door lock MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 CABRIOLET 2005 A209 Repair Manual

437 Practical hintsFuses
Mainfuse box in passenger compartment
The main fuse box is located in the passen-
ger compartment on the driver’s side of
the cockpit.
1Main fuse box coverOpening

Open the driver’s door.

Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into
the edge of the fuse box cover1 at
the position indicated by the arrow.

Loosen fuse box cover1 from cockpit
using lever.

Using your hands, remove fuse box
cover1 rearward.
Closing

Attach fuse box cover1 in the front.

Fold fuse box cover1 in until it
engages.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the driver’s side.
1Cover
2Screw
3Retainer
Removing cover
Twist screws2 90° counterclock-
wise.

Lift the rear of cover1.

Slide out retainer3 and remove
cover1 by pulling towards front.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a
screw driver to open the fuse box
cover1 in the cockpit, as this could
damage it.

461 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Accessory weight
(
page 335)
Air pressure
(page 335)
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.
Aspect ratio
(page 335)
Bar
(page 336)
BAS
(Brake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.Bead
(
page 336)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.
CAC
(Customer A
ssistance C
enter)
Mercedes-Benz customer service cen-
ter, which can help you with any ques-
tions about your vehicle and provide
assistance in the event of a break-
down.
CAN system
(C
ontroller A
rea N
etwork)
Data bus network serving to control ve-
hicle functions such as door locking or
windshield wiping.Cockpit
All instruments, switches, buttons and
indicator/warning lamps in the passen-
ger compartment needed for vehicle
operation and monitoring.
Cold tire inflation pressure
(
page 336)
COMAND
(Cockpit M
anagement and D
ata Sys-
tem)
Information and operating center for
vehicle sound and communications
systems, including the radio and the
navigation system, as well as other op-
tional equipment (CD changer*, tele-
phone, etc.).
Control system
The control system is used to call up
vehicle information and to change
component settings. Information and
messages appear in the multifunction
display. The driver uses the buttons on
the multifunction steering wheel to
navigate through the system and to ad-
just settings.

463 Technical terms
Head-thorax air bag
Installed in the driver and the front pas-
senger seat, these air bags protect oc-
cupants during side impact collisions
exceeding a preset threshold. Unlike
normal side impact air bags,
head-thorax air bags are also designed
to provide protection for the head area.
Instrument cluster
The displays and indicator/warning
lamps in the driver’s field of vision, in-
cluding the tachometer, speedometer,
coolant temperature indicator and fuel
display.
KEYLESS-GO*
System for entering and operating the
vehicle without the use of a SmartKey.
Kickdown
Depressing the accelerator past the
point of resistance shifts the transmis-
sion down to the lowest possible gear.
This very quickly accelerates the vehi-
cle and should not be used for normal
acceleration needs.Kilopascal (kPa)
(
page 336)
Lock button
Button on the door which indicates
whether the door is locked or un-
locked. Pushing the lock button down
on an individual door from inside will
lock that door.
Maintenance System (U.S. vehicles)
Maintenance service indicator in the
multifunction display that informs the
driver when the next vehicle mainte-
nance service is due. The Maintenance
System in your vehicle tracks distance
driven and the time elapsed since your
last maintenance service, and calls for
the next maintenance service
accordingly.
Maximum load rating
(page 337)
Maximum loaded vehicle weight
(page 337)
Maximum tire inflation pressure
(page 337)Memory function*
Used to store three individual seat,
steering wheel and mirror positions for
each SmartKey or, if so equipped,
KEYLESS-GO* feature.
Menu
The control system displays are ar-
ranged in menus. Each menu contains
a number of commands for particular
systems.
MON
(M
otor O
ctane N
umber)
The Motor Octane Number for gasoline
as determined by a standardized meth-
od. It is an indication of a gasoline's
ability to resist undesired detonation
(knocking). The average of both the
MON (Motor Octane Number) and
->RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Multifunction display
Display field in the speedometer used
to present information provided by the
control system.

