engine MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET 2004 Owners Manual

380 Practical advice
Jump-starting
6
Connect positive terminal 1to posi-
ti ve conta ct2 on your vehicle using
the jump lead. Start with the donor bat-
ter y.
6 Run the donor vehicle's engine at idling
speed.
6 Connect negative terminal 4of the
donor battery to negative contact 3of
your vehicle using the jump lead. Start
wi th the donor battery.
6 Start the engine.
6 You can now switch electrical consum-
ers back on. Do not under any circum-
stances switch on the lights. 6
First undo the jump leads from nega-
tive terminals 3and 4of the batter-
ies, and then from positi veterminals
1 and 2.
6 Have the battery checked at aqualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-
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Practical advice
Towing
Comply with national regulations when
towing.
Having the vehicle carried away on a trans-
porter or trailer is pre ferable to towing it
away. We recommend the use of a rigid
towbar if towing is nec essary.
You may on lytow the vehicle a maximum
of 50 km. A maximum towing speed of
50 km /hmust not be exceeded. i
Deactivate the automatic locking while driv-
in gfunction when towi ng. You could otherwise
beco me locked out when pushi ngortowing the
vehicle.
! Vehicles wit hautomatic transmission
must not be tow-started.
! If th eengine does not start, try jump-
starting it ( =page 379).
! If the vehicle does not start after
jump-starting, have it towed to a quali-
fied specialist work shop, e.g. to a
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
! If the vehicle is to be towed for a longer
distance, only tow it with the rear axle
raised. !
If the vehicle has suffere dtransmission
damage, only tow it with the propeller
shaft disconnected.
! Before tow ing the vehicle, make sure
the battery isconnected and charged.
Otherwise, you will not be able to
switch on the ignition and will have
no steering and braki ngassistance.
! Shift the transmission to position N. Opening the front cover
The fixing points for the bolt-on towing eye
are located in the bumpers. They are locat-
ed under the cover on the right-hand side
when
viewed in the direction of travel both
at the front and the rear.
! Only secure the tow cable or towbar to the
towing eye.The vehicle could otherwi sebe
damaged. Towing
G
Risk of accident Tow the vehicle using a rigid
towbar if:
! the engine will not start
! there is a malfunction in the power sup-
ply or the vehicle's electrical sy stem
There is no power assistance for the steer-
ing when the engine is not running. Signifi-
ca ntly greater force is then needed to steer
the vehicle and to brake.
When towing or tow-starting another vehi-
cle, its weight should not be greater than the
permissible gross weight of your ve hicle. Po
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Practical advice
Towing Securing the towing eye
6
Remove the towing eye and the wheel
wrench from the vehicle tool kit
(= page 276).
6 Screw in the towing eye clockw ise to
the stop.
6 Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and tighten. Removing the towing eye
6
Remove the wheel wrench from the ve-
hicle to olkit.
6 Insert the wheel wrench handle into the
towing eye and turn the wheel wrench
anti-clockwise.
6 Unscrew the to wing eye.
6 Insert the top of cover 1byits tab in
the front bumper and press the bottom
of the cover inuntil it engages.
or St
andard vehicles:
6 Insert the bottom of cover 2by its tab
in the rear bumper and press the top of
the cover in until it engages.
or
AMG veh icles:
4 To fit the cover
6 Hook the cover in the rear bumper on
the right-hand side and slide it fully
over to the right (direction of arrow) 4.
6 Apply light pressure on the left-hand
side of the cover.
6 Put the towing eye and the wheel
wrench back into the vehicle tool kit. !
Theengine must not be running ifyo ua re
towing the vehicle with the front axle raised. Ap-
pli ca tion of the brakes by ESP would otherwise
da ma ge the braking sy stem on the rear axle be-
yond repair. Vehicles with manua
l transmission
6 Switch on the ignition (key inposition 2
in the ignition lock).
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384 Practical advice
TowingVehicles with automati
ctransmission*
6 Switch on the ignition (key in position 2
in the ignition lock ).
6 Move the selector lever to N.
! Do not tow the vehicle further than 50 km.
Do not exceed a towing spe edof 50 km /h,ot h-
erw ise the trans mission could be damag ed.
Only tow the ve hicle with the rear axl e
raised if:
! you need to tow the vehicle for a longer
distance
! the transmission has been damaged
Instead of raising the rear axle, the propel-
ler shaft to the driven axl ecan be removed. Points to bea
rin mi nd:
! Vehicles with automatic transmission*
must not be tow-started.
