2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 wheel size

360 OperationWinter drivingBlock heater (Canada only)
The engine is equipped with a block
heater.
The electrical cable may be installed at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Snow chains
Snow chains should only be driven on
snow-covered roads at speeds not to
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). Remove chains
as soon as possible when driving on roads
without snow.
Please observe the following guidelines
when using snow chains:

Using snow chains is not permissible
with all wheel/tire combinations.


Snow chains should only be used on
the rear wheels. Follow the manufac-
turer's mounting instructions.


Only use snow chains that are
approved by Mercedes-Benz. Any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
be glad to advise you on this subject.


Use of snow chains may be prohibited
depending on location. Always check
local and state laws before installing
snow chains.
Warning!
G
If you use your spare tire when winter tires
are fitted on the other wheels, be aware that
the difference in tire characteristics may
very well impair turning stability and that
overall driving stability may be reduced.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
Have the spare tire replaced with a winter
tire at the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
iWhen driving with snow chains, you
may wish to deactivate the ESP
®
(
page 90) before setting the vehicle
in motion. This will improve the
vehicle‘s traction.
!Some tire sizes do not leave adequate
clearance for snow chains. To help
avoid serious damage to your vehicle or
tires, use of snow chains is not permit-
ted with the following tire sizes:

245/40 R17 91W


245/40 R17 91W MOExtended


T 125/80 R17 99M

447 Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the Minispare wheel
Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described on
(page 446).

Take the wheel wrench and the jack
out of the trunk (
page 416).

Take the Minispare wheel and wheel
bolts out of the trunk (
page 416).Lifting the vehicle

Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
or other sizeable objects.
One wheel chock is included with the
vehicle tool kit (
page 413).
When changing wheel on a level surface:

Place the wheel chock in front of and
another sizeable object behind the
wheel that is diagonally opposite to the
wheel being changed.
Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack
on a level surface. However, should cir-
cumstances require you to do so on a hill,
place the wheel chock and the other size-
able object as follows:

Place the wheel chock and another
sizeable object on the downhill side
blocking both wheels of the axle not
being worked on.
Warning!
G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use,
especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on a level surface. Make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.

472 Technical dataRims and tires
iFurther information on tires and rims is
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. A placard with
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sures is located on the driver’s door
B-pillar. Some vehicles may have sup-
plemental tire inflation pressure infor-
mation for driving at high speeds
(page 340) or for vehicle loads less
than the maximum loaded vehicle con-
dition (
page 339). If such information
is provided, it can be found on the plac-
ard located on the inside of the fuel fill-
er flap. The tire inflation pressure
should be checked regularly and
should only be adjusted on cold tires.
Follow tire manufacturer’s mainte-
nance recommendation included with
vehicle.
iThe following pages also list the ap-
proved wheel rim and tire sizes for
equipping your vehicles with winter
tires. Winter tires are not available as
standard or optional factory equip-
ment, but can be purchased from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Depending on vehicle model and the
standard or optional factory-equipped
wheel rim/tire configuration on your
vehicle (Appearance Package, Sport
Package etc.), equipping your vehicle
with winter tires approved for your
vehicle model may also require the
purchase of two or four wheel rims of
the recommended size for use with
these winter tires. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for more
information.

473 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
CLK 350
CLK 500
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
7.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.45 in (37 mm)
Winter tires
1,3
1Radial-ply tires
225/45 R17 91 H M+S.
225/45 R17 91 H M+S.
Winter tires
1,2,3
2Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. 3Not available as factory equipment.
225/45 R17 91 H M+S.MOExtended
225/45 R17 91 H M+S.MOExtended

475 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
CLK 350
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)
7.5 J x 17 H2
7.5 J x 17 H2
7.5 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset
1.42 in (36 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tires
1
1Radial-ply tires
225/45 R17 91W
225/45 R17 91W
225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
Summer tires
*1,2
2Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended
-
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)
8.5 J x17 H2
8.5 J x17 H2
8.5 J x18 H2
Wheel offset
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires
1,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
245/40 R17 91W
245/40 ZR17 91W
255/35 ZR18 94Y XL (Extra Load)
Summer tires
*1,2,3
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
245/40 R17 91W MOExtended
-

