MERCEDES-BENZ CLK550 COUPE 2007 C209 Owner's Manual

430 Practical hints
Towing the vehicle
Towing eye bolt CLK 550
Towing eye bolt in front bumper
The cover for the towing eye bolt in the
front bumper is identical to the cover on
the CLK 350.
To remove and to reinstall cover, see “Tow-
ing eye bolt CLK 350” (
page 429).
Towing eye bolt in rear bumper
1Cover on right side of rear bumper
2Recess in the coverTo remove cover 1:
Insert flat, blunt object as a lever in
recess 2 on the edge of cover 1.
Loosen cover 1 from the bumper us-
ing lever, to reveal the 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 in to its stop and
tighten with lug wrench.To reinstall cover 1:Hook right-hand side of the cover1
into opening.
Slide cover1 as far as it will go in the
direction of the arrow3.
Gently press left-hand side of cover1
in direction of the arrow4.
The hooks on the left-hand side
engage.
iWhen closing the cover1, make sure the
cover’s check strap does not get caught.

431 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuses
The electrical fuses in your vehicle serve to
switch off malfunctioning power circuits.
If a fuse is blown, the components and sys-
tems secured by that fuse will stop operat-
ing.If a newly inserted fuse blows again, have
the cause determined and rectified by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The following aids are available to help you
replace fuses.

Fuse chart
The fuse chart is located in the main
fuse box in the passenger compart-
ment (
page 432). The fuse chart ex-
plains the fuse allocation and fuse
amperages.

Spare fuses
Spare fuses are located in the vehicle
tool kit in the spare wheel well
(
page 395).

Fuse extractor
The fuse extractor is located in the cov-
er of the auxiliary fuse box in the trunk
(
page 434).The electrical fuses are located in different
fuse boxes:

in the passenger compartment on the
driver’s side (
page 432)

on the driver’s side of the engine com-
partment (
page 433)

in the trunk (page 434)
Before replacing fuses:
Apply the parking brake (page 59).
Make sure the gear selector lever is set
to position P (
page 170).
Turn off all electrical consumers.
Turn off the engine (page 60).
Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
Open the driver’s door.
Warning!G
Only use fuses approved by Mercedes-Benz
with the specified amperage for the system
in question and do not attempt to repair or
bridge a blown fuse. Using other than ap-
proved fuses or using repaired or bridged
fuses may cause an overload leading to a
fire, and/or cause damage to electrical
components and/or systems. Have the
cause determined and remedied by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
iA blown fuse must be replaced by an appro-
priate spare fuse (recognizable by its color or the
fuse rating given on the fuse) of the amperage
recommended in the fuse chart.
Any Mercedes-Benz Center will be glad to advise
you on this subject.

432 Practical hints
Fuses
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment
The main fuse box is located in the passen-
ger compartment on the driver’s side of
the cockpit.
1Main fuse box coverOpening fuse boxOpen the driver’s door.
Insert flat, blunt object as a lever into
the edge of the fuse box cover1 at
the position indicated by the arrow.
Loosen fuse box cover1 from cockpit
using lever.
Using your hands, remove fuse box
cover1 rearward.Closing fuse box
Attach fuse box cover1 in the front.
Fold fuse box cover1 in until it
engages.
!Do not use sharp objects such as a screw
driver to open the fuse box cover1 in the cock-
pit, as this could damage it.

433 Practical hints
Fuses
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the driver’s side.
1Cover
2Screw
3RetainerRemoving cover
Twist screws2 90° counterclock-
wise.
Lift the rear of cover1.
Slide out retainer3 and remove
cover1 by pulling towards front.Opening fuse box
4Fuse box cover
5Clamps
With a dry cloth, remove any moisture
from the fuse box.
Release clamps5.
Remove fuse box cover4.

434 Practical hints
Fuses
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 panel
2Fuse extractor
3Fuse box coverOpening fuse box
Pull away trim panel1.
Remove fuse box cover3.
Closing fuse box
Place fuse box cover3 back on.
Press trim panel1 back into place.
!The fuse box cover4 must be properly po-
sitioned as described to prevent moisture or dirt
from entering the fuse box and possibly impair-
ing fuse operation.

435 Technical data
Parts service
Warranty coverage
Identification labels
Layout of poly-V-belt drive
Engine
Rims and tires
Electrical system
Main dimensions and weights
Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.

436 Technical data
The “Technical data” section provides the
necessary technical data for your vehicle.
Parts service
All authorized Mercedes-Benz Centers
maintain a stock of Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts required for mainte-
nance and repair work. In addition, strate-
gically located parts distribution centers
provide quick and reliable parts service.
More than 300 000 different parts for
Mercedes-Benz models are available.
Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts are subject-
ed to stringent quality inspections. Each
part has been specifically developed, man-
ufactured or selected for and adapted to
Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
Therefore, Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts
should be installed.!The use of non-genuine Mercedes-Benz
parts and accessories not authorized by
Mercedes-Benz could damage the vehicle, which
is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty, or could compromise the vehicle’s du-
rability or safety.

437 Technical data
Warranty coverage
Warranty coverage
Your vehicle is covered under the terms of
the warranties printed in the Service and
Warranty Information booklet. Your autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center will exchange
or repair any defective parts originally in-
stalled in the vehicle in accordance with
the terms of the following warranties:

New Vehicle Limited Warranty

Emission System Warranty

Emission Performance Warranty

California, Maine, Massachusetts, and
Vermont Emission Control Systems
WarrantyReplacement parts and accessories are
covered by the Mercedes-Benz 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 an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center arrange for a
replacement. It will be mailed to you.

438 Technical data
Identification labels
1Certification label (on driver’s B-pillar)
The V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
can be found in the following locations:

on the certification label.

embossed underneath the carpet in
front of the passenger seat
(
page 439).

on the lower edge of the windshield
(
page 439).
Example certification label (U.S. vehicles)
2VIN
3Paintwork code
Example certification label
(Canada vehicles)
2VIN
3Paintwork code
iData shown on certification label are for
illustration purpose only. These data are specific
to each vehicle and may vary from data shown in
the illustration. Refer to certification label on
vehicle for actual data specific to your vehicle.

439 Technical data
Identification labels
4Carpet
5VIN
Move the passenger seat to the rear as
far as possible (
page 39).
Fold carpet4 in direction of arrow.
VIN5 is visible.6Emission control information label,
includes both federal and California
certification exhaust emission
standards
7Vacuum line routing diagram label
8VIN (lower edge of windshield)
9Engine number (engraved on engine)
iWhen ordering parts, please specify vehicle
identification and engine numbers.