MERCEDES-BENZ CLK COUPE 2006 C209 Owner's Manual

480 IndexPractical hints 360
Premium unleaded gasoline 455
Problems
While driving 56
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Production options weight 343
Program mode selector switch 464
Automatic shift program 176
PSI 343
Push-start see Tow-start
R
Radio
Operation 216
Selecting stations 149
Selecting stations (satellite*) 149
Radio transmitters 302
Range (distance to empty) 166
Reading lamp 29, 139
Rear bench seat, foldable 265
Rear fog lamp see Fog lamps
Rear lamps see Tail lamps
Rear seat ashtray see Ashtray
Rear seat head restraints see
Head restraintsRear side windows
Blocking operation 85
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window defroster 185
Rear window sunshade*
(Canada only) 184
Recommended engine oils
and oil filter 454
Recommended tire
inflation pressure 343
Recovery services,
Stolen vehicle (Tele Aid) 286
Refrigerant, Air conditioning 454
Refueling 305
Regular checks 307
Reminder, Seat belt see Seat belts, Telltale
Remote control
SmartKey 98, 103
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 103
Remote door unlock (Tele Aid) 286
Removing
Ski sack* (Canada only) 265Replacing bulbs 412
Additional turn signals 412
Backup lamps 413, 417
Brake lamps 413
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp* 412
Fog lamps 412, 413, 417
Headlamp bulbs 414
Headlamps 412
High beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam flasher (Halogen) 412
High beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
High beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
High mounted brake lamp 413
License plate lamps 413, 417
Low beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 412
Low beam headlamps
(Halogen) 412, 414
Parking lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Side marker lamps 412
Standing lamps 412, 413, 415, 416
Tail lamps 413, 417
Turn signal lamps 412, 413, 417

481 Index
Turn signal lamps (Bi-Xenon*) 416
Turn signal lamps (Halogen) 415
Reporting safety defects 18
Research Octane Number see RON
Reset button,
In instrument cluster 25, 140, 153
Residual heat and ventilation* see REST*
Residual heat utilization* see REST*
REST* 207, 465
Restraint system see
Children in the vehicle
Restraint system see SRS
Restraint systems 465
Reverse gear position 172
RFI see Run Flat Indicator
Rims 343, 445
Roadside Assistance 12, 282
RON 306, 465
Roof rack 262
Rubber and plastic parts, Cleaning 357
Run Flat Indicator 465
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 329S
Safety
Driving safety systems 87
Occupant 62
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 220
Seat belts 69
Automatic comfort-fit feature 72
Children in the vehicle 74
Cleaning 358
ETD 72
Fastening 45
Force limiter 72
Message in display 396
Proper use of 47, 70
Safety guidelines 66
Telltale 25, 71, 366
Seating capacity 322
Seats, Multicontour* 125
Backrest contour 125
Backrest side bolsters 125
Cushion depth 125Seats, Power 37, 122
Active head restraints 73
Adjustment 38
Easy entry/exit feature 42
Heating* 126
Memory function 128, 130
Ventilation* 127
Seats, Rear bench seat 265
Securing cargo 267
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 81
Tele Aid 280
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 441
Service and warranty information 10
Service life, Tires 318
Service see Maintenance
Service System see
Maintenance service system
(U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles)
Service, Parts 440

482 IndexSettings
Control system menus 146
Control system submenus 145
Date 158, 159
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Factory, SmartKey 100
Global, KEYLESS-GO* 106
Global, SmartKey 100
Individual vehicle 152
Memory function 128
Menus and submenus 146
Resetting all, Control system 152
Selective, KEYLESS-GO* 107
Selective, SmartKey 101
Time 157, 158
Shelf below rear window, Cleaning 358
Shift lever position indicator 171
Shift lock 465
Shift program mode 176
Shifting
Gear selector lever 48, 170
Gear selector lever positions 172
Shifting,
Automatic transmission 51, 170
Side impact air bags, Front 68
Side impact air bags, Rear* 68Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 355
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 412, 413
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 343
Ski sack* (Canada only) 263
Removing 265
Unfolding and loading 263
Unloading and folding 264
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see
KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 347
Snow tires 346
Sound system* 213
Spare fuses 398, 436
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel 401
Bolts 398, 403
Mounting 421
Sizes 449
Speedometer 25, 155SRS 62, 70, 465
Indicator lamp 25, 63, 367
Message in display 395
Standard display, Selecting display 156
Standing lamps 131, 415, 416
Replacing bulbs 412, 413
Standing water, Driving through 301
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting, Engine 48
Status line, Selecting display 156
Steering column 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 396
Steering wheel 41
Buttons 26
Cleaning 357
Gearshift buttons 178
Gearshift control 178, 465
One-touch gearshifting 178
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 286

483 Index
Storage compartments 269
Armrest, Front 271, 272
Armrest, Rear 272
Cup holder 273
Glove box 269
Parcel net 270
Storage bags 270
Storage box 269
Storing
Tires 319
Submenus see Control system submenus
Sun visors 183
Sunroof* see Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Sunshade* (Canada only) 184
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Symbols used in
this operator’s manual 15T
Tachometer 25, 142
Overspeed range 142
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 355
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs 413, 417
Tar stains 352
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 454
Brake fluid 454
Capacities fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. 452, 453
Coolant 453, 457
Electrical system 450
Engine 444
Engine oil 454
Engine oil additives 454
Fuel capacity 453
Fuel requirements 455
Gasoline additives 456
Lubricants 452
Premium unleaded gasoline 455Rims and tires 445
Tires, Mixed size 448
Tires, Same size 447
Tires, Spare wheel sizes 449
Vehicle dimensions 451
Weights 451
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 453, 459
Tele Aid 29, 279, 466
Call priority 285
Emergency calls 281
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 283
Initiating an
emergency call manually 282
Messages in display 397
Remote door unlock 286
Roadside Assistance 282
SOS button 282
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 286
System self-check 280
Tele Aid System 279
Telematics* 466

