washer fluid MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE 2004 C209 Owner's Manual

ContentsLoading .............................................. 237
Roof rack ...................................... 237
Ski sack* ...................................... 237
Split rear bench seat .................... 240
Loading instructions ..................... 242
Cargo tie-down rings .................... 243
Useful features .................................. 244
Interior storage spaces ................ 244
Ashtrays ....................................... 247
Cigarette lighter ........................... 248
Floormats* ................................... 249
Telephone*................................... 250
Tele Aid ........................................ 251
Garage door opener ..................... 259
Operation......................................... 265
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)......... 266
Driving instructions............................ 267
Drive sensibly – save fuel ............. 267
Drinking and driving ..................... 267
Pedals .......................................... 267
Power assistance ......................... 267
Brakes .......................................... 268
Driving off .................................... 269
Parking ......................................... 269
Tires ............................................. 270
Hydroplaning ................................ 271
Tire traction.................................. 271
Tire speed rating .......................... 272
Winter driving instructions ........... 273
Standing water ............................. 274
Passenger compartment .............. 274
Driving abroad.............................. 274
Control and operation
of radio transmitters .................... 275
Catalytic converter ....................... 275
Emission control .......................... 276
Coolant temperature .................... 277At the gas station .............................. 278
Refueling ...................................... 278
Check regularly and
before a long trip ......................... 280
Engine compartment ......................... 281
Hood ............................................ 281
Engine oil ..................................... 283
Transmission fluid level ................ 286
Coolant ........................................ 286
Battery ......................................... 288
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 289
Tires and wheels................................ 290
Important guidelines .................... 291
Life of tires................................... 291
Direction of rotation..................... 291
Checking tire inflation pressure ... 292
Rotating wheels ........................... 293
Winter driving .................................... 294
Winter tires .................................. 294
Block heater*............................... 295
Snow chains................................. 295

ContentsTechnical data.................................. 375
Spare parts service ............................ 376
Warranty coverage ............................. 377
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet...................... 377
Identification labels............................ 378
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 379
CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG . 379
Engine ................................................ 380
Rims and tires .................................... 381
Same size tires ............................. 382
Mixed size tires ............................ 383
Minispare wheel ........................... 384
Electrical system................................ 385
Main dimensions................................ 386
Weights .............................................. 387Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 388
Capacities .................................... 388
Engine oils.................................... 390
Engine oil additives ...................... 390
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 390
Brake fluid .................................... 390
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 391
Fuel requirements ........................ 391
Gasoline additives ........................ 391
Coolants....................................... 392
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system* ......... 394
Consumer information ....................... 395
Uniform tire quality grading ......... 395
Technical terms............................... 397Index................................................. 403

49 Getting started
Driving
Switching on windshield wipers
Turn the combination switch to the de-
sired position depending on the inten-
sity of the rain.
0Windshield wipers off
IIntermittent wiping
IINormal wiper speed
IIIFast wiper speed
Single wipe

Press combination switch briefly in the
direction of arrow1.
The windshield wipers wipe one time
without washer fluid.Wiping with windshield washer fluid

Push combination switch in the direc-
tion of arrow1 past the resistance
point.
The windshield wipers operate with
washer fluid.
For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 289).
iThe intermittent wiping interval is de-
pendent on wetness of windshield.
Wiping will not occur with a door open.
!Do not leave windshield wipers in inter-
mittent setting when the vehicle is tak-
en to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Wipers will oper-
ate in the presence of water sprayed on
the windshield, and wipers may be
damaged as a result.
The switch should not be left in inter-
mittent setting as the wipers will wipe
the windshield once every time the en-
gine is started. Dust that accumulates
on the windshield might scratch the
glass and/or damage the wiper blades
when wiping occurs on a dry wind-
shield.
!If anything blocks the windshield wip-
ers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them off
immediately.

For safety reasons,

turn off the engine by turning
the SmartKey to position 0 and
withdraw SmartKey from starter
switch
or


280 OperationAt the gas stationCheck regularly and before a long trip
1Coolant level
More information on coolant can be
found in the “Operation” section on
(
page 286).
2Brake fluid (fuse box cover removed)
Removing fuse box cover (
page 373)
3Windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system
More information on refilling the reser-
voir can be found in the “Operation”
section on (
page 289).Engine oil level
More information on engine oil
(
page 283).
Opening hood (
page 281).
Vehicle lighting
Check function and cleanliness.For more
information on replacing light bulbs, see
“Replacing bulbs” (page 350).
Exterior lamp switch (page 47)
Tire inflation pressure
More information on tire inflate pressure
(
page 292).
!If you find that the brake fluid in the
brake fluid reservoir has fallen to the
minimum mark or below, have the
brake system checked for brake pad
thickness and leaks immediately. Noti-
fy an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately. Do not add brake fluid as
this will not solve the problem. For
more information, see also “Practical
hints” (
page 307).

289 Operation
Engine compartment
Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*
The windshield washer reservoir is located
in the engine compartment.
1Washer fluid reservoir
Fluid for the windshield washer system and
the headlamp cleaning system is supplied
from the windshield washer reservoir. It
has a capacity of approx. 6.4 US qt (6 l).During all seasons, add MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” to water. Pre-mix
the windshield washer fluid in a suitable
container.

Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” and water (or
commercially available premixed wind-
shield washer solvent / antifreeze, de-
pending on ambient temperatures).
Always use washer solvent/antifreeze
where temperatures may fall below the
f r e e z i n g p o i n t . F a i l u r e t o d o s o c o u l d r e -
sult in damage to the washer sys-
tem/reservoir.
For more information, see “Windshield
washer system and headlamp cleaning
system*” (
page 394).
!Only use washer fluid which is suitable
for plastic lenses. Improper washer flu-
id can damage the plastic lenses of the
headlamps.
iThe windshield washer system on this
vehicle is heated, so a fluid mixture pro-
duced to resist freezing at tempera-
tures of approximately 14°F (–10°C)
should be sufficient.Warning!
G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flam-
mable. Do not spill washer
solvent/antifreeze on hot engine parts, be-
cause it may ignite and burn. You could be
seriously burned.

336 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
K
Close
sunroof!
You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the sliding/pop-up roof open.

Close the sliding/pop-up roof
(page 214).
J
Close
sunroof!
You have opened the driver’s door with
the SmartKey removed from the starter
switch and the sliding/pop-up roof open.

Close the sliding/pop-up roof
(page 214).
ì
Function
Not available
This display appears if button ì or
í on the multifunction steering wheel
is pressed and the vehicle is not equipped
with a telephone.
Ê
Close trunk lid!
This message will appear whenever the
trunk lid is open.

Close the trunk lid.
W
Washer fluid
Check level
The fluid level has dropped to about
1/3 of
total reservoir capacity.

Add washer fluid (
page 289).

394 Technical dataFuels, coolants, lubricants, etc.Windshield washer system and headlamp cleaning system*
Both the windshield washer and headlamp
cleaning system are supplied from the
windshield washer fluid reservoir.
The washer fluid reservoir has a capacity of
approx. 6.4 US qt (6.0 l).

Refill the reservoir with MB Windshield
Washer Concentrate “S” and water (or
concentrate and commercially avail-
able premixed windshield washer
solvent / antifreeze, depending on am-
bient temperatures).Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio
For temperatures above freezing point, use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and water:


1 part “S” to 100 parts water
[40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 l) water].
For temperatures below freezing point use
MB Windshield Washer Concentrate “S”
and commercially available premixed
windshield washer solvent / antifreeze:


1 part “S” to 100 parts solvent
[40 ml “S” to 1 gallon (4 l) solvent].
Warning!
G
Washer solvent/antifreeze is highly flamma-
ble. Do not spill washer solvent/antifreeze
on hot engine parts, because it may ignite
and burn. You could be seriously burned.

414 IndexG
Garage door opener 27, 259
Gasoline see Fuel
Gasoline additives 391
Gear range 399
Shifting into optimal 158
Gear range limit
Canceling 158
Gear ranges 159
Displaying in Speedometer 159
Limiting 159
Gear selector lever 23, 347
Cleaning 303
Lock 44
Message in display 319
Position 23, 157, 160
Unlocking manually 347Global
Locking 87
Locking with KEYLESS-GO* 92
Unlocking 87
Unlocking with KEYLESS-GO* 92
Global Positioning System (GPS) 399
Glove box 21, 244
Closing 244
Opening 244
Good visibility 166
GPS 399H
Hands-free microphone 27
Hard plastic trim items
Cleaning 303
Hazard warning flasher 123
Switching off 124
Switching on 123
Head restraints 108
Headlamp cleaning system* 289
Headlamps
Automatic control 120
Bi-Xenon 397
Cleaning 300
Cleaning system* 166, 289
Refilling washer fluid 289
Switching off 53
Switching on 47
Washer fluid 394
Washer system* 394
Headliner
Cleaning 303
Heated seats* 114
Height adjustment
Head restraints 36

420 Index
License plate lamp 330
Low beam 330
Parking brake 321
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 328
Steering gear oil level 335
Sunroof* 336
Symbol messages 320–336
Tele Aid 334
Telephone* 336
Text messages 315–319
Trunk 336
Washer fluid 336
Multifunction
steering wheel 24, 130, 400
Buttons 130N
Navigation system
Operating 137
See separate COMAND*
operating instructions
Night security illumination 121
Nubuck leather upholstery (CLK 55 AMG)
Cleaning 304O
Occupant safety 58
Airbags 59
Children and airbags 60
Children in the vehicle 68
Fastening the seat belts 40
Infant and child restraint systems 68
LATCH child seat anchors 73
Seat belts 40, 62
Odometer, main 23
Oil
Adding 285
Checking level 283
Consumption 283
Filler cap 285
Filler neck 285
Viscosity 399
Oil level
Checking 280
One-touch gearshifting 158
Canceling gear range limit 158
Downshifting 158
Upshifting 158

429 Index
Switching on
Audio system 186
Automatic central locking
(control system) 149
ESP 80
Front fog lamps 122
Front lamps 119
Hazard warning flasher 123
Headlamps 47
High beams 123
Parking lamps 119
Rapid seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Rapid seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Rear fog lamp 122
Seat heating*
with seat ventilation* 115
Seat heating*
without seat ventilation* 114
Trunk lid opening limiter*
(control system) 149
Windshield wipers 48Symbol (Distronic*)
Distance warning function* 137
Synchronizing
Power windows 213
Sliding/pop-up roof 349
Sliding/pop-up roof* 217T
Tachometer 23, 128
Overspeed range 128
Tail lamps
Cleaning 300
Replacing bulbs 351, 356
Tar stains 299
Technical data 390
Brake fluid 390
Coolant 388
Coolants 392
Electrical system 385
Engine 380
Engine oil 390
Engine oil additives 390
Fuel requirements 391
Fuels 388
Gasoline additives 391
Lubricants 388
Main dimensions 386
Premium unleaded gasoline 391
Rims and tires 381
Weights 387
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 389, 394