airbag MERCEDES-BENZ CLK CABRIOLET 2000 A208 Owner's Manual

IntroductionCentral locking switch 36 Antiglare night position 75
Product information 7 Automatic central locking 37 Exterior rear view mirrors 76
Operator’s manual 8 Emergency unlocking in case of accident 38 Instrument cluster 80
Where to find it 13 Trunk 39 Multifunction steering wheel,
Reporting Safety Defects 15 Trunk lid release switch 41multifunction display
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Antitheft alarm system 42 Trip and main odometer, vehicle
Instruments and controlsTow-away alarm 44 speed, FSS and engine oil level
Instruments and controls 18 Power seats, front 45 indicator 90
Center console 20 Front head restraints 50 Audio systems 91
Overhead control panel 21 Roll bar and head restraints, rear 51 Telephone 94
Backrest 53 Navigation system 99
OperationMulticontour seat 54 Trip computer 100
Vehicle keys 24 Heated seats 55 Malfunction message memory 102
Start lock-out 27 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 57 Individual settings 104
General notes on the central
locking system 27Seat belts 57 Setting the audio volume 106
Central locking system 28 Seat belt nonusage warning system 58 Flexible service system (FSS) 107
Radio frequency and infrared
remote control 28BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system 63 Engine oil level indicator 110
Locking and unlocking 30 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 64 Engine oil consumption 111
Choosing global or selective mode
on remote control 31Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 64 Exterior lamp switch 112
Opening the trunk 31 Airbags 65 Night security illumination 113
Opening and closing windows
from outside 32Safety guidelines for the seat belt,
emergency tensioning retractor and airbag 70Headlamp cleaning system 114
Panic button 33 Infant and child restraint systems 71 Combination switch 115
Mechanical keys 33 Adjusting telescoping steering column 74 Hazard warning flasher switch 117
Doors 34 Inside rear view mirror 75 Automatic climate control 118
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Malfunction and indicator lamps in the
center console 221Practical hintsJump starting 263
AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp 221 First aid kit 238 Towing the vehicle 265
Roll bar warning lamp 221 Shelf below rear window 238 Transmission selector lever,
manually unlocking 268
Malfunction and warning messages in
the multifunction display 222Stowing things in the vehicle 238 Bulbs 269
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (engine
control unit) 223Luggage cover 238 Adjusting headlamp aim 274
DISPLAY DEFECTIVE (several
systems) 223Spare wheel, vehicle tools, storage
compartment 240Changing batteries in the
electronic main key 277
BATTERY/ALTERNATOR 224 Vehicle jack 241 Raising soft top manually 280
ABS-SYSTEM 225 Fuses 242 Antenna 287
BRAKE ASSIST 225 Hood 244 Manual release for fuel filler
BRAKE LINING WEAR 226 Checking engine oil level 246 flap 287
BRAKE FLUID 226 Automatic transmission fluid level 247 Trunk lamp 288
PARKING BRAKE 227 Coolant level 247 Replacing wiper blade insert 288
ENGINE FAN 227 Adding coolant 248
COOLANT (coolant level) 228
Windshield washer / headlamp clean.system
249
Vehicle care
COOLANT TEMP. (coolant
temperature) 229Windshield and headlamp washer fluid
mixing ratio 249Cleaning and care of the vehicle 292
LIGHTING SYSTEM 230 Wheels 250 Engine cleaning 293
LIGHT SENSOR 231 Tire replacement 250 Vehicle washing 293
STEER. WHEEL ADJUST. 231 Rotating wheels 251 Power washer 293
OIL TEMP. 232 Spare wheel 252 Plastic and rubber parts 293
ENGINE OIL LEVEL 232 Changing wheels 254 Tar stains 294
ELEC. STABIL. PROG. (Electronic
stability program) 234Tire inflation pressure 259 Window cleaning 294
WASHER FLUID 235 Battery 261
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Instruments and controls
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and controlsOperation DrivingInstrument
cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index
Center console1Soft top switch, see page158
2ESP control switch, see page209
3Program mode selector switch, see page190
4Left power window switch (front), see page143
5Right power window switch (front), see page143
6Left power window switch (rear), see page143
7Trunk lid release switch, see page 41
8Mirror adjustment switch, see page76
9Right power window switch (rear), see page143
10Airbag Off indicator lamp, see page 221
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OperationPower seats, front 45
Front head restraints 50
Vehicle keys 24 Roll bar and head restraints, rear 51
Start lock-out 27 Backrest 53
General notes on the central locking system 27 Multicontour seat 54
Central locking system 28 Heated seats 55
Radio frequency and infrared remote control 28 Seat belts and integrated restraint system 57
Locking and unlocking 30 Seat belts 57
Choosing global or selective mode on remote control 31 Seat belt nonusage warning system 58
