MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 COUPE 2004 C209 Owner's Manual

371 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing eye bolt CLK 55 AMG
Towing eye bolt in front bumper
The cover for the towing eye bolt in the
front bumper is identical to the cover on
the models CLK320/CLK500.
To remove and to reinstall cover,see “Tow-
ing eye bolt CLK 320/CLK 500”
(page 370)Towing eye bolt in rear bumper
1Cover on right side of rear bumper
2Recess in the cover
To remove cover:

Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in re-
cess 2 on the edge of cover 1.

Loosen cover 1 from the bumper us-
ing lever, to reveal threaded hole for
towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the compartment
underneath the trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.To reinstall cover:

Hook right-hand side of the cover into
opening.

Slide cover as far as it will go in the di-
rection of the arrow3.

Gently press left-hand side of cover in
direction of the arrow4.
The hooks on the left-hand side en-
gage.iWhen closing the cover, make sure the
cover’s check strap does not get
caught.

372 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartment Opening

Pull cover away from fuse box1 (ar-
row).

Remove cover rearward.
Closing

Attach the cover in the front.

Fold the cover in until it engages.
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment. The amper-
ages of the fuses are also given there.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

373 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the left-hand side.
2Cover
3Screw
4RetainerRemoving/installing cover

Twist screws3 90° counterclock-
wise.

Pull up cover2.

Slide out retainer4 and remove cover
by pulling towards front.

Install cover2 in reverse order.Opening fuse box
5Fuse box cover
6Clamps

Release clamps6.

Remove cover5.
Closing fuse box

Ensure that the sealing rubber is prop-
erly positioned.

Press the cover down and secure with
clamps6.

374 Practical hintsFusesAuxiliary fuse box in trunk
The auxiliary fuse box is located in the
trunk on the left hand side.
1Trim
2Cover
3Spare extractorOpening auxiliary fuse box

Pull off trim1.

Remove cover2.
Closing auxiliary fuse box

Place cover 2 back on.

Press trim1 back into place.Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the cargo area.
Spare extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the cover of
the auxiliary fuse box in the trunk.

375 Technical data
Spare parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions
Weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.
Consumer information

376 Technical dataSpare parts service
The “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts
for Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject
to stringent quality inspections. Each part
has been specifically developed, manufac-
tured or selected for and adapted to Mer-
cedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.
!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized
by Mercedes-Benz could damage the
vehicle, which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty, or
could compromise the vehicle’s dura-
bility or safety.

377 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will ex-
change or repair any defective parts origi-
nally installed in the vehicle in accordance
with the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty


Emission System Warranty


Emission Performance Warranty


California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts
and Accessories warranties, copies of
which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty
Information booklet, have your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a re-
placement. It will be mailed to you.

378 Technical dataIdentification labels
Identification labels1Certification label2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)3Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission con-
trol system
4Emission control label
5VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
6Engine number (engraved on engine)
When ordering spare parts, please specify
vehicle identification and engine numbers.

379 Technical data
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Power steering pump
3Air conditioning compressor
4Crankshaft
5Coolant pump
6Generator (alternator)
7Idler pulley

380 Technical dataEngine
EngineModel
CLK 320 (209.365)
1
1The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies and special equipment.
CLK 500 (209.375)
1
CLK 55 AMG (209.376)
1
Engine
112
113
113
Mode of operation
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
4-stroke engine, gasoline injec-
tion
No. of cylinders
6
8
8
Bore
3.54 in (89.90 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
3.82 in (97.00 mm)
Stroke
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.31 in (84.00 mm)
3.60 in (92.00 mm)
Total piston displacement
195.2 cu in (3 199 cm
3)
303.0 cu in (4 966 cm
3)
331.8 cu in (5 439 cm
3)
Compression ratio
10:1
10:1
11:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349
215 hp / 5 700 rpm
(160 kW / 5 700 rpm)
302 hp / 5 600 rpm
(225 kW / 5 600 rpm)
362 hp / 5 750 rpm
(270 kW / 5 750 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J
1349
229 lb-ft/ 3 000-4 600 rpm
(310 Nm / 3 000-4 600 rpm)
339 lb-ft / 2 700-4 250 rpm
(460 Nm / 2 700-4 250 rpm)
376 lb-ft / 4 000 rpm
(510 Nm / 4 000 rpm)
Maximum engine speed
6000 rpm
6 000 rpm
6700 rpm
Firing order
1-4-3-6-2-5
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt
2380 mm
2 380 mm
2380 mm