2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK63AMG tires

500 Index
Control system menus 144, 145
AMG 148
AUDIO 151
NAV* 153
Settings 155
Settings, Submenus 156
Standard display 147
Submenus 143
TEL* 169
Trip computer 167
Vehicle status message memory 154
Control system submenus 143, 145, 157
Convenience 166
Instrument cluster 158
Lighting 162
Time/Date 160
Vehicle 165Coolant 328, 494
Adding 328
Anticorrosion/antifreeze
mixing ratio and quantity 494
Capacities 489
Checking coolant level 328
Messages in display 405–407
Temperature 319
Temperature indicator 139
Warning lamp 382
Coolants 494
Corner-illuminating front fog lamps* 133
Replacing bulbs 444
Cruise control 267
Canceling 269
Cruise control lever 267
Current speed 268
Fine adjustment 270
Higher speed 269
Last stored speed ("Resume"
function) 270
Slower speed 270
Cup holder 288
Curb weight 358D
Date 160
Date, Setting 161, 162
Daytime running lamp mode 131
Setting 162
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 196, 206
Defrosting, Front 195, 206
Defrosting, Rear 189
Delayed shut-off
Exterior lamps 164
Interior lighting 165
Department of Transportation see DOT
Difficulties
With starting 53
Digital speedometer 147
Dimensions, Vehicle 488
Direction of rotation (tires) 334
Displays
Digital speedometer 147
Lap analysis 151
Maintenance service indicator 364
Messages in display 392
Multifunction display 141
Outside temperature 140

505 Index
High beam headlamps 133
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 444
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 444, 446
Replacing bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 447
Switching on 55
High mounted brake lamp 444
Hood 323
Horn 27
HVAC see Climate control system
Hydroplaning 314I
Identification labels 478
Identification number,
Vehicle (VIN) 478, 479
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 40
with SmartKey 38
Immobilizer 97
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 34, 109
Instrument cluster 28, 138
Illumination brightness 138
Lamps in 378–387
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 141
Instrument lighting see Instrument
cluster, Illumination brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see CockpitInterior lighting 136
Delayed shut-off 165
Interior rear view mirror 47, 186
Antiglare position 185
Auto-dimming 186
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 422
Jacking up the vehicle 459
Jump starting 467

507 Index
Instrument cluster 378–387, 388
Low beam headlamp 29
Parktronic system* warning
indicators (Canada only) 273
Roll bar 385
Seat belt telltale 29
SRS 29, 65, 387
Turn signals 29
Language, Setting 158
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in display 413
Replacing bulbs 444, 449
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 374
Light sensor
Messages in display 411
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 129
Limp-home mode 184
Load limit 360
Loading
Ski bag* (Canada only) 278
Loading see Vehicle loading
Loading the vehicle 334
Locator lighting 132, 163Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 62, 107
Loss of keys 109
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 477
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 29
Messages in display 413
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 444
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 444, 446
Switching on 55
Lubricants 489
Luggage cover 264
Folding back 276M
Maintenance 12, 364
Calling up service indicator 366
Clearing service indicator 365
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 364
Resetting service indicator 366
Service indicator 364
Service term exceeded 365
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program
Deactivating 184
Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG 182
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 207
Maximum load rating, Tires 359
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 359
Maximum tire inflation pressure 359
Mechanical key 427
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 33
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel

508 Index
Mirrors
Adjusting 47
Antiglare position 185
Auto-dimming 186
Exterior rear view mirrors 47
Interior rear view mirror 47
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOE* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 463
MOExtended tires* 482
MON 321
Motor Octane Number see MON
MP3 230
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 141
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Selecting language 158
Symbol messages 403–420
Text messages 394–401Multifunction display messages 392
ABS 394
Battery 403
Brake fluid 404
Brake pads 404
Check engine 405
Coolant 405–407
Engine 405
Engine coolant 405–407
ESP
®394
Fog lamps 412
Front passenger
front air bag 396–399
Fuel cap 408
Gear selector lever 400
Headlamps 411–415
Key, SmartKey 411
KEYLESS-GO* 410
Lamps 413
Lamps, exterior 411–415
License plate lamp 413
Light sensor 411
Low tire pressure 419
Parking brake 404
Parking lamps 412
Roll bars 417Soft top 420
SRS 416
Steering gear oil 417
Tele Aid 418
Telephone* 418
Turn signals 412
Windshield washer fluid 420
Multifunction steering wheel 30, 142
Button operation 142
N
Navigation system* 153
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Net, Parcel 286
Neutral gear position,
Automatic transmission 172, 174
New vehicle break-in 308
Night security illumination 132
Normal occupant weight 359
Number, paintwork code 478
Number,
vehicle identification (VIN) 478, 479

512 Index
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 90
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 225
Seat belts 77
Automatic comfort-fit feature 80
Children in the vehicle 83
Cleaning 375
ETD 80
Fastening 48
Force limiter 80
Proper use of 50, 78
Safety guidelines 68
Telltale 29
Seating capacity 335
Seats, Multicontour* 124
Backrest contour 124
Backrest side bolsters 124
Cushion depth 124
Seats, Power 41, 120
Active head restraints 81
Adjustment 42
Easy entry/exit feature 45Heating* 125
Memory function 127
Ventilation* 126
Seats, Rear bench seat 281
Securing cargo 283
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 76
Tele Aid 295
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 477
Service and warranty information 10
Service life, Tires 332
Service see Maintenance
Service System see Maintenance
Maintenance System
Service, Parts 476
Settings
Control system menus 144
Control system submenus 143, 145
Date 161, 162
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Factory, SmartKey 102
Global, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Global, SmartKey 102
Individual vehicle 155Memory function 127
Menus and submenus 144
Resetting all, Control system 155
Selective, KEYLESS-GO* 107
Selective, SmartKey 102
Time 160
Shelf below rear window, Cleaning 375
Shift program mode,
Automatic transmission 178
Shifting
Gear selector lever 51
Shifting,
Automatic transmission 54, 172
Side impact air bags, Front 70
Side impact air bags, Rear* 70
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 372
Messages in display 413
Replacing bulbs 444
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 359

