trunk MERCEDES-BENZ CLK500 CABRIOLET 2005 A209 Repair Manual

434 Practical hintsTowing the vehicle
Installing towing eye bolt
Towing eye bolt CLK 320/CLK 500
1Cover on right side of front bumper2Cover on right side of rear bumper
To remove cover:

Press mark on cover in direction of ar-
row.

Lift cover off to reveal threaded hole for
towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the compartment under-
neath the trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.
To reinstall cover:

Fit cover and snap into place.
iIf the battery is disconnected or
discharged

the SmartKey will not turn in the
starter switch. For more informa-
tion, see “Battery” (
page 427)
and “Jump starting” (page 430).


the gear selector lever will remain
locked in positionP. For informa-
tion on manually unlocking the
transmission gear selector lever,
see (
page 400).

435 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing eye bolt CLK 55 AMG
Towing eye bolt in front bumper
The cover for the threaded bore in the front
bumper is identical to the cover on the
models CLK320/CLK500.
To remove and to reinstall cover, see “Tow-
ing eye bolt CLK 320/CLK 500”
(page 434).
Towing eye bolt in rear bumper
1Cover on right side of rear bumper
2Recess in the coverTo remove cover:

Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in re-
cess 2 on the edge of cover 1.

Loosen cover 1 from the bumper us-
ing lever, to reveal threaded hole for
towing eye bolt.
The towing eye bolt is supplied with the
tool kit (located in the compartment
underneath the trunk floor).

Screw towing eye bolt to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.To reinstall cover:

Hook right-hand side of the cover into
opening.

Slide cover as far as it will go in the di-
rection of the arrow3.

Gently press left-hand side of cover in
direction of the arrow4.
The hooks on the left-hand side en-
gage.iWhen closing the cover, make sure the
cover’s check strap does not get
caught.

436 Practical hintsFusesThe electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
stop the supply of electricity to a device
that is malfunctioning. This helps to
prevent damage to the other vehicle
electronics.
The following aids are available to help you
change fuses (
page 436):


Fuse chart


Spare fuses


Fuse extractor
The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:


Main fuse box in passenger
compartment (
page 437)


Fuse box in engine compartment
(page 437)


Fuse box in trunk (
page 438)
Aids for changing fuses
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the main fuse
box in the passenger compartment
(page 437). The amperages of the fuses
are also given there.
Spare fuses
Spare fuses are found in the vehicle tool kit
in the spare wheel well (
page 391).
Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the trunk
underneath the trunk floor cover in the
storage well casing (
page 391).
Warning!
G
Only use fuses approved for Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question. Otherwise, a short circuit could
result and cause a fire.
!Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage
rating.
Otherwise, electrical parts or systems
could be damaged.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

438 Practical hintsFusesOpening fuse box
4Fuse box cover
5Clamps
With a dry cloth, remove any moisture
from the fuse box.

Release clamps5.

Remove cover4.Closing 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 cover
Opening fuse box
To open, pull trim cover1 in the direc-
tion of the rear light and outward.
Closing fuse box

Press trim cover1 back into place.

452 Technical dataWeightsTrunk load max.
220 lbs (100 kg)

465 Technical terms
Restraint systems
Seat belts, child restraints, lower an-
chors and tethers for children (LATCH).
As independent systems, their protec-
tive functions complement one anoth-
er.
Rim
(
page 337)
Roll bars
Occupant protection system which
consists of tubular steel, integrated in
the rear head restraints. The roll bars
are lowered into the car body during
normal driving conditions and raised
automatically in an accident or in a crit-
ical driving situation.RON
(R
esearch O
ctane N
umber)
The Research Octane Number for gaso-
line as determined by a standardized
method. It is an indication of a gaso-
line's ability to resist undesired detona-
tion (knocking). The average of both
the ->MON (Motor Octane Number)
and RON (Research Octane Number) is
posted at the pump, also known as
ANTI-KNOCK INDEX.
Shift lock
When the vehicle is parked, this lock
prevents the gear selector lever from
being inadvertently moved out of
positionP without SmartKey turned
and brake pedal depressed.
Sidewall
(
page 337)Soft top
Soft top roof that can be opened by
pulling and closed by pressing a switch
and stored in the soft top compartment
in the trunk area.
Speedshift (CLK 500, CLK 55 AMG)
Steering wheel gearshift control. You
can change the gears yourself with the
steering wheel gearshift buttons.
SRS
(S
upplemental R
estraint S
ystem)
Air bags, air bag control unit (with
crash sensor), emergency tensioning
device. Though independent systems,
they are closely interfaced to provide
effective occupant protection.