Opening the trunk 31 BabySmart™ airbag deactivation system 63
Opening and closing windows from outside 32 Supplemental restraint system (SRS) 64
Panic button 33 Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR) 64
Mechanical keys 33 Airbags 65
Doors 34 Safety guidelines for the seat belt, emergency
tensioning retractor and airbag 70
Central locking switch 36 Infant and child restraint systems 71
Automatic central locking 37 Adjusting telescoping steering column 74
Emergency unlocking in case of accident 38 Inside rear view mirror 75
Trunk 39 Antiglare night position 75
Trunk lid release switch 41 Exterior rear view mirrors 76
Antitheft alarm system 42 Instrument cluster 80
Tow-away alarm 44
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Seats
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Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver should adjust
the seat height for proper vision as well as fore/aft
placement and backrest angle to insure adequate
control, reach, operation, and comfort. The head
restraint should also be adjusted for proper height. See
also airbag section on page 66 for proper seat
positioning.
In addition, also adjust the steering wheel to ensure
adequate control, reach, operation, and comfort.
Both the inside and outside rear view mirrors should be
adjusted for adequate rearward vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small children should be
seated in a properly secured restraint system that
complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
All seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view
mirror adjustments as well as fastening of seat belts
should be done before the vehicle is put into motion.
Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger
side front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury can result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child restraint.
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Seat belts and integrated restraint system
Your vehicle is equipped with seat belts for all seats,
emergency tensioning retractors for the front seat belts,
dual front airbags, door mounted side impact airbags
and knee bolsters for driver and front passenger. Their
protective functions are designed to complement one
another.
Seat belts
Important!
Laws in most states and all Canadian provinces require
seat belt use.
All states and provinces require use of child restraints
that comply with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213 and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard 213.
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in
vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-
shoulder belt.
For your safety and that of your passengers we strongly
recommend their use.
Wa r n i n g !
Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger
side front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury will result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child restraint.
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Caution!
For safety reasons, avoid adjusting the seat or backrest
into positions which could affect the correct seat belt
position.
Warning!
USE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY.• Seat belts can only work when used properly.
Never wear seat belts in any other way than as
described in this section, as that could result
in serious injuries in case of an accident.• Each occupant should wear their seat belt at all
times, because seat belts help reduce the
likelihood of and potential severity of injuries
in accidents, including rollovers. The
integrated restraint system includes “SRS”
(driver airbag, front passenger airbag, door
mounted side impact airbags), “ETR” (seat belt
emergency tensioning retractors), and front
seat knee bolsters. The system is designed to
enhance the protection offered to properly
belted occupants in certain frontal (front
airbags) and side (side impact airbags) impacts
which exceed preset deployment thresholds.
• Never wear belts over rigid or breakable
objects in or on your clothing, such as
eyeglasses, pens, keys etc., as these might
cause injuries.• Never wear the shoulder belt under your arm,
against your neck or off your shoulder. In a
crash, your body would move too far forward.
That would increase the chance of head and
neck injuries. The belt would also apply too
much force to the ribs or abdomen, which
could severely injure internal organs such as
your liver or spleen.• Position the lap belt as low as possible on your
hips and not across the abdomen. If the belt is
positioned across your abdomen, it could cause
serious injuries in a crash.• Each seat belt should never be used for more
than one person at a time. Do not fasten a seat
belt around a person and another person or
other objects.• Belts should not be worn twisted. In a crash,
you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to
manage impact forces. The twisted belt against
your body could cause injuries.