474 Index
Headlamps 56
Immobilizer 89
Interior lighting
delayed switch-off 154
Rear window defroster 179
Residual heat 199
Seat ventilation* 118
Tow-away alarm 92
Deep water see Standing water
Defogging
Windshield 185, 194
Defrosting 185, 195
Delayed switch-off
Interior lighting 154
Department of Transportation see DOT
Dialing
A number (telephone) 161
Difficulties
While driving see
Problems while driving
With starting 48
Digital speedometer 138
Direction of rotation (tires) 316
Discharged battery
Jump starting 430Disconnecting
Vehicle battery 428
Display
Selecting 146, 147
Display elements
Audio system 202
Displays
Digital speedometer 139
Maintenance service indicator 342
Messages 308, 363
Selecting 146
Showing vehicle
status message memory 141
Distance to empty (range)
Calling up 158
Door control panel 30
Door entry lamps 129
Door handle 30
Door unlock
With Tele Aid 283
Doors
Message in display 379
Opening from inside vehicle 105
Opening from outside 96, 101
DOT 336Downhill driving
Cruise control 257
Downshifting
Automatic transmission 165
Drinking and driving 291
Driving
General instructions 43, 291
Hydroplaning 295
In winter 297
Problems 54
Safety systems 84
Through standing water 298
Traveling abroad 299
Driving instructions 291
Driving off 294
Driving safety systems
ABS 84
BAS 85
ESP 86
Driving systems 255
Cruise control
CLK 320 / CLK 55 AMG 255
Driving safety systems 84
Parktronic system* 260

475 Index
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 112
Activating 156
Electrical fuses 436
Electrical outlet in
rear passenger compartment 275
Electrical system
Technical data 450
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call
911 237
Emergency call system* 277
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 279
With Tele Aid 278
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 175
Emergency operations
Closing soft top 403
Locking the vehicle 398
Remote door unlock 283
Unlocking the vehicle 397
Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 300
Emission control information label 442Ending
A call (telephone*) 161
Engine
Compartment 305
Message in display 356
Starting 47
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 47
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Technical data 444
Turning off 56
Engine cleaning 347
Engine compartment 305
Fuse box in 437
Hood 305
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 25, 356
Engine number 442, 462Engine oil 306, 455
Adding 309
Additives 455
Checking level 307
Consumption 306
Filler cap 309
Filler neck 309
Message in display 380
Messages in display 308
Viscosity 462
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 25, 86, 462
Messages in display 368
Switching off 87
Switching on 88
Warning lamp 358
ETD 462
Safety guidelines 64
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 70
Exterior lamp switch 122
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position for 157

477 Index
Fuses 436
Aids for changing fuses 436
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 438
Fuse box in engine compartment 437
Fuse box
in passenger compartment 437
Fuse chart 436
Fuse extractor 436
Spare fuses 436G
Garage door opener 29, 284
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 457
GAWR 336
Gear range 462
Automatic transmission 166
Limiting 166
Shifting into optimal 165
Gear range limit
Canceling 165
Gear selector lever 25, 163, 400
Cleaning 351
Position 25
Position
(Automatic transmission) 163, 167
Unlocking manually 400
Global
Locking 96
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 102
Unlocking 96
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 101Global Positioning System (GPS) 462
Glove box 23, 269
Closing 269
Opening 269
Good visibility 176
GPS 462
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 336
GVWR 336

481 Index
Locator lighting 124
Setting 153
Lock buttons 463
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 58
Locking 55, 94
Fuel filler flap 302
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 102
Global, SmartKey 96
Vehicle in an emergency 398
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 441
Loss of SmartKey 98
Loss of SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* 105
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 384
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 414
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 414, 416
Lowering
Roll bar manually 402
Vehicle 426
Lubricants
Technical data 453
Luggage cover 245
Folding back 245, 264
Latch 245M
Main dimensions 451
Maintenance 12, 342
Maintenance service 342
Basic service (Service A) 342
Calling up the
maintenance service indicator 343
Extended service (Service B) 342
Overdue 343
Types 342
When due 342
Maintenance service indicator 342
Calling up 343
Clearing 343
Resetting 344
Maintenance service system 342
Maintenance system (U.S. vehicles) 463
Malfunction
Displaying 141
Vehicle status
message memory 141, 363
Manual headlamp mode 123Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 399
Interior lighting control 129
Locking the vehicle 398
Roll bar 401
Soft top 403
Unlocking gear selector lever 400
Unlocking the driver’s door 397
Manual shift program 173
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 195
Maximum inflation pressure 337
Maximum load rating 337
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 337
Mechanical key 397
Memory function 119, 463
Recalling
positions from memory 120
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking positions 121
Storing key-dependent settings 120

