2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 emergency towing

292 Controls in detailUseful features
Wait for a voice connection to the
Response Center.

Close cover1 after the emergency
call is concluded.Roadside Assistance button•
The Roadside Assistance button• is
located below the center armrest cover.

Press and hold the •button (for
longer than two seconds).
A call to a Mercedes-Benz Roadside
Assistance dispatcher will be initiated.
The •button will flash while the call
is in progress. The message Connecting call
will appear in the
multifunction display and the audio
system is muted.
When the connection is established, the
message
Call connected
appears in the
multifunction display. The Tele Aid system
will transmit data generating the vehicle
identification number, model, color and lo-
cation (subject to availability of cellular
and GPS signals).
A voice connection between the Roadside
Assistance dispatcher and the occupants
of the vehicle will be established.

Describe the nature of the need for as-
sistance.The Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance
dispatcher will either dispatch a qualified
Mercedes-Benz technician or arrange to
tow your vehicle to the nearest authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center. For services such
as labor and/or towing, charges may
apply. Refer to the Roadside Assistance
manual for more information.
The following is only available in the USA:


Sign and Drive services: Services such
as jump start, a few gallons of fuel or
the replacement of a flat tire with the
vehicle spare tire are obtainable.
Warning!
G
If you feel at any way in jeopardy when in the
vehicle (e.g. smoke or fire in the vehicle,
vehicle in a dangerous road location), please
do not wait for voice contact after you have
pressed the emergency button. Carefully
leave the vehicle and move to a safe loca-
tion. The Response Center will automatically
contact local emergency officials with the
vehicle’s approximate location if they
receive an automatic SOS signal and cannot
make voice contact with the vehicle
occupants.
iThe indicator lamp on the Roadside
Assistance button• remains illumi-
nated in red for approximately ten
seconds during the system self-check
after switching on the ignition (together
with the SOS button and the Informa-
tion button¡).


373 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Resetting activated head restraints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses

413 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Where will I find...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the trunk on
the right side secured by a hook and loop
fastener.
1First aid kit
2Hook and loop fastener
Loosen hook and loop fastener2.

Remove first aid kit1.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is stored in the com-
partment underneath the trunk floor.
The following is included:

Towing eye bolt


Wheel wrench


Alignment bolt


Vehicle jack


Collapsible wheel chock


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor


Straps for soft top emergency opera-
tion


A pair of gloves
The spare wheel bolts are fixed at the
Minispare wheel.
iCheck expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.
iHex wrench:
You will find the hex wrench for
manually operating the roll bars
(page 423) or the soft top
(page 425) at the lower edge of the
storage well casing.

497 Index
Drinking and driving 307
Driving
Abroad 315
Hydroplaning 311
In winter 313
Instructions 45, 307
Problems 56
Safety systems 87
Systems 265
Through standing water 314
Driving off 310
Driving safety systems
ABS 87
BAS 88
ESP
®
89
Driving systems
Cruise control 265
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 269
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 42, 160
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet 287
Electrical system, Technical data 477
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system* 289Emergency calls
911 calls 247
Tele Aid calls 290, 291
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 180
Emergency operations
Active head restraints, Resetting 434
Center console,
Indicator lamps 381–382
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 422
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 374–380
Remote door unlock 295
Roll bars, Lowering 424
Roll bars, Releasing 423
Soft top, Closing 425–433
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 115
Trunk lid, Unlocking 420
Unlocking/locking
the vehicle 419, 420
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery,Jump starting 292, 456
First aid kit 413
Flat tire, Changing 446
Fuses 462Hazard warning flasher 133
Roadside Assistance 12
Towing the vehicle 458
Emission control 316
Emission control information label 468
Emission control vacuum line
routing diagram label 468
Emission system warranties 10
Engine
Belt layout 469
Block heater (Canada only) 360
Break-in recommendations 306
Cleaning 366
Compartment 321
Malfunction indicator lamp 25, 376
Maximum engine speed 470
Messages in display 397
Number 468, 488
Starting 48
Starting difficulties 50
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 49
Starting with SmartKey 49
Technical data 470
Turning off 58
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 59
Turning off with SmartKey 58

510 IndexTrip computer 161
Trip odometer 137
Trunk
Closing from inside 110
Fuse box 464
Lamp 135
Lid 108
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Luggage cover 262
Message in display 412
Opening 108
Opening from inside 109
Trunk lid 110
Trunk lid emergency release 115
Unlocking in an emergency 420
Unlocking/opening,
KEYLESS-GO* 106
Unlocking/opening,
SmartKey 99
Valet locking 116
Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 369
Messages in display 407
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 442
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 441
Replacing bulbs (rear) 443Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 438
Bulbs 438, 439
Bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 442
Bulbs (Halogen) 441
Bulbs (rear) 443
Cleaning lenses 369
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards 357
Units, Settings
Speedometer 151
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 482
Upholstery, Cleaning 372
Useful features 278V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 468
Vehicle
Battery 328, 453
Break-in the vehicle 306
Care 364
Control system, Settings menu 148
Dimensions 478
Jump starting 456
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 33, 60, 100
Locking/unlocking,
SmartKey 32, 60, 96
Lowering 451
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 458
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 419, 420
Washing 366
Weights 478
Vehicle capacity weight 357
Vehicle identification number see VIN
Vehicle jack 415, 448
Vehicle lighting 127, 320