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• Pregnant women should also use a lap-
shoulder belt. The lap belt portion should be
positioned as low as possible on the hips to
avoid any possible pressure on the abdomen.• Never place your feet on the instrument panel
or on the seat. Always keep both feet on the
floor in front of the seat.Warning!
USE CHILD RESTRAINTS PROPERLY.Children 12 years old and under must never ride in
the front seat, except in a Mercedes-Benz
authorized BabySmart
TM compatible child seat,
which operates with the BabySmart
TM system
installed in the vehicle to deactivate the passenger
front airbag when it is properly installed.
Otherwise they will be struck by the airbag when it
inflates in a crash. If this happens, serious or fatal
injury will result.
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Infants and small children must ride in back seats
and be seated in an appropriate infant or child
restraint system, which is properly secured with
the vehicle’s seat belt, fully in accordance with the
child seat manufacturer’s instructions.A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints are
not properly secured in the vehicle and the child is
not properly secured in the child restraint.Children too big for child restraint systems must
ride in back seats using regular seat belts. Position
shoulder belt across chest and shoulder, not face or
neck. A booster seat may be necessary to achieve
proper belt positioning.
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BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system
Special BabySmart
TM compatible child seats, designed
for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for
use with the BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system.
With the special child seat properly installed, the
passenger front airbag will not deploy. The 7
indicator lamp located on the center console will be
illuminated, except with electronic key removed or in
steering lock position 0. The system does not deactivate
the door mounted side impact airbag.
BabySmart
TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.
Self-test BabySmart
TM
without special child seat installed
After turning electronic key in steering lock to
position 1 or 2, the 7 indicator lamp located on the
center console comes on for approx. 6 seconds and then
extinguishes.
If the indicator lamp should not come on or is
continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must
see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating
any child on the front passenger seat.
BabySmart
TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.
Warning!
The BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system will
ONLY work with a special child seat designed to
operate with it. It will not work with child seats
which are not BabySmart
TM compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion and
child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the
effectiveness of the deactivation system.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.
The passenger side front airbag will not deploy
only if the 7 indicator lamp remains
illuminated.Please be sure to check the indicator every time
you use the special system child seat.Should the light go out while the restraint is
installed, please check installation. If the light
remains out, do not use the BabySmart
TM restraint
to transport children on the front passenger seat
until the system has been repaired.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Supplemental restraint system (SRS)
Airbags are intended as a supplement to seat belts.
Airbags alone cannot protect as well as airbags plus
seat belts in impacts for which the airbags were
designed to operate, and do not afford any protection
whatsoever in crashes for which the airbags are not
designed to deploy.
The SRS uses two crash severity levels (thresholds) to
activate either the emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)
or front airbag or both. Activation depends on the
direction and severity of the impact exceeding the
preset thresholds and whether the seat belt is fastened.
Seat belt fastened
•first threshold exceeded: ETR activates
•second threshold exceeded: airbag also activates
Seat belt not fastened
•first threshold exceeded:
airbag activates, but not ETR
Driver and front passenger systems operate
independently of each other.Emergency tensioning retractor (ETR)
The seat belts for the front seats are equipped with
emergency tensioning retractors. These tensioning
retractors are located in each belt’s inertia reel and
become operationally ready with the electronic key in
steering lock position 1 or 2.
The emergency tensioning retractors are designed to
activate only when the seat belts are fastened during
frontal impacts exceeding the first threshold of the SRS
and in rear impacts exceeding a preset severity level.
They remove slack from the belts in such a way that the
seat belts fit more snugly against the body restricting its
forward movement as much as possible.
In cases of other frontal impacts, angled impacts,
roll-overs, certain side impacts, or other accidents
without sufficient frontal or rear impact forces, the
emergency tensioning retractors will not be activated.
The driver and passengers will then be protected by the
fastened seat belts and inertia reel in the usual manner.
For seat belt and emergency tensioning retractor safety
guidelines see page 70.
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