MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 CABRIOLET 2003 C208 Owner's Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2003, Model line: CLK430 CABRIOLET, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ CLK430 CABRIOLET 2003 C208Pages: 341, PDF Size: 10.33 MB
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Spare parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers maintain a stock
of original spare parts required for maintenance and
repair work. In addition, strategically located parts
distribution centers provide quick and reliable parts
service.
More than 300 000 different spare parts, for
Mercedes-Benz models, are available.
Mercedes-Benz original spare parts are subjected to
stringent quality inspections. Each part has been
specifically developed, manufactured or selected for and
adapted to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Mercedes-Benz original spare parts should
be installed.
Important!
The use of non-genuine parts and accessories not
authorized by Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle
which damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz
Limited Warranty or compromise its durability or safety.Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of the
“warranties” printed in the Service and Warranty
Information booklet and your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange or repair any
defective parts originally installed on the vehicle in
accordance with the terms of the following warranties:
1. New vehicle limited warranty
2. Emission system warranty
3. Emission performance warranty
4. California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Vermont
emission control systems warranty
Replacement parts and accessories are covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Spare Parts and Accessories warranties,
copies of which are available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Loss of Service and Warranty Information Booklet
Should you lose your Service and Warranty Information
booklet, have your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
arrange for a replacement. It will be mailed to you.
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1Certification label2Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
When ordering spare parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine numbers.
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CLK 320 shown
3VIN, visible (lower edge of windshield)
4Engine number
5Body number and paintwork number
6Emission control label
7Information label, California version
Vacuum line routing for emission control systemLayout of poly-V-belt drive
1Automatic belt tensioner
2Crankshaft
3Air conditioner compressor
4Coolant pump
5Generator (alternator)
6Idler pulley
7Power steering pump
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Model CLK 320 (208 465)
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CLK 430 (208 470)
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Engine11 2 113
Mode of operation 4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection4-stroke engine,
gasoline injection
No. of cylinders 6 8
Bore 3.54 in (89.90 mm) 3.54 in (89.90 mm)
Stroke 3.31 in (84.00 mm) 3.31 in (84.00 mm)
Total piston displacement 195.2 cu.in. (3199 cm
3) 260.3 cu.in. (4265 cm
3)
Compression ratio 10:1 10:1
Output acc. to SAE J 1349 215 hp/5700 rpm
(160 kW/5700 rpm)275 hp/5750 rpm
(205 kW/5750 rpm)
Maximum torque acc. to SAE J 1349 232 ft.lb/3000 rpm
(315 Nm/3000 rpm)295 ft.lb/3200 rpm
(400 Nm/3200 rpm)
Maximum engine speed 6000 rpm 6000 rpm
Firing order 1-4-3-6-2-5 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Poly-V-belt 2390 mm 2390 mm
1 The quoted data apply only to the standard vehicle. See an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for the corresponding data of all special bodies
and special equipment.
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Rims – Tires (except Sport Package) Rims – Tires (Sport Package)
1 Also permissible 225/45 ZR 17.
2 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 17.
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3 Must not be used with snow chains.
4 Also permissible 225/45 ZR 17 91 Y.
5 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 17 91 Y.
3
Model CLK 320
Rims (light alloy)
Wheel offset7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
All season tires:
Radial-ply tires 205/55 R 16 91 H
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 205/55 R 16 91 H M+S
Spare wheel
Rim (steel)
Wheel offset:7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 205/55 R 16 91 HModel CLK 320
Rims front axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)
Radial-ply tires
Summer tires, front axle:
Summer tires, rear axle:225/45 R 17 91 W
1, 4
245/40 R 17 91 W
2, 3, 5
Spare wheel
Rim (steel)
Wheel offset:7 J x 16 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
All season tire:
Radial-ply tire 205/55 R 16 91 H
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1 Also permissible 225/45 ZR 17
2 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 17
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3 Must not be used with snow chains.4 Also permissible 245/40 ZR 17 91 Y.
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Model CLK 430
Rims front axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Rims rear axle
(AMG light alloy)
Wheel offset:8
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.18 in (30 mm)
Radial-ply tires:
summer tires, front axle
summer tires, rear axle225/45 R 17 91 W
1
245/40 R 17 91 W
2, 3, 4
Spare wheel
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset:7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Summer tire:
Radial-ply tire 225/45 R 17 91 W
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Rims – Winter tires
Electrical system Model CLK 430
Rim (light alloy)
Wheel offset7
1/2 J x 17 H 2
1.46 in (37 mm)
Winter tires:
Radial-ply tires 225/45 R 17 91 H M+S
Model CLK 320 CLK 430
Generator (alternator) 14 V/115 A 14 V/150 A
Starter motor 12V/1.7 kW 12V/1.7 kW
B a t t e r y 12 V / 10 0 A h 12 V / 10 0 A h
Spark plugs
Electrode gap
Tightening torqueBosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)Bosch F 8 DPER
Beru 14 FGH 8 DPUR X 2
NGK PFR 5 R-11
0.039 in (1.0 mm)
15–22ft.lb (20–30Nm)
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Main dimensions Trunk load max. 220 lb (100 kg)
Model CLK 320 CLK 430
Overall vehicle length 179.8 in (4567 mm) 179.8 in (4567 mm)
Overall vehicle width 67.8 in (1722 mm) 67.8 in (1722 mm)
Overall height 54.3 in (1380 mm) 54.3 in (1380 mm)
Wheel base 105.9 in (2690 mm) 105.9 in (2690 mm)
Track, front 59.3 in (1505 mm) 59.3 in (1505 mm)
Track, rear 58.0 in (1474 mm) 58.6 in (1488 mm)
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Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. – capacities
Vehicle components and their respective lubricants must match. Therefore use only brands tested and recommended
by us. Please refer to the Factory Approved Service Products pamphlet, or inquire at your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity
Engine with oil filter
(recommended engine oils)CLK 320, CLK 430 8.5 US qt (8.0 l)
Automatic transmission
(automatic transmission fluid)
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CLK 320
CLK 4308.5 US qt (8.0 l)
9.6 US qt (9.1 l)
Rear axle
(Hypoid gear oil SAE 90, 85 W 90)1.4 US qt (1.3 l)
Power steering
(MB Power steering fluid)approx. 1.1 US qt (1.0 l)
Front wheel hubs
(high temperature roller bearing grease)approx. 2.1 oz (60 g) each
Brake system
(MB Brake fluid (DOT 4))approx. 0.5 US qt (0.5 l)
Cooling system
(MB 325.0 Anticorrosion/Antifreeze Agent)CLK 320
CLK 430approx. 9.5 US qt (9.0 l)
approx. 11.7 US qt (11.1 l)
1 MB part no. 001 989 21 03 10.
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(MB Windshield washer concentrate “S”
1)approx. 7.4 US qt (7.0 l)
Fuel tank
including a reserve of
(Premium unleaded gasoline:
Posted Octane 91 (Avg. of 96 RON/86 MON))approx. 16.4 US gal (62.0 l)
approx. 2.1 US gal (8.0 l)
Air conditioner system
(R-134a refrigerant and special
PA C l u b r i c a n t (Never R-12))
1 Use MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and water for temperatures above freezing or MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S” and
commercially available premixed windshield washer solvent/antifreeze for temperatures below freezing. Follow suggested mixing ratios, see
page 255.Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc. Model Capacity