Spare tire MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350 2006 C209 User Guide

446 Practical hintsFlat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Park the vehicle in a safe distance from
moving traffic on a hard, flat surface
when possible.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers
(page 133).

Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.

Set the parking brake (
page 57).

Move the gear selector lever toP.
Vehicles with SmartKey:

Turn off the engine (
page 58).

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.Vehicles with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*:

Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the
gear selector lever once (
page 59).

Open the driver’s door (this puts the ig-
nition in position0 (
page 36), same
as with the SmartKey removed from
the starter switch). The driver’s door
then can be closed again.

Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Warning!
G
The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted. Adapt your driving style
accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire inflation pressure and do
not exceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one Minispare wheel mounted.
Do not switch off the ESP
® when a Minis-
pare wheel is mounted.
iOpen door only when conditions are
safe to do so.

447 Practical hints
Flat tire
Mounting the Minispare wheel
Preparing the vehicle
Prepare the vehicle as described on
(page 446).

Take the wheel wrench and the jack
out of the trunk (
page 416).

Take the Minispare wheel and wheel
bolts out of the trunk (
page 416).Lifting the vehicle

Prevent the vehicle from rolling away
by blocking wheels with wheel chocks
or other sizeable objects.
One wheel chock is included with the
vehicle tool kit (
page 413).
When changing wheel on a level surface:

Place the wheel chock in front of and
another sizeable object behind the
wheel that is diagonally opposite to the
wheel being changed.
Always try lifting the vehicle using the jack
on a level surface. However, should cir-
cumstances require you to do so on a hill,
place the wheel chock and the other size-
able object as follows:

Place the wheel chock and another
sizeable object on the downhill side
blocking both wheels of the axle not
being worked on.
Warning!
G
The jack is designed exclusively for jacking
up the vehicle at the jack take-up brackets
built into both sides of the vehicle. To help
avoid personal injury, use the jack only to lift
the vehicle during a wheel change. Never
get beneath the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack. Keep hands and feet away from
the area under the lifted vehicle. Always
firmly set parking brake and block wheels
before raising vehicle with jack.
Do not disengage parking brake while the
vehicle is raised. Be certain that the jack is
always vertical (plumb line) when in use,
especially on hills. Always try to use the jack
on a level surface. Make sure the jack arm is
fully seated in the jack take-up bracket.
Always lower the vehicle onto sufficient
capacity jackstands before working under
the vehicle.

449 Practical hints
Flat tire
Removing the wheel
1Alignment bolt
Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and
remove.

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt1 supplied in the tool kit.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Remove the wheel.Mounting the spare wheel
1Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
2Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel
(located in trunk with Minispare wheel)

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.
!Wheel bolts2 must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel, or other
steel rims. The use of any wheel bolts
other than wheel bolts2 for the
Minispare wheel will physically damage
the vehicle’s brakes.
!To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.

450 Practical hintsFlat tire

Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.

Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.

Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
Warning!
G
Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect wheel bolts or improperly tight-
ened wheel bolts can cause the wheel to
come off. This could cause an accident.
Make sure to use the correct wheel bolts.
Warning!
G
Only use Genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. Other wheel
bolts may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
fall off the jack.

476 Technical dataRims and tiresMinispare wheel
All Models
Rim
3.5 B x 17 H2
Wheel offset
0.67 in (17 mm)
Tire
1
1Must not be used with snow chains.
T 125/80 R 17 99M
!Please compare the recommended tire
inflation pressure for your vehicle with
the tire inflation pressure on the yellow
label located on the spare wheel rim.
If the tire inflation pressure on the yel-
low label on the spare wheel rim differs
from the values given in this Operator’s
Manual, inflate the spare wheel tire to
the recommended tire inflation pres-
sure given on the yellow label on the
spare wheel rim.
iPlease note that the tire inflation pres-
sure of the Minispare tire differs from
the tire inflation pressure of the road
tires.
Make sure the Minispare tire is inflated
to approximately 60 psi (4.1 bar).

