2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG tires

Contents
Luggage cover .............................. 262
Wind screen ................................. 263
Driving systems ................................. 265
Cruise control............................... 265
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)*, Canada only ..... 269
Loading .............................................. 273
Ski sack* (Canada only) ............... 273
Loading instructions ..................... 277
Useful features .................................. 278
Storage compartments................. 278
Center armrest ............................. 281
Armrest in the
rear passenger compartment ....... 283
Cup holders .................................. 283
Ashtrays ....................................... 284
Cigarette lighter ........................... 286
Power outlet in the
rear passenger compartment ....... 287
Floormats* ................................... 287
Telephone*................................... 288
Tele Aid ........................................ 289
Garage door opener* ................... 296
Operation......................................... 305
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)......... 306
Driving instructions............................ 307
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 307
Drinking and driving ..................... 307
Pedals .......................................... 307
Power assistance ......................... 307
Brakes .......................................... 308
Driving off .................................... 310
Parking ......................................... 310
Tires ............................................. 311
Hydroplaning ................................ 311
Tire traction.................................. 312
Tire speed rating .......................... 312
Winter driving instructions ........... 313
Standing water ............................. 314
Passenger compartment .............. 314
Driving abroad.............................. 315
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 315
Catalytic converter ....................... 316
Emission control .......................... 316
Coolant temperature .................... 317At the gas station .............................. 318
Refueling ...................................... 318
Check regularly
and before a long trip................... 320
Engine compartment ......................... 321
Hood ............................................ 321
Engine oil ..................................... 322
Transmission fluid level................ 326
Coolant ........................................ 327
Battery ......................................... 328
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 329
Tires and wheels................................ 330
Important guidelines .................... 330
Tire care and maintenance........... 331
Direction of rotation..................... 333
Loading the vehicle ...................... 333
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 339
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 341
MOExtended system* .................. 345
Tire labeling ................................. 345
Load identification ....................... 349
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 350
Maximum tire load ....................... 351

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

ContentsTowing the vehicle ............................. 458
Towing the vehicle........................ 458
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 460
Fuses ................................................. 462
Aids for replacing fuses ................ 462
Mainfuse box in passenger
compartment................................ 463
Fuse box in engine compartment . 463
Fuse box in trunk.......................... 464
Technical data................................. 465
Parts service ...................................... 466
Warranty coverage............................. 467
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 467
Identification labels ........................... 468
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 469
CLK 350 ....................................... 469
CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG................. 469
Engine................................................ 470
Rims and tires.................................... 471
Same size tires ............................. 473
Mixed size tires ............................ 475
Minispare wheel ........................... 476
Electrical system ............................... 477
Main dimensions and weights............ 478
Main dimensions .......................... 478
Weights ........................................ 478Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 479
Capacities .................................... 479
Engine oils ................................... 481
Engine oil additives ...................... 481
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 481
Brake fluid.................................... 481
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 482
Fuel requirements ........................ 482
Gasoline additives ........................ 483
Coolants ...................................... 484
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 486
Technical terms............................... 487Index................................................. 493

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.

87 Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
Driving safety systems
In this section you will find information on
the following driving safety systems:

ABS (A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)


BAS (B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)


ESP
® (E
lectronic S
tability P
rogram)
ABS
The Antilock Brake System (ABS) regulates
the brake pressure so that the wheels do
not lock during braking. This allows you to
maintain the ability to steer your vehicle.
The ABS is functional above a speed of ap-
proximately 5 mph (8 km/h) independent
of road surface conditions.
On slippery road surfaces, the ABS will
respond even to light brake pressure.
The - indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster (
page 24) comes on when you
switch on the ignition. It goes out when the
engine is running.
iIn winter operation, the maximum ef-
fectiveness of the ABS, the BAS, and
the ESP
® is only achieved with winter
tires (
page 359) or snow chains as
required.
Warning!
G
The following factors increase the risk of
accidents:

Excessive speed, especially in turns


Wet and slippery road surfaces


Following another vehicle too closely
The ABS, BAS, and ESP
® cannot reduce this
risk.
Always adjust your driving style to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
Warning!
G
Do not pump the brake pedal. Use firm,
steady brake pedal pressure instead. Pump-
ing the brake pedal defeats the purpose of
the ABS and significantly reduces braking
effectiveness.