472 IndexClosing
Cup holder 272
Glove box 269
Hood 306
Side windows 240
Side windows
with KEYLESS-GO* 243
Ski sack roller blind* 246, 267
Soft top 244
Soft top (SmartKey) 252
Soft top (switch) 248
Soft top in an emergency 403
Trunk 107
Windows 239
Windows with KEYLESS-GO* 243
Windows with SmartKey 242
Windows with soft top switch 241
Cockpit 22, 461
Cockpit management
and data system (COMAND*) 461
Cold tire inflation pressure 336
Collapsible wheel chock 394
COMAND* 461
COMAND* see
separate operating instructionsCombination switch 126
High beam flasher 126
Turn signals 51
Windshield wipers 52
Comfort driving
Transmission program mode 169
Control and operation
of radio transmitters 299Control system 133, 461
AUDIO menu 139
Convenience submenu 156
Display digital speedometer 139
Functions 134, 137
Instrument
cluster submenu 145, 147
Lighting submenu 151
Menus 136, 137, 463
Multifunction display 133
Multifunction steering wheel 134
NAV menu 141
Selecting radio system 139
Selecting satellite radio* system 140
Settings menu 142
Standard display menu 138
Submenus 135, 137
TEL* menu 160
Trip computer menu 158
Vehicle status
message memory menu 141
Vehicle submenu 155

477 Index
Fuses 436
Aids for changing fuses 436
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 438
Fuse box in engine compartment 437
Fuse box
in passenger compartment 437
Fuse chart 436
Fuse extractor 436
Spare fuses 436G
Garage door opener 29, 284
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 457
GAWR 336
Gear range 462
Automatic transmission 166
Limiting 166
Shifting into optimal 165
Gear range limit
Canceling 165
Gear selector lever 25, 163, 400
Cleaning 351
Position 25
Position
(Automatic transmission) 163, 167
Unlocking manually 400
Global
Locking 96
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 102
Unlocking 96
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 101Global Positioning System (GPS) 462
Glove box 23, 269
Closing 269
Opening 269
Good visibility 176
GPS 462
Gross Axle Weight Rating see GAWR
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see GVWR
Gross Vehicle Weight see GVW
GVW 336
GVWR 336

479 Index
Instrument cluster 24, 130, 463
Cleaning 351
Coolant temperature indicator 131
Illumination 130
Lamps in 354–360
Multifunction display 133
Outside temperature indicator 132
Selecting language 146
Instruments and controls see Cockpit
Interior lighting 128
Activating automatic control 128
Deactivating automatic control 129
Delayed switch-off 154
Manual operation 129
Interior rear view mirror
Adjusting 41
Intermittent wipe 53J
Jack 391, 393
Jump starting 430
K
Key 209
Key, mechanical 397
Key, SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacing the batteries 413
Key-dependency memory
Settings 157
KEYLESS-GO* 463
Activating ignition with 36
Closing side windows with 243
Closing windows with 243
Factory setting 101
Global locking 102
Global unlocking 101
Important notes 100
Messages in display 382
Remote control 98Starting the engine 47
Turning off the engine 57
Unlocking with 33
Unlocking, trunk lid 104
Kickdown 170, 463
Kilometers/miles in speedometer 145
Kilopascal 336
Km/h or mph in speedometer 145
L
Labels, identification 442
Lamp bulbs, exterior 414
Lamp sensor
Messages in display 384
Lamps, exterior
Front 414
Light sensor 384
Messages in display 383–386
Rear 415

483 Index
Roll bar 387
Selector lever 373
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 382
Soft top 389
Steering gear oil level 389
Symbol messages 374–390
Tele Aid 388
Telephone* 390
Text messages 365–373
Trunk 390
Washer fluid 390
Multifunction
steering wheel 26, 134, 464
Buttons 134
N
Navigation system
Operating 141
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 124
Normal occupant weight 337
Nubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG)
Cleaning 352O
Occupant Classification System see OCS
Occupant distribution 337
Occupant safety 60
Air bags 61
Children and air bags 62
Children in the vehicle 72
Fastening the seat belts 43
Front passenger front
air bag off indicator lamp 79, 361
Infant and child restraint systems 72
LATCH child seat anchors 80
OCS 75
Seat belts 43, 64
OCS 75, 464
Self-test 80
Odometer, main 25
Oil
Adding 309
Checking level 307
Consumption 306
Filler cap 309
Filler neck 309
Viscosity 462
Oil level
Checking 304One-touch gearshifting 165
Canceling gear range limit 165
Downshifting 165
Upshifting 165
Opening
Ashtray (Center console) 273
Ashtray (Rear seat) 274
Cup holder 272
Doors from the inside 105
Fuel filler flap 302
Fuel filler flap manually 399
Glove box 269
Hood 305
Side windows 240
Ski sack roller blind* 246, 264
Soft top 244
Soft top (SmartKey) 251
Soft top (switch) 247
Trunk 106
Trunk from the inside 107
Windows 239
Windows with SmartKey 242
Windows with soft top switch 241