clock MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 COUPE 2005 C209 Owner's Guide

418 Practical hintsFlat tire
Detach the electric air pump.

Store the electrical plug and the air
hose behind the flap and place the
electric air pump back in the trunk.Lowering the vehicle

Lower vehicle by turning crank
counterclockwise until vehicle is
resting fully on its own weight.

Remove the jack.1 - 5Wheel bolts

Tighten the five wheel bolts evenly,
following the diagonal sequence
illustrated (1to5), until all bolts are
tight. Observe a tightening torque
of 80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Warning!
G
Follow recommend inflation pressures.
Do not overinflate tires. Overinflating tires
can result in sudden deflation (blowout) be-
cause they are more likely to become punc-
tured or damaged by road debris, potholes,
etc.
Do not underinflate tires. Underinflated tires
wear unevenly, adversely affect handling
and fuel economy, and are more likely to fail
from being overheated.
Warning!
G
Vehicles with collapsible tire
(CLK 55 AMG only):
Inflate collapsible tire only after the wheel is
properly mounted.
Inflate the collapsible tire using the electric
pump (
page 416) before
lowering the ve-
hicle.


422 Practical hintsBatteryCharging and reinstalling battery
Charge battery in accordance with the
instructions of the battery charger
manufacturer.

Reinstall the charged battery. Follow
the previously described steps in
reverse order.
Reconnecting the battery
Turn off all electrical consumers.

Remove SmartKey from starter switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Press the start / stop button until
the engine shuts off.

Open the driver’s door.

Connect the battery positive lead and
fasten its cover 2.

Connect the battery negative lead.

Reinstall the filter box (
page 420).Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Large 12-volt storage batteries contain
lead. Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
Warning!
G
Never charge a battery while still installed in
the vehicle. Gases may escape during charg-
ing and cause explosions that may result in
paint damage, corrosion or personal injury.
!NEVER invert the terminal connections!!The battery, its filler caps and the vent
tube must always be securely installed
when the vehicle is in operation.
iThe following procedures must be car-
ried out following any interruption of
battery power (e.g. due to reconnect-
ing):

Set the clock (
page 151) (vehi-
cles with COMAND*: see COMAND
operator’s manual).


Resynchronize the side windows
(page 250).


Resynchronize the tilt/sliding
sunroof* (
page 254).

431 Practical hintsFuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the driver’s side.
1Cover
2Screw
3RetainerRemoving cover

Twist screws2 90° counterclock-
wise.

Lift the rear of cover1.

Slide out retainer3 and remove
cover1 by pulling towards front.Opening fuse box
4Fuse box cover
5Clamps

With a dry cloth, remove any moisture
from the fuse box.

Release clamps5.

Remove cover4.

432 Practical hintsFusesClosing fuse box
Make sure that the sealing rubber is
properly positioned.

Press fuse box cover4 down and
secure with clamps5.
Installing cover

Insert cover1 sideways into
retainer3.

Twist screws2 90° clockwise.
Fuse box in trunk
The fuse box is located in the trunk behind
the left-hand trim panel.
1Trim
2Spare extractor
3CoverOpening fuse box

Pull off trim1.

Remove cover3.
Closing fuse box

Place cover3 back on.

Press trim1 back into place.

466 IndexClimate control 184
Activating 185
Adjusting air distribution 188
Air recirculation mode 190
Deactivating 185
Defrosting 189
Rear window defroster 183
Clock 25, 152
Closing
Cup holder 275
Glove box 272
Hood 309
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 251, 401
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
with SmartKey 253
Side windows 248
Trunk 107
Windows 247
Windows
with KEYLESS-GO* 250, 253
Windows
with SmartKey 249Closing power tilt/sliding sunroof*
In an emergency 401
Cockpit 22, 455
Cockpit management
and data system (COMAND*) 456
Cold tire inflation pressure 338
Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only) 394
Collapsible wheel chock 392
COMAND* see separate
operating instructions
Combination switch 129
High beam flasher 129
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 52
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 170
Control and
operation of radio transmitters 302Control system 137, 456
AUDIO menu 143
Convenience submenu 158
Display digital speedometer 142
Functions 138, 141
Instrument
cluster submenu 149, 151
Lighting submenu 154
Menus 140, 141, 457
Multifunction display 137
Multifunction steering wheel 138
NAV menu 144
Operate CD player 144
Selecting radio system 143
Selecting satellite radio* system 143
Settings menu 146
Standard display menu 142
Submenus 139, 141
TEL* menu 162
Trip computer menu 160
Vehicle status
message memory menu 145
Vehicle submenu 158

482 IndexS
Safety
Occupant 60
Safety belts see Seat belts
Safety defects
Reporting 18
Safety systems
Driving 84
Seat belt force limiter 69
Seat belts 67
Cleaning 352
Fastening 43
Proper use of 45, 68
Safety guidelines 64
Warning lamp 359
Seat cushion depth
Adjusting 118
Seat heating* 119
Switching off 119
Switching on 119
Seat ventilation* 120
Switching off 120
Switching on 120
Seating capacity 321Seats 112
Adjusting 37
Easy entry/exit feature 112
Multicontour seat* 118
Seat heating* 119
Seat ventilation* 120
Split rear bench seat 267
Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings 271
Selecting
Automatic time change
(Daylight Saving Time
(DST) summer/winter) 153
Display 150
Selecting display 151
Self-test
OCS 78
Tele Aid 280
Service
Parts service 434
Service (maintenance) 344
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 435
Service and warranty information 10
Service life (tires) 317Service System see
Maintenance service system
Setting
Convenience functions 148, 158
Cruise control 256
Date (day) 153
Date (month) 153
Date (year) 154
Daytime running lamp mode 155
Higher speed in cruise control 258
Hours (clock) 152
Individual vehicle settings 146
Interior lighting
delayed switch-off 157
Key-dependent memory 160
Lamps and lighting
(control system) 154
Language, multifunction display 150
Locator lighting 156
Lower speed in cruise control 258
Miles/kilometers
in speedometer 149
Minutes (clock) 152
Parking position for
exterior rear view mirrors 160
Slower speed in cruise control 258