498 IndexEngine coolant see Coolant
Engine oil 322, 481
Adding 325, 481
Additives 481
Changing 325, 481
Checking level 320
Checking level (Dipstick) 324
Consumption 322
Filler cap 326
Filler neck 326
Messages in display 323, 401
Viscosity 488
Engine oil level 320, 323
ESP
®
25, 89, 488
Messages in display 387–388
Warning lamp 378
ETD 72, 488
Safety guidelines 66
Exterior rear view mirrors 43, 181
Parking position 161, 183F
Filler cap, Engine oil 326
Filler neck, Engine oil 326
First aid kit 413
Flat tire 446
Jacking up the vehicle 447
Lowering the vehicle 451
Minispare wheel 416
Mounting the spare wheel 447
Preparing the vehicle 446
Flexible Service System see FSS
(Canada vehicles)
Floormats* 287
Fluids
Brake fluid 320, 481
Engine coolant 327, 484
Engine oil 322, 481
Transmission fluid 326
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 329, 486
Fog lamps 131, 439
Messages in display 405
Replacing bulbs 438, 439, 443
Front air bags 67
Front lamps see HeadlampsFront passenger front air bag 63, 67
Messages in display 389–392
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 27, 81, 381
FSS (Canada vehicles) 361, 488
Fuel 319, 479
Additives 483
Automatic transmission fluid 479
Brake fluid 479
Capacities 479
Capacities, Fuel tank 480
Engine coolant 480
Engine oil 479
Filling the tank 318
Fuel display 25
Fuel filler flap and cap 318, 421
Fuel filler flap and cap, Multifunction
display messages 400
Fuel reserve warning lamp 379
Power steering fluid 479
Premium
unleaded gasoline 319, 480, 482
Requirements, Octane rating 482
Technical data 479
Fuel cap
Message in display 376

502 Index
Fuel reserve 25, 379
High beam headlamp 25
Instrument cluster 374–380
Low beam headlamp 25
Maintenance service 361
Parktronic system*
warning indicators 271
Roll bar 379
Seat belt telltale 25, 71, 379
Seat belts 379
SRS 25, 63, 380
Turn signals 25
Language, Setting 151
LATCH-type child seat anchors see
Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in display 405
Replacing bulbs 439, 443
Light alloy wheels, cleaning 370
Light sensor see Lamp sensor
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting, Exterior and interior 127
Limp Home Mode 180
Loading
Ski sack* (Canada only) 273
Loading see Vehicle loadingLoading the vehicle 333
Locator lighting 129, 157
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 60, 104
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Lock knob 489
Locking 60
Loss of keys 100, 106
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 467
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 25
Messages in display 406
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 438
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 438, 440
Switching on 52
Lubricants 479
Luggage cover 262
Folding back 273
M
Maintenance 12, 361
Calling up service indicator 362
Clearing service indicator 362
FSS (Canada vehicles) 361
Maintenance System
(U.S. vehicles) 361Resetting service indicator 363
Service indicator 361
Service term exceeded 362
Maintenance system
(U.S. vehicles) 361, 489
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program 178
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 202
Maximum load rating, Tires 356
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 356
Maximum tire inflation pressure 356
Mechanical key 419
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 29
Minispare wheel see Spare wheel
Mirrors
Adjusting 43
Antiglare position 181
Auto-dimming 182
Exterior rear view mirrors 43
Parking position 126, 161, 183
Interior rear view mirror 43
MOE see MOExtended
MOE tires see MOExtended system*

507 Index
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 467
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see
Maintenance, Service indicator
Service life, Tires 331
Service see Maintenance
Service System see
Maintenance service system
(U.S. vehicles) or FSS (Canada vehicles)
Service, Parts 466
Settings
Control system menus 142
Control system submenus 143
Date 154, 155
Factory, KEYLESS-GO* 103
Factory, SmartKey 98
Global, KEYLESS-GO* 103
Global, SmartKey 98
Individual vehicle 148
Memory function 124
Menus and submenus 141
Resetting all, Control system 148
Selective, KEYLESS-GO* 104
Selective, SmartKey 98
Time 153, 154Shelf below rear window, Cleaning 371
Shift lever position indicator 167
Shift lock 491
Shift program mode 172, 178
Shifting
Gear selector lever 48, 166
Gear selector lever positions 168
Shifting,
Automatic transmission 51, 166
Side marker lamps
Cleaning lenses 369
Messages in display 407
Replacing bulbs 438, 439
Side windows see Power windows
Sidewall 356
Ski sack* (Canada only) 273
Removing 276
Ski sack roller blind 273, 276
Unfolding and loading 273
Unloading and folding 275
SmartKey see Key, SmartKey 96
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* see
KEYLESS-GO*
Snow chains 360
Snow tires 359Soft top 255, 491
Cleaning 367
Emergency operations 425–433
Locking after raising/lowering 259
Luggage cover 262
Messages in display 410
Opening/closing 255
Opening/closing,
SmartKey 260, 261
Opening/closing,
Soft top switch 256, 257
Wind screen 263
Soft top switch 254, 256
Sound system* 209, 214
Spare fuses 413, 462
Spare parts service see Parts service
Spare wheel 416
Bolts 413, 418
Mounting 447
Sizes 476
Speedometer 25, 151
SRS 63, 70, 491
Indicator lamp 25, 63, 380
Message in display 409
Standard display, Selecting display 152

