Contents
Resetting activated head restraints ... 440
Resetting
activated head restraints.............. 440
Replacing SmartKey batteries ............ 441
SmartKey / SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* ....................... 442
Replacing bulbs ................................. 443
Bulbs ............................................ 444
Replacing bulbs for front lamps.... 446
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps ..... 448
Replacing wiper blades ...................... 450
Removing and installing
wiper blades ................................. 450
Flat tire .............................................. 452
Preparing the vehicle.................... 452
Sealing tires with TIREFIT
(CLK 63 AMG only) ....................... 452
Mounting the Minispare wheel ..... 458
MOExtended system*................... 463
Battery ............................................... 464
Disconnecting the battery ............ 465
Removing the battery ................... 465
Charging and
reinstalling the battery ................. 466
Reconnecting the battery ............. 466
Jump starting ..................................... 467Towing the vehicle ............................. 469
Towing the vehicle ....................... 469
Installing towing eye bolt ............. 470
Fuses ................................................. 472
Fuse box
in passenger compartment .......... 472
Fuse box
in engine compartment ................ 473
Fuse box
in trunk ........................................ 474
Technical data................................. 475
Parts service ...................................... 476
Warranty coverage............................. 477
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 477
Identification labels ........................... 478
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 480
CLK 350 / CLK 550 ..................... 480
CLK 63 AMG ................................ 480
Engine................................................ 481
Rims and tires.................................... 482
Same size tires ............................. 483
Mixed size tires ............................ 484
Minispare wheel ........................... 486Electrical system ............................... 487
Main dimensions and weights ........... 488
Main dimensions .......................... 488
Weights ........................................ 488
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 489
Capacities .................................... 489
Engine oils ................................... 491
Engine oil additives ...................... 491
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 491
Brake fluid.................................... 491
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 492
Fuel requirements ........................ 492
Gasoline additives ........................ 493
Coolants ...................................... 494
Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system* .. 496
Index................................................. 497
377 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Where will I find...?
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
(Cabriolet)
Resetting activated head restraints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing bulbs
Replacing wiper blades
Flat tire
Battery
Jump starting
Towing the vehicle
Fuses
472 Practical hints
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat-
ing.If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
A fuse chart explains the fuse allocation
and fuse amperages. It is located in the
main fuse box in the passenger compart-
ment (
page 472).
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:
in the passenger compartment on the
driver’s side (
page 472)
on the driver’s side of the engine com-
partment (
page 473)
in the trunk (page 474)
Before replacing fuses:
Apply the parking brake (page 59).
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to position P (
page 174).
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Turn off the engine (page 60).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Open the driver’s door.
Fuse box in passenger compartment
The fuse box is located in the passenger
compartment on the driver’s side of the
cockpit.
1Fuse box coverWarning!G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap-
proved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a
fire, and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the
cause determined and remedied at an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
iA blown fuse must be replaced by an appro-
priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the
fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage
recommended in the fuse chart.
Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise
you on this subject.
iIn case of a blown fuse contact Roadside
Assistance or an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a screw
driver to open the fuse box cover1 in the
cockpit, as this could damage it.
473 Practical hints
Fuses
Opening fuse box
Open the driver’s door.
Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into
the edge of the fuse box cover1 at
the position indicated by the arrow.
Loosen fuse box cover1 from cockpit
using lever.
Using your hands, remove fuse box
cover1 rearward.
Closing fuse box
Attach fuse box cover1 in the front.
Fold fuse box cover1 in until it
engages.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the driver’s side.
1Cover
2Screw
3Retainer
Removing cover
Twist screws2 90° counterclock-
wise.
Lift the rear of cover1.
Slide out retainer3 and remove
cover1 by pulling towards front.Opening fuse box
4Fuse box cover
5Clamps
With a dry cloth, remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
Release clamps5.
Remove fuse box cover4.
474 Practical hints
Fuses
Closing fuse box
Make sure the sealing rubber is
properly positioned.
Press fuse box cover4 down and
secure with clamps5.
Installing cover
Insert cover1 sideways into
retainer3.
Twist screws2 90° clockwise.
Fuse box in trunk
CLK coupe
The fuse box is located in the trunk behind
the left-hand trim panel.
1Trim panel
2Fuse box cover
Opening fuse box
Pull away trim panel1.
Remove fuse box cover2.
Closing fuse box
Place fuse box cover2 back on.
Press trim panel1 back into place.
CLK cabriolet
The fuse box is located in the trunk behind
the left-hand trim panel.
1Trim panel
Opening fuse box
To open, pull trim panel1 in the direc-
tion of the rear light and outward.
Closing fuse box
Press trim panel1 back into place.
