... 426
Disconnecting the battery ............ 427
Removing the battery ................... 428
Charging and
reinstalling the battery.................. 428
Reconnecting the battery ............. 429
Jump starting...................................... 430

10 IntroductionOperator’s ManualThis Operator’s Manual contains a great
deal of useful information. We urge you to
read it carefully and familiarize yourself
with the vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life
of the vehicle, we urge you to follow the in-
structions and warnings contained in this
manual. Ignoring them could result in dam-
age to the vehicle or personal injury to you
or others. Vehicle damage caused by fail-
ure to follow instructions is not covered by
the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Your vehicle may have some or all of the
equipment described in this manual.
Therefore, you may find explanations for
optional equipment not installed in your
vehicle. If you have any questions about
the operation of any equipment, your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will be
glad to demonstrate the proper proce-
dures.We continuously strive to improve our
product, and ask for your understanding
that we reserve the right to make changes
in design and equipment. Therefore, infor-
mation, illustrations and descriptions in
this Operator’s Manual might differ from
your vehicle.
Optional equipment is also described in
this manual, including operating instruc-
tions wherever necessary. Since they are
special-order items, the descriptions and
illustrations herein may vary slightly from
the actual equipment of your vehicle.
If there are any equipment details that are
not shown or described in this Operator’s
Manual, your authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center will be glad to inform you of correct
care and operating procedures. The
Operator’s Manual and Maintenance
Booklet are important documents and
should be kept with the vehicle.
Service and warranty information
The Service and Warranty Information
Booklet contains detailed information
about the warranties covering your
Mercedes-Benz, including:

New Car Limited Warranty,


Emission System Warranty,


Emission Performance Warranty,


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control System
Warranty
(California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont only),


State Warranty Enforcement Laws
(Lemon Laws).

12 IntroductionOperator’s ManualMaintenance
The Maintenance Booklet describes all the
necessary maintenance work which should
be performed at regular intervals.
Always have the Maintenance Booklet with
you when you take the vehicle to your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for ser-
vice. The service advisor will record each
service in the booklet for you.
Roadside Assistance
The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program provides factory trained technical
help in the event of a breakdown. Calls to
the toll-free Roadside Assistance number
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (in the USA)
1-800-387-0100 (in Canada)
will be answered by Mercedes-Benz
Customer Assistance Representatives
24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
For additional information refer to the
Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
Program Brochure in your vehicle literature
portfolio.
Change of address or ownership
If you change your address, be sure to
send in the “Change of Address Notice”
found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or simply call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100. It
is in your own interest that we can contact
you should the need arise.
If you sell your Mercedes, please leave all
literature with the vehicle to make it avail-
able to the next operator.
If you bought this vehicle used, be sure to
send in the “Notice of Purchase of Used
Car” found in the Service and Warranty
Information Booklet, or call the
Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance
Center (in the USA) at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes, or Customer
Service (in Canada) at 1-800-387-0100.

14 IntroductionWhere to find itThis Operator’s Manual is designed to pro-
vide comprehensive support information
for you, the vehicle operator. Each section
has its own reference color.At a glance
Here you will find an overview of all the
controls that can be operated from the
driver’s seat.Getting started
Here you will find all the information you
need for your first drive. You should read
this section first if this is your first
Mercedes-Benz vehicle or if you are rent-
ing or borrowing this vehicle.Safety and Security
Here you will find descriptions of the safety
and security features of your vehicle.
Controls in detail
Here you will find detailed information
about the equipment installed in your vehi-
cle. This section expands on the “Getting
started” section and also describes techni-
cal innovations. If you are already familiar
with the basic functions of your vehicle,
this section will be of particular interest to
you.Operation
Here you will find all the information you
need for the proper operation of your
vehicle.Practical hints
This section provides fast assistance for
dealing with problems you may encounter.
Technical data
All important technical data for your vehi-
cle can be found in this section.Indexes
The glossary provides explanations of the
most important technical terms.
The table of contents and the index are de-
signed to help you find information quickly
and easily.
The following publications are part of your
vehicle documentation:

this Operator’s Manual


the Maintenance Booklet
Separate operating instructions will be
provided as required depending on the
equipment options installed in your
vehicle.

16 IntroductionOperating safety
Proper use of the vehicle
Proper use of the vehicle requires that you
are familiar with the following information
and rules:

the safety precautions in this manual


the “Technical data” section in this
manual


traffic rules and regulations


motor vehicle laws and safety
standards
Warning!
G
Work improperly carried out on electronic
components and associated software could
cause them to cease functioning. Because
the vehicle’s electronic components are
interconnected, any modifications made
may produce an undesired effect on other
systems. Electronic malfunctions could
seriously impair the operating safety of your
vehicle.
See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for repairs or modifications to electronic
components.
Other improper work or modifications on the
vehicle could also have a negative impact on
the operating safety of the vehicle.
Some safety systems only function while the
engine is running. You should therefore
never turn off the engine while driving.
Warning!
G
Heavy blows against the vehicle underbody
or tires / wheels, for example when running
over an obstacle, road debris or a pothole,
may cause serious damage to and impair the
operating safety of your vehicle. If you feel a
sudden significant vibration or ride distur-
bance, or you suspect that damage to your
vehicle has occurred, you should turn on
your hazard warning flashers, carefully slow
down, and drive with caution to an area
which is a safe distance from the road.
Inspect the vehicle underbody and
tires / wheels for possible damage. If the
vehicle appears unsafe, have it towed to the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
or other qualified maintenance or repair
facility for further inspection or repairs.
Warning!
G
Various warning labels are attached to your
vehicle. These warning labels are intended
to make you and others aware of various
risks. You should not remove any of these
warning labels unless explicitly instructed to
do so by information on the label itself.
Removal of any of these labels may cause
you and others to be unaware of certain
risks which may result in an accident and/or
personal injury.

148 Controls in detailControl systemStandard display menu
In the standard display, the outside tem-
perature and the trip odometer are shown
in the multifunction display.1Outside temperature
2Trip odometer
If you see another display, press
buttonè orÿ repeatedly until the
standard display appears.

Press buttonk orjto select
the functions in the standard display
menu.
The following functions are available:Display digital speedometer

Press buttonj ork until the
digital speedometer appears in the
multifunction display.
The current vehicle speed is shown in
the multifunction display and the sta-
tus line appears.
1Digital Speedometer
2Status line with outside temperature
3Trip odometer
iThe headings used in the menus table
are designed to facilitate navigation
within the system and are not neces-
sarily identical to those shown in the
control system displays.
The first function displayed in each
menu will automatically show you
which part of the system you are in.iYou can have the digital speedometer
displayed instead of the outside tem-
perature in the standard display. You
can select the setting in the submenu Instr. cluster
via the function
Basic
display
(page 156).
Function
Page
Run Flat Indicator*
329
Call up digital speedometer
148
Call up maintenance service
display
349
Check engine oil level
(CLK 500 only)
310
iYou can have the digital speedometer
displayed instead of the outside tem-
perature in the status line. You can se-
lect the setting in the submenu
Instr.
cluster
via the function
Status line
display
(page 156).