508 IndexStanding lamps 127
Replacing bulbs 438, 439, 441, 442
Standing water, Driving through 314
Starter switch 23, 34
Positions 34
Starting difficulties, Engine 50
Starting, Engine 48
Status line, Selecting display 152
Steering column 41
Steering gear oil
Message in display 410
Steering wheel 41
Buttons 26
Cleaning 371
Gearshift buttons 175, 176
Gearshift control 175, 176
One-touch gearshifting 174
Stolen Vehicle Recovery services 296
Storage compartments 278
Armrest, Front 281, 282
Armrest, Rear 283
Cup holder 283
Glove box 278
Parcel net 280
Storage bags 280
Storage box 279Storing
Tires 332
Submenus see
Control system submenus 141
Sun visors 184
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching off
Parktronic system* 272
Switching on
Parktronic system* 272
Symbols used in
this operator’s manual 15
T
Tachometer 25, 138
Overspeed range 138
Tail lamps
Cleaning lenses 369
Messages in display 407
Replacing bulbs 439, 443
Tar stains 365
Technical data
Air conditioning refrigerant 481
Brake fluid 481
Capacities fuels,
coolants, lubricants etc. 479, 480
Coolant 480, 484Electrical system 477
Engine 470
Engine oil 481
Engine oil additives 481
Fuel capacity 480
Fuel requirements 482
Gasoline additives 483
Lubricants 479
Premium unleaded gasoline 482
Rims and tires 471
Tires, Mixed size 475
Tires, Same size 473
Tires, Spare wheel sizes 476
Vehicle dimensions 478
Weights 478
Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning* system 480, 486
Tele Aid 29, 289, 492
Call priority 294
Emergency calls 290
Hands-free microphone 29
Information 293
Initiating an
emergency call manually 291
Messages in display 409
Remote door unlock 295

509 Index
Roadside Assistance 292
SOS button 291
Stolen Vehicle
Recovery services 296
System self-check 290
Tele Aid System 289
Telematics* 492
Telephone* 26, 163, 288
Answering/ending a call 164
Hands-free microphone 29
Messages in display 411
Operation 163, 233
Phone book* 164
Redialing 165
TEL menu* 163
Temperature
Interior temperature 190, 200
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 451, 492
Time 153
Time, Setting 153, 154
TIN 357
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 334
Terminology 355
Tire inflation pressure
Checking 339Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flap
Tires 330, 471
Air pressure 355
Care and maintenance 331
Chains 360
Cleaning 332
Direction of rotation, Spinning 333
Driving instructions 311
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 340
Inflation pressure 320, 339, 341
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 339
Inspection 331
Load rating 357
MOExtended system* 452
Ply composition
and material used 357
Problems under-/overinflated 344
Retreads 330
Rims and tires 471
Rotation 358
Run Flat Indicator 342
Service life 331
Sizes 473Snow 359
Spare wheel 416, 447, 476
Speed rating 312, 348, 357
Storing 332
Temperature 354
Terminology 355
Tire Identification Number see TIN
Traction 312, 357
Tread 357
Tread depth 332, 359
Treadwear indicators 357
Wear pattern 358
Winter 359
Tools 413
Tow-away alarm 27, 94
Towing eye bolt 460
CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG 461
Towing the vehicle 458
Traction 312, 357
Transmission gear selector lever see
Gear selector lever
Transmission see Automatic transmission
Traveling abroad 315
Tread 357
Tread depth 332, 359
Treadwear indicators 357