Contents
At the gas station .............................. 312
Refueling ...................................... 312
Check regularly
and before a long trip ................... 314
Engine compartment ......................... 315
Hood ............................................ 315
Engine oil ..................................... 317
Transmission fluid level ................ 319
Coolant ........................................ 320
Battery ......................................... 321
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 322
Tires and wheels ................................ 323
Important guidelines .................... 323
Tire care and maintenance........... 324
Direction of rotation ..................... 326
Loading the vehicle ...................... 326
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 331
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 333
MOExtended system* .................. 336
Tire labeling.................................. 337
Load identification ....................... 341
DOT,
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ... 342
Maximum tire load ....................... 343Maximum tire inflation pressure ... 344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Standards (U.S. vehicles) .............. 344
Tire ply material ............................ 346
Tire and loading terminology......... 347
Rotating tires ................................ 350
Winter driving ..................................... 351
Winter tires ................................... 351
Block heater (Canada only) ........... 352
Snow chains.................................. 352
Maintenance....................................... 353
Maintenance
service indicator message ............ 353
Clearing the maintenance
service indicator message ............ 354
Maintenance
service term exceeded.................. 354
Calling up the maintenance
service indicator display ............... 355
Resetting the maintenance
service indicator ........................... 355
Vehicle care........................................ 356
Cleaning and care of vehicle ......... 356
Practical hints.................................. 365
What to do if …? ................................. 366
Lamps in instrument cluster ......... 366
Lamp in center console ................ 376
Vehicle status messages
in the multifunction display .......... 378
Where will I find...? ............................. 404
First aid kit.................................... 404
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)........... 404
Vehicle tool kit.............................. 404
Minispare wheel............................ 407
Spare wheel bolts ......................... 409
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 410
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 410
Locking the vehicle ....................... 411
Manually unlocking
the gear selector lever .................. 412
Opening/closing in an emergency ..... 413
Operating roll bars manually ......... 413
Soft top emergency operation ...... 415
Resetting activated head restraints.... 424
Resetting activated
head restraints ............................. 424
Contents
Replacing SmartKey batteries............ 425
SmartKey / SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*............................... 426
Replacing bulbs ................................. 427
Bulbs ............................................ 428
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 430
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 432
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 434
Removing and
installing wiper blades .................. 434
Flat tire .............................................. 436
Preparing the vehicle.................... 436
Sealing tires with TIREFIT
(CLK 63 AMG only) ....................... 436
Mounting the Minispare wheel ..... 441
MOExtended system*................... 446
Battery ............................................... 447
Disconnecting the battery ............ 448
Removing the battery ................... 448
Charging and
reinstalling the battery ................. 449
Reconnecting the battery ............. 449
Jump starting ..................................... 450
Towing the vehicle ............................. 452
Towing the vehicle........................ 452
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 454Fuses ................................................. 456
Mainfuse box
in passenger compartment .......... 457
Fuse box
in engine compartment ................ 457
Fuse box
in trunk ........................................ 458
Technical data................................. 459
Parts service ...................................... 460
Warranty coverage............................. 461
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 461
Identification labels ........................... 462
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 464
CLK 350 / CLK 550 ..................... 464
CLK 63 AMG ................................ 464
Engine................................................ 465
Rims and tires.................................... 466
Same size tires ............................. 467
Mixed size tires ............................ 468
Minispare wheel ........................... 469
Electrical system ............................... 470Main dimensions and weights ........... 471
Main dimensions .......................... 471
Weights ........................................ 471
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 472
Capacities .................................... 472
Engine oils ................................... 474
Engine oil additives ...................... 474
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 474
Brake fluid.................................... 475
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 475
Fuel requirements ........................ 476
Gasoline additives ........................ 476
Coolants ...................................... 477
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 479
Index................................................. 481
55 Getting started
Driving
Turn signals
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1Turn signals, right
2Turn signals, left
Press the combination switch in
direction of arrow1or2.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lampLorK in the instrument
cluster flashes (
page 26).
The combination switch resets
automatically after major steering wheel
movements.
Windshield wipers
The combination switch is located on the
left of the steering column.
Combination switch
1Single wipe
Wiping with windshield washer fluid
2Switching on windshield wipers
Switch on the ignition (page 36).Switching on windshield wipers
Turn the combination switch to the de-
sired position depending on the
intensity of the rain.
