checking oil MERCEDES-BENZ CLK320 COUPE 2005 C209 Owner's Manual

ContentsPower tilt/sliding sunroof* ................ 251
Opening and closing
the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 251
Synchronizing
the power tilt/sliding sunroof ...... 254
Driving systems ................................. 255
Cruise control............................... 255
Parktronic system
(Parking assist)* ........................... 260
Loading .............................................. 264
Roof rack ...................................... 264
Ski sack* ...................................... 264
Split rear bench seat .................... 267
Loading instructions ..................... 269
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 271
Useful features .................................. 272
Storage compartments................. 272
Cup holders .................................. 275
Ashtrays ....................................... 276
Cigarette lighter ........................... 277
Electrical outlet in the
rear passenger compartment ....... 278
Floormats* ................................... 278
Telephone*................................... 279
Tele Aid ........................................ 280
Garage door opener ..................... 287
Operation......................................... 293
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)......... 294
Driving instructions............................ 295
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 295
Drinking and driving ..................... 295
Pedals .......................................... 295
Power assistance ......................... 295
Brakes .......................................... 296
Driving off .................................... 297
Parking ......................................... 297
Tires ............................................. 298
Hydroplaning ................................ 299
Tire traction.................................. 299
Tire speed rating .......................... 300
Winter driving instructions ........... 301
Standing water ............................. 302
Passenger compartment .............. 302
Driving abroad.............................. 302
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 302
Catalytic converter ....................... 303
Emission control .......................... 304
Coolant temperature .................... 304At the gas station .............................. 305
Refueling ...................................... 305
Check regularly and
before a long trip ......................... 307
Engine compartment ......................... 308
Hood ............................................ 308
Engine oil ..................................... 309
Transmission fluid level ................ 312
Coolant ........................................ 313
Battery ......................................... 314
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 315
Tires and wheels................................ 316
Important guidelines .................... 316
Tire care and maintenance........... 317
Direction of rotation..................... 319
Loading the vehicle ...................... 319
Recommended
tire inflation pressure ................... 325
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 327
Tire labeling ................................. 328
Load identification ....................... 332
DOT, Tire Identification Number
(TIN) ............................................. 333
Maximum tire load ....................... 334
Maximum tire inflation pressure .. 335

307 Operation
At the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
1Coolant level
2Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
3Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
Coolant
For normal replenishing, use water (pota-
ble water quality). For more information,
see “Coolant” (
page 313) and see “Fu-
els, coolants, lubricants, etc.”
(
page 447).Brake fluid
Removing fuse box cover (
page 431).
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system*
For more information on filling up the
washer reservoir, see “Windshield washer
system and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 315).Engine oil level
For more information on engine oil, see
“Engine oil” (
page 309).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness. For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (
page 404).
For more information, see “Exterior lamp
switch” (
page 50).
Tire inflation pressure
For more information, see “Checking tire
inflation pressure” (
page 327).
iOpening the hood, see (
page 308).
!If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately.
Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center immediately. Do not add brake
fluid as this will not solve the problem.
For more information, see also “Practi-
cal hints” (
page 355).

310 OperationEngine compartmentChecking engine oil level with the con-
trol system
When checking the oil level

the vehicle must be parked on level
ground


with the engine at operating tempera-
ture, the vehicle must have been
stationary for at least five minutes with
the engine turned off


with the engine not at operating tem-
perature yet, the vehicle must have
been stationary for at least 30 minutes
with the engine turned off
To check the engine oil level via the
multifunction display, do the following:

Switch on ignition (
page 36).
The standard display (
page 142) should
appear in the multifunction display.

Press buttonk or j on the
steering wheel until the following
message is seen in the multifunction
display:
One of the following messages will
subsequently appear in the indicator:

Engine oil level
ok


Add 1.0 qt.
to reach max. oil level!(Canada:
1.0 liter
)


Add 1.5 qt.
to reach max. oil level!(Canada:
1.5 liter
)


Add 2.0 qt.
to reach max. oil level!(Canada:
2.0 liter
)

If necessary, add engine oil.
For adding engine oil see (
page 312).
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Technical data” section
(
page 447) and (
page 449).
iIf you want to interrupt the checking
procedure, press thek orj
button on the multifunction steering
wheel.

311 Operation
Engine compartment
Other display messages
If the SmartKey is not turned to position2
in the starter switch, the following
message will appear:Turn on ignition
to see engine oil level!
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).
If you see the message:
Observe waiting time
If engine is at operating temperature,
wait five minutes before repeating
check procedure.

If engine is not at operating
temperature yet, wait 30 minutes
before repeating check procedure.If you see the message:
Engine oil level
Not when engine on!
Turn off the engine.

If the engine is at operating
temperature, wait five minutes before
checking oil.

If the engine is not at operating
temperature yet, you must wait
30 minutes before checking oil.
If there is excess engine oil with the engine
at operating temperature, the following
message will appear:
Engine oil level
Reduce oil level
!

Have excess oil siphoned or drained
off. Contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.More information on messages in the
display concerning engine oil can be found
in the “Practical hints” section
(
page 379). !Excess oil must be siphoned or drained
off. It could cause damage to the
engine and catalytic converter not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.