!The fuse box cover4 must be properly po-
sitioned as described to prevent moisture or dirt
from entering the fuse box and possibly impair-
ing fuse operation.
501 Index
Overall analysis 150
RACETIMER 149
Symbol messages 403–420
Text messages 394–401
Vehicle status message memory 154
Vehicle status messages
see Multifunction display messages
Vehicle supply voltage 148
Distance to empty (Range),
Trip computer 168
Door
Entry lamps 137
Handle (inside) 34
Locking/unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 37, 106
Locking/unlocking,
SmartKey 36, 102
Opening from inside/outside 109
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 300
Unlocking, Mechanical key 427
Door control panel 34
Door handle 109
DOT 358
Drinking and driving 309Driving
Abroad 317
Hydroplaning 314
In winter 316
Instructions 48, 309
Problems 58
Safety systems 90
Systems 267
Through standing water 317
Driving off 312
Driving safety systems
ABS 90
BAS 92
Electronic traction system 94
ESP
®92
Driving systems
Cruise control 267
Parktronic system*
(CLK 63 AMG (USA),
Canada all models) 271
Driving tips 176
Accelerator position 176
Kickdown 176E
Easy-entry/exit feature 45, 166
Electrical fuses see Fuses
Electrical outlet 291
Electrical system, Technical data 487
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
®
Emergency call system* 295
Emergency calls
911 calls 248
Tele Aid calls 296, 297
Emergency, In case of
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 378–388
Emergency operation
(Limp-Home Mode) 184
Emergency operations
Active head restraints, Resetting 440
Center console,
Indicator lamps 390–391
Gear selector lever, Unlocking 429
Instrument cluster,
Indicator lamps 378–387
Remote door unlock 300
502 Index
Roll bars, Lowering 431
Roll bars, Releasing 430
Soft top, Closing 432–439
Trunk lid, Releasing from inside 117
Trunk lid, Unlocking 428
Unlocking/locking
the vehicle 427, 428
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emergency, In case of
Battery, Jump starting 467
First aid kit 421
Flat tire, Changing 452
Fuses 472
Hazard warning flasher 135
Roadside Assistance 12, 298
Towing the vehicle 469
Emission control 318
Emission control information label 479
Emission system warranties 10Engine
Belt layout 480
Block heater (Canada only) 363
Break-in recommendations 308
Cleaning 369
Compartment 323
Malfunction indicator lamp 29, 381
Maximum engine speed 481
Message in display 405
Number 479
Starting 51
Starting difficulties 53
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 52
Starting with SmartKey 52
Technical data 481
Turning off 60
Turning off with KEYLESS-GO* 60
Turning off with SmartKey 60
Engine coolant see CoolantEngine oil 325, 491
Adding 327, 491
Additives 491
Changing 327, 491
Checking level 322, 325
Consumption 325
Filler cap 327
Filler neck 327
Engine oil level 322
ESP
®92
Messages in display 394–395
Warning lamp 384
ETD 80
Safety guidelines 68
Exterior rear view mirrors 47, 186
Exterior view 22, 24
503 Index
F
Filler cap, Engine oil 327
Filler neck, Engine oil 327
First aid kit 421
Flat tire 452
Jacking up the vehicle 459
Lowering the vehicle 462
Minispare wheel 425
Mounting the spare wheel 458
Preparing the vehicle 452
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 422
TIREFIT kit* 452
Floormats* 291
Fluids
Brake fluid 322, 491
Engine coolant 322, 494
Engine oil 322, 491
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 322, 496
Fog lamps 132, 444
Messages in display 412
Replacing bulbs 444, 445, 448
Front air bags 70
Front lamps see Headlamps
Front passenger front air bag 65, 70
Messages in display 396–399Front passenger front air bag
off indicator lamp 31, 76, 390
Front seat head restraints
see Head restraints
Fuel 321, 489
Additives 493
Automatic transmission fluid 489
Brake fluid 490
Capacities 489
Capacities, Fuel tank 490
Engine coolant 490
Engine oil 489
Filling the tank 320
Fuel display 29
Fuel filler flap and cap 320
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 408
Fuel reserve warning lamp 385
Power steering fluid 490
Premium
unleaded gasoline 321, 490, 492
Requirements, Octane rating 492
Technical data 489
Fuel cap
Message in display 382Fuel consumption statistics
After start 167
Resetting 168
Since last reset 168
Fuel filler flap 320
Locking/unlocking 320
Opening 320
Fuel reserve warning lamp 29
Fuel tank
Capacity 490
Filler flap 320
Fuel, Premium
unleaded gasoline 321, 492
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 489
Fuses 472
Fuse box (main)
in passenger compartment 472
Fuse box
in engine compartment 473
Fuse box
in trunk 474
Replacing 472