484 IndexTelephone* 26, 167, 278
Answering/ending a call 168
Hands-free microphone 29
Messages in display 397
Operation 167, 231
Phone book 168
Redialing 169
TEL menu* 167
Temperature
Interior temperature 190, 200
Tie-down rings, Trunk 268
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 424, 466
Tilt/sliding sunroof* see
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Time 157
Time, Setting 157, 158
TIN 344
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 321
Terminology 342
Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flapTires 317, 445
Air pressure 342
Care and maintenance 318
Chains 347
Cleaning 319
Direction of rotation, Spinning 320
Driving instructions 298
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 327
Inflation pressure 307, 326, 328
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 326
Inspection 318
Load rating 344
MOExtended system* 425
Ply composition
and material used 344
Problems under-/overinflated 331
Retreads 317
Rims and tires 445
Rotation 345
Run Flat Indicator 329
Service life 318
Sizes 447
Snow 346
Spare wheel 401, 421, 449Speed rating 300, 335, 344
Storing 319
Temperature 327, 341
Terminology 342
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 299, 344
Tread 344
Tread depth 319, 346
Treadwear indicators 344
Wear pattern 345
Winter 346
Tools 398
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 82
Tether attachment points 82
Tow-away alarm 27
Tow-away alarm* 95
Towing eye bolt 398, 434, 435
Towing the vehicle 432
Tow-start 430, 432
Traction 176, 299, 344
Transmission gear selector lever see
Gear selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 302
Tread 344

485 Index
Tread depth 319, 346
Treadwear indicators 344
Trip computer 165
Trip odometer 141
Trunk
Closing from inside 113
Fuse box 438
Lamp 139
Lid 111
Lock button, KEYLESS-GO* 109
Message in display 397
Opening 111
Opening, from inside 112
Tie-down rings 268
Trunk lid 113
Trunk lid emergency release 118
Unlocking in an emergency 405
Unlocking/opening,
KEYLESS-GO* 109
Unlocking/opening,
SmartKey 102
Valet locking 119Turn signal lamps
Cleaning lenses 355
Messages in display 394
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 416
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 415
Replacing bulbs (rear) 417
Turn signals 53
Additional in mirrors 412
Bulbs 412, 413
Bulbs (Bi-Xenon)) 416
Cleaning lenses 355
Indicator lamps 25
Turning off engine 58
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading Standards 344
Units, Settings
Speedometer 155
Unleaded gasoline, Premium 455
Upholstery, Cleaning 358
Useful features 269V
Vacuum line routing diagram label 442
Vehicle
Battery 315, 426
Break-in period 294
Care 351
Control system, Settings menu 152
Dimensions 451
Jump starting 430
Locking/Unlocking,
KEYLESS-GO* 33, 60, 103
Locking/Unlocking,
SmartKey 32, 60, 98
Lowering 424
Modifications and alterations,
Operating safety 16
Towing 432
Unlocking/locking
in an emergency 404, 405
Washing 353
Weights 451
Vehicle capacity weight 344
Vehicle Identification Number see VIN
Vehicle jack 398, 400, 421
Vehicle lighting 307

486 IndexVehicle loading
Cargo tie-down rings 268
Instructions 267, 320
Load limit 320
Roof rack* 262
Split rear bench seat 265
Terminology 342
Vehicle maximum load on the tire 344
Vehicle recovery services,
Stolen (Tele Aid) 286
Vehicle status message memory 151
Vehicle status messages 370
Vehicle system settings,
Control system 143
Vehicle tool kit 398
Vehicle washing 351
VIN 442, 466W
Warning indicators
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 260
Warning sounds
Drivers seat belts 71
Parking brake 51
Parktronic system*
(Canada only) 260, 261
Seat belt telltale 71
Warranty coverage 10, 441
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluid
Washer reservoir level 453
Washing the vehicle 351
Wear pattern, Tires 345
Weights, Vehicle 451
Wheel
Bolts 403
Change 421
Collapsible wheel chock 398
Removing 423
Spare 421
Tightening torque 424
Wrench 398Wheels, Sizes 447
Wheels, Tires and 317
Window curtain air bags 68
Windows see Power windows
Windshield
Cleaning 55, 356
Defogging 192, 202
Windshield washer fluid 316, 459
Message in display 397
Mixing ratio 459
Refilling 316
Reservoir level 453
Wiping 55
Windshield washer system 453, 459
Windshield wipers 53
Cleaning wiper blades 356
Replacing wiper blades 418
Winter driving 346
Block heater (Canada only) 347
Snow chains 347
Tires 346
Winter driving instructions 300
Winter tires 346
Wood trims, cleaning 358

Service and Literature
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Press time November 14, 2005
GSP / TIP
Printed in Germany
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury, be extremely careful when performing any service work or repairs. Improper or incomplete service or the use of
incorrect or inappropriate parts or materials may damage the vehicle or its equipment, which may in turn result in personal injury.
If you have questions about carrying out any type of service, turn to the advice of an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.