387 Practical hints
What to do if …?
Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
_
Steering oil
Visit workshop!
The steering gear oil level is too low. There
is a danger of steering gear damage.

Have the system checked by an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
If the level of steering gear oil in reservoir is
too low, the steering power assistance could
fail. Much greater effort will then be needed
to turn the steering wheel.
Do not add steering oil without checking the
steering system.
Do not drive the vehicle. Have the system
checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center as soon as possible.

465 Index
Central locking
Automatic 110
From inside 110
Switch 110
Switching on/off
(control system) 158
Unlocking from inside 110
Central locking switch 110
Changing
CDs 225
Key setting 158
Charcoal filter 202
Activating 203
Deactivating 203
Charging
Vehicle battery 422
CHECK ENGINE
malfunction indicator lamp 356
Checking
Coolant level 313
Oil level 307, 310
Tire inflate pressure 307
Vehicle lighting 307Child safety 70
Air bags 62
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 77
Infant and child
restraint systems 67, 70
LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 73
Child safety switch see
Blocking of rear window operation
Child seat anchors see
LATCH child seat anchors
Cigarette lighter 277Cleaning 347
Cup holder 351
Gear selector lever 351
Hard plastic trim items 351
Headlamps 178
Headliner 352
Instrument cluster 351
Leather upholstery 352
Light alloy wheels 351
Nubuck leather upholstery
(CLK 55 AMG) 352
Parktronic system* sensor 350
Plastic and rubber parts 352
Seat belts 352
Steering wheel 351
Upholstery 352
Windows 351
Windshield 53
Wiper blades 350
Wood trims 352
Cleaning and care of vehicle 347
Cleaning tires 318

469 Index
E
Easy-entry/exit feature 112
Activating 159
Electrical fuses 429
Electrical outlet in
rear passenger compartment 278
Electrical system
Technical data 444
Electronic Stability Program see ESP
Emergency call
911 245
Emergency call system* 280
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 282
With Tele Aid 281
Emergency operation
(Limp Home Mode) 177
Emergency operations
Closing
power tilt/sliding sunroof* 401
Locking the vehicle 398
Opening
power tilt/sliding sunroof* 401
Remote door unlock 286
Unlocking the vehicle 397Emergency tensioning device see ETD
Emission control 304
Emission control information label 436
Ending
A call (telephone) 163
Engine
Compartment 308
Message in display 356
Starting 47
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 47
Starting with the SmartKey 47
Technical data 438
Turning off 56
Engine cleaning 349
Engine compartment 308
Fuse box in 431
Hood 308
Engine malfunction
indicator lamp 25, 356
Engine number 436, 456Engine oil 309, 449
Adding 312
Additives 449
Checking level 310
Consumption 309
Filler cap 312
Filler neck 312
Message in display 379
Messages in display 311
Viscosity 456
Engine oil level see Oil level
ESP 25, 86, 456
Messages in display 367
Switching off 87
Switching on 88
Warning lamp 358
ETD 69, 456
Safety guidelines 64
Exterior lamp switch 124
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 41
Parking position for 160

477 Index
Parking brake 374
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 381
Steering gear oil level 387
Sunroof* 388
Symbol messages 373–388
Tele Aid 386
Telephone* 388
Text messages 364–372
Trunk 388
Washer fluid 388
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 138, 458
Buttons 138N
Navigation system
Operating 144
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 127
Normal occupant weight 339
Nubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG)
Cleaning 352
O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 339
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 70
Fastening the seat belts 43
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 77, 360
Infant and child restraint systems 70
LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 73
Seat belts 43, 64OCS 73, 458
Self-test 78
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 312
Checking level 310
Consumption 309
Filler cap 312
Filler neck 312
Viscosity 456
Oil level
Checking 307
One-touch gearshifting 167
Canceling gear range limit 167
Downshifting 167
Upshifting 167

484 IndexSmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Checking the batteries 97, 103
Global locking and unlocking 101
Locking the vehicle 103
Loss of 105
Message in display 381
Messages in display 381
Remote controls 99
Restoring to factory setting 97, 102
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 33
Snow chains 343
Soft keys
Audio system 210
Spare fuses 430
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel
Bolts 396
Mounting 413
Speed
Setting current 256
Speed settings
Cruise control 258
To last stored speed
("Resume" function)
in Cruise control 259Speed shift 459
Speedometer 25
Settings units 149
Speedometer display mode
Selecting 149
Split rear bench seat 267
SRS 68, 459
Indicator lamp 61, 359
Standing lamps 124
Replacing bulbs 404, 405, 407, 409
Standing water
Driving instructions 302
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties 48
Starting position 34
Starting the engine 46
Steering column
In/out adjustment 41
Up/down adjustment 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 387Steering wheel 40
Adjusting 40
Buttons 26
Cleaning 351
Height adjustment 41
Steering wheel gearshift control 172
CLK 500 only 173
CLK 55 AMG only 174
Stolen vehicle
Tracking services 286
Stopping
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 252
Windows 249
Storage bags 274
Storage compartments 272
Armrest 273
Cup holder 275
Glove box 272
Parcel net 274
Storage bags 274
Storing (Memory function)
Positions into memory 122
Storing tires 318