MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 2007 A209 Owner's Manual

400 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
. Turn signal,
left mirrorThe turn signal in the left exterior rear
view mirror is malfunctioning. This mes-
sage will only appear if a critical number
of LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal,
right mirrorThe turn signal in the right exterior rear
view mirror is malfunctioning. This mes-
sage will only appear if a critical number
of LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.
Turn signal
rear left
Substitute bulb on

The left rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A back-up bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 432).
Turn signal
rear right
Substitute bulb on

The right rear turn signal lamp is malfunc-
tioning. A back-up bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 432).

401 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
(Engage
driver’s
seatThe driver seat backrest is not engaged.Fold back and push the seat backrest un-
til the seat cushion and seat backrest au-
dibly engage into the driving position.
Engage
front-passenger
seatThe passenger seat backrest is not en-
gaged.Fold back and push the seat backrest un-
til the seat cushion and seat backrest au-
dibly engage into the driving position.
L Tele Aid malfunction
Drive to workshopOne or more main functions of the Tele
Aid system are malfunctioning.Have the Tele Aid system checked by
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
1Restraint system
malfunction
Visit workshopThe system is malfunctioning.Drive with added caution to the near-
est authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
In the event a malfunction of the SRS is indi-
cated as outlined above, the SRS may not be
operational.
For your safety, we strongly recommend
that you visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately to have the system
checked; otherwise the SRS may not be de-
ploy when needed in an accident, which
could result in serious or fatal injury, or it
might deploy unexpectedly and unnecessar-
ily which could also result in injury.

402 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
KOpen/close top
completelyThe soft top is not properly locked.Lock the soft top again (page 258).
Top being openedThe soft top is not completely open or
closed. The hydraulics are losing pres-
sure. Open or close the soft top all the way.
Top locked
because
vehicle is movingYou have attempted to open or close the
soft top while driving.Pull over to the side of the road and re-
peat soft top operation while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
_ Steering oil
Visit workshopThe steering gear oil level is too low. There
is a danger of steering gear damage.Have the system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!G
If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is
too low, the steering power assistance could
fail. Much greater effort will then be needed
to turn the steering wheel.
Do not add steering oil without checking the
steering system.
Do not drive the vehicle. Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

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Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
tFunction
UnavailableThis display appears if button t or
s on the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.
Ê Please close
skibagThis message will appear when the soft
top is operated with the ski sack roller
blind in its upward position.Pull the ski sack roller blind downward
and secure it (
page 274).
Please close
trunk partitionThis message will appear when the soft
top is operated with the luggage cover
open.Fold down and latch luggage cover
(
page 260).
W To up
Washer fluidThe fluid level has dropped to about 1/3 of
total reservoir capacity.Add washer fluid (page 322).

404 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is located in the trunk on
the right side secured by a hook and loop
fastener.
1First aid kit
2Hook and loop fastener
Loosen hook and loop fastener2.
Remove first aid kit1.
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only)
The TIREFIT kit is located under the trunk
floor.
Lift the trunk floor and engage the han-
dle in the upper edge of trunk.
1Straps for soft top emergency opera-
tion, a pair of gloves
2Electric air pump
3Towing eye bolt
4Vehicle jack
5TIREFIT kit
6Fuse extractor
7Wheel wrench
8Collapsible wheel chock
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is stored in the com-
partment underneath the trunk floor.
The following is included:

Towing eye bolt

Wheel wrench

Alignment bolt

Vehicle jack

Collapsible wheel chock

Spare fuses

Fuse extractor

Straps for soft top emergency opera-
tion

A pair of gloves
The spare wheel bolts are fixed at the
Minispare wheel.
iCheck expiration dates and contents for
completeness at least once a year and replace
missing/expired items.

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Removing the vehicle tool kit
Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
trunk.
1Retaining screw
2Storage well casing
Loosen retaining screw 1 in the mid-
dle of storage well casing 2 by turning
it counterclockwise.
Remove storage well casing2.
3Arrow
4Minispare wheel
5Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
6Vehicle tool kit
Remove vehicle tool kit6.Storing the vehicle tool kit
Place vehicle tool kit6 in vehicle tool
kit storage well casing5.
Place storage well casing2 over the
vehicle tool kit storage well casing5
and turn retaining screw1 clockwise
as far it will go to secure the Minispare
wheel.
Disengage trunk floor handle in upper
edge of trunk and lower trunk floor cov-
er.
iHex wrench:
You will find the hex wrench for manually operat-
ing the roll bars (
page 413) or the soft top
(
page 415) at the lower edge of the storage
well casing.
iArrow3 on vehicle tool kit storage well
casing5 must point in the direction of travel.
Otherwise you cannot place the storage well
casing2 on top and secure the Minispare
wheel with retaining screw1.
!To prevent damage, always disengage trunk
floor handle from upper edge of trunk and lower
trunk floor before closing the trunk.

406 Practical hints
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Vehicle jackThe vehicle jack is located in the storage
compartment underneath the trunk floor.
Storage position
Remove vehicle jack from its
compartment.
Turn crank handle in direction of arrow
as far as it will go.
Operational position
Turn crank handle clockwise.
Before storing the vehicle jack in its com-
partment:

It should be fully collapsed

The handle must be folded in (storage
position)
Warning!G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use, es-
pecially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on a level surface. Make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.

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Setting up the collapsible wheel chock
The collapsible wheel chock serves to
additionally secure the vehicle, e.g. while
changing the wheel.
1Tilt the plate upward
2Fold the lower plate outward
3Insert the plateTilt both plates upward1.
Fold the lower plate outward2.
Guide the tabs of the lower plate all the
way into the openings of the base
plate3.
For information on where to place wheel
chocks when changing a wheel, see “Lift-
ing the vehicle” (
page 441).
Minispare wheel
The Minispare wheel is located in the
storage compartment underneath the
trunk floor.
Removing the Minispare wheel
Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
trunk.
Loosen the retaining screw in the mid-
dle of storage well casing by turning it
counterclockwise (
page 405).
Remove the storage well casing
(
page 405).

408 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
1Vehicle tool kit
Wheel wrench
Jack
2Arrow
3Minispare wheel, Wheel bolts for
Minispare wheel
4Vehicle tool kit storage well casing
Remove vehicle tool kit storage well
casing4.
Remove Minispare wheel3.Storing the Minispare wheel
Place Minispare wheel3 in wheel
well.
Place vehicle tool kit storage well
casing4 over the Minispare wheel.
Make sure arrow 2 on vehicle tool kit
storage well casing4 points in the
direction of travel.
Place storage well casing (page 405)
over the vehicle tool kit storage well
casing 4 and turn the retaining screw
(
page 405) clockwise as far it will go
to secure the Minispare wheel.
Disengage trunk floor handle in upper
edge of trunk and lower trunk floor cov-
er.
iArrow2 on vehicle tool kit storage well
casing4 must point in the direction of travel.
Otherwise you cannot place the storage well cas-
ing (
page 405) on top and secure the Minis-
pare wheel with the retaining screw
(
page 405).
!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.


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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 466).
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)!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.