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467 Technical data
Rims and tires
Same size tires
ModelCLK 350CLK 550
Rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 17 H27.5 J x 17 H2
Wheel offset1.42 in (36 mm)1.45 in (37 mm)
Winter tires1,3
1Radial-ply tires
225/45 R17 91 H M+S.225/45 R17 91 H M+S.
Winter tires1,2,3
2Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only. 3Not available as factory equipment.
225/45 R17 91 H M+S.MOExtended225/45 R17 91 H M+S.MOExtended
ModelCLK 63 AMG
Rims (light alloy)8 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.34 in (34 mm)
Winter tires1,2,3225/40 R18 92 V XL (Extra Load) M+S.
1Radial-ply tires2Not available as factory equipment.3For use with snow chains contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.

468 Technical data
Rims and tires
Mixed size tires
ModelCLK 350CLK 550CLK 63 AMG
Front axle:
Rims (light alloy)7.5 J x 17 H27.5 J x 17 H28 J x 18 H2
Wheel offset1.42 in (36 mm)1.46 in (37 mm)1.34 in (34 mm)
Summer tires1
1Radial-ply tires
225/45 R17 91W225/45 ZR17 91W225/40 ZR18 92Y XL (Extra Load)
Summer tires*1,2
2Must be used in conjunction with Run Flat Indicator* only.
225/45 R17 91W MOExtended225/45 R17 91W MOExtended -
Rear axle:
Rims (light alloy)8.5 J x17 H28.5 J x17 H28.5 J x18 H2
Wheel offset1.18 in (30 mm)1.18 in (30 mm)1.18 in (30 mm)
Summer tires1,3
3Must not be used with snow chains.
245/40 R17 91W245/40 ZR17 91W255/35 ZR18 94Y XL (Extra Load)
Summer tires*1,2,3245/40 R17 91W MOExtended245/40 R17 91W MOExtended -

483 Index
C
California retail buyers and lessees,
Important notice for 11
Call priority (Tele Aid) 292
Can holder see Cup holder
Capacities and
recommended fuels/lubricants 472
Cargo area see Trunk
Carpets, cleaning 363
Catalytic converter 310
CD changer* 227
MP3 228
CD player 227
Control system 150
Center console 29
Lower part 30
Upper part 29
Central locking
Automatic 117, 164
Locking/unlocking from inside 118
Central locking switch 118
Certification label 462
Certification label, examples 462
Charcoal filter 207Children in the vehicle 82
Air bags 82
Blocking rear
side window operation 86
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 74
Infant and
child restraint systems 75, 82
LATCH-type child seat anchors 85
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) 71
Cigarette lighter 282
Climate control see
Climate control system
Climate control system
Air conditioning refrigerant 474
Air conditioning, Cooling 196, 208
Air distribution 192, 203
Air recirculation mode 194, 205
Air vents 197, 210
Air volume 192, 193, 204
Charcoal filter 207
Control panel,
Automatic climate control 199Control panel, Climate control 189
Deactivating/Reactivating 191, 201
Defogging 204
Defrosting 204
Defrosting, Rear window 187
Front defroster 193
MAXCOOL 205
Residual engine heat
and ventilation* (REST*) 209
Temperature 192, 202
Clock 27, 138, 158
Setting time 158
Cockpit 24
Cold tire inflation pressure 347
Collapsible wheel chock 404, 407
COMAND* see separate
COMAND operating instructions
Combination switch 54, 130
Control system 139
Functions 143
Multifunction display 139
Multifunction steering wheel 140
Resetting to factory default 153

489 Index
I
Identification labels 462
Identification number,
Vehicle (VIN) 462, 463
Ignition
with KEYLESS-GO* 38
with SmartKey 36
Immobilizer 95
Indicator lamps see
Lamps, indicator and warning
Infant and child restraint systems see
Children in the vehicle 82
Inflation pressure see
Tires, Inflation pressure
Inside door handle 32, 108
Instrument cluster 26, 136
Illumination brightness 136
Lamps in 366–375
Messages in display see
Multifunction display messages
Multifunction display 139
Instrument lighting see
Instrument cluster, Illumination
brightness
Instrument panel see Instrument cluster
Instruments and controls see CockpitInterior lighting 134
Delayed shut-off 163
Interior rear view mirror 45, 184
Antiglare position 184
Auto-dimming 185
Interior storage spaces see
Storage compartments
J
Jack 406
Jacking up the vehicle 441
Jump starting 450K
Key, Mechanical 410
Key, SmartKey 98
Batteries 107
Battery check lamp 100, 105
Changing batteries 426
Factory setting 100, 101
Ignition 36
Locking/unlocking 34, 62, 98
Locking/unlocking,
Global setting 100
Locking/unlocking,
Selective setting 100
Loss of 107
Message in display 395, 396
Opening and closing
the power windows 252
Opening and closing
the soft top 259
Positions in starter switch 36
Remote control 98
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 101
Starting the engine 51
Steering wheel lock 36
Turning off the engine 60
Unlocking/opening trunk lid 101

