2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 key

429 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency

Place both straps on soft top compart-
ment cover.

Take hex wrench out of trunk.

Close trunk lid.
You will only have access to the trunk
again when the emergency operation
has been completed.

You and your assistant should each
take one of the straps by the handle.

With a strong, simultaneous tug on the
loops, pull soft top compartment cover
upward and out to the rear.
iDo not place the SmartKey in the open
trunk. You may lock yourself out.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: To pre-
vent a possible inadvertent lockout, the
trunk lid will open automatically if a
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is recog-
nized in the area of the rear shelf or in-
side the trunk.!The trunk lid must remain closed during
the next steps in the procedure. Other-
wise the trunk lid and the soft top com-
partment cover may come into contact
with one another and be damaged.Warning!
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At this point, the remaining procedure
needs to be done by two people. Otherwise
you could be injured.


433 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
hLocking 
Insert hex wrench into soft top locking
mechanism screw.

Turn the soft top locking mechanism
screw with hex wrench counterclock-
wise in direction of arrowh as far as it
will go.
The soft top is locked onto the wind-
shield frame.

Have the soft top operation checked at
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
Warning!
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Position hands as indicated by arrows so
that when you press soft top compartment
coverf forward and lower material ten-
sioning framee, your hands cannot be-
come trapped.
!Make sure you turn the hex wrench
counterclockwise as far as it will go.
Otherwise the soft top may not lock
properly.!If, after completing the soft top emer-
gency operation, the trunk cannot be
opened using the remote trunk lid re-
lease switch in the driver’s door,
theŠ button on the SmartKey, or
the trunk lid release handle in the li-
cense plate recess, press the soft top
compartment cover down again as de-
scribed above.
Do not open the trunk with the emer-
gency key, as this could otherwise
damage the trunk lid and the soft top
compartment cover.

435 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey or the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.Warning!
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Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.
iWhen changing batteries, always
replace both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.

436 Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteriesSmartKey
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key
(page 419).
1Mechanical key
2Slide
3Battery compartment

Insert the mechanical key 1 in direc-
tion of arrow in side opening.

Using mechanical key1, push gray
slide2 to unlatch battery
compartment3.

Pull battery compartment3 out of the
housing in the direction of arrow.
3Battery
4Contact spring

Remove the batteries4 in direction of
arrow.

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
batteries 4 under the contact
spring5 with the positive terminal (+)
side facing up.

Return battery compartment 3 into
housing until it locks into place.

Slide mechanical key 1 back into the
SmartKey.

Check the operation of the SmartKey.

437 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key
(page 419).

Insert the mechanical key in side open-
ing and push grey slide (
page 436).
The battery compartment is unlatched.

Pull the battery compartment out of the
housing (
page 436).1Battery
2Tilt battery up
3Mechanical key

Using mechanical key3, apply
pressure to position2.
Battery1 tilts up slightly.

Pull batteries1 out in direction of
arrow.

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
batteries1 under the contact spring
with the positive terminal (+) side
facing up.

Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until it locks into place.

Slide mechanical key 3 back into the
SmartKey.

Check the operation of the SmartKey
and the KEYLESS-GO*.

444 Practical hintsReplacing wiper bladesRemoving and installing wiper blades

Remove SmartKey from starter switch
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: make
sure the vehicle's on board electronics
have status 0).
Removing wiper blades
1Unlocking
2Tab

Pull the tab2 in the direction of
arrow1.
The wiper blade is unlocked.

Lift up the wiper arm as far as you need
to remove the wiper blade.

Carefully fold the wiper arm back to
rest on the windshield.
Warning!
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For safety reasons, switch off wipers and
remove SmartKey from starter switch
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*: make sure the
vehicle’s on-board electronics have
status
0) before replacing a wiper blade.
Otherwise, the wiper motor could suddenly
turn on and cause injury.
!Never open the hood when the wiper
arms are folded forward.
For your convenience, we recommend
that you have this work carried out by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
!Hold on to the wiper arm when folding
the wiper arm back. If released, the
force of the impact from the tensioning
spring could crack the windshield.

446 Practical hintsFlat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers
(page 133).

Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.

Set the parking brake (
page 57).

Move the gear selector lever toP.
Vehicles with SmartKey:

Turn off the engine (
page 58).

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.Vehicles with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*:

Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the
gear selector lever once (
page 59).

Open the driver’s door (this puts the ig-
nition in position0 (
page 36), same
as with the SmartKey removed from
the starter switch). The driver’s door
then can be closed again.

Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style
accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do
not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one Minispare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a Minis-
pare wheel is mounted.
iOpen door only when conditions are
safe to do so.

453 Practical hints
Battery
Battery
The battery is located in the engine
compartment on the right hand side.
1Clamps
Removing filter box:
Release clamps1.

Remove filter box.
Installing filter box:

Insert filter box properly.

Secure it with clamps1.
Warning!
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Failure to follow these instructions can re-
sult in severe injury or death.
Observe all safety instructions and
precautions when handling automotive
batteries (
page 328).
Never lean over batteries while connecting,
you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking etc.
!Never loosen or detach battery termi-
nal clamps while the engine is running
or the SmartKey is in the starter switch.
Otherwise the alternator and other
electronic components could be se-
verely damaged.
Have the battery checked regularly by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Refer to Maintenance Booklet for
maintenance intervals or contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
further information.Warning!
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Do not place metal objects on the battery as
this could result in a short circuit.
Use leak-proof battery only to avoid the risk
of acid burns in the event of an accident.