! The battery must be connected.
! The engine and the catalytic converter
must be cold.
! Avoid repea ted or lengthy attempts to
start the engine. Vehicles with
manual transmission
6 Switch on the ignition (key in position 2
in the ignition lock).
6 Make sure that no gear isengaged.
6 Tow the vehicle to set it in motion, or al-
low it to roll.
6 Engage a suit able gear and gradually
release the clutch. Do not depress the
accelerator.
! The engine is started. The towing
eyes can be used to pull the ve-
hic leonto a trailer or transporter for trans-
po rting purposes.
Make su rethat no gea ris engag ed. On ve-
hicles with automatic transmission*, the
selector lever must be in position N
! Lash the vehicle securely ,and only by the
wheels or wheel rim s.
Your vehicle could otherwise be damaged. Tow-starting the vehicle
(emer
gencyengine start) Tr
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385
Practical advice
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle inter-
rupt the power supply to the equipment in
the event of a malfunction. This prevents
damage to the rest of the on-board
electri cs.
The following are available for changing
fuses ( =page 385):
! Fuse allocation chart
! Spare fuses
! Fuse extractor !
Only use fuses wi th thespec ifie d amperage
fo r the system inques tion, and which have been
ap proved for Mercede s-Be nz.Electrical parts or
sys tems could otherwise bedamaged.
Do not attempt to repair or bridge faul tyfuses.
Have the cause traced and recti fied at a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Serv-
ic e Centre.
The electrical fuses are located in different
fus eboxes:
! Main fuse box onthe left of the dash-
boa rd (
=page 386).
! Fuse box in the engine compartment
on the left (
=page 386).
! Fuse box in the boot on the left
(
= page 387). Fuse allocation chart
The fuse allocation chart is located in the
cover of the main fuse box on the dash-
board (
=page 386) .The amperage of the
fuses is also given there. Spare fuses
Spare fuses can be found in the vehicle
tool kit (=
page 276). Fuse extractor
Coupé
The fuse extractor can be found in the cov-
er of the fuse box
inthe boot (
=page 387).
Cabriolet
The fuse extractor can be found in the ve-
hicle tool kit ( =pa ge 276). Fuses
G
Riskof fire Only use fuses with the speci
fied amperage
for the system in question, and which have
be en approved for Mercedes-Be nz.Other-
wise, a short-circuit could occur, which
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386 Practical advice
Fuses
The main fuse box is located behind the
light switch on the dashboard.
1 Cover Opening
6
Open the driver's door.
6 Insert a screwdri ver, or a similar tool
(arrow ).
6 Prise off cover 1with a sc rewdriver or
a similar implement.
6 Pull cover 1outwards. Closing
6
Hook on cover 1at the front.
6 Fold in cover 1until it engages.
The fuse box islocated in the engine com-
partment on the left-hand side. Opening
2 Cover
3 Rotary catch
4 Retainer 6
Turn rotary catches 3onequarter
turn ant i-cl ockwise.
6 Lift cover 2at the back, guide it side-
ways out of retainer 4and remove it
for wa rds.
5 Fuse box cover
6 Clamps Main fuse box
P 54
.15-2328-31 neu Fus
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389
Te
chnical data
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
Vehicle electronics
Vehicle identification plates Engine
Perfo rmance
Tyres and wheels
Vehicle dimensions Trailer tow hitch
Vehicle weights
Service products and capacities
Frequencies for garage door openers* 209en_d2.
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390 Technical data
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
The "Technical data" section contains all
the necessary technical data for your vehi-
cle. Some of the values given are provi-
sional and, in some cases, calculated
values. Final
values were not available
when this manual was printed.
i The technical data was determined in ac-
co rdance with EU Directives. All data applies to
the vehicle's standard equipment. The data may
therefore differ for vehicles with optional equip-
me nt. You may obtain further information from a
Me rcede s-Be nz Service Cen tre.
You will find information ab out your vehicle's
noise level in th evehicle 'sdoc umen tation.
Mercedes-Benz tests genuine parts and
con version parts and accessories whi ch
have been speci fically approved for your
veh icle in terms of their reliability, safety
and suitab ility.
Despite ongoing market research,
Mercedes-Benz is unable to guarantee oth-
er parts. Mercedes-Benz therefore accepts
no responsi bility for the use of such parts
in Mercedes-Benz vehicles, even if they
have been independently or officially ap-
proved. In Germany and other countries, certain
parts are only officially approv
edfor instal-
lation or modification work ifthey comply
with legal requirements. All genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts satisfy these
regul ations.
