467 Practical hints
Jump starting
Jump starting
If the battery is discharged, the engine can
be started with jumper cables and the
battery of another vehicle. Observe the
following:
Jump starting should only be performed
when the engine and catalytic convert-
er are cold.
Do not start the engine if the battery is
frozen. Let the battery thaw out first.
Only jump start from batteries with the
same voltage rating (12 V). Jump start-
ing with a higher voltage battery could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system,
which will not be covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Only use jumper cables with sufficient
cross-section and insulated terminal
clamps.
Always make sure the jumper cables
are not on or near pulleys, fans or other
parts that move when an engine is
started or running.
Warning!G
Failure to follow these directions will cause
damage to the electronic components, and
can lead to a battery explosion and severe
injury or death.
Never lean over batteries while connecting
or jump starting, you might get injured.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not
allow this fluid to come in contact with eyes,
skin or clothing. In case it does, immediately
flush affected area with water, and seek
medical help if necessary.
A battery will also produce hydrogen gas,
which is flammable and very explosive. Keep
flames or sparks away from battery, avoid
improper connection of jumper cables,
smoking, etc.
Attempting to jump start a frozen battery
can result in it exploding, causing personal
injury.
Read all instructions before proceeding.
!Do not tow-start the vehicle.
!Avoid repeated and lengthy starting
attempts.
Do not attempt to start the engine using a bat-
tery quick charge unit.
If the engine does not run after several unsuc-
cessful starting attempts, have it checked at the
nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Excessive unburned fuel generated by repeated
failed starting attempts may damage the catalyt-
ic converter and may present a fire risk.
Make sure the jumper cables do not have loose
or missing insulation.
Make sure the cable clamps do not touch any
other metal part while the other end is still
attached to a battery.
Warning!G
Keep flames or sparks away from battery.
Do not smoke.
Observe all safety instructions and precau-
tions when handling automotive batteries
(
page 329).
488 Technical data
Main dimensions and weights
Main dimensions
Weights
ModelCLK 350CLK 550CLK 63 AMG
Overall vehicle length183.3 in (4 657 mm)183.3 in (4 657 mm)183.3 in (4 657 mm)
Overall vehicle width
(exterior rear view mirrors
folded out) 78.4 in (1 991 mm)78.4 in (1 991 mm)78.4 in (1 991 mm)
Overall vehicle height
Coupe:
Cabriolet:
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
55.6 in (1 413 mm)55.4 in (1 408 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
55.3 in (1 400 mm)
Overall vehicle height when
opening/closing soft top80.2 in (2 038 mm)81.0 in (2 057 mm)80.6 in (2 047 mm)
Wheelbase106.9 in (2 715 mm)106.9 in (2 715 mm)106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front58.8 in (1 493 mm)58.9 in (1 497 mm)58.9 in (1 495 mm)
Track, rear58.0 in (1 474 mm)58.2 in (1 478 mm)58.0 in (1 474 mm)
Roof load max.
(CLK coupe only)
220 lbs (100 kg)
Trunk load max.220 lbs (100 kg)
