2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 wheel bolts

Contents
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 352
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) ............. 353
Tire ply material ........................... 354
Tire and loading terminology ........ 355
Rotating tires ............................... 358
Winter driving .................................... 359
Winter tires .................................. 359
Block heater (Canada only) .......... 360
Snow chains................................. 360
Maintenance ...................................... 361
Maintenance
service indicator message............ 361
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator message............ 362
Maintenance
service term exceeded ................. 362
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display............... 362
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator........................... 363
Vehicle care ....................................... 364
Cleaning and care of vehicle ........ 364
Practical hints.................................. 373
What to do if …? ................................. 374
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 374
Lamp in center console................. 381
Vehicle status messages in the
multifunction display..................... 383
Where will I find...? ............................. 413
First aid kit .................................... 413
Vehicle tool kit .............................. 413
Minispare wheel............................ 416
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 418
Unlocking/locking in an emergency... 419
Unlocking the vehicle.................... 419
Locking the vehicle ....................... 420
Fuel filler flap ................................ 421
Manually unlocking
the gear selector lever .................. 422
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 423
Operating roll bars manually ......... 423
Soft top emergency operation ...... 425
Resetting activated head restraints .... 434
Resetting
activated head restraints .............. 434Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 435
SmartKey ...................................... 436
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* ....... 437
Replacing bulbs .................................. 438
Bulbs............................................. 438
Replacing bulbs for front lamps .... 440
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 443
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 444
Removing and installing
wiper blades ................................. 444
Flat tire............................................... 446
Preparing the vehicle .................... 446
Mounting the Minispare wheel...... 447
MOExtended system* ................... 452
Battery ............................................... 453
Disconnecting the battery ............ 454
Removing the battery ................... 454
Charging and
reinstalling the battery.................. 455
Reconnecting the battery ............. 455
Jump starting...................................... 456

330 OperationTires and wheelsSee an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
for information on tested and
recommended rims and tires for summer
and winter operation. They can also offer
advice concerning tire service and
purchase.
Retreaded tires are not tested or recom-
mended by Mercedes-Benz, since previous
damage cannot always be recognized on
retreads. The operating safety of the
vehicle cannot be assured when such tires
are used.
Important guidelines

Only use sets of tires and rims of the
same type and make.


Tires must be of the correct size for the
rim.


Break in new tires for approximately
60 miles (100 km) at moderate
speeds.


Regularly check the tires and rims for
damage. Dented or bent rims can
cause tire inflation pressure loss and
damage to the tire beads.


If vehicle is heavily loaded, check tire
inflation pressure and correct as
required.


Do not allow your tires to wear down
too far. Adhesion properties on wet
roads are sharply reduced at tread
depths under
1/8in (3 mm).


When replacing individual tires, you
should mount new tires on the front
wheels first (on vehicles with
same-sized wheels all around).
Warning!
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Replace rims or tires with the same designa-
tion, manufacturer and type as shown on the
original part. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for further informa-
tion. If incorrectly sized rims and tires are
mounted:

The wheel brakes or suspension
components can be damaged.


The operating clearance of the wheels
and the tires may no longer be correct.
Warning!
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Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If the
tire tread is badly worn, or if the tires have
sustained damage, replace them.
When replacing rims, only use Genuine
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts specified for the
particular rim type. Failure to do so can
result in the bolts loosening and possibly an
accident.

358 OperationTires and wheelsRotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 333).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer’s recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (
page 333).
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 413) and
(
page 446).
Warning!
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Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
Warning!
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Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Only use Genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.

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.

417 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
1Vehicle tool kit
Wheel wrench
Jack
2Arrow
3Minispare wheel, Wheel bolts for
Minispare wheel
4Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
Remove vehicle tool kit storage well
casing4.

Remove Minispare wheel3.Storing the Minispare wheel

Place Minispare wheel3 in wheel
well.

Place vehicle tool kit storage well
casing4 over the Minispare wheel.
Make sure arrow 2 on vehicle tool kit
storage well casing4 points in the
direction of travel.

Place storage well casing (
page 414)
over the vehicle tool kit storage well
casing 4 and turn the retaining screw
(
page 414) clockwise as far it will go
to secure the Minispare wheel.

Disengage trunk floor handle in upper
edge of trunk and lower trunk floor cov-
er.
iArrow2 on vehicle tool kit storage
well casing4 must point in the
direction of travel. Otherwise you
cannot place the storage well casing
(page 414) on top and secure the
Minispare wheel with the retaining
screw (
page 414).
!To prevent damage, always disengage
trunk floor handle from upper edge of
trunk and lower trunk floor before
closing the trunk.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.
The Minispare wheel should only be used
temporarily, and should be replaced with a
regular road wheel as quickly as possible.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a Minis-
pare wheel is mounted.

418 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?In case of a flat tire, you may temporarily
use the Minispare wheel when observing
the following restrictions:

Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).


Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
to have the flat tire repaired or
replaced as appropriate.


Do not operate vehicle with more than
one Minispare wheel mounted.
For more information, see “Rims and tires”
(
page 471).
Spare wheel bolts
The spare wheel bolts are fixed at the
Minispare wheel.
1Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel
(located in trunk with spare wheel)
!Wheel bolts2 must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel, or other
steel rims. The use of any wheel bolts
other than wheel bolts2 for the
Minispare wheel will physically damage
the vehicle’s brakes.Warning!
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Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.

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!
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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.

448 Practical hintsFlat tire1Wheel wrench
On wheel to be changed, loosen but do
not yet remove the wheel bolts (ap-
proximately one full turn with wrench).
The jack take-up brackets are located di-
rectly behind the front wheel housings and
in front of the rear wheel housings.2Jack
3Take-up bracket

Place jack 2 on firm ground.

Position jack2 under take-up
bracket3 so that it is always vertical
(plumb-line) as seen from the side,
even if the vehicle is parked on an
incline.

Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground. Never start engine while
vehicle is raised.Warning!
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The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi-
cle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited
for performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.

Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.


Never lie down under the raised vehicle.