Make sure thatreplacement parts are suit-
able for you rvehicle. In many countries,
parts that constitute a modification tothe
vehicle could invalidate the vehicle's gen-
eral operating permit. This isthe case if:
! ther e is achan gein the vehicle type ap-
proved in the general operating permit
! road users could be endangered
! exhaust emissions or noise levels are
adversely affected
The use of parts wh ich have not been offi-
cially approve dcan jeopardise the safety
of your vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz therefore recommends
that you use genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
and conversion parts and accessories
whi chhave been approved for your vehi-
cle. You can obtain genuine Merce
des-Benz
parts and appro ved conversion parts and
accessories from any Merced es-Benz
Service Centre. Here you will receive ad-
vi ce about technical modifications, and the
parts will be pro fessionally fitted.
Always quote the vehicle identification
number and the engine number when or-
dering genuine parts. You will find these
numbers onthe vehicle data card in the
"Service Booklet" or on your vehicle's iden-
tification plates ( =pa ge 393). Genuine Mercedes
-Benz parts H
Environmental note DaimlerChrysler also supplies reconditioned
assemblies and parts which are of the same
quality as new parts. These parts have the
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391
Te
chnical data
Ve hicle el ectron ics
! Only have th eengine electronics and asso-
ciated parts, such as control units, sensors or
connec tor leads, serviced at a qualified spe cial-
is tworkshop. Otherwise, vehicle parts may wear
more quickly and the vehicle warranty and gen-
eral operating permit may be invalidated. Electrical and electronic equipment can
jeopardise the operational safety of your
vehicle. If equipment of th iskind is retrofit-
te d, it must be typ eappro vedand must
bear the emark .The emark can be ob-
tained from the equipment manufacturer
or an authorised testing authority.
If you wish to install telephones or two-way
radios in the vehicle, you must obtain for-
mal approval. Mercedes-Benz approves
the installation of mobile telephones and
two-w ayradios provide dthat they are in-
stalled professionally and a low-reflection
exterior aerial is used.
The transmission output of the telephone
or two-way radio must not exceed the max-
imum transmission outputs specif ied on
the next page. Vehicle electronics
Ta
mperi ngwith th eengine
el ectro nics G
Risk of accident On
ly have the engine electronics and ass oci-
ate dparts serviced at aqu alified specialist
workshop which has the neces sary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. Mercedes -Benz recommends
that you use a Mercedes-Be nzService Cen-
tre for this purpose.
In particular, work rel evan t to safety or on
safe ty-re lated systems mustbe carried out
at a qualified spec ialist workshop. Road
safe ty could otherwise be affected. Re
trofitting electrica l/electronic
equipment G
Risk of accident Mobile phones and two-way radios could in-
terf
erewith the vehicle 'selec tronics and
thereby impair the vehi cle'sopera ting safet y
and your sa fety if:
! they do not have an exterior aerial
! theexterior aerial is not reflection-free
! theexterior aerial has been fitted incor-
rectly
Health risks may also occur due to exces-
sive el ectromagnetic radiation.
For this reason, onl yhave the exterior aerial
fitted at a qualified specia list workshop
whi chhas the necessary specialist knowl-
edge and tools to carry out the work re-
quired. Merc edes-Benz recommends that
you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for
thi spurpose. In particular, work relevant to
safety or on safety-relat ed systems mustbe
carried out at a quali fied specialist work-
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Te
chnical data
Vehicle identification plates
1 Vehicle identification plate with chas-
sis number
2 Vehicle identification plate with paint
number
The vehicle identification plate with the
chassis number is located in the door
frame on the front-passenger side. 1
Engi nenumber
The engine number is located:
CLK 200 Kom pressor, CLK 200 CGI:
On the rear right when view ed inthe direc-
tion of travel
CLK 240, CLK 320:
On the rear right when view ed inthe direc-
tion of travel
CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG:
On the rear right when view ed inthe direc-
tion of travel
CLK 270 CDI:
On the left above the engine supports
wh en viewed inthe direction of travel The
vehicle identification number islocat-
ed under the front passenger seat at the
front.
1 Lining
2 Vehicle identification number Vehicle identification plates
Ch
assis and paint num ber P
00 .01-2132-31 neu Engine num
ber P
01 .00-2229-31 neu Vehi
cle iden tificati on nu mber P00.10-3231-31209en_d2.boo Seite
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