ESP MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE 2004 Workshop Manual

346 Practical advice
Openin
g/clo sing in an emergency
6 Take the Allen key from the Owner's
Manual wallet. 1
Dec orative seam
2 Allen key
3 To push the key downwards
4 To push the head rest raint downwards
6 Insert the long shaft of Allen key 2
into the recess whi chison the left-
hand side (seen in the direction of trav-
el) of the respective head restraint us-
ing decorative seam 1asa gu ide. 6
Firstly, press Allen key downw ards 3
firmly and hold itin this position.
6 Then push the head restraint down-
wards until it engages 4.
6 Remove the key again and release the
head restr aint.
6 Repeat the procedure for the other
head rest raint. G
Risk of inju ry You must only retract the roll-over bars
man-
ually when the soft top is open. Ot herwi se,
the function ofthe roll -over bars may be im-
paired and they will not be abl eto protect
you optimally.
To retract the roll-over bars when the soft
top is closed, visit a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre. P 77.00-2188-31209en
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374 Practical advice
Flat tyrei
The maxim umdistance can beincreased
co nsiderably by using TIREFIT before starting
ru n-flat mode. Ifthe type of damag eis suc h that
TIREFIT cannot seal the tyre, you can still drive
the maxim um possible distance in run-flat mode. i
Ifyo u are replacing oneor more tyres, make
sure you usetyres with the "MOExtended” mark
and which are the specified size for the vehicle.
If you are replac ing one ormo re rims, make
sure you use rims approved for use with
"MOExtended” tyres and which are the specified
size for the vehicle. G
Risk of accident The handling characteristics of your vehicle
ar e adversely affected in run-flat mode, for
example:
! when cornering
! when braking
! when accelerating suddenly
You should therefor eadapt your driving
style accordingly and avoid making sudden
st eering movem ents, accelerating suddenly
and driving over obstacles (kerbs, pot holes,
off-road). The applies especially ifthe vehi-
cle is heavily laden.
The distance that can be tra velled in run-flat
mode depends la rgely on the loads placed
on the vehicle. Speed, load, sudd enacceler-
ation, road-surf aceco nditions, outside tem-
peratures, etc. can considerably reduce this
distance, whereas a conservative dr iving
st yle may inc reaseit. Run-fla
tmodemust bestopped in the event
of:
! bangi ng noises
! the vehicle shaking
! smoke development accomp anied by
the smell of rubber
! ESP continuously intervening
! tears in the tyre sid ewalls
After driving in run-flat mode, you must have
the rim checked to see if it can still be use d.
For this purpose, visit a qua lified specialist
workshop which has th e necessary special-
ist knowledge and tools to carry out the
work required. The flat tyre must be re-
placed inany case.
Mercedes -Benz recommends that you use a
Mercedes -Benz Service Centre for this pur-
pose. Inparticular, work relevant to safety
or on safety-relate dsystems must be car-
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375
Practical advice
Battery
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery.
The battery must always be sufficiently
charged so that it achieves its intended
service life.
Have the battery charge checked more
frequently if you use the vehicle mainly for
short trips or ifyou do not use it for an ex-
tended period.
To prevent corrosion damage, only replace
the battery with a ba ttery that has acentral
ve ntilation cover. For safety reasons,
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use batteries which have been specially
tested and approved for your vehicle by
Mercedes-Benz.
Consult a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre if
you wish toleave your vehiclepark edup
for an extended period. Batt
ery G
Risk of injury Take safety precautions
and protective
measures when handling batteries. Risk of explosion
Fire, naked flames and smok-
ing are prohibited when han-
dling the battery. Avoid
creating sparks. Battery acid is caustic. Avoid
contact with the ski
n,eye sor
cl oth ing.
Immediately rinse acid splas h-
es off with clean water. Con-
sult a doctor if necessary. G
Risk of inju ry Wear eye protection.
Keep children away.
Observe this Owner's
Manual. H
Enviro nment alno te Do
notdispo seof ba tterie swith the hou se-
hold rubbish. Dispose of a faulty battery in
an environmentally-responsible manner.
Take it to a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre
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383
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).
6 Make sure that no gear is engaged. P 88.20-2440-31 Towing the vehicle209en_d2.boo Seite
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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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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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399
Te
chnical data
Tyres and wheels
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that, for safe-
ty reasons, you use tyres which have be enspe-
cially approved by Mercedes-Benz for your
vehicle. These tyres are specially suite dto your
vehicle's control systems, such as ABS or ESP.
Mercedes-Benz can accept no responsibility for
damage resulting from using tyr esother than
tho seapprove dfor your vehicle. You may obtain
further information about tyres fro many
Mercedes-Benz Service Centre. !
If you use tyres other tha nth ose which have
been tested and rec ommendedbyMe rcedes-
Benz, characteristics su chas handling, noise lev-
el sa nd fuel consumption could be adver selyaf-
fe ct ed. Moreover, dimensional variations and
different tyre deformation characterist ics when
ru nn ingunder load could cause the tyre to make
co ntact with the bodywork or axle components.
The con sequence could be damage to the tyre or
to th evehicle. i
You may obtain further information about
tyres and wheels from any Mercede s-Be nz Serv-
ice Centre.
