337 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE 2003 C209 Owner's Manual

Contents
Practical hints................................. 275
What to do if …?................................. 276
Lamps in instrument cluster ........ 276
Lamp in center console................ 282
Messages in the display ............... 283
Where will I find...? ............................ 305
First aid kit ................................... 305
Vehicle tool kit ............................. 305
Minispare wheel ........................... 307
Unlocking/locking in an emergency .. 310
Unlocking the vehicle ................... 310
Locking the vehicle ...................... 311
Changing batteries ....................... 312
Fuel filler flap ............................... 313
Manually unlocking the
transmission selector lever .......... 313
Opening/closing in an emergency..... 314
Sliding/pop-up roof ..................... 314
Replacing bulbs ................................. 316
Bulbs ............................................ 316
Replacing bulbs for front lamps ... 318
Side marker lamp bulb ................. 321
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps..... 322Replacing wiper blades....................... 323
Removing ...................................... 323
Installing ....................................... 323
Flat tire ............................................... 324
Preparing the vehicle .................... 324
Mounting the Minispare wheel ...... 324
Battery................................................ 329
Disconnecting the battery............. 330
Removing the batteries ................. 330
Charging and
reinstalling batteries ..................... 330
Reconnecting the batteries ........... 331
Jump starting ...................................... 332
Towing the vehicle .............................. 334
Towing the vehicle ........................ 334
Installing towing eye bolt .............. 336
Fuses .................................................. 337
Fuse box in
passenger compartment ............... 337
Fuse box in engine compartment.. 337
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk............. 338
Technical data.................................. 339
Spare parts service ............................ 340
Warranty coverage ............................. 341
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ...................... 341
Identification labels ............................ 342
Layout of poly-V-belt drive.................. 343
CLK320 / CLK500 /
CLK 55 AMG ................................. 343
Engine ................................................ 344
Rims and tires .................................... 345
Same size tires ............................. 345
Mixed size tires ............................. 346
Minispare wheel............................ 347
Electrical system ................................ 348
Main dimensions ................................ 349
Weights .............................................. 350

252 OperationAt the gas station
Check regularly and before a long trip
1Coolant level
More information on coolant can be
found in the “Operation” section on
(
page 256).
2Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
More information on brake fluid can be
found in the “Technical data” section
on (page 353).
3Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
More information on refilling the reser-
voir can be found in the “Operation”
section on (
page 259).Engine oil level
More information on engine oil can be
found in the “Operation” section on
(
page 254).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness.More infor-
mation on replacing light bulbs can be
found in the “Practical hints” section on
(page 316).
Tire inflation pressure
More information on tire inflate pressure
can be found in the “Operation” section on
(page 262).
Opening hood see (
page 253).
Removing fuse box cover see
(
page 337).
Exterior lamp switch see (
page 105)
iLeaving the engine running and the fuel
cap open can cause the
?
lamp to
illuminate.
More information can be found in the
“Practical hints” section (
page 280).

315 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency

Obtain crank3.

Insert crank3 through hole.

Turn crank3 clockwise to:

slide roof closed


raise roof at the rear

Turn crank3 counterclockwise to:

slide roof open


lower roof at the rear
The sliding/pop-up must be resynchro-
nized after being operated manually
(
page 315).Synchronizing the sliding/pop-up roof

Take the fuse for the sliding/pop-up
roof out of the main fuse box
(page 337).

Reinsert the fuse.

Switch on the ignition.

Press the switch in the “raise” direction
until the sliding/pop-up roof is fully
raised at the rear.
Hold the switch for approximately one
second.
The sliding/pop-up roof is adjusted.

337 Practical hintsFuses
Fuses
Fuse box in passenger compartmentOpening

Pull cover away from fuse box1 (ar-
row).

Remove cover rearward.
Closing

Attach the cover in the front.

Fold the cover in until it engages.
Fuse chart
The fuse chart is found in the fuse box in
the passenger compartment. The amper-
ages of the fuses are also given there.
Fuse box in engine compartment
The fuse box is located in the engine com-
partment on the left-hand side.
2Cover
3Screw
4Retainer
Removing/installing cover
Twist screws3 90° counterclockwise.

Pull up cover2.

Slide out retainer4 and remove cover
by pulling towards front.

Install cover2 in reverse order.
iOnly install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.

374 Index
Resetting stored speed 202
Sensor cover 271
Setting a higher speed 201
Setting a slower speed 202
Setting following distance 203
Setting the current speed 201
Warning and indicator lamps 198
Door control panel 28
Door entry lamps 110
Door handle 28
Door unlock
With Tele Aid* 234
Doors
Message in display 292
Opening from inside vehicle 92
Opening from outside 85, 89
Downhill driving
Cruise control 194
Downshifting 142
Steering wheel gearshift control 148
Drinking and driving 241Driving
General instructions 40, 241
Hydroplaning 245
In winter 246
Problems 49
Safety systems 74
Through standing water 247
Traveling abroad 247
With Distronic* 205
Driving instructions 241
Driving off 243
Driving safety systems
ABS 74
BAS 76
ESP 76
Driving systems 193
Cruise control 193
Distronic* 196
Driving safety systems 74
DTR see Distronic* 362E
Easy-entry/exit feature 97
Activating 133
Interrupting movement 134
Electrical fuses 337
Electrical system
Technical data 348
Electronic Stability Program see ESP 23,
76
Electronic stability program see ESP 363
Emergency call
Telephone 185
Emergency call system* 227
Emergency calls
Initiating an emergency call 230
With Tele Aid* 228
Emergency operation (Limp Home Mode)
146
Emergency operations
Closing sliding/pop-up roof 314
Locking the vehicle 311
Opening sliding/pop-up roof 314
Remote door unlock 234
Unlocking the trunk lid 311
Unlocking the vehicle 310