486 IndexRear seat head restraints
Lowering with lower switch 115
Raising 115
Rear seats
Rear seat head restraints 114
Rear side-impact air bags 67
Rear view mirror auto-dimming 176
Rear view mirrors see Mirrors
Rear window
Blocking operation 82
Rear window defroster 179
Activating 179
Deactivating 179
Recommended inflation pressure 337
Reconnecting
Vehicle battery 429
Refrigerant
Air conditioning 456
Refueling 302
Regular checks 304
Reinstalling
Ashtray (Center console) 273
Reinstalling vehicle battery 428Remote control
SmartKey 94, 99
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 98
Remote door unlock
With Tele Aid 283
Removing
Ashtray (Center console) 273
Floormates* 275
Minispare wheel 394
Ski sack* 267
Vehicle battery 428
Vehicle tool kit 391
Wheel 424
Wind screen 254
Wiper blades 421Replacing
Backup lamp bulbs 420
Batteries (SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO*) 413
Batteries (SmartKey) 412
Brake lamp bulbs 420
Bulbs 414
Front lamp bulbs 416
Front turn signal bulbs (Halogen) 417
Fuses 436
High beam bulbs (Halogen) 416
High beam bulbs for
high beam flasher (Bi-Xenon*) 418
License plate lamp bulbs 420
Low beam bulbs (Halogen) 416
Parking lamp bulbs 417, 419
Rear fog lamp bulb 420
Rear lamp bulbs 415, 420
Rear turn signal bulbs 420
Side marker lamp bulbs 419
Standing lamp bulbs 417, 419
Wiper blades 421
Reporting
Safety defects 18
Reset button
in the instrument cluster 143

492 IndexTele Aid 277
Emergency calls 278
Information 281
Initiating an
emergency call manually 279
Messages in display 388
Remote door unlock 283
Roadside Assistance 280
Stolen vehicle tracking services 283
System self-check 277
Tele Aid System 277
Upgrade signals 282
Tele Aid System 466
Telematics* 466
Telephone* 26, 276
Answering a call 161
Dialing a number
from the phone book 161
Ending a call 161
Hands-free microphone 29
Loading phone book* 161
Messages in display 390
Operating 160
Operation 224
Redialing 162Temperature
Display mode 145
Setting interior temperature 183
Setting units in display 145
Tires 323
Tightening torque 466
Tightening torque (Wheel bolts) 426
Time
Setting hours 147
Setting minutes 148
TIN 338
Tire
Vehicle maximum load on 338
Tire and Loading Information 317
Tire and loading terminology 335
Tire care and maintenance 314
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 304, 322, 324
Tire inspection 314
Tire load rating 338
Tire ply composition
and material used 338
Tire speed rating 296, 328, 338
Tire terminology 335
Tire traction 296Tires 313, 445
Direction of rotation 316
Driving instructions 295
Retreads 313
Rims and tires 445
Rotating 339
Service life 314
Temperature 323, 334
Tread depth 315, 340
Wear pattern 339
Winter 340
Tools 391
Tow-away alarm 27, 91
Disarming 92
Disarming for transport 91
Towing eye bolt (vehicle tool kit)
CLK 320/CLK 500 434
CLK 55 AMG 435
Installing 434
Installing (CLK 55 AMG) 435
Towing the vehicle 432
Tracking services
For stolen vehicle 283
Traction 169, 338
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 299

493 Index
Tread 338
Tread depth 315
Tread depth (tires) 340
Treadwear indicators 338
Trip computer 158
Trip odometer
Resetting 131
Trunk
Auxiliary fuse box 438
Closing 107
Luggage cover 245
Message in display 390
Opening 106
Opening from inside vehicle 107
Trunk lid 106
Trunk lock 398
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 104
Unlocking with SmartKey 98
Trunk lid emergency release 109
Turn signal lamps
Replacing bulbs 414, 415Turn signals 51
Additional in mirrors 414
Cleaning lenses 348
Front bulbs 414
Front bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 419
Front bulbs (Halogen) 417
Indicator lamps 25
Rear bulbs 415, 420
Turning off
Engine 56U
Uniform Tire
Quality Grading Standards 338
Units
Setting speedometer units 145
Setting temperature units 145
Unlocking 32, 94
Driver’s door in an emergency 397
Fuel filler flap 302
Gear selector lever manually 400
Global 96
Global with KEYLESS-GO* 101
In an emergency 397
Selective setting 96, 102
Trunk lid with KEYLESS-GO* 104
Trunk lid with SmartKey 98
Vehicle in an emergency 283
With KEYLESS-GO* 33
With the SmartKey 32