You will find a table of tyre pre ssures on the in-
side of the vehicle's fuel filler flap. You will find
fur ther information abo uttyre pressures in the
"Operation" section ( =
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410 Technical data
Service products and capacities
Servi
cepro ducts are:
! Fuels (e.g. petrol, diesel)
! Lubricants (e.g. engine oil, transmis-
sion oil, greases)
! Coolant
! Brake flui d
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
use products tested and approved for
Mercedes-Benz, which are listed in the
Mercedes-Benz Owner's Manuals, be-
cause:
! Construction parts and service prod-
ucts are compatible with each other.
! Damage resulting from usi ngnon-
approved serv ice products is not cov-
ered by warranty
You may obtain further information from
any Mercedes-Benz Serv ice Ce ntre. Tank capacity
You will find further
information about fu-
els and refuelli ng inthe "Operation" sec-
tion (= page 241). Service products and cap
acities G
Riskofaccident When handling, storing and disposing of
servic
epro ducts, please observe the rele-
va nt regulation s.Failure to do so could en-
danger people and the environme nt.
Ke ep service produ ctsout of the reach of
children.
Consult a doctor immedi ately if any service
product is swal lowed. H
Environmental note Dispose of servi
ceprod ucts in an environ-
mentally-resp onsible manner. Fuels
G
Risk ofinjury Fu
el is highl y flamma ble.
Smokin g, fire and naked flame sar e prohibit-
ed whe nhandling fuels.
Switch off the engine before refuelling.
Do not allow fuel to come into contact with
sk in or clothing.
Your health may be damaged if:
! you spill fuel onto your bare skin
! you inhale fuel vapours Total capac
ity 62 l
Including reserve
fuel approximatel
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411
Te
chnical data
Service products and capacities Fuel con
sumption
The vehicle will use more fuel than usual in
the following conditions:
! at very low temperatures
! in urban traffic
! on short trips
! when to wing a trailer
! in mountainous terrain
The consumption figures were determined
in acco rdan ce with EUDirec tive
19 99 /1 00/E C under the following
test conditions:
! Urban driv ing conditions are simulated
by frequent pulling awayand stopping.
! Extra-urban dr iving con ditions are sim-
ulated by accelerating from 0 to
120 km /husing all gears.
! Total fuel consumption is cal culated
us ing a weighting of approximately 37%
for urb andriving and approxi mately
63% for extra-urban driv ing. i
The act ual consumption value sof your vehi-
cl ema y deviate from the values given depending
on:
! Driving style
! Road and traffic conditions
! Environmental influences
! Vehicle's operating state
Mercedes-Benz isconstantly updating its
vehicles to the state of the art. Depending
on when the Owner's Manual went to print,
it may be that the current consumption val-
ues are lower than those listed inthe fol-
lowing table. The current consumption
val ues can be found in the COC papers (EC
CE RTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY). These pa-
pers are supplied when the veh icle is deliv-
ered. !Donotuse fuel addi tives. These couldlead
to increased wear and engine damage. If youuse
fuel additives, your warranty entitlement will be
restricte d. H
Enviro nment alno te CO
2(carbon dioxide) is the gas which
sci entists currently consider to be chiefly
responsib lefor global warming (greenhouse
eff ect). Your vehicle's CO
2emissions vary
directly in acc ordance with fuel consump-
tion and therefore depend on:
! theefficie ntuse of fuel by the engine
! your style of driving
! other non-tec hnical factorssuch asen-
vironme ntal influences or roa dcondi-
tions
Yo ucan contribute to minim isingCO
2emis-
sions by drivi ngcarefully and having your ve-
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419
Technical terms
A- pillar
Front structural pillar connecting the
roof and body (->B-pillar, ->C-pillar).
ABS (a nti-lock b rak
ing s ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking un-
der braking. ->Steerability isthus main-
tained.
ASR (Acceleratio nskid control)
Component of ->ESP. ASR controls the
drive force to the wheels and thereby
improves ->traction.
ASSYST (A ctive S ervice Syst em)
Service indicator ofthe ->operating
system which displays when the next
service is due.
Asymmetric aldipped-beam headlamps
Po sition of the dipped-beam head-
lamps which directs the light towards
the edg eof the carriageway. Audi
o20*, Audio 50 APS* system
Nam eused to describe your vehicle's
radio and the built- inloudspeakers.
The system may also include na viga-
tion software, depending on your vehi-
cle's equipment.
B-pillar There is no B-pillar on Cabriolet and
Coupé models for design reasons.
Ball coupling* Holder on the vehicle; part of the trailer
tow hitch on the vehic leto which a trail-
er canbe hitched up.
BAS (B rake As sist)
System for shortening the stopping dis-
tance in hazardous situations, activat-
ed by the driver depressing the brake
pedal suddenly. The system boosts the
braking force. Belt drive
Drive connection from the engine to
associated assemblie ssuch as the al-
ternator or the air-cond itioning com-
pressor.
Bi-xenon headlamps* ->Xenon headlamps inwhich the
di pp ed beam and main beam are pro-
duced by a single light source.
Bulb Artificial ligh tsource.
C-p illar
The C-pillar is the rear structural pillar
connecting the roof and body (->A-pil-
lar, ->B-pillar). There is no C-pillar on
Ca briolet models for design reasons.
CAC (C ustomer A ssistance C enter)
DaimlerChrysler customer assistance
centre. 209en_d2.boo Seite
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