2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63AMG light

411 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
I Please don’t
forget your keyThis display appears (for a maximum of
60 seconds) if the driver’s door is opened
with the engine shut off and no SmartKey in
the starter switch.
Message is only a reminder.Insert SmartKey in the starter switch.
Take the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* with you when leaving
the vehicle.
Remove KeyYou have forgotten to remove the SmartKey.Remove the SmartKey from the start-
er switch.
. Active Headlamps
Auxiliary Bulb OnThe active headlamps are malfunctioning. An-
other light is being used.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Active Headlamps
InoperativeThe Bi-Xenon cornering lamps system is mal-
functioning.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
AUTO-Light
InoperativeThe light sensor is malfunctioning. The head-
lamps switch on automatically.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
To switch off the headlamps:
In the control system, set lamp opera-
tion to manual mode (
page 162).
Switch off the headlamps using the
exterior lamp switch (
page 129).
3rd
Brake LampThe high mounted brake lamp is malfunction-
ing. This message will only appear if a critical
number of LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

414 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
. Rear Foglamp
Auxiliary Bulb On

The foglamp is malfunctioning. A backup
bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 448).
Reverse Lamp
LeftThe left backup lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 448).
Reverse Lamp
RightThe right backup lamp is malfunctioning.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 448).
Switch Off LightsYou have removed the SmartKey from the
starter switch, opened the driver’s door
and left the headlamps on or removed the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the ve-
hicle and left the headlamps on.Switch off the headlamps.
Switch Off Lights
Or
Remove KeyThe exterior lamp switch is in
positionU, and the SmartKey or
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is in the
starter switch. The parking lamps remains
on.Remove SmartKey or SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* from starter switch.
or
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM.
Tail Lamp
Left
Auxiliary Bulb On

The left tail lamp is malfunctioning. A
backup bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 448).

426 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 482).
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)
!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.
!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.


443 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp
assemblies are in good working order at all
times.Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for headlamp
adjustment.iIf the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high
humidity, driving the vehicle a distance with the
lights on should clear up the fogging.
iBackup bulbs will be brought into use when
lamps malfunction. Read and observe the
messages in the multifunction display
(
page 411).

445 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement

Only use 12 volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.

Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.

Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.

Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.

If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

Additional turn signal lamps in the exte-
rior rear view mirrors

High mounted brake lamp

Bi-Xenon* lamps

Front fog lamps

Front side marker lamps
Warning!G
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot. Al-
low the lamp to cool down before changing
a bulb.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A
bulb can explode if you:

touch or move it when hot

drop the bulb

scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.
!Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the
vehicle. Only have the LEDs replaced at an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

448 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Reinsert bulb holder4 w i t h t h e b u l b i n
the lamp and turn clockwise.
Align housing cover2 and turn it
clockwise.
Front turn signal lamp bulb
Turn bulb socket1 counterclockwise
and remove it.
Press gently onto the bulb and turn
counterclockwise out of bulb
socket1.
Press the new bulb gently into bulb
socket1 and turn clockwise until it
engages.
Place bulb socket1 back into the
lamp and turn it clockwise.
Parking and standing lamp bulb
Turn housing cover2 counterclock-
wise and remove it.
Pull out bulb socket5 with the bulb.
Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket5.
Press the new bulb into bulb socket5.
Press bulb socket5 back into the
lamp.
Align housing cover2 and turn it
clockwise.
Additional turn signal lamps
The additional turn signal lamps in the ex-
terior rear view mirrors have LEDs.
If a malfunction occurs or LEDs fail to func-
tion, the entire turn signal unit must be re-
placed. Have the additional turn signal unit
replaced at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Front side marker lamp
Since replacing the side marker lamp bulbs
is a technically highly demanding process,
we recommend you have the side marker
lamp bulbs replaced at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 129).
Tail lamp unit
Open trunk lid.
Swing the trim panel covering the
corresponding rear lights to the side.
1Connector
2Tab
Disconnect electrical connector1.


455 Practical hints
Flat tire
Version 1
aVent screw
bPressure gauge
Close vent screwa on pressure
gaugeb (version 1 only).
Screw filler hose8 onto tire valve9.
Insert electrical plug4 into the ciga-
rette lighter (
page 290) or the power
outlet in the rear passenger compart-
ment (
page 291).
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position1 (
page 38).
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the KEYLESS-GO* start/stop
button (
page 40) on the gear se-
lector lever once. Do not depress
brake pedal.
PressI on electric air pump switch3.
The electric air pump is switched on
and inflates the tire.
Let the electric air pump inflate the tire
for approximately 5 minutes.
The pressure gauge must display at
least 26 psi (1.8 bar). The air hose can
become hot during inflation.
Please exercise appropriate caution.
If the tire inflation pressure of at least
26 psi (1.8 bar) is not attained, turn off
the electric air pump by pressing0 on
electric air pump switch3
(
page 454).
Detach filler hose8 from tire valve9
(
page 454).
Drive vehicle back and forth very slowly
approximately 30 ft (10 m).
This serves to better distribute the
TIREFIT sealant material inside the tire.
Unscrew the air pump’s air hose5
from flange6 of TIREFIT container1
(
page 454).
Screw air hose5onto tire valve9.
Inflate the tire again.
iFirst, the sealing is pumped into the tire. The
pressure may briefly rise to up to 73 psi (5 bar).
This is normal and not an indication of a malfunc-
tion. Do not switch off the electric air pump.
!Do not operate the electric air pump longer
than 6 minutes without interruption. Otherwise it
may overheat.
You may operate the air pump again after it has
cooled off.


461 Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the Minispare 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.
1Alignment bolt
Guide spare wheel onto the alignment
bolt and push it on.
Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.!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.