513 Index
Ski bag* (Canada only) 276
Loading 278
Luggage cover 276
Removing 280
Ski bag roller blind 276, 280
Unfolding (Cabriolet) 276
Unfolding (Coupe) 277
Unloading and folding 279
Ski bag* roller blind 276
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
see KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 363
Snow tires 362
Soft top 259
Cleaning 370
Emergency operations 432–439
Locking after raising/lowering 262
Luggage cover 264
Messages in display 420
Opening/closing 259
Opening/closing, SmartKey 263
Opening/closing,
Soft top switch 260, 261
Wind screen 265
Soft top switch 255, 260Sound system* 213, 217
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel 425
Bolts 422, 426
Mounting 458
Sizes 486
Speedometer 29, 158
SRS 64, 78
Indicator lamp 29, 65, 387
Message in display 416
Standard display, Selecting display 159
Standing lamps 447, 448
Replacing bulbs 444
Standing water, Driving through 317
Starter switch 27, 38
Positions 38
Starting difficulties, Engine 53
Starting, Engine 51
Status line, Selecting display 159
Steering column 44, 45
Steering gear oil
Message in display 417
Steering wheel 44, 45
Buttons 30
Cleaning 375
Lock 53Steering wheel gearshift control
one-touch gearshifting*
Automatic transmission 180
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 301
Storage box 285
Storage compartments 285
Armrest, Front 287
Armrest, Rear 287
Cup holder 288
Glove box 285
Parcel net 286
Storage bags 286
Storage box 285
Storing
Tires 333
Sun visors 187
Sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade* (Canada only) 188
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used
in this operator’s manual 15

514 Index
T
Tachometer 29, 140
Overspeed range 140
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 372
Messages in display 414, 415
Replacing bulbs 444, 448
Tar stains 368
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 491
Brake fluid 491
Capacities fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. 489, 490
Coolant 490, 494
Electrical system 487
Engine 481
Engine oil 491
Engine oil additives 491
Fuel capacity 490
Fuel requirements 492
Gasoline additives 493
Lubricants 489
Premium unleaded gasoline 492
Rims and tires 482
Tires, Mixed size 484
Tires, Same size 483Tires, Spare wheel sizes 486
Vehicle dimensions 488
Weights 488
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 490, 496
Tele Aid 33, 295
Call priority 300
Emergency calls 296
Hands-free microphone 33
Information 299
Initiating an
emergency call manually 297
Messages in display 418
Remote door unlock 300
Roadside Assistance 298
SOS button 297
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 301
System self-check 295
Tele Aid System 295
Telephone* 30, 169, 292
Answering/ending a call 170
Changing mobile phone cradle 294
Hands-free microphone 33
Inserting in cradle 293Installing a different mobile phone
cradle 294
Messages in display 418
Operation 169, 236
Phone book 170
Redialing 171
Removing from cradle 294
TEL* menu 169
Temperature
Interior temperature 194, 204
Tie-down rings, Trunk 284
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 462
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Time 160
Time, Setting 160
TIN 360
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 335
Terminology 358
Tire inflation pressure 455
Checking tire pressure electronically,
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS), (USA only) 344
Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flap

515 Index
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 422
TIREFIT*
Instructions for use 452
Tires 331, 482
Air pressure 358
Care and maintenance 332
Chains 363
Cleaning 333
Combination low tire pressure/TPMS
malfunction telltale, USA only 29
Direction of rotation, Spinning 334
Driving instructions 313
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 340
Inflation pressure 322, 339, 341
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 339
Inspection 332
Load rating 360
Low tire pressure telltale 388
MOExtended system* 463
MOExtended*348, 482
Ply composition
and material used 360
Problems under-/overinflated 347
Retreads 331Rims and tires 482
Rotation 361
Run Flat Indicator 342
Service life 332
Sizes 483
Snow 362
Spare wheel 425, 458, 486
Speed rating 315, 351, 360
Storing 333
Temperature 340, 357
Terminology 358
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)*, (USA only) 344
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 422
Total load limit 360
TPMS malfunction telltale 388
Traction 314, 360
Tread 360
Tread depth 333, 362
Treadwear indicators 360
Wear pattern 361
Winter 362
Tools 422Top tether
Children in the vehicle 86
Tether attachment points 86
Total load limit 360
Towing eye bolt 422, 470, 471
Towing the vehicle 469
Tow-start 467, 469
TPMS (USA only) 344
Traction 94, 314, 360
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 317
Tread 360
Tread depth 333, 362
Treadwear indicators 360
Trip computer 167
Trip odometer 139
Trunk
Closing from inside 112
Fuse box 474
Lamp 137
Lid 110
Luggage cover 264
Opening 110
Opening, from inside 111
Tie-down rings 284