2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK550 COUPE wheel bolts

418 Practical hints
Flat tire
Removing the wheel
1Alignment bolt
Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and
remove.
Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt1 supplied in the tool kit.
Remove the remaining bolts.
Remove the wheel.Mounting the spare wheel
1Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel,
(located in trunk with Minispare wheel)
Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt. This
could result in damage to the bolts and wheel
hub threads.
!Wheel bolts2 must be used when mount-
ing the Minispare wheel. The use of any wheel
bolts other than wheel bolts2 for the Minispare
wheel will physically damage the vehicle’s
brakes.
!To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while installing first
wheel bolt.
Warning!G
Always replace wheel bolts that are
damaged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be
repaired immediately. Do not continue to
drive under these circumstances! Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.

419 Practical hints
Flat tire
1Alignment bolt
Guide spare wheel onto the alignment
bolt and push it on.
Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.
Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
Lowering the vehicle
Lower vehicle by turning crank
counterclockwise until vehicle is
resting fully on its own weight.
Remove the jack.1 - 5Wheel bolts
Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence
illustrated (1to5), until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque
of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Warning!G
Only use Genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel
bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the
vehicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle
could fall off the jack.
Warning!G
Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. The wheels could come
loose if they are not tightened to a torque
of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).

458 Index
Automatic transmission
Accelerator position 172
Automatic shift program 174
Emergency operation
(limp-home mode) 178
Gear ranges 173
Gear selector lever 50, 168
Gear selector lever control
one-touch gearshifting 175
Gear selector lever positions 170
Gear shifting malfunctions 178
Kickdown 172
Program mode selector switch 174
Shifting procedure 169
Starting engine 50
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting* 177
Transmission fluid level 309
Automatic Transmission Fluid see ATFB
Backrest 264
Seat, Multicontour* 123
Seat, Power 40
Backup lamps
Messages in display 389
Replacing bulbs 406, 407
Bar 337
BAS 90
Batteries, SmartKey
Changing 404
Checking battery condition 107
Battery, Vehicle 311, 421
Charging 423
Connecting 424
Disconnecting 422
Installing 423
Jump starting 425
Messages in display 378
Removing 423Bead 337
Beverage holder see Cup holder
Block heater (Canada only) 342
Bolts, Spare wheel 398
Brake fluid 450
Checking 305
Message in display 379
Brake lamp
Cleaning lenses 350
High mounted 407
Replacing bulbs 407, 411
Brake pads
Message in display 379
Brakes 294
Warning lamp 358
Break-in period 292
Bulbs, replacing see Replacing bulbs

473 Index
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 350
Messages in display 389
Replacing bulbs 407
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 338
Ski sack* (Canada only) 262
Removing 264
Unfolding and loading 262
Unloading and folding 263
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
see KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 342
Snow tires 341
Sound system* 211
Spare fuses 394, 431
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel 397
Bolts 394, 398
Mounting 416
Sizes 445
Speedometer 27, 154
SRS 64, 76
Indicator lamp 27, 65, 365
Message in display 391Standard display, Selecting display 155
Standing lamps 128, 410, 411
Replacing bulbs 407
Standing water, Driving through 300
Starter switch 25, 36
Positions 36
Starting difficulties, Engine 52
Starting, Engine 50
Status line, Selecting display 155
Steering column 43
Steering gear oil
Message in display 392
Steering wheel 43
Buttons 28
Cleaning 353
Lock 52
Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 177
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 285
Storage box 268Storage compartments 268
Armrest, Front 270
Armrest, Rear 271
Cup holder 271
Glove box 268
Parcel net 269
Storage bags 269
Storage box 268
Storing
Tires 315
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 181
Sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade* (Canada only) 182
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used
in this operator’s manual 15

474 Index
T
Tachometer 27, 140
Overspeed range 140
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 350
Messages in display 389
Replacing bulbs 407, 411
Tar stains 347
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 450
Brake fluid 450
Capacities fuels, coolants,
lubricants etc. 448, 449
Coolant 449, 453
Electrical system 446
Engine 441
Engine oil 450
Engine oil additives 450
Fuel capacity 449
Fuel requirements 451
Gasoline additives 452
Lubricants 448
Premium unleaded gasoline 451
Rims and tires 442
Tires, Mixed size 444
Tires, Same size 443Tires, Spare wheel sizes 445
Vehicle dimensions 447
Weights 447
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 449, 455
Tele Aid 31, 279
Call priority 284
Emergency calls 280
Hands-free microphone 31
Information 283
Initiating an
emergency call manually 281
Messages in display 393
Remote door unlock 284
Roadside Assistance 282
SOS button 281
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
services 285
System self-check 279
Tele Aid System 279Telephone* 28, 165, 276
Answering/ending a call 166
Changing mobile phone cradle 278
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting in cradle 277
Installing a different
mobile phone cradle 278
Messages in display 393
Operation 165, 230
Phone book 166
Redialing 167
Removing from cradle 278
TEL menu* 165
Temperature
Interior temperature 188, 198
Tie-down rings, Trunk 267
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 419
Tilt/sliding sunroof*
see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Time 156
Time, Setting 156
TIN 339
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 317
Terminology 337

477 Index
Vehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 267
Instructions 266, 316
Load limit 316
Roof rack* 261
Split rear bench seat 264
Terminology 337
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 339
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 285
Vehicle status message memory 149
Vehicle status messages 368
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 141
Vehicle tool kit 394
Vehicle washing 346
VIN 438, 439W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 259
Warning sounds
Driver’s or passenger’s seat belt 77
Parking brake 54
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 259, 260
Seat belt telltale 363, 364
Warranty coverage 10, 437
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 449
Washing the vehicle 346
Wear pattern, Tires 340
Weights, Vehicle 447
Wheel
Bolts 398
Change 416
Collapsible wheel chock 394
Removing 418
Spare 416
Tightening torque 419
Wrench 394
Wheels, Sizes 443
Wheels, Tires and 313Window curtain air bags 70
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 57, 351
Defogging 190, 200
Windshield washer fluid 312, 455
Message in display 393
Mixing ratio 455
Refilling 312
Reservoir level 449
Wiping 57
Windshield washer system 449, 455
Windshield wipers 56
Cleaning wiper blades 351
Replacing wiper blades 413
Winter driving 341
Block heater (Canada only) 342
Snow chains 342
Tires 341
Winter driving instructions 299
Winter tires 341
Wood trims, cleaning 354