dimensions MERCEDES-BENZ CLK55AMG COUPE 2005 C209 Owner's Manual

ContentsBattery ............................................... 420
Disconnecting the battery ............ 421
Removing the battery ................... 421
Charging and reinstalling battery . 422
Reconnecting the battery ............. 422
Jump starting ..................................... 423
Towing the vehicle ............................. 425
Towing the vehicle........................ 425
Installing towing eye bolt.............. 427
Fuses ................................................. 429
Aids for changing fuses ................ 430
Main fuse box in passenger
compartment................................ 430
Fuse box in engine compartment . 431
Fuse box in trunk.......................... 432
Technical data................................. 433
Parts service ...................................... 434
Warranty coverage............................. 435
Loss of Service and Warranty
Information Booklet ..................... 435
Identification labels ........................... 436
Layout of poly-V-belt drive ................. 437
CLK 320/CLK 500/CLK 55 AMG. 437
Engine................................................ 438
Rims and tires.................................... 439
Same size tires ............................. 440
Mixed size tires ............................ 441
Minispare wheel
(except CLK 55 AMG)................... 443
Collapsible tire
(CLK 55 AMG only)....................... 443
Electrical system ............................... 444
Main dimensions ............................... 445
Weights.............................................. 446Fuels, coolants, lubricants, etc. ......... 447
Capacities .................................... 447
Engine oils ................................... 449
Engine oil additives ...................... 449
Air conditioning refrigerant .......... 450
Brake fluid.................................... 450
Premium unleaded gasoline ......... 450
Fuel requirements ........................ 451
Gasoline additives ........................ 451
Coolants ...................................... 452
Windshield washer system and
headlamp cleaning system*......... 454
Technical terms............................... 455Index................................................. 461

341 Operation
Tires and wheels
Rotating tires
Tire rotation can be performed on vehicles
with tires of the same dimension all
around. If your vehicle is equipped with
tires of the same dimension all around,
tires can be rotated, observing a a
front-to-rear rotation pattern that will
maintain the intended rotation (spinning)
direction of the tire (
page 319).
In some cases, such as when your vehicle
is equipped with mixed-size tires (different
tire dimension front vs. rear), tire rotation
is not possible.If applicable to your vehicle’s tire configu-
ration, tires can be rotated according to
the tire manufacturer’s recommended in-
tervals in the tire manufacturer’s warranty
pamphlet located in your vehicle literature
portfolio. If none is available, tires should
be rotated every 3 000 to 6 000 miles
(5 000 to 10 000 km), or sooner if neces-
sary, according to the degree of tire wear.
The same rotation (spinning) direction
must be maintained (
page 319).
Rotate tires before the characteristic tire
wear pattern becomes visible (shoulder
wear on front tires and tread center wear
on rear tires).
Thoroughly clean the mounting face of
wheels and brake disks, i.e. the inner side
of the wheels/tires, during each rotation.
Check for and ensure proper tire inflation
pressure.For information on wheel change, see the
“Practical hints” section (
page 389) and
(
page 412).
Warning!
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Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs.
rear), tire rotation is not possible.
Warning!
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Have the tightening torque checked after
changing a wheel. Wheels could become
loose if not tightened with a torque of
80 lb-ft (110 Nm).
Only use genuine Mercedes-Benz wheel
bolts specified for your vehicle’s rims.

394 Practical hintsWhere will I find...?
In the case of a flat tire, you may
temporarily use the Minispare wheel when
observing the following restrictions:

Do not exceed a vehicle speed of
50 mph (80 km/h).


Drive to the nearest tire repair facility
to have the flat tire repaired or
replaced as appropriate.


Do not operate vehicle with more than
one Minispare wheel mounted.
For more information, see “Rims and tires”
(
page 439).
Collapsible tire (CLK 55 AMG only)
The collapsible tire is located in the
storage compartment underneath the
trunk floor.
Removing the collapsible tire
Lift up trunk floor cover and engage
trunk floor handle in upper edge of
trunk.
1Collapsible tire
2Vehicle tool kit (under collapsible tire)
3Retaining screw
!To prevent damage, always disengage
trunk floor handle from upper edge of
trunk and lower trunk floor before
closing the trunk lid.Warning!
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The dimensions of the Minispare wheel are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a Minispare wheel
mounted.
The Minispare wheel should only be used
temporarily, and should be replaced with a
regular road wheel as quickly as possible.

395 Practical hints
Where will I find...?

Loosen retaining screw3 by turning it
counterclockwise.

Remove collapsible tire1.
Storing the collapsible tire
If you wish to store the collapsible tire after
use, carry out the following steps.
Otherwise the collapsible tire will not fit
the storage compartment.

Unscrew the valve cap from the valve
of the collapsible tire.

Take the valve extractor from the
vehicle tool kit (
page 391).

Unscrew the valve insert from the valve
and allow the air to escape.

Screw the valve insert back into the
valve.

Screw the valve cap back on the valve.

Pull the protective wrap provided with
the vehicle tool kit over the collapsible
tire.

Store the collapsible tire and the valve
extractor in the storage compartment
underneath the trunk floor.

Pierce the protective wrap with
retaining screw3.