491 Index
Loading the vehicle 326
Locator lighting 129, 161
Lock buttons
Door handle (KEYLESS-GO*) 62, 105
Trunk lid (KEYLESS-GO*) 106
Locking 62
Loss of keys 107
Loss of Service and
Warranty Information Booklet 461
Low beam headlamps
Indicator lamp 27
Messages in display 398
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 428
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 428, 430
Switching on 54
Lubricants 472
Luggage cover 260
Folding back 271M
Maintenance 12, 353
Calling up service indicator 355
Clearing service indicator 354
Maintenance System 353
Resetting service indicator 355
Service indicator 353
Service term exceeded 354
Maintenance system 353
Manual headlamp mode see Headlamps
Manual shift program
Deactivating 183
Manual shift program CLK 63 AMG 181
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 205
Maximum load rating, Tires 348
Maximum loaded vehicle weight,
Tire inflation pressure 348
Maximum tire inflation pressure 348
Mechanical key 410
Memory function see Seats, Power
Menus see Control system menus
Microphone, Hands-free 31
Minispare wheel see Spare wheelMirrors
Adjusting 45
Antiglare position 184
Auto-dimming 185
Exterior rear view mirrors 45
Interior rear view mirror 45
Mobile phone see Telephone*
MOE tires* see MOExtended system*
MOE* see MOExtended system*
MOExtended system* 446
MOExtended tires* 466
MON 313
MP3 228
Multicontour seat* see
Seats, Multicontour*
Multifunction display 139
Changing settings see
Control system menus and
Control system submenus
Selecting language 156
Symbol messages 388–403
Text messages 380–386

495 Index
High beam headlamps
(Halogen) 428, 430
High mounted brake lamp 429
License plate lamps 428, 433
Low beam headlamps
(Bi-Xenon*) 428, 431
Low beam headlamps
(Halogen) 428, 430
Parking lamps 428, 431, 432
Side marker lamps 428
Standing lamps 428, 431, 432
Tail lamps 428, 432
Turn signal lamps 428
Turn signal lamps (Bi-Xenon*) 432
Turn signal lamps (Halogen) 431
Reporting safety defects 18
Reset button, In
instrument cluster 27, 136, 153, 154
Residual heat and ventilation* see REST*
REST* 209
Restraint system see
Children in the vehicle
Reverse gear position,
Automatic transmission 170, 172
Rims 348, 466
Roadside Assistance 12, 290Roll bar 81
Messages in display 386
Operating manually 413
Warning lamp 373
RON 313
Rubber parts, cleaning 363
Run Flat Indicator (Canada only) 334
S
Safety
Driving safety systems 88
Occupant 64
Reporting defects 18
Safety belts see Seat belts
Satellite radio* 222
Seat belts 75
Automatic comfort-fit feature 79
Cleaning 364
ETD 79
Fastening 47
Force limiter 79
Proper use of 49, 77
Safety guidelines 67
Telltale 27, 78
Seating capacity 327Seats, Multicontour* 121
Backrest contour 121
Backrest side bolsters 121
Cushion depth 121
Seats, Power 39, 119
Active head restraints 80
Adjustment 40
Easy entry/exit feature 44
Heating* 122
Memory function 124
Ventilation* 123
Selector lever see Gear selector lever
Self-test
OCS 75
Tele Aid 287
Service and Warranty Booklet
Loss of 461
Service and warranty information 10
Service intervals see
Maintenance, Service indicator
Service life, Tires 324
Service see Maintenance
Service System see
Maintenance service system
(U.S. vehicles) or
FSS (Canada vehicles)

498 Index
Telephone* 28, 167, 284
Answering/ending a call 168
Changing mobile phone cradle 286
Compartment 278
Hands-free microphone 31
Inserting in cradle 285
Installing a different
mobile phone cradle 286
Messages in display 403
Operation 167, 234
Phone book* 168
Redialing 169
Removing from cradle 286
TEL menu* 167
Temperature
Interior temperature 192, 202
Tightening torque, Wheel bolts 445
Time 158
Time, Setting 158
TIN 349
Tire and Loading Information
Placard 327
Terminology 347
Tire inflation pressure 438
Checking 331Tire inflation pressure see
the placard on the fuel filler flap
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 404
TIREFIT*
Instructions for use 436
Tires 323, 466
Air pressure 347
Care and maintenance 324
Chains 352
Cleaning 325
Direction of rotation, Spinning 326
Driving instructions 305
Important notes,
Tire inflation pressure 332
Inflation pressure 314, 331, 333
Inflation pressure,
Information placard 331
Inspection 324
Load rating 349
MOExtended system* 446
MOExtended* 336, 466
Ply composition
and material used 349
Problems under-/overinflated 336
Retreads 323
Rims and tires 466Rotation 350
Run Flat Indicator 334
Service life 324
Sizes 467
Snow 351
Spare wheel 407, 441, 469
Speed rating 307, 339, 349
Storing 325
Temperature 346
Terminology 347
Tire Identification Number see TIN
TIREFIT (CLK 63 AMG only) 404
Traction 306, 349
Tread 349
Tread depth 325, 351
Treadwear indicators 349
Wear pattern 350
Winter 351
Tools 404
Top tether
Children in the vehicle 85
Towing eye bolt 454
CLK 550, CLK 63 AMG 455
Towing the vehicle 452
Tow-start 450, 452
Traction 92, 306, 349