0Windshield wipers off
IIntermittent wiping
IINormal wiper speed
IIIFast wiper speed
iIf the combination switch is pressed to the
point of resistance and released, the
corresponding turn signals will flash three times.!Do not operate the windshield wipers when
the windshield is dry. Dust that accumulates on
a windshield might scratch the glass and/or
damage the wiper blades when wiping occurs on
a dry windshield. If it is necessary to operate the
windshield wipers in dry weather conditions, al-
ways operate the windshield wipers with wind-
shield washer fluid (
page 56).
56 Getting started
Driving
Intermittent wiping
Intermittent wiping interval is dependent
on wetness of windshield.
Turn the combination switch to
positionI.
After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled by the
rain sensor.Single wipe
Press the combination switch briefly in
direction of arrow1 (
page 55) to
the resistance point.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.Wiping with windshield washer fluid
Press the combination switch in direc-
tion of arrow1 (
page 55) past the
resistance point.
The windshield wipers operate with
washer fluid.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 322).
!Do not leave windshield wipers in
intermittent setting when the vehicle is taken to
an automatic car wash or during windshield
cleaning. Windshield wipers will operate in the
presence of water sprayed on the windshield,
and windshield wipers may be damaged as a re-
sult.
!If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt on
the surface of the rain sensor or optical effects
may cause the windshield wipers to wipe in an
undesired fashion. This could then damage the
windshield wiper blades or scratch the windows.
You should therefore switch off the windshield
wipers when weather conditions are dry.
iIntermittent wiping is interrupted when the
vehicle is at a standstill and a door is opened.
This protects persons getting into or out of the
vehicle from being sprayed.
Intermittent wiping will be continued when
all doors are closed
and
the gear selector lever is in position D or R
or
the wiper setting is changed using the com-
bination switch
iTo prevent smears on the windshield, or
noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe with wind-
shield washer fluid every now and then even
when it is raining.
184 Controls in detail
Good visibility
For information on the windshield wipers,
see “Windshield wipers” (
page 55).
Headlamp cleaning system*
The button is located on the left side of the
dashboard.
1Headlamp washer button
Switch on the ignition (page 38).
Press button1.
The headlamps are cleaned with a
high-pressure water jet.For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 479).
Rear view mirrors
For more information on setting the rear
view mirrors, see “Mirrors” (
page 45).
Interior rear view mirror, antiglare
position
1Lever
Tilt the mirror to the antiglare position
by moving lever1 towards the wind-
shield.
The interior rear view mirror is dimmed.
iThe headlamps will automatically be
cleaned when you have
switched on the headlamps
and
operated the windshield wipers with wind-
shield washer fluid fifteen times
When you switch off the ignition, the counter
resets.
314 Operation
At the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
Engine compartment (CLK 550, example)
1Coolant level
2Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
3Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see “Coolant” (
page 320) and see “Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 472).
Brake fluid
Removing fuse box cover (
page 457).Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
For more information on filling up the
washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer
system and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 322).
Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (
page 317).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 427).
For more information, see “Exterior lamp
switch” (
page 54).
Tire inflation pressure
For more information, see “Recommended
tire inflation pressure” (
page 331).
iOpening the hood, see (page 315).
!If you find that the brake fluid in the brake
fluid reservoir has fallen to the minimum mark or
below, have the brake system checked for brake
pad thickness and leaks immediately. Notify an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center immediately.
Do not add brake fluid as this will not solve the
problem. For more information, see also “Practi-
cal hints” (
page 368).
322 Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*
The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the engine compartment.
1Washer fluid reservoir cap
Fluid for the windshield washer system and
the headlamp cleaning system is supplied
from the windshield washer reservoir. It
has a capacity of approx. 6.4 US qt (6 l).
During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit” to
water. Premix the windshield washer fluid
in a suitable container.
Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “MB SummerFit”
and water (or commercially available
premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze, depending on am-
bient temperatures).For more information, see “Windshield
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system*” (
page 479).
Warning!G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flam-
mable. Do not spill washer
solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts,
because it may ignite and burn. You could be
seriously burned.
!Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below the freezing
point. Failure to do so could result in damage to
the washer system/reservoir.
!Only use washer fluid which is suitable for
plastic lenses. Improper washer fluid can dam-
age the plastic lenses of the headlamps.
403 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
tFunction
UnavailableThis display appears if button t or
s on the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.
Ê Please close
skibagThis message will appear when the soft
top is operated with the ski sack roller
blind in its upward position.Pull the ski sack roller blind downward
and secure it (
page 274).
Please close
trunk partitionThis message will appear when the soft
top is operated with the luggage cover
open.Fold down and latch luggage cover
(
page 260).
W To up
Washer fluidThe fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 of
total reservoir capacity.Add washer fluid (page 322).