Secure the collapsible tire by turning
retaining screw3clockwise.
!Make sure the collapsible tire is dry
when storing it.
iIt may take a few minutes for the col-
lapsible tire to deflate completely.
!To prevent damage, always disengage
trunk floor handle from upper edge of
trunk and lower trunk floor before
closing the trunk lid.Warning!
G
The dimensions of the collapsible tire are
different from those of the road wheels. As
a result, the vehicle handling characteristics
change when driving with a collapsible tire
mounted.
The collapsible tire should only be used tem-
porarily, and should be replaced with a reg-
ular road wheel as quickly as possible.

412 Practical hintsFlat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Park the vehicle as far as possible from
moving traffic on a hard surface.

Turn on the hazard warning flasher
(page 131).

Turn the steering wheel so that the
front wheels are in a straight ahead
position.

Set the parking brake (
page 55).

Move the gear selector lever toP.
Vehicles with SmartKey:

Turn off the engine (
page 56).

Remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch.Vehicles with SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO*:

Turn off the engine by pressing the
KEYLESS-GO* start/stop button on the
gear selector lever once (
page 57).

Open the driver’s door (this puts the ig-
nition in position0, same as with the
SmartKey removed from the starter
switch). The driver’s door then can be
closed again.

Have any passenger exit the vehicle at
a safe distance from the roadway.
Warning!
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The dimensions of the spare wheel
(Minispare or collapsible tire) are different
from those of the road wheels. As a result,
the vehicle handling characteristics change
when driving with a spare wheel mounted.
Adapt your driving style accordingly.
The spare wheel is for temporary use only.
When driving with spare wheel mounted,
ensure proper tire pressure and do not ex-
ceed a vehicle speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Drive to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible to have the spare wheel
replaced with a regular road wheel.
Never operate the vehicle with more than
one spare wheel mounted.
iOpen door only when conditions are
safe to do so.

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

445 Technical data
Main dimensions
Main dimensions
Model
CLK 320
CLK 500
CLK 55 AMG
Overall vehicle length
182.8 in (4 643 mm)
182.8 in (4 643 mm)
182.8 in (4 643 mm)
Overall vehicle width
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
68.5 in (1 740 mm)
Overall vehicle height
55.4 in (1 406 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
55.4 in (1 408 mm)
Wheelbase
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
106.9 in (2 715 mm)
Track, front
58.8 in (1 493 mm)
58.9 in (1 497 mm)
58.9 in (1 497 mm)
Track, rear
58.0 in (1 474 mm)
58.2 in (1 478 mm)
58.2 in (1 478 mm)

475 Index
Low beam headlamps
Messages in display 383
Replacing bulbs (Bi-Xenon*) 404
Replacing bulbs (Halogen) 404, 406
Lowering
Vehicle 418
Lubricants
Technical data 447M
Main dimensions 445
Maintenance 12, 344
Maintenance service 344
Basic service (Service A) 344
Calling up the
maintenance service indicator 345
Extended service (Service B) 344
Overdue 345
Types 344
When due 344
Maintenance service indicator 344
Calling up 345
Clearing 345
Resetting 346
Maintenance service system 344
Maintenance system 457
Malfunction
Vehicle status message memory 362
Manual headlamp mode 125Manual operations
Fuel filler flap 399
Interior lighting control 133
Locking the vehicle 398
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 401
Unlocking gear selector lever 400
Unlocking the driver’s door 397
Manual shift program 175
MAXCOOL maximum cooling 200
Maximum inflation pressure 339
Maximum load rating 339
Maximum loaded vehicle weight 339
Mechanical key 397
Memory function 121, 457
Recalling
positions from memory 122
Storing exterior rear view
mirror parking positions 123
Storing key-dependent settings 122

485 Index
Submenus
Control system 141
Convenience 158
For settings 139
Instrument cluster 149, 151
Lighting 154
Resetting functions
in Control system 147
Selecting 147
Settings menu 147
Vehicle 158
Sun visors 181
Sunroof*
Message in display 388
Supplemental Restraint System see SRS
Switching off
Audio system 210
Automatic central locking
(control system) 158
Engine 56
ESP 87
Hazard warning flasher 131
Headlamps 56
Parktronic system* 263Switching on
Audio system 210
Automatic central locking
(control system) 158
ESP 88
Front fog lamps 128
Front lamps 124
Hazard warning flasher 131
Headlamps 50
High beams 129
Parking lamps 124
Parktronic system* 263
Rear fog lamp 128
Windshield wipers 52
Synchronizing
Power tilt/sliding sunroof* 254
Power windows 250T
Tachometer 25, 136
Overspeed range 136
Tail lamps
Cleaning 349
Replacing bulbs 405, 410
Tar stains 348
Technical data 450
Brake fluid 450
Coolant 447
Coolants 452
Electrical system 444
Engine 438
Engine oil 449
Engine oil additives 449
Fuel requirements 451
Fuels 447
Gasoline additives 451
Lubricants 447
Main dimensions 445
Premium unleaded gasoline 450
Rims and tires 439
Weights 446
Windshield and headlamp
washer* system 448, 454