490 Technical termsMOE
(M
ercedes-Benz O
riginal E
xtended
equipment tires)
Tires with limited run-flat characteris-
tics. The MOExtended system allows
you to continue driving your vehicle
even if there is a total loss of pressure
in one or more tires.
Multifunction 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 356)
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.
Poly-V-belt drive
Drives engine-components (alternator,
AC compressor, etc.) from the engine.
Power train
Collective term designating all
components used to generate and
transmit motive power to the drive
axles, including


engine


clutch/torque converter


transmission


transfer case


drive shaft


differential


axle shafts/axlesProduction options weight
(
page 356)
Program mode selector switch
Used to switch the automatic transmis-
sion between regular operationS and
comfort operationC.
CLK 55 AMG with steering wheel gear-
shift control and manual shift program:
In addition toS andC (for regularS or
comfortC operation, see above) you
can use theM for manual shift
program.
PSI
(Pounds per S
quare I
nch)
(
page 356)
Recommended tire inflation pressure
(page 356)
REST*
(Residual engine heat utilization)
Feature that uses the engine heat
stored in the coolant to heat the vehi-
cle interior for a short time after the en-
gine has been turned off.

507 Index
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 467
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see
Maintenance, Service indicator
Service life, Tires 331
Service see Maintenance
Service System see
Maintenance service system
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles)
Service, Parts 466
Settings
Control system menus 142
Control system submenus 143
Date 154, 155
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 103
Factory, SmartKey 98
Global, KEYLESS-GO* 103
Global, SmartKey 98
Individual vehicle 148
Memory function 124
Menus and submenus 141
Resetting all, Control system 148
Selective, KEYLESS-GO* 104
Selective, SmartKey 98
Time 153, 154Shelf below rear window, Cleaning 371
Shift lever position indicator 167
Shift lock 491
Shift program mode 172, 178
Shifting
Gear selector lever 48, 166
Gear selector lever positions 168
Shifting,
Automatic transmission 51, 166
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 369
Messages in display 407
Replacing bulbs 438, 439
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 356
Ski sack* (Canada only) 273
Removing 276
Ski sack roller blind 273, 276
Unfolding and loading 273
Unloading and folding 275
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 96
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see
KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 360
Snow tires 359Soft top 255, 491
Cleaning 367
Emergency operations 425–433
Locking after raising/lowering 259
Luggage cover 262
Messages in display 410
Opening/closing 255
Opening/closing,
SmartKey 260, 261
Opening/closing,
Soft top switch 256, 257
Wind screen 263
Soft top switch 254, 256
Sound system* 209, 214
Spare fuses 413, 462
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel 416
Bolts 413, 418
Mounting 447
Sizes 476
Speedometer 25, 151
SRS 63, 70, 491
Indicator lamp 25, 63, 380
Message in display 409
Standard display, Selecting display 152

508 IndexStanding lamps 127
Replacing bulbs 438, 439, 441, 442
Standing water, Driving through 314
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting, Engine 48
Status line, Selecting display 152
Steering column 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 410
Steering wheel 41
Buttons 26
Cleaning 371
Gearshift buttons 175, 176
Gearshift control 175, 176
One-touch gearshifting 174
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 296
Storage compartments 278
Armrest, Front 281, 282
Armrest, Rear 283
Cup holder 283
Glove box 278
Parcel net 280
Storage bags 280
Storage box 279Storing
Tires 332
Submenus see
Control system submenus 141
Sun visors 184
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching off
Parktronic system* 272
Switching on
Parktronic system* 272
Symbols used in
this operator’s manual 15
T
Tachometer 25, 138
Overspeed range 138
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 369
Messages in display 407
Replacing bulbs 439, 443
Tar stains 365
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 481
Brake fluid 481
Capacities fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. 479, 480
Coolant 480, 484Electrical system 477
Engine 470
Engine oil 481
Engine oil additives 481
Fuel capacity 480
Fuel requirements 482
Gasoline additives 483
Lubricants 479
Premium unleaded gasoline 482
Rims and tires 471
Tires, Mixed size 475
Tires, Same size 473
Tires, Spare wheel sizes 476
Vehicle dimensions 478
Weights 478
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 480, 486
Tele Aid 29, 289, 492
Call priority 294
Emergency calls 290
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 293
Initiating an
emergency call manually 291
Messages in display 409
Remote door unlock 295