wheel alignment MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE 2003 C209 Owner's Manual

305 Practical hints
Where will I find...?
Where will I find...?
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stored in left hand side of
the trunk.
Loosen Velcro fastener1.

Remove first aid kit2.
Vehicle tool kit
The vehicle tool kit is stored in the com-
partment underneath the trunk floor.
The following is included:

Towing eye bolt


Alignment bolt


Wheel wrench


Vehicle jack


Wheel boltsRemoving the vehicle tool kit

Lift up the trunk floor cover.

Loosen retaining screw 1 in the middle
of storage well casing2. Remove stor-
age well casing2.

Remove vehicle tool kit storage well
casing5.
1Retaining screw
2Storage well casing
iCheck expiration dates and contents
for completeness at least once a year
and replace missing/expired items.

326 Practical hintsFlat tire
Jack up the vehicle until the wheel is a
maximum of 1.2 in (3 cm) from the
ground. Never start engine while vehi-
cle is raised.Removing the wheel
4Alignment bolt

Unscrew upper-most wheel bolt and re-
move.

Replace this wheel bolt with alignment
bolt4 supplied in the tool kit.

Remove the remaining bolts.

Remove the wheel.Mounting the new wheel
5Wheel bolt for light alloy rims
6Wheel bolt for Minispare wheel or other
steel rims

Clean contact surfaces of wheel and
wheel hub.
Warning!
G
The jack is intended only for lifting the vehi-
cle briefly for wheel changes. It is not suited
for performing maintenance work under the
vehicle.

Never start the engine when the vehicle
is raised.


Never lie down under the raised vehicle.
!Do not place wheel bolts in sand or dirt.
This could result in damage to the bolt
and wheel hub threads.
!Wheel bolts6 must be used when
mounting the Minispare wheel. The use
of any wheel bolts other than wheel
bolts 6 for the Minispare will physically
damage the vehicle's brakes.

327 Practical hints
Flat tire

Guide the spare wheel onto the align-
ment bolt and push it on.

Insert wheel bolts and tighten them
slightly.

Unscrew the alignment bolt, install last
wheel bolt and tighten slightly.
!To avoid paint damage, place wheel flat
against hub and hold it there while in-
stalling first wheel bolt.Warning!
G
Always replace wheel bolts that are dam-
aged or rusted.
Never apply oil or grease to wheel bolts.
Damaged wheel hub threads should be re-
paired immediately. Do not continue to drive
under these circumstances! Contact an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center or call
Roadside Assistance.
Incorrect mounting bolts or improperly
tightened mounting bolts can cause the
wheel to come off. This could cause an acci-
dent. Be sure to use the correct mounting
bolts.

Warning!
G
Only use genuine equipment
Mercedes-Benz wheel bolts. They are identi-
fied by the Mercedes star. Other wheel bolts
may come loose.
Do not tighten the wheel bolts when the ve-
hicle is raised. Otherwise the vehicle could
tip over.


361 Technical terms
ABS
(A
ntilock B
rake S
ystem)
Prevents the wheels from locking up
during braking so that the vehicle can
continue to be steered.
Alignment bolt
Metal pin with thread. The centering
pin is an aid used when changing a tire
to align the wheel with the wheel hub.BabySmart
TM
airbag deactivation
system
This system detects if a special system
compatible child restraint seat is in-
stalled on the front passenger seat. The
system will automatically deactivate
the passenger front airbag when such a
seat is properly installed (indicator
lamp
7
in the center console lights
up). See your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center for availability.
BabySmartTM
compatible child seats
Special restraint system for children.
The sensor system for the passenger
seat prevents deployment of the pas-
senger side airbag if a BabySmart
TM
compatible child seat is installed.BAS
(B
rake A
ssist S
ystem)
System for potentially reducing braking
distances in emergency braking situa-
tions. The system is activated when it
senses an emergency based on how
fast the brake is applied.
Bi-Xenon headlamps*
Headlamps which use an electric arc as
the light source and produce a more in-
tense light than filament headlamps.
Bi-Xenon headlamps produce low
beam and high beam.

392 IndexVehicle jack 306
Vehicle lighting
Checking 252
Vehicle tool kit 305
Alignment bolt 305
Spare fuses 305
Special fuse puller 305
Towing eye bolt 305
Vehicle jack 305
Wheel bolts 305
Wheel wrench 305
Vehicle washing 270
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) 366
Voice control system* 366
Voice control system*
Hands-free microphone 27
W
Warning lamps see Lamps, indicator and
warning
Warning sounds
Distance warning function* 204
Distronic* 198
Drivers seat belts 62
Parking brake 45
Warranty coverage 341
Washer fluid see Windshield washer fluidWashing the vehicle 268
Wear pattern (tires) 263
Weights 350
Wheel change
Tightening torque 328
Wheels
Rotating 263
Tires and wheels 260
Window curtain airbags 61
Windows see Side windows
Windshield
Defogging 158
Refilling washer fluid 259
Replacing wiper blades 323
Washer fluid 259, 357
Washer system 357
Windshield washer fluid 357
Message in display 301
Mixing ratio 357
Refilling 259
Wiping with 48
Windshield washer system 357
Windshield wipers 47, 151
Fast wiper speed 48
Intermittent wiping 48
Replacing wiper blades 323Single wipe 48
Switching on 47
Wiping with windshield washer fluid 48
Winter driving 264
Block heater* 265
Snow chains 265
Tires 264
Transmission program mode 145, 147
Winter driving instructions 246
Winter tires 264
Wiper blades
Cleaning 272
Installing 323
Removing 323
Replacing 323
Wiping
And washing simultaneously 48
Interval 48
With windshield washer fluid 48
X
Xenon headlamps
Bi-Xenon 361