375 Index
Emergency tensioning device see ETD 65,
363
Emission control 249
Emission control label 342
Ending
A call (telephone) 139
Engine
Compartment 253
Message in display 280
Starting 43
Starting with KEYLESS-GO* 44
Starting with the key 44
Technical data 344
Turning off with the key 51
Engine cleaning 270
Engine compartment 253
Fuse box in 337
Hood 253
Engine malfunction indicator lamp 23, 280
Engine number 363Engine oil 254, 353
Adding 255
Additives 353
Checking level 254
Consumption 254
Display messages 294
Filler neck 255
Messages in display 256
Viscosity 363
Engine oil level see Oil level 252
ESP 23, 76, 363
Messages in display 293
Switching off 78
Switching on 78
Warning lamp 276
ETD 363
Safety guidelines 60
ETD (Emergency tensioning device) 65
Exterior lamp switch 105
Exterior rear view mirrors
Adjusting 38
Parking position for 135, 150F
Fahrenheit
Setting temperature units 126
Fastening the seat belts 40
Fine adjustment
Cruise control 195
Distronic* 202
First aid kit 305
Flat tire 324
Lowering the vehicle 328
Minispare wheel 307
Mounting the Minispare wheel 324
Preparing the vehicle 324
Flexible Service System (FSS) 266, 363
Floormats* 225
Fog lamp, rear 107, 317
Fog lamps
Replacing bulbs 317
Fog lamps, front
Messages in display 298
Replacing bulbs 318
Switching on 107
Front airbags 61

376 IndexFront lamps
Messages in display 296–299
Replacing bulbs 317, 318
Switching on 105
Front seat head restraints
Installing 98
Power seat 98
Removing 98
Front seats
Heater* 101
FSS (Flexible Service System) 266, 363
Fuel 251
Additives 354
Fuel reserve warning lamp 280
Gasoline additives 354
Premium unleaded gasoline 251, 352,
354
Requirements 354
Reserve warning 23
Technical data 351
Fuel additives 354
Fuel consumption statistics
After start 136
Since last reset 137Fuel filler flap 251
Locking 251
Opening 313
Unlocking 251
Fuel requirements 354
Fuel reserve tank
Message in display 296
Fuel tank
Capacity 352
Filler flap 251
Fuels, coolants, lubricants etc.
Capacities 351
Functions (control system) 115, 118
Resetting 124
Fuse box 337
Fuse chart 337
Fuse extractor 338
Fuses 337
Auxiliary fuse box in trunk 338
Fuse box in engine compartment 337
Fuse box in passenger compartment
337
Fuse chart 337
Fuse extractor 338
Spare fuses 338G
Garage door opener 27, 235
Erasing in remote control 238
Integrated remote control 236
Rolling code programming 237
Gasoline see Fuel 251
Gasoline additives 354
Gear range 363
Automatic transmission 143
Limiting 143
Shifting into optimal 142
Gear range limit
Canceling 142
Gear selector lever
Cleaning 273
Position 144
Global
Locking 85
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 90
Unlocking 85
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 89
Global Positioning System (GPS) 363
Glove box 21, 219
Closing 219
Opening 219
Good visibility 149

383 Index
Passenger compartment 247
Fuse box in 337
Inside rear view mirror 38
Interior lighting 109
Parcel net in front passenger footwell
222
Storage bags, rear side of the front
seats 222
Passenger safety see Occupant safety 56
Pedals 241
Phone book*
Loading 139
Quick search 139
Phone number*
Dialing 139
Redialing 140
Plastic and rubber parts
Cleaning 273
Playing
CDs 179
Poly-V-belt drive 364
Layout 343
Positions (Memory function)
Recalling from memory 103
Storing into memory 103
Power assistance 241Power seat
Adjusting backrest tilt 36
Adjusting head restraint height 36
Adjusting head restraint tilt 36
Adjusting seat cushion tilt 36
Adjusting seat height 35
Front seat head restraints 98
Seat fore and aft adjustment 35
Power train 364
Power washer 269
Power windows 187
Blocking of rear window operation 72
Side windows 187
Synchronizing 189
Practical hints
First aid kit 305
Fuses 337
Lamp in center console 282
Lamps in instrument cluster 276
Messages in the display 283
Minispare wheel 307
Spare wheel bolts 309
Towing the vehicle 334
Vehicle jack 306
Vehicle tool kit 305
Premium unleaded gasoline 354Problems
While driving 49
With vehicle 17
Product information 9
Program mode selector switch 364
Automatic transmission 145
Q
Quick search
Phone book* 139
R
Radio
Selecting stations 120
Station search 120
Station selection setting 132
Radio mode 171
Radio see Radio mode
Radio transmitters, control and operation
248
Range (distance to empty)
Calling up 137
Rapid seat heating*
Switching on 101
Reading lamp 27
Rear bench seat
Foldable 215