2007 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63AMG warning

401 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
(Engage
driver’s
seatThe driver seat backrest is not engaged.Fold back and push the seat backrest un-
til the seat cushion and seat backrest au-
dibly engage into the driving position.
Engage
front-passenger
seatThe passenger seat backrest is not en-
gaged.Fold back and push the seat backrest un-
til the seat cushion and seat backrest au-
dibly engage into the driving position.
L Tele Aid malfunction
Drive to workshopOne or more main functions of the Tele
Aid system are malfunctioning.Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
1Restraint system
malfunction
Visit workshopThe system is malfunctioning.Drive with added caution to the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi-
cated as outlined above, the SRS may not be
operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately to have the system
checked; otherwise the SRS may not be de-
ploy when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury, or it
might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessar-
ily which could also result in injury.

402 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
KOpen/close top
completelyThe soft top is not properly locked.Lock the soft top again (page 258).
Top being openedThe soft top is not completely open or
closed. The hydraulics are losing pres-
sure. Open or close the soft top all the way.
Top locked
because
vehicle is movingYou have attempted to open or close the
soft top while driving.Pull over to the side of the road and re-
peat soft top operation while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
_ Steering oil
Visit workshopThe steering gear oil level is too low. There
is a danger of steering gear damage.Have the system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is
too low, the steering power assistance could
fail. Much greater effort will then be needed
to turn the steering wheel.
Do not add steering oil without checking the
steering system.
Do not drive the vehicle. Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

406 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Vehicle jackThe vehicle jack is located in the storage
compartment underneath the trunk floor.
Storage position
Remove vehicle jack from its
compartment.
Turn crank handle in direction of arrow
as far as it will go.
Operational position
Turn crank handle clockwise.
Before storing the vehicle jack in its com-
partment:

It should be fully collapsed

The handle must be folded in (storage
position)
Warning!G
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, es-
pecially 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.

408 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 405)
over the vehicle tool kit storage well
casing 4 and turn the retaining screw
(
page 405) 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 cas-
ing (
page 405) on top and secure the Minis-
pare wheel with the retaining screw
(
page 405).
!To prevent damage, always disengage trunk
floor handle from upper edge of trunk and lower
trunk floor before closing the trunk.
Warning!G
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.


409 Practical hints
Where 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 466).
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 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.
Warning!G
Make sure to use the original length wheel
bolts when remounting the original wheel
after it has been repaired.

413 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Operating roll bars manually
Releasing roll bars manually
If the roll bar system is malfunctioning, you
can release the roll bars manually.Close the soft top (page 257).
Open the trunk (page 109).
Fold back the luggage cover
(
page 260).
Take hex wrench out of its storage
location in the storage well casing
(
page 405).1PerforationPush hex wrench through
perforation1 in trim of rear wall in
trunk.
Warning!G
If the yellow roll bar warning lamp in
the clock does not go out after starting the
engine, or if it comes on while driving, then
the roll bar system is not operating properly
and may not activate in an accident. In this
case, raise the roll bars manually before
continuing to drive.
For safety reasons drive only with the roll
bars raised until the malfunction is repaired.
Have your vehicle checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
iWith the roll bars released, the soft top can-
not be operated using the soft top switch and the
rear head restraints cannot be lowered using the
rear head restraint lowering switch.
Warning!G
Make sure no one is located in the roll bar’s
path of motion while the next steps are be-
ing carried out.
When the roll bar is manually released, the
rear head restraints and the roll bar under-
neath shoot up almost instantaneously.


414 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
2Hex wrench
Insert long side of hex wrench2 into
opening.
Using hex wrench 2, press release
catch down in direction of arrow.
The roll bar extends with a loud sound.
Repeat this step for the second roll bar.
Have the systems checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.Lowering roll bars manually
With the soft top open, you can lower the
roll bars manually after they have been re-
leased.
1Orientation seam
2Hex wrench
3Press wrench down
4Press head restraint down
Take hex wrench out of its storage
location in the storage well casing
(
page 405).
Align hex wrench so that its long side is
parallel to orientation seam1 and in-
sert hex wrench2 into gap on left side
of respective head restraint.
iWith the roll bars released, the soft top can-
not be operated using the soft top switch and the
rear head restraints cannot be lowered using the
rear head restraint lowering switch.
Warning!G
Never lower the roll bars manually unless
the soft top is open. Otherwise, the roll bars
function could be impaired, no longer reduc-
ing your risk of injury in an optimal manner.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter to have the roll bar lowered when the
soft top is closed.


415 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Press hex wrench down firmly in direc-
tion of arrow3 and hold.
Press head restraint down in direction
of arrow4.
Pull hex wrench 2 out and take weight
off head restraint.
Repeat this procedure on roll bar for
second head restraint.
Soft top emergency operation
If the soft top cannot be automatically
closed, check the following:

Is the luggage cover engaged in place
(
page 260)?

Have the roll bars been released? If so,
lower the roll bars manually
(
page 414).

Is the trunk lid closed (page 110)?

Is there sufficient on-board voltage?
Start the engine if necessary.
These messages will also appear in the
multifunction display (
page 402).
If automatic operation still does not func-
tion properly, you can close the soft top
manually.
This procedure should be performed with
great care by two persons.
Engage parking brake.
Lower the side windows.
!Manually closing the soft top is a complicat-
ed and technically demanding procedure. Close
the soft top manually in emergency cases only.
Otherwise, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center. Please read the instructions fully before
beginning operation and only undertake it with
another person and if you feel fully capable of
performing the tasks involved.
Warning!G

It is important that a second person
helps you. Otherwise, you could become
trapped or injured.

Remove any wristwatches or jewelry
such as rings or bracelets. Otherwise,
they could get caught in the vehicle
mechanism, causing personal injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle.

Always use the grips provided as indi-
cated. Otherwise you could injure your-
self.