88 Safety and SecurityDriving safety systemsBraking
At the instant one of the wheels is about to
lock up, a slight pulsation can be felt in the
brake pedal, indicating that the ABS is in
the regulating mode.
Keep firm and steady pressure on the
brake pedal while experiencing the
pulsation.
Continuous, steady brake pedal pressure
yields the advantages provided by the ABS,
namely braking power and the ability to
steer the vehicle.
The pulsating brake pedal can be an
indication of hazardous road conditions
and functions as a reminder to take extra
care while driving.Emergency brake maneuver

Keep continuous full pressure on the
brake pedal.
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(
page 373).
BAS
The Brake Assist System (BAS) operates in
emergency situations. If you apply the
brakes very quickly, the BAS automatically
provides full brake boost, thereby poten-
tially reducing the braking distance. Apply
continuous full braking pressure until the
emergency braking situation is over. The
ABS will prevent the wheels from locking.
When you release the brake pedal, the
brakes function again as normal. The BAS
is then deactivated.
Warning!
G
The ABS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking or steering efficiency
beyond that afforded by the condition of the
vehicle brakes and tires or the traction af-
forded. The ABS cannot prevent accidents,
including those resulting from excessive
speed in turns, following another vehicle too
closely, or hydroplaning. Only a safe, atten-
tive, and skillful driver can prevent acci-
dents. The capabilities of an ABS equipped
vehicle must never be exploited in a reck-
less or dangerous manner which could jeop-
ardize the user’s safety or the safety of
others.
Warning!
G
If the BAS is malfunctioning, the brake sys-
tem is still functioning normally, but without
the additional brake boost available that
BAS would normally provide in an emergen-
cy braking maneuver. Therefore, the braking
distance may increase.

89 Safety and Security
Driving safety systems
For more information, see “Practical hints”
(page 373).
ESP
®
The Electronic Stability Program (ESP
®) is
operational as soon as the engine is run-
ning and monitors the vehicle’s traction
(force of adhesive friction between the
tires and the road surface) and handling.
The ESP
® recognizes when a wheel is
spinning or if the vehicle starts to skid. By
applying brakes to the appropriate wheel
and by limiting the engine output, the ESP
®
works to stabilize the vehicle. The ESP
® is
especially useful while driving off and on
wet or slippery road surfaces. The ESP®
also stabilizes the vehicle during braking
maneuvers.
The ESP
® warning lamp v in the instru-
ment cluster flashes when the ESP
® is
engaged.
The warning lamp v in the instrument
cluster comes on when you switch on the
ignition. It goes out when the engine is
running.
Warning!
G
The BAS cannot prevent the natural laws of
physics from acting on the vehicle, nor can
it increase braking efficiency beyond that
afforded by the condition of the vehicle
brakes and tires or the traction. The BAS
cannot prevent accidents, including those
resulting from excessive speed in turns, fol-
lowing another vehicle too closely, or hydro-
planing. Only a safe, attentive, and skillful
driver can prevent accidents. The
capabilities of a BAS equipped vehicle must
never be exploited in a reckless or danger-
ous manner which could jeopardize the
user’s safety or the safety of others.
Warning!
G
Never switch off the ESP
® when you see the
ESP
® warning lamp v flashing in the in-
strument cluster. In this case, proceed as
follows:


While driving off, apply as little throttle
as possible.


While driving, ease upon the accelera-
tor.


Adapt your speed and driving style to
the prevailing road conditions.
Failure to observe these guidelines could
cause the vehicle to skid.
The ESP
® cannot prevent accidents result-
ing from excessive speed.

305 Operation
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)
Driving instructions
At the gas station
Engine compartment
Tires and wheels
Winter driving
Maintenance
Vehicle care